Find Cheap Flights from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg (WAS - JNB)

Flights overview

Useful information for finding cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$1,139	Ethiopian 2 stops 25 hr Sat, May 9 — Fri, May 22	The cheapest round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg is currently $1,139
Cheapest one-way flight	$628	Etihad 1 stop 36 hr Sat, Aug 1	The cheapest one-way flight from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg is currently $628
Last-minute weekend getaway	$1,364	Ethiopian 1 stop 21 hr Thu, May 7 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg is currently $1,364
Cheapest business class flights	$4,618	Etihad 1 stop 36 hr Mon, Jul 6 — Mon, Jul 20	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg is currently $4,618

Fastest flight	17 hr 59 min	The fastest flight with stops from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg takes 17 hr 59 min
Nonstop flights	None	There are no direct flights on this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg is typically February. The most expensive month to fly is typically December.

February Cheapest	Typical prices: $840–1,050
December Most expensive	Typical prices: $1,150–2,850

Popular airlines from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg

United

from $2,071

Typical price: $1,350–2,400

359 weekly connecting flights

BWI, DCA, IAD - JNB Every day
Delta

from $1,967

Typical price: $1,400–2,700

267 weekly connecting flights

BWI, DCA, IAD - JNB Every day
British Airways

from $1,715

Typical price: $1,300–3,100

35 weekly connecting flights

BWI, IAD - JNB Every day
Ethiopian

from $1,139

Typical price: $1,000–1,800

23 weekly connecting flights

IAD - JNB Every day
Emirates

from $1,347

Typical price: $1,350–2,700

16 weekly connecting flights

IAD - JNB Every day
Qatar Airways

from $1,339

Typical price: $1,050–1,950

14 weekly connecting flights

IAD - JNB Every day

Popular airports near Washington, D.C.

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)

Washington United States 19 min 4 mi
Dulles International Airport (IAD)

Washington United States 54 min 22 mi
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI)

Baltimore United States 47 min 27 mi
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)

Philadelphia United States 2 hr 18 min 116 mi

Popular airports near Johannesburg

O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)

Johannesburg South Africa 14 mi
Lanseria International Airport (HLA)

Johannesburg South Africa 51 min 19 mi
Polokwane International Airport (PTG) (PTG)

Polokwane South Africa 3 hr 32 min 185 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg

The cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg are usually in February. Typical ticket prices in February range from $840 to $1,050.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg recently found on Google Flights was with Ethiopian from $1,139. The cheapest one-way flight was with Etihad from $628.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest United flight from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg is $2,071, flying from Jun 18 to Jul 1.
The cheapest Delta flight from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg is $1,967, flying from May 25 to Jun 7.
The cheapest British Airways flight from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg is $1,715, flying from May 24 to Jun 8.
The cheapest Ethiopian flight from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg is $1,139, flying from May 9 to May 22.
The cheapest Emirates flight from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg is $1,347, flying from May 3 to May 19.
The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg is $1,339, flying from May 3 to May 18.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg starts at $1,139 from Sat, May 9 to Fri, May 22. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $628 and departs on Sat, Aug 1.

17 hr 59 min is the shortest flight time from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg.

Johannesburg is a year-round destination, with hot summers (Nov–Mar) and mild, drier winters (May–Sep). Most visitors arrive Mar–May and Oct–Dec. Local events include the Rand Show consumer exhibition (Mar–Apr), the Joy of Jazz festival (Sep) and the Joburg Carnival (New Year's Eve).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg.

In terms of flights, United is the most popular. United offers 359 connecting flights per week. United flies from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) .

Other popular airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg are:

Delta offers 267 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) .
British Airways offers 35 connecting flights per week. British Airways flies from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) .
Ethiopian offers 23 connecting flights per week. Ethiopian flies from Dulles International Airport (IAD) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) .
Emirates offers 16 connecting flights per week. Emirates flies from Dulles International Airport (IAD) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) .
Qatar Airways offers 14 connecting flights per week. Qatar Airways flies from Dulles International Airport (IAD) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Washington, D.C. and Johannesburg.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg recently found on Google Flights was with Ethiopian from $1,139. The cheapest one-way flight was with Etihad from $628.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest United flight from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg is $2,071, flying from Jun 18 to Jul 1.
The cheapest Delta flight from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg is $1,967, flying from May 25 to Jun 7.
The cheapest British Airways flight from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg is $1,715, flying from May 24 to Jun 8.
The cheapest Ethiopian flight from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg is $1,139, flying from May 9 to May 22.
The cheapest Emirates flight from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg is $1,347, flying from May 3 to May 19.
The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg is $1,339, flying from May 3 to May 18.

No airline flies direct from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg.

There are 359 United connecting flights from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 267 Delta connecting flights from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 35 British Airways connecting flights from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 23 Ethiopian connecting flights from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 16 Emirates connecting flights from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 Qatar Airways connecting flights from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Washington, D.C. and Johannesburg at price $1,364 is offered by Ethiopian from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

No airline flies direct from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg.

There are 359 United connecting flights from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 267 Delta connecting flights from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 35 British Airways connecting flights from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 23 Ethiopian connecting flights from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 16 Emirates connecting flights from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 Qatar Airways connecting flights from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are no direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Washington, D.C. and Johannesburg start at $4,618 from Mon, Jul 6 to Mon, Jul 20 with Etihad.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Washington, D.C. and Johannesburg start at $1,139 from Sat, May 9 to Fri, May 22.

To book business class trips from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Washington, D.C. and Johannesburg starts at $1,364 from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10 with Ethiopian.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Washington, D.C. and Johannesburg at price $1,364 is offered by Ethiopian from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

To find last-minute flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.