Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Washington, D.C. from £515

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2 stops
Wed, May 6
Johannesburg JNBWashington, D.C. DCA
£515
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3 stops
Wed, May 6
Johannesburg JNBWashington, D.C. BWI
£535
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3 stops
Wed, May 6
Johannesburg JNBWashington, D.C. IAD
£535
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3 stops
Wed, May 6
Johannesburg JNBWashington, D.C. BWI
£545
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2 stops
Sun, May 10
Johannesburg JNBWashington, D.C. DCA
£557
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Wed, May 6
Johannesburg JNBWashington, D.C. BWI
£561
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Mon, May 4 – Sun, May 10
Johannesburg JNBWashington, D.C. IAD
£894
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Wed, May 6 – Wed, May 13
Johannesburg JNBWashington, D.C. IAD
£894
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1 stop
Tue, May 5 – Sun, May 10
Johannesburg JNBWashington, D.C. IAD
£906
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2 stops
Wed, May 6 – Mon, May 11
Johannesburg JNBWashington, D.C. DCA
£989
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Tue, May 5 – Mon, May 11
Johannesburg JNBWashington, D.C. IAD
£1,085
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Mon, May 4 – Sat, May 9
Johannesburg JNBWashington, D.C. IAD
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How much do flights to Washington, D.C. cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£515

Cheapest round-trip

£894

Average round-trip

£1,513

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Emirates

Getting from Washington, D.C. airports to the city center

Fastest options: Metro from DCA. Best value: Metro and bus services from all airports.

Washington, D.C. is served by three major airports, each offering various airport transfers to city center destinations. Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) is the closest, located just 6 km south of downtown across the Potomac River. Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) lies 42 km west of the city center in Virginia. Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) is 50 km northeast in Maryland. Transport options include Metro rail, commuter trains, express buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Journey times and costs vary depending on the airport, time of day, and traffic conditions.

From Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

15-20 min

$2-$6 (varies by destination and time of day)

every 8–12 min (traffic dependent)

fastest and most affordable

15-30 min

$15-$25 (metered; varies by traffic)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

From Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

45-60 min

$6 (flat fare to downtown)

every 8–15 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

20-30 min

$5 (to Wiehle-Reston East Metro)

every 20 min (traffic dependent)

connecting to Metro

45-75 min

$65-$85 (metered; varies by traffic)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

groups with luggage

From Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

35-45 min

$8 (one-way fare)

hourly weekdays (traffic dependent)

commuters to Union Station

30-40 min

$15-$50 (varies by train type and booking time)

multiple daily (traffic dependent)

comfort and speed

50-90 min

$90-$110 (metered; varies by traffic)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

late night arrivals

Notes:

  • Prices in USD; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Metro fares vary by distance and time of day; use SmarTrip card for best rates.
  • MARC trains operate primarily on weekdays with limited weekend service.
  • Taxi and ride-hailing prices vary with demand and traffic conditions.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Washington, D.C.

Depart from
O. R. Tambo International
Arrive to
Washington Dulles International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Lincoln Memorial - National Mall

Check-in for a flight from Johannesburg to Washington, D.C.

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
EmiratesUAEEKNo
JetBlue AirwaysJBUB6No
Frontier AirlinesFFTF9No
Qatar AirwaysQTRQRYes
Spirit AirlinesNKSNKNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Washington, D.C.

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January5°C-2°C
February7°C0°C
March13°C3°C
April19°C8°C
May23°C13°C
June29°C18°C
July32°C21°C
August30°C20°C
September26°C17°C
October20°C11°C
November13°C5°C
December8°C1°C
Hottest Month
32°C
July
Coldest month
-2°C
January
Sunny days
266
days per year
Snow days
8
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
12 Apr
19°C8°C
19 Apr
62%
32°C14°C
Monday
13 Apr
28°C13°C
20 Apr
18°C10°C
Tuesday
14 Apr
30°C19°C
21 Apr
14°C5°C
Wednesday
15 Apr
32°C18°C
22 Apr
20°C5°C
Thursday
16 Apr
31°C19°C
23 Apr
25°C8°C
Friday
17 Apr
30°C20°C
24 Apr
29°C13°C
Saturday
18 Apr
32°C18°C
25 Apr
83%
24°C11°C
Travelers usually depart from O. R. Tambo International, or Lanseria International when they travel from Johannesburg to Washington, D.C.. Book your trip to arrive at Washington Dulles International, Baltimore–Washington International, or Ronald Reagan Washington National. The most popular airlines for this route are Emirates, JetBlue Airways, Frontier Airlines, Qatar Airways, and Spirit Airlines. Johannesburg and Washington, D.C. have 400 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Washington, D.C., consider visiting Lincoln Memorial, and National Mall.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Johannesburg?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Johannesburg and Harare, London, Cape Town, Durban, Gaborone, São Paulo, Bulawayo, Nairobi, George, Port Elizabeth, Bloemfontein, Birmingham, Manchester, Edinburgh, Victoria Falls, Windhoek, Kimberley, Northern Cape, Hoedspruit, Limpopo, Lusaka, Nelspruit.
What are the most popular routes to and from Washington, D.C.?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Washington, D.C. and London, Manchester, Atlanta, Los Angeles, Orlando, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Mexico City, Dallas, Aberdeen, Tampa, Toronto, San Francisco, Denver, Boston, Houston, San Salvador, Lima, Miami, Las Vegas.
Which airports are there in Johannesburg?
Johannesburg is mainly served by O. R. Tambo International. But there are other airports nearby, including Lanseria International, Rand Airport.
What airports are near Washington, D.C.?
The main airport in Washington, D.C. is Washington Dulles International. It is also served by Philadelphia International, Norfolk International, Atlantic City International, Richmond International, Lehigh Valley International, Harrisburg International, Trenton–Mercer, Salisbury–Ocean City–Wicomico Regional, Lancaster, Hagerstown Regional.
Which airlines fly between Johannesburg and Washington, D.C.?
Currently, you can fly between Johannesburg and Washington, D.C. with Emirates, JetBlue Airways, Frontier Airlines, Qatar Airways, Spirit Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Johannesburg and Washington, D.C.?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Johannesburg and Washington, D.C., you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Johannesburg and Washington, D.C.?
Traveling between Johannesburg and Washington, D.C., you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Washington, D.C.?
There are a number of airports in and around Washington, D.C.. The main one is Washington Dulles International and other nearby airports include Philadelphia International, Norfolk International, Atlantic City International, Richmond International, Lehigh Valley International, Harrisburg International, Trenton–Mercer, Salisbury–Ocean City–Wicomico Regional, Lancaster, Hagerstown Regional.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Johannesburg and Washington, D.C. depart?
This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Johannesburg, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Johannesburg and Washington, D.C. arrive?
What time do flights between Johannesburg and Washington, D.C. depart?
What time do flights between Johannesburg and Washington, D.C. arrive?

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