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$598+ Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

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JNB — WAS
Nov 25 — Dec 21
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The best prices from Johannesburg to Washington, D.C. are usually found in March or February, booked 81 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Tuesday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Johannesburg (ZA1) to Washington, D.C. (WAS). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated November 20, 2024.

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Round-trip from

$862
(Turkish Airlines)

One-way from

$598
(Etihad Airways)
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From Johannesburg to Washington, D.C. (WAS)
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Johannesburg to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 20, 2024.

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Wed 11/207:40 pmJNB - IAD
1 stop30h 45mDelta
Wed 11/273:31 pmIAD - JNB
1 stop20h 29mDelta
Deal found 11/19$877
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Fri 11/2211:55 pmJNB - IAD
1 stop22h 50mKLM
Thu 12/55:35 pmIAD - JNB
1 stop21h 25mKLM
Deal found 11/19$881
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Wed 11/2011:55 pmJNB - DCA
2 stops26h 30mDelta
Wed 11/278:20 amDCA - JNB
2 stops27h 40mDelta
Deal found 11/19$895
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Wed 11/2010:00 pmJNB - DCA
1 stop21h 22mUnited Airlines
Wed 11/274:00 pmDCA - JNB
1 stop19h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/19$938
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Tue 12/310:10 amJNB - IAD
1 stop40h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/105:35 pmIAD - JNB
1 stop18h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/20$992
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Thu 12/122:35 pmJNB - IAD
2 stops24h 25mEthiopian Air
Thu 1/168:40 pmIAD - JNB
2 stops24h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/18$1,085
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Thu 12/127:30 pmJNB - IAD
1 stop27h 35mVirgin Atlantic
Thu 1/168:40 pmIAD - JNB
1 stop31h 50mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 11/18$1,103
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Thu 12/127:25 pmJNB - BWI
1 stop30h 20mBritish Airways
Thu 1/161:48 pmBWI - JNB
2 stops37h 32mBritish Airways
Deal found 11/18$1,134
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Thu 12/127:25 pmJNB - DCA
2 stops31h 35mBritish Airways
Thu 1/1611:59 amDCA - JNB
2 stops39h 21mBritish Airways
Deal found 11/18$1,140
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Wed 11/209:15 pmJNB - BWI
1 stop28h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/278:30 pmBWI - JNB
1 stop30h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$1,157
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Tue 12/37:35 pmJNB - IAD
2 stops31h 40mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/105:35 pmIAD - JNB
1 stop18h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/20$1,192
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Wed 12/259:15 pmJNB - IAD
1 stop29h 30mBritish Airways
Sun 12/299:55 pmIAD - JNB
1 stop29h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 11/19$1,237

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JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/4

7:10 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop24h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 3/18

10:25 pm-10:50 am

1 stop30h 25m

$862

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/3

9:55 am-4:25 pm

1 stop37h 30m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 3/17

10:30 pm-8:35 am

1 stop28h 05m

$865

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/5

2:35 pm-8:00 am

2 stops24h 25m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 3/21

11:00 am-1:10 pm

1 stop20h 10m

$884

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - DCA

JNBDCA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 1/30

7:45 pm-6:00 pm

2 stops29h 15m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 5/19

9:00 am-7:40 pm

1 stop28h 40m

$886

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/4

11:55 pm-3:45 pm

1 stop22h 50m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 3/17

7:45 pm-9:15 am

2 stops31h 30m

$887

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/5

11:55 pm-6:55 pm

2 stops26h 00m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 3/19

1:00 pm-10:00 pm

2 stops27h 00m

$893

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 1/30

7:45 pm-4:15 pm

1 stop27h 30m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 5/19

9:20 pm-8:10 am

1 stop28h 50m

$906

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 1/30

11:55 pm-3:45 pm

1 stop22h 50m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 5/19

9:20 pm-8:10 am

1 stop28h 50m

$911

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - DCA

JNBDCA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 1/30

10:00 pm-10:31 am

1 stop19h 31m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 2/9

6:00 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop17h 35m

$940

JohannesburgBaltimore

JNB - BWI

JNBBWI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 1/30

7:25 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop30h 20m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 5/19

9:20 pm-7:15 am

1 stop27h 55m

$948

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Booking 81 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Johannesburg to Washington, D.C.. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg to Washington, D.C.?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Washington, D.C. (average of $300). Flying from Johannesburg to Washington, D.C. in June is currently the most expensive (average of $376). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from JNB to WAS?

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Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 13% on flights from Johannesburg to Washington, D.C. by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

Rainfall in Washington, D.C. by month

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Washington, D.C. ranges from 2.6 - 4.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.0 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Washington, D.C. when rainfall is around 2.6 in.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Washington, D.C., use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 35.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Washington, D.C.

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Washington, D.C.. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Washington, D.C.. Reviews last updated November 20, 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM, Air France and Delta from Johannesburg to Washington, D.C. to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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3,486 reviews

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8.2

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8.0

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8.1

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7.9

Boarding

8.1

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8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

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Very good
3,486 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,486 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

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8.3

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1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

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Very good
1,336 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,486 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

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Very good
8,756 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,486 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

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Good
1,350 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,486 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

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Good
1,637 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,486 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Washington, D.C. round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Johannesburg to Washington, D.C. is Turkish Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $862 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Etihad Airways and Ethiopian Air, starting at $865 and $884 round-trip. These flights start at 11% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Johannesburg to Washington, D.C. one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Qatar Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $609. Users have also found prices from $688 and $700 on RwandAir and Ethiopian Air, respectively.

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg to Washington, D.C.?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Washington, D.C. (average of $300). Flying from Johannesburg to Washington, D.C. in June is currently the most expensive (average of $376). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$729Average$962FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$781Average$834FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$794Average$1,224FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$819Average$1,292FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
DeltaCheapest$840Average$1,019FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
KLMCheapest$888Average$1,102FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
JetBlueCheapest$950Average$1,076FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$953Average$1,241FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
EmiratesCheapest$1,142Average$1,283FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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