How long does it take to fly to Johannesburg?

If you’re flying from a popular airport in Washington, D.C., such as Washington, D.C. or Baltimore, and flying into Johannesburg, then you can expect flight times to average 22h 45m and 24h 40m, respectively.

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 47% 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.

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

Etihad Airways, Turkish Airlines, and JetBlue are the most popular carriers operating from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg

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

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As of May 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 $1,699 to $1,316. The lowest price recently found on this route was $1,294.

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10:00 am - 1:05 pm

IAD

JNB

20h 05m

1 stop

2:30 pm - 8:00 am

JNB

IAD

24h 30m

2 stops

$1,294Ethiopian Air

Sun, Nov 8 - Mon, Dec 7

6:10 pm - 3:50 pm

IAD

JNB

38h 40m

2 stops

12:05 pm - 2:45 pm

JNB

IAD

33h 40m

2 stops

$1,307SAUDIA

Tue, Nov 10 - Mon, Dec 7

9:00 pm - 9:40 am

IAD

JNB

30h 40m

2 stops

8:55 pm - 3:40 pm

JNB

IAD

24h 45m

1 stop

$1,310Qatar Airways

Sun, Sep 6 - Wed, Sep 16

2:35 pm - 8:20 am

IAD

JNB

34h 45m

1 stop

9:50 am - 9:05 am

JNB

IAD

30h 15m

1 stop

$1,313Etihad Airways

Mon, Nov 9 - Sat, Nov 28

9:20 pm - 11:00 am

IAD

JNB

30h 40m

1 stop

6:50 pm - 11:45 am

JNB

IAD

23h 55m

1 stop

$1,314Turkish Airlines

Fri, Nov 13 - Mon, Dec 7

11:15 am - 3:20 pm

IAD

JNB

22h 05m

1 stop

2:45 pm - 3:40 pm

JNB

IAD

30h 55m

1 stop

$1,315Qatar Airways

Fri, Oct 2 - Fri, Oct 9

8:05 pm - 3:55 am

IAD

JNB

24h 50m

1 stop

12:45 pm - 8:20 am

JNB

IAD

26h 35m

1 stop

$1,318Qatar Airways

Wed, Nov 11 - Sat, Dec 5

3:10 pm - 8:20 am

IAD

JNB

35h 10m

1 stop

9:50 am - 6:59 pm

JNB

IAD

39h 09m

2 stops

$1,328Multiple Airlines

Thu, Sep 3 - Thu, Sep 24

6:20 am - 12:15 am

DCA

JNB

35h 55m

2 stops

5:00 pm - 10:59 pm

JNB

DCA

35h 59m

2 stops

$1,474Multiple Airlines

Sat, Aug 15 - Thu, Sep 3

1:25 pm - 8:20 am

DCA

JNB

36h 55m

2 stops

9:50 am - 5:56 pm

JNB

DCA

38h 06m

2 stops

$1,583Etihad Airways

Tue, Aug 4 - Mon, Aug 31

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

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Kenya Airways

Jul 7

DCA11:00 amWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

31h 15m

2 stops

JNB12:15 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Oct 4

JNB1:15 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

46h 50m

2 stops

DCA6:05 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

$1,668

Kenya Airways

Jul 7

DCA6:07 amWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

27h 43m

2 stops

JNB3:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

Sep 28

JNB1:15 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

46h 56m

2 stops

DCA6:11 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

$1,672

Kenya Airways

Jul 7

DCA6:07 amWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

27h 43m

2 stops

JNB3:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

Sep 29

JNB5:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

31h 11m

2 stops

DCA6:11 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

$1,700

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

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Qatar Airways

Sep 6

IAD9:00 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

30h 40m

2 stops

JNB9:40 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Sep 16

JNB8:55 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

24h 45m

1 stop

IAD3:40 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,310

Qatar Airways

Oct 2

IAD11:15 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

22h 05m

1 stop

JNB3:20 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

Oct 9

JNB2:45 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

30h 55m

1 stop

IAD3:40 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,315

Qatar Airways

Nov 11

IAD8:05 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

24h 50m

1 stop

JNB3:55 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Dec 5

JNB12:45 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

26h 35m

1 stop

IAD8:20 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,318

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1 stop24h 45m

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Mon 11/9

2:35 pm-8:20 am

1 stop34h 45m

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Sat 11/28

9:50 am-9:05 am

1 stop30h 15m

$1,313

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 11/13

9:20 pm-11:00 am

1 stop30h 40m

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Mon 12/7

6:50 pm-11:45 am

1 stop23h 55m

$1,314

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 10/2

11:15 am-3:20 pm

1 stop22h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/9

2:45 pm-3:40 pm

1 stop30h 55m

$1,315

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 11/11

8:05 pm-3:55 am

1 stop24h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 12/5

12:45 pm-8:20 am

1 stop26h 35m

$1,318

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 9/3

3:10 pm-8:20 am

1 stop35h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/24

9:50 am-6:59 pm

2 stops39h 09m

$1,328

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

DCA - JNB

DCAJNB

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 8/15

6:20 am-12:15 am

2 stops35h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/3

5:00 pm-10:59 pm

2 stops35h 59m

$1,474

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

DCA - JNB

DCAJNB

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 8/4

1:25 pm-8:20 am

2 stops36h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/31

9:50 am-5:56 pm

2 stops38h 06m

$1,583

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Johannesburg?

The cheapest month to fly to Johannesburg from Washington, D.C. is in April. Flight prices, which tend to average around $106, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of December is another great option to travel to Johannesburg, with average flight prices from Washington, D.C. averaging around $153.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. 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 $1,194 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 $1,034 on momondo.

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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 20h 05m by plane in normal conditions.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg?
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As of May 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 8,412 reviews	Search Delta flights
KLM	PriceFrom $776	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 1,524 reviews	Search KLM flights
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Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $836	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 4,405 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
British Airways	PriceFrom $869	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 8,013 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom $884	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 1,004 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $922	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,729 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $967	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,640 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $982	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,768 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
JetBlue	PriceFrom $1,082	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 2,982 reviews	Search JetBlue flights

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