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Cheapest round-trip
$1,032
Typical prices: $950-$1,480
Etihad Airways
Thu 9/3Mon 9/14
IAD - JNB • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$569
Typical prices: $710-$1,607
Egyptair
Sat 9/12
IAD - JNB • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from $1,032 (round-trip)
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There are currently no direct flights between Washington, D.C. and OR Tambo. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $880 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 18h 12m (one-way)
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 11 weeks in advance save around 24% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheap Flights from Washington, D.C. to OR Tambo (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 OR Tambo 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Washington, D.C. to OR Tambo

Thu, Sep 3 - Mon, Sep 14
Etihad Airways Logo
3:10 pm - 8:15 am
IAD
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JNB
35h 05m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
9:45 am - 9:45 am
JNB
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IAD
30h 00m
1 stop
$1,032Etihad Airways
Thu, Sep 3 - Mon, Sep 14
Etihad Airways Logo
3:10 pm - 8:15 am
IAD
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JNB
35h 05m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
9:45 am - 9:45 am
JNB
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IAD
30h 00m
1 stop
$1,033Etihad Airways
Tue, Oct 6 - Tue, Oct 20
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6:30 am - 10:55 am
DCA
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JNB
46h 25m
2 stops
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5:00 pm - 10:59 pm
JNB
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DCA
35h 59m
2 stops
$1,066Multiple Airlines
Wed, Oct 21 - Sat, Nov 21
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 12:15 am
DCA
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JNB
35h 45m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:35 am - 10:52 pm
JNB
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DCA
52h 17m
2 stops
$1,066Multiple Airlines
Mon, Sep 21 - Tue, Sep 29
Ethiopian Air Logo
9:20 pm - 3:55 am
IAD
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JNB
24h 35m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:50 pm - 7:30 pm
JNB
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IAD
26h 40m
2 stops
$1,088Ethiopian Air
Mon, Sep 21 - Wed, Sep 30
Ethiopian Air Logo
9:20 pm - 3:55 am
IAD
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JNB
24h 35m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
2:30 pm - 8:55 am
JNB
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IAD
24h 25m
2 stops
$1,098Ethiopian Air
Mon, Oct 26 - Sat, Nov 7
Qatar Airways Logo
9:05 pm - 11:00 am
IAD
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JNB
31h 55m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
8:20 pm - 3:55 pm
JNB
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IAD
26h 35m
1 stop
$1,139Qatar Airways
Mon, Sep 21 - Thu, Oct 1
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9:00 pm - 11:00 am
IAD
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JNB
32h 00m
2 stops
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8:55 pm - 3:40 pm
JNB
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IAD
24h 45m
1 stop
$1,139Qatar Airways
Tue, Oct 6 - Tue, Oct 20
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1:15 pm - 10:15 am
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JNB
39h 00m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
5:55 pm - 7:45 pm
JNB
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IAD
31h 50m
1 stop
$1,190Turkish Airlines
Mon, Jan 4 - Fri, Jan 22
Turkish Airlines Logo
9:20 pm - 10:25 pm
IAD
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JNB
42h 05m
1 stop
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6:50 pm - 7:25 pm
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IAD
31h 35m
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$1,196Turkish Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Washington, D.C. to OR Tambo flights

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

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

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

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.

Flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from Washington, D.C. usually cost between $989 and $1,444 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $1,032 on Etihad Airways (Sep 3-Sep 14).

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, 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 OR Tambo Airport is February, where tickets cost $1,002 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,793 and $1,636 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, 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 Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, you should book around 11 weeks before departure, which saves you about 24% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

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Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$569
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 1% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 46% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Washington, D.C. to OR Tambo

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Washington, D.C. to OR Tambo 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 Washington, D.C. to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg flights

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport was $569 for a one-way ticket and $1,032 for a round-trip.

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

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

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Washington, D.C. to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

    When flying out of Washington, D.C. you will be using one of these airports: Washington, D.C. Reagan-National or Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl. You will be landing at Johannesburg OR Tambo.

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

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

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

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

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

    Addis Ababa is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from Washington, D.C. to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg, Emirates or KLM?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg are Emirates and KLM. With an average price for the route of $1,397 and an overall rating of 8.1, Emirates is the most popular choice. KLM is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,846 and an overall rating of 7.8.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to OR Tambo Airport, 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 OR Tambo Airport, 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 OR Tambo Airport, 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 OR Tambo Airport, 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 OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg from Washington, D.C. up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Washington, D.C. to OR Tambo

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg. 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 Washington, D.C. to OR Tambo? 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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Qatar AirwaysOverall score based on 3736 reviews
7.3Comfort
7.5Boarding
7.9Crew
7.3Food
7.3Entertainment
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Mediocre movies Too cold Didn’t have extra blankets Check in was too long (60-70 min coming 3 hours early) Breakfast was terrible Great WiFi however And smooth ride Dinner was decent

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jul 2026
MIA - DOH
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Mediocre movies Too cold Didn’t have extra blankets Check in was too long (60-70 min coming 3 hours early) Breakfast was terrible Great WiFi however And smooth ride Dinner was decent

Really good food and service. Qatar Airways is again and again provided an exceptional experience.

