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Find cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg from $537

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg departing on 9/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg (WAS-JNB)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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10:55 am - 1:05 pmIAD-JNB
20h 10m1 stop
2:30 pm - 9:00 amJNB-IAD
24h 30m2 stops
$862Ethiopian Air
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Thu, Oct 24 - Mon, Oct 28
10:55 am - 1:05 pmIAD-JNB
20h 10m1 stop
2:30 pm - 8:55 amJNB-IAD
24h 25m2 stops
$863Ethiopian Air
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Sun, Oct 6 - Wed, Oct 23
4:40 pm - 10:05 amIAD-JNB
35h 25m1 stop
7:15 pm - 8:15 pmJNB-IAD
31h 00m1 stop
$961Turkish Airlines
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Thu, Oct 24 - Mon, Oct 28
9:50 pm - 10:30 amIAD-JNB
30h 40m1 stop
6:05 pm - 7:55 pmJNB-IAD
31h 50m1 stop
$978Turkish Airlines
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Sun, Oct 6 - Wed, Oct 23
6:05 am - 9:45 amDCA-JNB
45h 40m2 stops
1:15 am - 5:32 pmJNB-DCA
46h 17m2 stops
$980Kenya Airways
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Sat, Oct 5 - Sun, Oct 20
8:30 am - 5:45 pmIAD-JNB
27h 15m1 stop
7:35 pm - 4:15 pmJNB-IAD
26h 40m1 stop
$983
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Tue, Sep 10 - Tue, Sep 24
6:05 am - 10:55 amDCA-JNB
46h 50m2 stops
8:40 am - 5:32 pmJNB-DCA
38h 52m2 stops
$1,003Kenya Airways
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Thu, Oct 24 - Mon, Oct 28
9:05 pm - 9:50 amIAD-JNB
30h 45m1 stop
8:15 pm - 4:10 pmJNB-IAD
25h 55m1 stop
$1,008Qatar Airways
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Wed, Sep 4 - Wed, Sep 11
10:55 am - 5:00 pmIAD-JNB
24h 05m1 stop
1:35 pm - 8:45 amJNB-IAD
25h 10m1 stop
$1,028Qatar Airways
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Sat, Oct 5 - Mon, Oct 21
4:40 pm - 8:15 pmIAD-JNB
45h 35m2 stops
8:35 pm - 2:45 pmJNB-IAD
48h 10m2 stops
$1,109
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Tue, Sep 10 - Tue, Sep 24

Flights from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg?

The average price of all flights from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Saturday is the most expensive. Flying from Johannesburg back to Washington, D.C., the best deals are generally found on Thursday, with Friday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg is February, where tickets cost $1,058 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of tickets is $1,706 and $1,485 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg, you should book around 2 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 83 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The best deals for a one-way ticket found by KAYAK users over the last 3 days were on Etihad Airways ($537) and Qatar Airways ($543). The cheapest round-trip tickets were found on Ethiopian Air ($862) and Turkish Airlines ($961).

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When to book flights from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg

  • What is the cheapest flight from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg was $537 for a one-way ticket and $862 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Washington, D.C. and Johannesburg?

    Yes

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg?

    oneworld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Washington, D.C. and Johannesburg, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Johannesburg from Washington, D.C.?

    Doha is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Johannesburg from Washington, D.C. is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Johannesburg with an airline and back to Washington, D.C. with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Johannesburg from Washington, D.C. up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
9/20Fri
1 stopEtihad Airways
28h 35mIAD-JNB
$537
8/14Wed
1 stopQatar Airways
23h 15mIAD-JNB
$543
8/14Wed
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
26h 10mDCA-JNB
$636
5/19Sun
1 stopEthiopian Air
20h 15mIAD-JNB
$752
5/19Sun
1 stopEthiopian Air
20h 15mIAD-JNB
$755
8/31Sat
3 stops
30h 20mBWI-JNB
$771
8/31Sat
3 stops
30h 20mIAD-JNB
$779
7/17Wed
2 stopsRwandAir
34h 45mIAD-JNB
$781
9/20Fri
3 stopsRwandAir
46h 05mIAD-JNB
$803
5/19Sun
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
35h 58mIAD-JNB
$900

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Last minute flights from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg that are departing in the next 10 days.
4/29Mon
multi-stopUnited Airlines
18h 16mIAD-JNB
5/7Tue
multi-stopUnited Airlines
25h 45mJNB-IAD
$1,058
5/3Fri
multi-stopQatar Airways
23h 15mIAD-JNB
5/13Mon
multi-stopQatar Airways
32h 35mJNB-IAD
$1,059
4/29Mon
multi-stopJetBlue
24h 35mIAD-JNB
5/6Mon
multi-stopJetBlue
25h 55mJNB-IAD
$1,076
4/29Mon
multi-stopJetBlue
24h 35mIAD-JNB
5/10Fri
multi-stopJetBlue
25h 10mJNB-IAD
$1,113
5/3Fri
multi-stopSWISS
33h 30mIAD-JNB
5/18Sat
multi-stopSWISS
57h 15mJNB-IAD
$1,138
5/3Fri
multi-stopSWISS
33h 50mIAD-JNB
5/18Sat
multi-stopSWISS
57h 15mJNB-IAD
$1,155
5/3Fri
multi-stopKenya Airways
46h 50mDCA-JNB
5/13Mon
multi-stopKenya Airways
35h 20mJNB-DCA
$1,156
4/29Mon
multi-stop
25h 40mDCA-JNB
5/9Thu
multi-stop
30h 52mJNB-DCA
$1,173
5/3Fri
multi-stop
23h 15mIAD-JNB
5/12Sun
multi-stop
59h 35mJNB-IAD
$1,316
5/3Fri
multi-stopKenya Airways
27h 45mDCA-JNB
5/12Sun
multi-stopKenya Airways
46h 15mJNB-DCA
$1,378

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