What is the cheapest airline that flies from Johannesburg to Washington, D.C.?

Emirates, British Airways, and United Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Johannesburg to Washington, D.C.

Which airlines fly to Washington, D.C.?

United Airlines, British Airways and KLM are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Washington, D.C. from Johannesburg according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 30% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Washington, D.C.. Keep in mind that there are 11 different airlines that fly to Washington, D.C. on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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The number of operators available for flights from Johannesburg to Washington, D.C. is 11 as of August 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Johannesburg to Washington, D.C.?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Johannesburg to Washington, D.C..

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Washington, D.C.?

The required travel and health documents for your Washington, D.C. trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Washington, D.C.. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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14:30 - 8:55JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

24h 25m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

21:20 - 3:55IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 35m2 stops Lome Addis Ababa Bole

R14 884Ethiopian Air

Mon, Sep 21 - Mon, Sep 28

14:30 - 8:55JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

24h 25m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

21:20 - 3:55IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 35m2 stops Lome Addis Ababa Bole

R14 932Ethiopian Air

Fri, Sep 25 - Wed, Sep 30

20:15 - 19:15JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

29h 00m1 stop London Heathrow

12:29 - 19:40IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 11m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R15 109Virgin Atlantic

Mon, Sep 28 - Mon, Oct 12

20:15 - 19:15JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

29h 00m1 stop London Heathrow

12:26 - 19:40IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 14m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R15 158Virgin Atlantic

Mon, Sep 21 - Mon, Sep 28

18:50 - 20:25JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

32h 35m1 stop Istanbul

13:30 - 22:25IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 55m1 stop Istanbul

R15 351Turkish Airlines

Tue, Nov 3 - Tue, Nov 17

18:50 - 12:45JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

23h 55m1 stop Istanbul

22:20 - 22:25IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

41h 05m1 stop Istanbul

R15 464Turkish Airlines

Tue, Oct 27 - Mon, Nov 2

22:00 - 21:27JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

29h 27m1 stop Newark

17:50 - 18:35IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

18h 45m1 stop Newark

R15 496United Airlines

Wed, Oct 21 - Sun, Oct 25

22:00 - 22:59JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

30h 59m1 stop Newark

22:40 - 18:30IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

37h 50m1 stop Newark

R15 512United Airlines

Fri, Sep 18 - Fri, Sep 25

9:45 - 9:45JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

30h 00m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

14:35 - 8:20IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 45m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R15 705Etihad Airways

Mon, Sep 7 - Mon, Feb 15

9:45 - 9:45JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

30h 00m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

15:10 - 8:20IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

35h 10m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R16 028Etihad Airways

Sat, Sep 5 - Tue, Sep 8

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10:25 - 5:30JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

25h 05m1 stop Cape Town Intl

8:33 - 18:30IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 57m1 stop Newark

R16 543United Airlines

Tue, Aug 11 - Wed, Sep 30

10:25 - 5:30JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

25h 05m1 stop Cape Town Intl

17:45 - 18:30IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

18h 45m1 stop Newark

R16 559United Airlines

Fri, Aug 14 - Wed, Sep 2

21:15 - 15:55JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

24h 40m1 stop London Heathrow

21:30 - 9:25IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

29h 55m1 stop London Heathrow

R17 622British Airways

Thu, Aug 13 - Sat, Aug 22

23:15 - 18:33JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

25h 18m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol New York John F Kennedy Intl

22:55 - 10:20IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

29h 25m2 stops London Heathrow Paris Charles de Gaulle

R18 234Multiple Airlines

Thu, Aug 13 - Sat, Aug 22

23:15 - 18:33JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

25h 18m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol New York John F Kennedy Intl

17:40 - 21:20IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

21h 40m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

R18 283KLM

Thu, Aug 13 - Sat, Aug 22

23:15 - 18:33JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

25h 18m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol New York John F Kennedy Intl

17:40 - 21:20IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

21h 40m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

R18 363KLM

Thu, Aug 13 - Thu, Aug 20

23:15 - 22:59JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

29h 44m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

9:39 - 19:40DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

28h 01m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R18 605Delta

Thu, Aug 13 - Sat, Aug 29

23:15 - 22:59JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

29h 44m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

13:50 - 19:40DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

23h 50m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R18 605Delta

Thu, Aug 13 - Tue, Sep 1

23:15 - 15:35JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

22h 20m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

22:55 - 10:20IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

29h 25m2 stops London Heathrow Paris Charles de Gaulle

R18 991Multiple Airlines

Thu, Aug 13 - Sat, Aug 22

21:15 - 17:45JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-BWI Baltimore/Washington

