How long does it take to fly to Johannesburg?

If you’re flying from a popular airport in Washington, D.C., such as Baltimore or Washington, D.C., and flying into Johannesburg, then you can expect flight times to average 18h 26m and 18h 39m, respectively.

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

Egyptair, Etihad Airways, and Qatar Airways are the most popular carriers operating from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg

What airlines fly to Johannesburg?

Ethiopian Air, Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Johannesburg from Washington, D.C. according to our data. Ethiopian Air is the first choice among our users, with 43% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Johannesburg. Keep in mind that there are 12 different airlines that fly to Johannesburg on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg?

Prices for flights from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg are updated daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg?

As of February 2026, there are 12 operators available to choose from for flights from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg.

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

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Johannesburg?

The required travel and health documents for your Johannesburg 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 license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Johannesburg. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from $920 to $1,079. The lowest price recently found on this route was $878.

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1:20 pm - 10:30 am

IAD

JNB

39h 10m

1 stop

6:00 pm - 11:35 am

JNB

IAD

23h 35m

1 stop

$878Turkish Airlines

Fri, Apr 10 - Mon, Apr 20

9:15 pm - 10:50 am

IAD

JNB

30h 35m

1 stop

7:05 pm - 11:45 am

JNB

IAD

23h 40m

1 stop

$883Turkish Airlines

Fri, Feb 20 - Wed, Mar 4

1:20 pm - 10:30 am

IAD

JNB

39h 10m

1 stop

5:50 pm - 11:35 am

JNB

IAD

23h 45m

1 stop

$885Turkish Airlines

Sat, May 2 - Tue, May 12

10:15 pm - 10:50 am

IAD

JNB

30h 35m

1 stop

7:05 pm - 12:45 pm

JNB

IAD

23h 40m

1 stop

$899Turkish Airlines

Fri, Mar 20 - Fri, Mar 27

3:10 pm - 8:20 am

IAD

JNB

35h 10m

1 stop

9:50 am - 9:45 am

JNB

IAD

29h 55m

1 stop

$907Etihad Airways

Wed, Apr 15 - Sun, Apr 19

1:30 pm - 10:50 am

IAD

JNB

38h 20m

1 stop

7:05 pm - 8:20 pm

JNB

IAD

31h 15m

1 stop

$908Turkish Airlines

Sat, Mar 7 - Sun, Mar 15

3:35 pm - 8:20 am

IAD

JNB

34h 45m

1 stop

9:50 am - 8:30 pm

JNB

IAD

40h 40m

2 stops

$916Multiple Airlines

Wed, Mar 11 - Sat, Mar 21

6:00 am - 12:15 am

DCA

JNB

36h 15m

2 stops

5:00 pm - 10:59 pm

JNB

DCA

35h 59m

2 stops

$934Multiple Airlines

Mon, Apr 13 - Sun, Apr 19

6:30 am - 8:10 pm

BWI

JNB

30h 40m

2 stops

2:30 pm - 2:06 pm

JNB

BWI

29h 36m

3 stops

$1,390Ethiopian Air

Mon, Mar 2 - Wed, Mar 11

7:22 pm - 3:55 am

BWI

JNB

49h 33m

2 stops

12:45 pm - 6:13 pm

JNB

BWI

35h 28m

2 stops

$1,431Qatar Airways

Mon, Mar 2 - Wed, Mar 11

Ethiopian Air flights from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg

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Ethiopian Air

Feb 16

IAD10:00 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

20h 05m

1 stop

JNB1:05 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

Feb 23

JNB2:30 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

24h 30m

2 stops

IAD8:00 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$940

Ethiopian Air

May 11

IAD10:55 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

20h 10m

1 stop

JNB1:05 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

May 27

JNB2:30 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

24h 25m

2 stops

IAD8:55 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$941

Ethiopian Air

Feb 26

IAD10:00 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

20h 05m

1 stop

JNB1:05 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

Mar 4

JNB2:30 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

24h 30m

2 stops

IAD8:00 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$951

Qatar Airways flights from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg

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Qatar Airways

Mar 1

IAD8:05 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

24h 50m

1 stop

JNB3:55 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Mar 14

JNB1:45 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

33h 10m

1 stop

IAD4:55 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,001

Qatar Airways

Feb 6

IAD10:40 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

21h 55m

1 stop

JNB3:35 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

Feb 13

JNB1:45 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

33h 10m

1 stop

IAD3:55 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,059

Qatar Airways

Apr 3

IAD11:05 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

22h 15m

1 stop

JNB3:20 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

Apr 12

JNB12:40 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

33h 25m

1 stop

IAD4:05 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,071

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Fri 4/10

1:20 pm-10:30 am

1 stop39h 10m

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Mon 4/20

6:00 pm-11:35 am

1 stop23h 35m

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Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

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Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 2/20

9:15 pm-10:50 am

1 stop30h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/4

7:05 pm-11:45 am

1 stop23h 40m

$883

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 5/2

1:20 pm-10:30 am

1 stop39h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/12

5:50 pm-11:35 am

1 stop23h 45m

$885

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 3/20

10:15 pm-10:50 am

1 stop30h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 3/27

7:05 pm-12:45 pm

1 stop23h 40m

$899

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 4/15

3:10 pm-8:20 am

1 stop35h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 4/19

9:50 am-9:45 am

1 stop29h 55m

$907

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 3/7

1:30 pm-10:50 am

1 stop38h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 3/15

7:05 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop31h 15m

$908

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 3/11

3:35 pm-8:20 am

1 stop34h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 3/21

9:50 am-8:30 pm

2 stops40h 40m

$916

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

DCA - JNB

DCAJNB

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 4/13

6:00 am-12:15 am

2 stops36h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 4/19

5:00 pm-10:59 pm

2 stops35h 59m

$934

BaltimoreJohannesburg

BWI - JNB

BWIJNB

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 3/2

6:30 am-8:10 pm

2 stops30h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/11

2:30 pm-2:06 pm

3 stops29h 36m

$1,390

BaltimoreJohannesburg

BWI - JNB

BWIJNB

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 3/2

7:22 pm-3:55 am

2 stops49h 33m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/11

12:45 pm-6:13 pm

2 stops35h 28m

$1,431

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

What is the cheapest month to fly to Johannesburg?

The cheapest month to fly to Johannesburg from Washington, D.C. is in February. Flight prices, which tend to average around $1,012, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of September is another great option to travel to Johannesburg, with average flight prices from Washington, D.C. averaging around $1,022.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Johannesburg?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Johannesburg from Washington, D.C. when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Johannesburg for around $1,173 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Johannesburg from Washington, D.C. for as low as $1,125 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time	19h 30m
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The fastest flight from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg takes 19h 30m

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How far is Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg by plane?
The straight-line distance from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg is 8100.3 mi. Typically, this will take 19h 30m by plane in normal conditions.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg?
Prices for flights from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg?
As of February 2026, there are 12 operators available to choose from for flights from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg.
How old do you have to be to fly from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Johannesburg?
The required travel and health documents for your Johannesburg 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 license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Johannesburg. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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Delta	PriceFrom $685	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,135 reviews	Search Delta flights
KLM	PriceFrom $776	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.7 1,448 reviews	Search KLM flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom $785	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,380 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $838	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 4,210 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom $882	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 955 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $922	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,729 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
British Airways	PriceFrom $926	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 7,711 reviews	Search British Airways flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $967	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 11,213 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $982	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,232 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
JetBlue	PriceFrom $1,063	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 2,893 reviews	Search JetBlue flights

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