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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Washington, D.C. from £638

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 17/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — WAS
11 Jan — 18 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 12 December 2025.

Thu 18/1222:00JNB - DCA
1 stop21h 24mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/118:00DCA - JNB
1 stop17h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/12£704
Tue 16/1222:00JNB - DCA
1 stop21h 34mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/118:00DCA - JNB
1 stop17h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/12£748
Sat 20/1219:35JNB - DCA
2 stops34h 22mBritish Airways
Sun 11/122:15DCA - JNB
2 stops29h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 11/12£757
Thu 18/1222:00JNB - DCA
2 stops29h 59mBritish Airways
Sun 11/118:34DCA - JNB
2 stops32h 51mBritish Airways
Deal found 11/12£777
Sat 20/1221:55JNB - DCA
1 stop29h 37mDelta
Sun 11/108:20DCA - JNB
2 stops30h 45mDelta
Deal found 11/12£781
Wed 17/1223:59JNB - DCA
2 stops26h 47mDelta
Sun 11/110:25DCA - JNB
2 stops28h 40mDelta
Deal found 11/12£789
Fri 19/1219:35JNB - DCA
2 stops34h 25mBritish Airways
Sun 11/115:30DCA - JNB
2 stops35h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 11/12£800
Mon 15/1223:59JNB - DCA
2 stops29h 58mDelta
Sun 11/110:25DCA - JNB
2 stops28h 40mDelta
Deal found 11/12£824
Tue 16/1222:00JNB - DCA
2 stops30h 30mBritish Airways
Sun 11/122:15DCA - JNB
2 stops29h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 11/12£828
Thu 18/1222:00JNB - DCA
1 stop19h 47mUnited Airlines
Thu 8/116:15DCA - JNB
1 stop19h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/12£854
Thu 18/1222:00JNB - DCA
1 stop19h 47mUnited Airlines
Fri 9/118:00DCA - JNB
1 stop17h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/12£869

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

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Round-trip from

£665

One-way from

£638

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£731
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 26/1-1/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 56h 54m total
  • Johannesburg to Washington, D.C.
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British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 17/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 26h 22m total
  • Johannesburg to Washington, D.C.
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (£25 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (£5 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Washington, D.C. that are best for you.

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Return

Price

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - DCA

JNBDCA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 26/1

22:00-18:44

2 stops27h 44m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 1/2

22:15-10:25

2 stops29h 10m

£665

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - DCA

JNBDCA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/3

22:00-18:48

2 stops26h 48m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 31/3

22:30-09:25

2 stops28h 55m

£668

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

£670

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - DCA

JNBDCA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/2

15:05-09:38

2 stops25h 33m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 8/2

18:00-18:35

1 stop17h 35m

£706

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - DCA

JNBDCA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 26/1

22:00-10:33

1 stop19h 33m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 1/2

18:00-18:35

1 stop17h 35m

£759

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - DCA

JNBDCA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 24/1

19:45-22:48

2 stops34h 03m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 31/1

16:15-18:35

1 stop19h 20m

£775

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - DCA

JNBDCA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 25/1

19:45-17:31

2 stops28h 46m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 1/2

18:00-18:35

1 stop17h 35m

£780

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - DCA

JNBDCA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 31/1

22:00-17:53

2 stops26h 53m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 28/2

13:40-19:00

1 stop22h 20m

£784

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - DCA

JNBDCA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 17/12

22:00-17:22

2 stops26h 22m

£638

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - DCA

JNBDCA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 4/4

21:15-16:37

2 stops25h 22m

£644

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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 5 December 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 £404). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Washington, D.C. in August is currently the most expensive (average of £689). 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 £619.

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 12 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
9,095 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

AMS - EWR

It was good! The first 3/4 of the trip was uncomfortably cold. Only one option for lunch that I didn’t enjoy (vegetarian).
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,095 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,095 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

AMS - EWR

It was good! The first 3/4 of the trip was uncomfortably cold. Only one option for lunch that I didn’t enjoy (vegetarian).

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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 25h 33m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 11m. 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 £721 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Ethiopian Air, starting at £755.

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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 £404). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Washington, D.C. in August is currently the most expensive (average of £689). 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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