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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Washington, D.C. from £588

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 2/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — WAS
7 Jul — 14 Jul1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Washington, D.C. are usually found in February or March, booked 62 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Friday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap 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 2 July 2025.

Round-trip from

£681

One-way from

£588

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£800
Delta
  • Delta
  • 10/9-22/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 48h 27m total
  • Johannesburg to Washington, D.C.
2/9
  • 2/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 09m total
  • Johannesburg to Washington, D.C.
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (£62 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£13 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

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

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 2 July 2025.

Wed 10/918:50JNB - DCA
2 stops29h 07mDelta
Sun 28/918:20DCA - JNB
1 stop19h 20mDelta
Deal found 29/6£681
Thu 11/910:25JNB - DCA
2 stops29h 11mUnited Airlines
Thu 25/916:00DCA - JNB
1 stop19h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 29/6£689
Tue 9/923:30JNB - DCA
2 stops23h 35mKLM
Thu 25/913:20DCA - JNB
2 stops26h 15mKLM
Deal found 29/6£697
Thu 13/1122:05JNB - DCA
2 stops26h 05mBritish Airways
Mon 17/1117:58DCA - JNB
2 stops30h 32mBritish Airways
Deal found 29/6£717
Wed 10/919:50JNB - DCA
2 stops55h 09mSingapore Airlines
Thu 25/908:59DCA - JNB
3 stops51h 36mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 29/6£1,272
Sat 16/810:05JNB - DCA
2 stops43h 54mEmirates
Sat 23/817:00DCA - JNB
2 stops45h 50mEmirates
Deal found 2/7£1,437

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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.

Fly from

OR Tambo

Fly to

Washington, D.C.

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - DCA

JNBDCA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/9

18:50-17:57

2 stops29h 07m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 28/9

18:20-19:40

1 stop19h 20m

£681

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - DCA

JNBDCA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/9

15:05-09:36

2 stops24h 31m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 27/9

16:00-17:45

1 stop19h 45m

£689

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - DCA

JNBDCA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/9

23:30-17:05

2 stops23h 35m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 25/9

13:20-21:35

2 stops26h 15m

£697

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - DCA

JNBDCA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 13/11

22:05-17:10

2 stops26h 05m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 17/11

17:58-07:30

2 stops30h 32m

£717

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - DCA

JNBDCA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/9

19:50-20:59

2 stops55h 09m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 25/9

08:59-18:35

3 stops51h 36m

£1,272

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - DCA

JNBDCA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 16/8

10:05-23:59

2 stops43h 54m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 23/8

17:00-20:50

2 stops45h 50m

£1,437

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - DCA

JNBDCA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/9

09:50-12:59

2 stops33h 09m

£588

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - DCA

JNBDCA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 14/7

13:55-22:58

2 stops39h 03m

£604

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - DCA

JNBDCA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 19/7

21:15-23:11

2 stops31h 56m

£642

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - DCA

JNBDCA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 16/7

21:20-10:27

1 stop19h 07m

£645

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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 27 June 2025.

The best time to book flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Washington, D.C. is 62 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Washington, D.C. (average of £599). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Washington, D.C. in July is currently the most expensive (average of £947). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from OR Tambo to Washington, D.C.. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 2 July 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Washington, D.C. in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 34% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

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

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 2 July 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andDelta 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.

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
8.0
Very Good

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

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  • 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 Delta. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £681 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and KLM, starting at £689 and £697 round-trip. Delta is currently priced 7% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as £604 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include British Airways from £642 and United Airlines from £645 one-way.

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Washington, D.C. (average of £599). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Washington, D.C. in July is currently the most expensive (average of £947). 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
KLMCheapest£650Average£763FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Ethiopian AirCheapest£736Average£928FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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