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$929
Typical prices: $890-$1,099
Ethiopian Air
Wed 9/9Mon 9/28
JNB - IAD • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$581
Typical prices: $658-$1,087
Qatar Airways
Wed 9/9
JNB - IAD • 1 stop
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Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Washington, D.C.

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Johannesburg to Washington, D.C. 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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Recent round-trip flight deals from Johannesburg to Washington, D.C.

Wed, Sep 9 - Mon, Sep 28
Ethiopian Air Logo
2:30 pm - 8:55 am
JNB
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IAD
24h 25m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:55 am - 1:25 pm
IAD
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JNB
20h 30m
1 stop
$929Ethiopian Air
Mon, Sep 7 - Sun, Sep 20
Ethiopian Air Logo
2:30 pm - 8:55 am
JNB
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IAD
24h 25m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:55 am - 1:25 pm
IAD
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JNB
20h 30m
1 stop
$930Ethiopian Air
Wed, Oct 21 - Sun, Oct 25
United Airlines Logo
10:00 pm - 9:27 pm
JNB
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IAD
29h 27m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
5:50 pm - 6:35 pm
IAD
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JNB
18h 45m
1 stop
$959United Airlines
Sun, Sep 20 - Sat, Sep 26
United Airlines Logo
10:00 pm - 7:39 pm
JNB
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DCA
27h 39m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
2:59 pm - 6:30 pm
DCA
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JNB
21h 31m
1 stop
$959United Airlines
Tue, Oct 6 - Tue, Oct 20
Delta Logo
9:55 pm - 8:14 pm
JNB
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IAD
28h 19m
1 stop
Delta Logo
6:12 pm - 7:40 pm
IAD
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JNB
19h 28m
1 stop
$983Delta
Mon, Sep 7 - Thu, Oct 29
Delta Logo
8:15 pm - 7:15 pm
JNB
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IAD
29h 00m
1 stop
Delta Logo
3:03 pm - 7:10 pm
IAD
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JNB
22h 07m
1 stop
$989Delta
Wed, Oct 28 - Mon, Nov 2
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 am - 10:05 am
JNB
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IAD
30h 15m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
2:35 pm - 8:20 am
IAD
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JNB
34h 45m
1 stop
$1,011Etihad Airways
Mon, Sep 7 - Wed, Oct 28
Etihad Airways Logo
9:45 am - 9:45 am
JNB
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IAD
30h 00m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
3:35 pm - 8:20 am
IAD
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JNB
34h 45m
1 stop
$1,026Etihad Airways
Wed, Sep 9 - Mon, Sep 14
Qatar Airways Logo
8:55 pm - 3:40 pm
JNB
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IAD
24h 45m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
9:00 pm - 4:00 am
IAD
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JNB
25h 00m
1 stop
$1,035Qatar Airways
Tue, Sep 8 - Wed, Sep 23
Qatar Airways Logo
8:55 pm - 3:40 pm
JNB
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IAD
24h 45m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
9:00 pm - 9:10 am
IAD
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JNB
30h 10m
1 stop
$1,035Qatar Airways
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Johannesburg to Washington, D.C. flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Johannesburg to Washington, D.C.?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Johannesburg to Washington, D.C. departing in October.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Washington, D.C. from Johannesburg usually cost between $942 and $1,262 in October.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $929 on Virgin Atlantic (Oct 6-Oct 20).

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Johannesburg to Washington, D.C., 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 Johannesburg to Washington, D.C. is November, where tickets cost $899 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,163 and $1,128 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Johannesburg to Washington, D.C., removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Johannesburg to Washington, D.C., you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 3 weeks before departure.

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$581
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When to book flights from Johannesburg to Washington, D.C.

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Johannesburg to Washington, D.C. based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
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FAQs for booking flights from Johannesburg to Washington, D.C.

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Johannesburg to Washington, D.C. was $581 for a one-way ticket and $929 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in Johannesburg and on arrival in Washington, D.C..

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

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

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

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

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

    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 Johannesburg to Washington, D.C..

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Washington, D.C. from Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg to Washington, D.C.?

    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 Washington, D.C. with an airline and back to Johannesburg with another airline.

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

    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 Washington, D.C. from Johannesburg up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Johannesburg to Washington, D.C.

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Johannesburg to Washington, D.C.. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Johannesburg to Washington, D.C.? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3638 reviews
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
7.9Food
8.4Crew
8.2Entertainment
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Good service. I wish there was more legroom. The food could be improved with additional options.

8.0 ExcellentRekha, Aug 2026
DXB - JFK
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Good service. I wish there was more legroom. The food could be improved with additional options.

The crew was very attentive and delivered great service unlike any other airline. It was our first time with Emirates. Our only critique is the food. Pasta pesto is not very common. Tomato sauce would’ve been more of a crowd pleaser. Beef curry sounds bad because curry can be very tough on the stomach. We were in row 26 and the pasta ran out, meaning no one wanted the beef which says something. The beef was just ok… The rest of the food was very good and generous. The plane speaker sound could be better. It was tough to understand announcements even with headphones. Although we did not need them this time due to the purpose of our trip, we were surprised that 2 checked bags were included. That’d be great for the future. It was unpleasant though that our personal items were weighed (we’ve never had another airline do this), especially when we didn’t have checked bags and almost had our carry-ons checked. Overall it was a good experience, but we wish the prices were friendlier for such a short distance (Miami > Colombia).

