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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Washington, D.C. from £691

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 24/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — WAS
25 Aug — 1 Sep1
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 26 July 2026.

Mon 7/920:15
JNB
-
DCA
2 stops32h 44m
Virgin Atlantic
Mon 14/912:26
DCA
-
JNB
1 stop25h 14m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 24/7£702
Thu 3/1222:00
JNB
-
DCA
1 stop19h 29m
United Airlines
Sat 16/109:00
DCA
-
JNB
1 stop26h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 25/7£704
Sun 26/722:00
JNB
-
DCA
1 stop29h 53m
United Airlines
Sun 30/816:30
DCA
-
JNB
1 stop20h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 23/7£717
Wed 2/1221:20
JNB
-
DCA
1 stop21h 06m
Delta
Fri 15/113:45
DCA
-
JNB
1 stop22h 25m
Delta
Deal found 25/7£729
Tue 8/1222:00
JNB
-
DCA
1 stop23h 18m
United Airlines
Sat 16/118:00
DCA
-
JNB
1 stop17h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 25/7£748
Fri 4/1223:59
JNB
-
DCA
2 stops25h 06m
KLM
Sat 16/113:45
DCA
-
JNB
2 stops25h 15m
KLM
Deal found 25/7£751
Sat 8/815:05
JNB
-
DCA
2 stops27h 18m
United Airlines
Tue 18/817:55
DCA
-
JNB
1 stop18h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 25/7£756
Wed 9/923:15
JNB
-
DCA
2 stops24h 33m
KLM
Wed 16/912:55
DCA
-
JNB
2 stops26h 25m
KLM
Deal found 26/7£760
Sat 22/815:05
JNB
-
DCA
2 stops24h 41m
United Airlines
Sat 29/806:00
DCA
-
JNB
1 stop30h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 24/7£762
Wed 30/919:00
JNB
-
DCA
2 stops45h 44m
United Airlines
Sat 31/1011:00
DCA
-
JNB
1 stop25h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 22/7£765
Sat 22/815:05
JNB
-
DCA
2 stops26h 54m
United Airlines
Sun 30/814:59
DCA
-
JNB
1 stop21h 31m
United Airlines
Deal found 23/7£770

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 26 July 2026.

Round-trip from

£702

One-way from

£691

Popular in

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Cheapest in

January

Average price

£759
Virgin Atlantic
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • 9/9-16/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 49h 32m total
  • Johannesburg to Washington, D.C.
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KLM
  • KLM
  • 31/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 27h 18m total
  • Johannesburg to Washington, D.C.
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (£33 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£6 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - DCA

JNBDCA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/9

20:15-22:59

2 stops32h 44m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 14/9

12:26-19:40

1 stop25h 14m

£702

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - DCA

JNBDCA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/9

23:15-17:48

2 stops24h 33m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 16/9

12:55-21:20

2 stops26h 25m

£760

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - DCA

JNBDCA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 6/9

23:15-22:59

2 stops29h 44m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 20/9

16:00-19:40

1 stop21h 40m

£787
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - DCA

JNBDCA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 8/9

22:00-10:44

1 stop18h 44m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 23/9

16:30-18:30

1 stop20h 00m

£797

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - DCA

JNBDCA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/9

20:15-20:37

2 stops30h 22m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 16/9

14:00-19:40

1 stop23h 40m

£837

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - DCA

JNBDCA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/8

19:25-20:07

2 stops30h 42m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 24/8

17:35-07:00

2 stops31h 25m

£857

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - DCA

JNBDCA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 23/10

21:55-12:59

1 stop21h 04m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 2/11

06:00-19:00

1 stop30h 00m

£874
Cheapest one-way

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - DCA

JNBDCA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 20/12

23:59-18:05

2 stops25h 06m

£691

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - DCA

JNBDCA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/11

23:59-18:05

2 stops25h 06m

£691

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - DCA

JNBDCA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 1/10

21:15-16:53

2 stops25h 38m

£706

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Washington, D.C. from OR Tambo with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Washington, D.C.

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 £674). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Washington, D.C. in August is currently the most expensive (average of £873). 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.?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Washington, D.C. flights typically cost between £709 and £909 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £702 on Virgin Atlantic (7 Sept–14 Sept).

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 86% 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 £622.

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 08m.

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 Newark (EWR) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 18m.

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

The best time to book flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Washington, D.C. is 47 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.

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 26 July 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
10,038 reviews
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Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,038 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,038 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family

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

    Virgin Atlantic, Delta, and KLM can get you from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Washington, D.C. in just under 21h 06m. Your travel time can differ by up to 11h 38m. 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?

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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 £674). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Washington, D.C. in August is currently the most expensive (average of £873). 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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