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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Washington, D.C. from £596

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 17/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — WAS
2 Jan — 9 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Washington, D.C. are usually found in February or November, booked 44 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Friday and return on a Wednesday

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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 3 December 2025.

Mon 15/1222:00JNB - DCA
2 stops25h 25mBritish Airways
Mon 16/220:45DCA - JNB
2 stops30h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/12£718
Mon 15/1223:59JNB - DCA
2 stops29h 58mDelta
Mon 16/210:15DCA - JNB
1 stop25h 45mDelta
Deal found 1/12£787
Sun 14/1223:59JNB - DCA
2 stops24h 06mDelta
Sun 15/207:00DCA - JNB
2 stops32h 05mDelta
Deal found 1/12£795
Mon 15/1222:00JNB - DCA
2 stops30h 30mBritish Airways
Sun 11/122:15DCA - JNB
2 stops29h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 2/12£796
Sun 14/1223:59JNB - DCA
2 stops24h 06mKLM
Mon 16/212:59DCA - JNB
2 stops26h 06mKLM
Deal found 1/12£802
Mon 15/1219:45JNB - DCA
2 stops30h 50mUnited Airlines
Thu 25/1216:05DCA - JNB
1 stop19h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/12£834
Tue 16/1222:00JNB - DCA
1 stop21h 34mUnited Airlines
Thu 25/1216:05DCA - JNB
1 stop19h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/12£908
Mon 15/1219:35JNB - DCA
2 stops32h 55mBritish Airways
Tue 23/1215:10DCA - JNB
2 stops33h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 2/12£909
Thu 18/1222:00JNB - DCA
1 stop21h 24mUnited Airlines
Thu 25/1216:05DCA - JNB
1 stop19h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/12£924
Sun 14/1219:45JNB - DCA
2 stops30h 50mUnited Airlines
Thu 25/1216:05DCA - JNB
1 stop19h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/12£924
Sat 20/1219:45JNB - DCA
2 stops31h 00mUnited Airlines
Thu 25/1216:05DCA - JNB
1 stop19h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/12£925
Tue 16/1219:35JNB - DCA
2 stops32h 55mBritish Airways
Tue 23/1215:10DCA - JNB
2 stops33h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 2/12£932

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 3 December 2025.

Round-trip from

£671

One-way from

£596

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£768
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 13/2-27/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 41h 28m total
  • Johannesburg to Washington, D.C.
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Virgin Atlantic
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • 17/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 31h 44m total
  • Johannesburg to Washington, D.C.
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (£26 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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Route

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Return

Price

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - DCA

JNBDCA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 25/1

22:00-17:08

2 stops26h 08m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 7/2

18:31-07:35

2 stops30h 04m

£677

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - DCA

JNBDCA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 31/1

22:00-17:08

2 stops26h 08m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 28/2

20:45-10:25

2 stops30h 40m

£700

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - DCA

JNBDCA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/3

10:25-09:29

2 stops29h 04m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 16/3

18:00-18:35

1 stop18h 35m

£718

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - DCA

JNBDCA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 22/12

22:00-16:35

2 stops25h 35m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 31/1

17:55-07:35

2 stops30h 40m

£718

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - DCA

JNBDCA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/12

22:00-16:25

2 stops25h 25m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 16/2

20:45-10:25

2 stops30h 40m

£718

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - DCA

JNBDCA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 15/1

21:30-17:53

2 stops27h 23m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 22/1

07:59-19:00

1 stop28h 01m

£737

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - DCA

JNBDCA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 31/1

22:00-12:24

1 stop21h 24m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 28/2

16:10-18:35

1 stop19h 25m

£772

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - DCA

JNBDCA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 14/12

23:59-17:05

2 stops24h 06m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 15/2

07:00-22:05

2 stops32h 05m

£795

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - DCA

JNBDCA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/12

22:00-21:30

2 stops30h 30m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 11/1

22:15-10:25

2 stops29h 10m

£796

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - DCA

JNBDCA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 14/12

23:59-17:05

2 stops24h 06m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 16/2

12:59-22:05

2 stops26h 06m

£802

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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 28 November 2025.

The best time to book flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Washington, D.C. is 44 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 £412). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Washington, D.C. in August is currently the most expensive (average of £700). 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’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 45% 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 £628.

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 3 December 2025.
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
9,063 reviews
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Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sebrena,Oct 2025

IAH - RSW

The worst that I have ever experienced in my life so bad if it was free I'm not ever going to use your Airline again I dont believe ..... very disappointed 😞 😔0000000000000
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,063 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,063 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sebrena,Oct 2025

IAH - RSW

The worst that I have ever experienced in my life so bad if it was free I'm not ever going to use your Airline again I dont believe ..... very disappointed 😞 😔0000000000000

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

    British Airways and United Airlines can get you from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Washington, D.C. in just under 26h 08m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 56m. 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.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Washington, D.C. is KLM. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £731 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Ethiopian Air, starting at £766.

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  • 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 £412). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Washington, D.C. in August is currently the most expensive (average of £700). 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
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