26h 30m2 stops London Heathrow Charlotte Douglas

19:24 - 7:00BWI Baltimore/Washington-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

29h 36m2 stops Charlotte Douglas London Heathrow

R26 820British Airways

Thu, Aug 13 - Thu, Aug 20

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Sept 28

JNB20:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

29h 00m

1 stop

IAD19:15Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Oct 12

IAD12:29Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

25h 11m

1 stop

JNB19:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

R15 109

Virgin Atlantic

Sept 7

JNB20:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

29h 00m

1 stop

IAD19:15Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sept 20

IAD19:34Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

18h 06m

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JNB19:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

R15 158

Virgin Atlantic

Sept 7

JNB20:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

29h 00m

1 stop

IAD19:15Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sept 21

IAD10:15Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

27h 25m

1 stop

JNB19:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

R15 190

United Airlines flights from Johannesburg to Washington, D.C.

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United Airlines

Oct 21

JNB22:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

29h 27m

1 stop

IAD21:27Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Oct 25

IAD17:50Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

18h 45m

1 stop

JNB18:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

R15 496

United Airlines

Sept 18

JNB22:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 59m

1 stop

IAD22:59Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sept 25

IAD22:40Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

37h 50m

1 stop

JNB18:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

R15 512

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Sept 20

JNB22:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 59m

1 stop

IAD22:59Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sept 27

IAD17:50Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

18h 40m

1 stop

JNB18:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

R15 544

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JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

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Mon 28/9

20:15-19:15

1 stop29h 00m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

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12:29-19:40

1 stop25h 11m

R15 109

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

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Mon 21/9

20:15-19:15

1 stop29h 00m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

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12:26-19:40

1 stop25h 14m

R15 158

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/11

18:50-20:25

1 stop32h 35m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

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13:30-22:25

1 stop25h 55m

R15 351

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 27/10

18:50-12:45

1 stop23h 55m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 2/11

22:20-22:25

1 stop41h 05m

R15 464

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JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 21/10

22:00-21:27

1 stop29h 27m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 25/10

17:50-18:35

1 stop18h 45m

R15 496

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 18/9

22:00-22:59

1 stop30h 59m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 25/9

22:40-18:30

1 stop37h 50m

R15 512

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/9

9:45-9:45

1 stop30h 00m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 15/2

14:35-8:20

1 stop34h 45m

R15 705

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

JNBIAD

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Sat 5/9

9:45-9:45

1 stop30h 00m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 8/9

15:10-8:20

1 stop35h 10m

R16 028

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Johannesburg and Washington, D.C.?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from R15 174 to R20 667.
The lowest price recently found on this route was R14 884.

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

In general, November is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to Washington, D.C.. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around R14 304. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of November, then book flights to Washington, D.C. from Johannesburg during October instead. Flights to Washington, D.C. in October, while not as cheap as those in November, still average around R14 819.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Washington, D.C. from Johannesburg when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Washington, D.C. for around R16 224 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Washington, D.C. from Johannesburg for as low as R15 206 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time	18h 44m
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The fastest flight from Johannesburg to Washington, D.C. takes 18h 44m

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How far is Johannesburg to Washington, D.C. by plane?
The distance between Johannesburg and Washington, D.C. is about 13036,2 km. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 18h 44m.
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The number of operators available for flights from Johannesburg to Washington, D.C. is 11 as of August 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Johannesburg to Washington, D.C.?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Johannesburg to Washington, D.C..
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Washington, D.C.?
The required travel and health documents for your Washington, D.C. trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Washington, D.C.. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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KLM	PriceFrom R8 679	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,8 1 555 reviews	Search KLM flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom R12 868	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 1 500 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R13 286	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 4 476 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R13 398	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 1 021 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Virgin Atlantic	PriceFrom R13 443	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,5 694 reviews	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
British Airways	PriceFrom R13 817	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 8 151 reviews	Search British Airways flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom R14 244	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 10 090 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom R14 899	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,8 8 497 reviews	Search Delta flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R16 230	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 739 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Air France	PriceFrom R16 279	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,5 1 639 reviews	Search Air France flights

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