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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Washington, D.C. from £625

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 21/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — WAS
12 Apr — 19 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from OR Tambo to Washington, D.C.

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Cheapest flights from OR Tambo to Washington, D.C.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from OR Tambo to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 13 March 2026.

Thu 1/1019:25
JNB
-
DCA
2 stops26h 34m
British Airways
Fri 23/1022:00
DCA
-
JNB
2 stops29h 25m
British Airways
Deal found 11/3£672
Tue 5/521:15
JNB
-
DCA
2 stops25h 32m
British Airways
Mon 1/618:40
DCA
-
JNB
2 stops30h 20m
British Airways
Deal found 12/3£690
Mon 4/520:25
JNB
-
DCA
2 stops25h 37m
Delta
Sun 11/1019:30
DCA
-
JNB
1 stop18h 10m
Delta
Deal found 10/3£695
Thu 15/1021:15
JNB
-
DCA
2 stops31h 00m
British Airways
Mon 19/1022:00
DCA
-
JNB
2 stops51h 00m
British Airways
Deal found 12/3£696
Tue 12/521:15
JNB
-
DCA
2 stops25h 27m
British Airways
Thu 14/516:43
DCA
-
JNB
2 stops32h 17m
British Airways
Deal found 9/3£714
Tue 8/921:15
JNB
-
DCA
2 stops25h 51m
British Airways
Wed 30/922:00
DCA
-
JNB
2 stops29h 25m
British Airways
Deal found 11/3£716
Thu 24/921:15
JNB
-
DCA
2 stops24h 44m
British Airways
Mon 28/922:00
DCA
-
JNB
2 stops29h 25m
British Airways
Deal found 11/3£717
Tue 12/521:15
JNB
-
DCA
2 stops25h 27m
British Airways
Sat 16/517:40
DCA
-
JNB
2 stops31h 20m
British Airways
Deal found 9/3£735

Find flight deals from OR Tambo to Washington, D.C.

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from OR Tambo (JNB) 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 13 March 2026.

Round-trip from

£690

One-way from

£625

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£707
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 5/5-1/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 55h 52m total
  • Johannesburg to Washington, D.C.
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KLM
  • KLM
  • 21/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 24h 56m total
  • Johannesburg to Washington, D.C.
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (£28 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (£6 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Price

Cheapest return flight
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - DCA

JNBDCA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 8/4

22:00-12:30

1 stop20h 30m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 10/5

18:05-18:30

1 stop18h 25m

£1,113

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - DCA

JNBDCA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 4/7

22:00-12:23

1 stop20h 23m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 14/8

16:30-18:30

1 stop20h 00m

£1,249

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - DCA

JNBDCA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 4/4

22:00-12:30

1 stop20h 30m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 28/4

16:30-18:30

1 stop20h 00m

£1,406

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - DCA

JNBDCA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 4/4

23:15-17:49

2 stops24h 34m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 28/4

06:59-19:40

1 stop30h 41m

£1,480
Cheapest one-way

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - DCA

JNBDCA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/8

21:15-17:06

2 stops25h 51m

£647

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - DCA

JNBDCA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 8/4

22:00-12:30

1 stop20h 30m

£970
Fastest single journey

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - DCA

JNBDCA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 4/7

22:00-12:23

1 stop20h 23m

£1,143

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - DCA

JNBDCA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/4

21:55-23:39

1 stop31h 44m

£1,248

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - DCA

JNBDCA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 29/3

21:55-18:33

1 stop26h 38m

£1,252

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - DCA

JNBDCA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/4

22:00-12:30

1 stop20h 30m

£1,337

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Best time to book a flight from OR Tambo to Washington, D.C.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Washington, D.C.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Washington, D.C.?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from OR Tambo to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on 6 March 2026.

The best time to book flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Washington, D.C. is 86 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Washington, D.C. (average of £404). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Washington, D.C. in August is currently the most expensive (average of £684). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Washington, D.C.?

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Washington, D.C.?

Share of one-stop return flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Washington, D.C. chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Newark (EWR) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 54% of one-stop itineraries from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Washington, D.C. on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Washington, D.C.?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Washington, D.C., chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Abu Dhabi (AUH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £620.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Washington, D.C.?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Washington, D.C., based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Newark (EWR) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 19h 19m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Washington, D.C.?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Washington, D.C., chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Addis Ababa (ADD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 50m.

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 13 March 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Washington, D.C.. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,418 reviews
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Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gerry,Jan 2026

YVR - DEN

Seats were uncomfortable. Second leg of my flight on United had much more comfortable seats
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,418 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,418 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gerry,Jan 2026

YVR - DEN

Seats were uncomfortable. Second leg of my flight on United had much more comfortable seats

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  • How long is the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Washington, D.C.?

    Delta and United Airlines can get you from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Washington, D.C. in just under 20h 23m. Your travel time can differ by up to 10h 06m. The distance from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Washington, D.C. is about 8107 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • Can I find deals for flights from OR Tambo to Washington, D.C. that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on OR Tambo to Washington, D.C. flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from OR Tambo to Washington, D.C..

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from OR Tambo to Washington, D.C. by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Washington, D.C. (average of £404). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Washington, D.C. in August is currently the most expensive (average of £684). 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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