Extremely uncomfortable seats with very little cushioning, unable to recline enough to sleep comfortably on this 13 hour overnight flight. My body was in pain by the end.

When we checked in at the Siem Reap Airport in Cambodia, we were only given three boarding passes and told that we would have to check in with American when we arrived in Boston. This was a source of stress for us. After we landed in Boston, we had a long passage from Terminal E to Terminal B (American Airline ticketing counter). Because the electronic ticketing kiosks for check-in would not recognize our Confirmation Code, we had to wait for an hour in a long line where only two AA reps were taking care of Special Services passengers. In many years of both business and recreational travel, I have never had this experience. I would expect more from AA being in partnership with other airlines to do a better job with this.

I am a big person and have back pain and swelling in my legs, so this was a challenging flight due to confined space. I didn't find the crew very friendly either. I will think twice before flying long distances with Qatar again, due to the lack of legroom.

Food was absolutely pathetic. I wasted so much food which I thought was inedible. I also loathe the inflight entertainment system which has very little content

The flight was good but my neighbor had the vent open full power for the whole flight and because the air was blowing from the side instead of from the top and I got very cold and ended up with a sore throat.

Bag check in at DC was slow. Boarding process was slow more due to customers unfamiliar with how to board properly. Food and service was excellent!

The hindu meal food did not taste good. Also the seats were not comfortable as compare to other airlines

The first and longest leg, Washington to Doha, was in a 777 that was very loud. This was an older aircraft. The second leg, Doha to Delhi, was in a much newer aircraft, an A350 and was very substantially quieter. The service was good on both, though as always, the crew leaves you trapped with your meal tray for a really long time. Additionally, the flight crew seemed inordinately afraid of turbulence, keeping the seat belt sign on for long stretches when there was barely noticeable turbulence.

Staff at the airport wasn't helpful or friendly. Probably the worst airport experience I have ever had, going and coming. The staff on the plane was better. Still not super friendly or personable. However, they were not rude like airport staff. They ran out of certain menu items. Maybe could have been prepared better? Overall just ok.

the cabin was kept too hot. couldn't sleep as a result

Crew were unfriendly, touch screen for movies didn't work very well, seats were tight and uncomfortable

Awful seating. Bad food. Staff only have one bottle of water and no cans.

Worse worse worse, i would not recommend this airline to anyone. Istanbul airport maybe State of the Art facility but staff is rude, only works if they get tips, and they push you to give tips even though my family had spent $50 in tips. Airline staff doesn't speak english so you really can't understand them. It was a nightmare travelling with Turkish. Never again.

My flight was canceled 1 minute before boarding. The customer service was owful, no one could tell us what was going happened. I spent 30hrs instead of 15 from Washington DC to Brussels. No apologie or help

Boeing 777 is a bad choice for a such a long flight.

I wouldn't know what the flight was like. AI canceled my flight reservation!! There's no way to speak to an actual human to fix the issue! NEVER AGAIN! ALWAYS BOOK YOUR FLIGHT DIRECTLY WITH THE AIRLINE NEVER GO THROUGH KAYAK OR JUSTFLY.COM!!

I’ve been traveling for 20 years. I tried Turkish airline for the first time horrible horrible service and it would be my last time even if I get offer for a free ticket, I will not accept it. They have races and the worst Flight attendant

This is the first and last time I will be traveling Turkish airlines. The flight was delayed three times. Second time we sat on the aircraft for approximately an hour and a half. Initially told that the delay would only be 15 minutes then no explanation thereafter except that we were deboarding. We missed our connecting flights to Zimbabwe, and had to pay for a overnight hotel stay in addition to paying for a new tickets to our get to our final destination. They allowed us to order food from the airport food court but only from fast food and even that they limited the menu items we could select. I would some to contact me about the refund on the hotel and the connecting flight!

