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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Washington, D.C. from £715

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 15/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — WAS
28 May — 4 Jun1
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 28 April 2026.

Thu 7/522:00
JNB
-
DCA
1 stop23h 24m
United Airlines
Mon 14/908:30
DCA
-
JNB
1 stop28h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 27/4£819
Tue 12/519:25
JNB
-
DCA
2 stops27h 20m
British Airways
Mon 15/619:07
DCA
-
JNB
2 stops32h 18m
British Airways
Deal found 25/4£851
Thu 7/522:00
JNB
-
DCA
1 stop25h 25m
United Airlines
Thu 17/910:05
DCA
-
JNB
1 stop26h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 27/4£862
Tue 12/519:25
JNB
-
DCA
2 stops27h 20m
British Airways
Sun 14/617:00
DCA
-
JNB
2 stops34h 25m
British Airways
Deal found 25/4£872
Tue 12/519:25
JNB
-
DCA
2 stops27h 20m
British Airways
Tue 16/618:40
DCA
-
JNB
2 stops30h 20m
British Airways
Deal found 25/4£902
Mon 8/619:25
JNB
-
DCA
2 stops27h 35m
British Airways
Mon 15/618:40
DCA
-
JNB
2 stops30h 20m
British Airways
Deal found 24/4£916
Thu 7/519:00
JNB
-
DCA
2 stops28h 25m
United Airlines
Sun 13/917:55
DCA
-
JNB
1 stop18h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 27/4£950
Thu 14/521:15
JNB
-
DCA
2 stops25h 30m
British Airways
Mon 15/619:07
DCA
-
JNB
2 stops32h 18m
British Airways
Deal found 25/4£957
Wed 10/618:50
JNB
-
DCA
2 stops28h 09m
KLM
Wed 17/611:00
DCA
-
JNB
2 stops28h 20m
KLM
Deal found 26/4£958
Thu 3/919:25
JNB
-
DCA
2 stops31h 29m
British Airways
Mon 14/919:22
DCA
-
JNB
2 stops32h 03m
British Airways
Deal found 27/4£960
Wed 6/522:00
JNB
-
DCA
1 stop20h 30m
United Airlines
Wed 16/911:00
DCA
-
JNB
1 stop25h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 27/4£978
Tue 1/923:15
JNB
-
DCA
2 stops25h 54m
Delta
Mon 14/910:00
DCA
-
JNB
1 stop27h 40m
Delta
Deal found 27/4£987

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 28 April 2026.

Round-trip from

£851

One-way from

£715

Popular in

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Cheapest in

January

Average price

£735
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 12/5-15/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 59h 38m total
  • Johannesburg to Washington, D.C.
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 12/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 09m total
  • Johannesburg to Washington, D.C.
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (£32 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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Customise your flight search to find flights from OR Tambo to Washington, D.C. that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 28 April 2026.
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - DCA

JNBDCA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/6

19:25-17:00

2 stops27h 35m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 15/6

18:40-07:00

2 stops30h 20m

£916

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - DCA

JNBDCA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 4/9

21:15-21:00

2 stops29h 45m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 14/9

19:22-09:25

2 stops32h 03m

£960

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - DCA

JNBDCA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 6/9

19:25-21:30

2 stops56h 05m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 20/9

19:22-09:25

2 stops32h 03m

£1,015
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - DCA

JNBDCA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 6/9

19:00-15:38

2 stops26h 38m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 20/9

17:55-18:30

1 stop18h 35m

£1,020

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - DCA

JNBDCA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 23/10

21:55-20:13

1 stop28h 18m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 2/11

15:55-19:00

1 stop20h 05m

£1,268
Cheapest one-way

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - DCA

JNBDCA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 12/6

19:50-22:59

2 stops33h 09m

£715
Fastest single journey

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - DCA

JNBDCA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/6

22:00-12:23

1 stop20h 23m

£1,042

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - DCA

JNBDCA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/8

21:55-21:21

1 stop29h 26m

£1,251

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - DCA

JNBDCA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 14/6

22:00-12:23

1 stop20h 23m

£1,403

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - DCA

JNBDCA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/6

22:00-12:23

1 stop20h 23m

£1,403

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

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Cheapflights Insights

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.?

The best time to book flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Washington, D.C. is 43 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 £387). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Washington, D.C. in August is currently the most expensive (average of £646). 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 67% 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 £612.

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.

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 28 April 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
9,672 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DFW - EWR

The flight was on time. Crew was friendly. Will fly again. The seats was comfortable.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,672 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,672 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DFW - EWR

The flight was on time. Crew was friendly. Will fly again. The seats was comfortable.

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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 38m. Your travel time can differ by up to 1h 05m. 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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    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 £387). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Washington, D.C. in August is currently the most expensive (average of £646). 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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