It was very exlent flight and thanks a lot kayak

Flight was cancelled without notification. Information on flight status was not available on Emirates's website.

Sadly I couldn't get the food I requested as it was out. Also, if you don't want to be woken up make sure the crew knows it. My wife was woken on every service.

No Vegetarian options onboard, made to wait for a long time for boarding

The individual attention the crew gives to passengers is commendable and I find them positively helpful.

I wish any of the US airlines operated like Emirates

The flight was delayed in Jhb and I could have had some help in Dubai trying to get to my connecting flight to London

Better information about the delay due to screening for US

My experience with Delta started with my luggage being found ripped open with items missing. The baggage office told me to bring the bag, and I wanted them to see how I found it. The agent refused, so I carried my bag into the office myself. The agent was nice enough to fix the zipper and gave me a red card with a number to call. I followed the steps; first one department, then the baggage department took over. This took more than two hours on the phone. The return flight was okay. The flight lead was checking her meals and then asked if we wanted anything before departure. However, throughout the flight, I had to ask for things because she was reading her book;which I have no issue with if she had been more attentive. At the end of the flight, the pilot appeared annoyed with the flight lead for not following his instructions regarding a meal he had requested; a chicken sandwichand said, "I asked for that for the flight." On the positive side, my work event in Vegas went well, and now I'm home relaxing.

Internet connectivity still seems to be touchy on these flights, making it difficult to rely on it for getting work done.

Chaotic boarding at these gates, multiple gates squeezed in at the very end of a concourse, behind a restaurant. Agents gave up on boarding by individual zones. Flight itself was uneventful, which is all we hope for any more.

Flight delayed due to ground hold. Republic airways did a great job.

The flight was smooth, the crew was great but the plane was quite old

Flight was warm for first few hours and quite rough

Flight was delayed several times. At one point, they "pulled back" 15 minutes from the delayed boarding and sent a text saying we would board sooner than previously advised. The flight then was delayed again. And when we boarded, there was an unspecified technical issue which had us waiting in the plane for about an hour.

Awful. Flight from Cape Town was cancelled, rebooked for another day through Johannesburg, was downgraded to economy

The Dekta Rep that checked us in was great. She's very personable, pleasant, and can tell she enjoys her job.

1st flight had mechanical issues after we boarded and almost took off. They tried to fix on runway but couldn’t do we went back to the gate. They couldn’t fix it there either. So we had to deplane and board another plane 2 hrs later. All in all our flight was delayed 4 hrs so we had to cancel some business meeting we had in London for the morning since we were supposed to arrive at 7am and did not arrive until 11:45am. Also, the 2nd plane had mechanical issues as well but fortunately they were able to fix on runway.

Entertainment center did not work and no electric available at seat for 11 hour flight. Didn’t have access to overhead light or call button. Food was tasteless and had a high salt (27 %) of recommended daily salt intake

What would be infinitely better if for Kayak to not offer this flight as if it was completely different airlines rather than United and then filtering me through some creepy discount site.

Our flight gor canceled and there was no one to help us but told us to scan the qr code and fill the forms on-line. Very poor service especially we are tourists traveling to Washington DC for the 1st time.

Our flight was great with an unexpected upgrade. However, four days into our travel we are still without a piece of luggage. The bag tracker has not been accurate, the airline is not communicating with me or the luggage delivery service and no one is willing to take responsibility or guarantee any kind of support or reimbursement. Unfortunately, we do not have the option to easily shop to replace items as we are currently on a cruise. I have been very disappointed by United Airlines response.

The flight was canceled. I couldn't get on another flight. Meal voucher wouldn't work. The whole experience was a clusterfuck.

It was terribly delayed with zero support from united airlines. I reached at 1 am in the night. They did not provide any option to change the flights.

Flight was delayed 14 hours due to DC air show and weather. Missed connection to MUC.

Horrible I am at almost 2,000,000 miles on United. This was probably the worst flight ever. An hour and a half before takeoff I get a message that they’re changing the plane and I no longer have a seat in Polaris business Supposedly, there was a problem with the plane, but then there was no other plane Finally, they decided to bring a plane from Newark to Washington Dulles Of course the original flight was at 10:45 PM so by the time the plane got there it was 12:30 AM. It had not been cleaned. It had not been catered. They don’t really have people available to do those things when it’s not pre-programmed at 1 o’clock in the morning. The crew had to be changed And the new plane held 28 fewer people than the scheduled plane There is no way you can hate United Airlines enough The people at the gate were actually just fine, but it was management who was completely useless And did they send extra help to the people at the gate? Did they send supervisors? Of course not. Just don’t take United find somebody else or buy a boat

Crew was dismissive. Snacks and refills not offered. Poor business class experience. Bed not comfortable compared to Emirates or BA.

On time - really well operated flight. Friendly staff. Super impressed with United on this round trip.

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