My flight was delayed so bad i missed u it so i just said never mind

Delayed 2 hours while stuck on the aircraft. If the luggage was properly loaded the first time we probably wouldn’t have been delayed at all

Staff on the plane was incredible. Check-in was very complicated with no staff to help at the airport. I was charged for a second bag even though my ticket says 2 bags are free

1. Everything was satisfactory concerning the flight. 2. Can't think of what could be better right now.

Onboard staff was courteous, helpful, responsive and friendly. The boarding process was disorganized, poorly communicated, and disheveled. Gate agents were yelling instead of using the PA system, didn’t communicate the timing delay of our flight, and created an atmosphere of chaos rather than order and communication. As far as I know, there was no reason for their. I would hate to see how it operated under extreme conditions. I’ve never seen United Airlines operations in such a state.

The flight did not have its customary snacks during the flight. Apparently they were never loaded on the plane.

Worst service- attendants dont want to help and sat us in front of bathroom

We sat on the hot plane for ours with very conflicting messages. Some (most?) of this may be due to the flight control staff, but we were also repeatedly getting "we are leaving"/"we are not" messages. It was very uncomfortable

Staff could’ve been a little more cordial. The men were much more friendlier than the women. My daughter and I also missed the 2nd to last meal as we were sleeping but that is on us.

Like: departed and arrived on time. Unlike: Food options for purchase allways bad, 1 of 2 of the crew members not very friendly at all. Seats and leg room aweful. At this point I am thinking on switching to AA.

It was a great experience for my first time flying with this airline. I will be flying with them a lot more now. Plane crew was amazing.

The flight was very smooth, however, the quality of food was mediocre.

Flight was delayed by two hours. This really messed things up because I missed my connecting flight in Addis. I had a meeting in Entebbe which was scrapped because my flight from Addis landed later in the day.

The Boeing 737 MAX on this route, flown in the middle of the night, is an UTTER FAILURE for business travellers. The whole point of business travel is to arrive alert and recover from travel quickly, and this little aeroplane with its quarter recline uncomfortable business seats does nothing for that. It’s a small step up from economy in that you have decent legroom, but that’s it. Absolute margin at the cost of the traveller.

The food was terrible and the seating was uncomfortable, but the airline did a great thing letting us board in Abbis Ababa on our connecting flight after our original flight was very delayed.

The flight is packed and it feels like the space per individual has gotten smaller. Excruciating for a 14hr flight.

United was best airlines I have seen since I got there choose united airlines

The use of a domestic carrier without entertainment was disappointing and a let down

There where no ear phones provided and the food needs to improve.

The food could be better, the beef was quite tough. The crew were friendly and helpful on this flight, which has not being my experience on other Ethiopian flights.

Flight is delayed by more than an hour without any reason, the jet blue gates kept changing every 20 mins and there is no proper communication. No ear phones provided in flight, there is a screen with entertainment but what is the use, I have earphones but the console has outdated audio connections, no usb C or bluetooth, they are living 15 years behind

A nightmare. Scheduled flight delayed 2 hours then cancelled because pilot timed out . Unable to find another pilot. Really?! Weather certainly a factor, but JetBlue seemed totally unprepared for the chaos that ensued when flight routes were cancelled. More cancelled flights, finally many of us who had been bumped from other flights were allowed to board a Boston bound plane around 3:00am, delay after delay, sat on tarmac for another half hour while pilot dealt with weight distribution issues (?), arrived in Boston 4:30. Crew were wonderful- same attendants all day and night and they were exhausted. Fortunately for me and my son that Boston was our final destination, not so lucky for many who missed connecting flights.

The flight was delayed 14 hours and communication was very poor. No one seemed to know what was happening and the gate agent was trying to help people for several flights. She was by herself trying to help 100s of people.

JetBlue worker, Blythe, was so amazing at the DCA counter. If it wasn’t for her, I’m not sure we would’ve made it through. Please thank her!

On time, friendly attendants, quick wheelchair assistance and help checking in bags. Also appreciated change in seats, more forward to make it easier for my 97 year old mother to board and exit the plane. Thank you, JetBlue!

Flight was on time and smooth. Customer service was decent

They forced me to check my hand luggage at the gate.

Still hasn’t left. Why are you asking how it was?

My flight got delayed and eventually canceled, then rescheduled. I and several others had a connection from Boston to Paris and asked several times if we would make it. They assured us we would and then rebooked us mid flight without our consent and closed doors early even though they said they communicated we were a bit delayed. We got stranded in Boston and I opted with being rebooked for a different connection to France since they refused to pay for a Hotel. I've now been in Europe for 5 days and still haven't recieved my bags. There was absolutely no urgency for the fact that I'm in a foreign country with absolutely no change of clothes or any of my medication. Such an overwhelming and frustrating experience.

One hour delayed departure resulted in problems with planned ground transportation at my destination.

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