Question 1

Which is the best airline for flights from Johannesburg to Washington, D.C., United Airlines or Ethiopian Air?

Accepted Answer

The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Johannesburg to Washington, D.C. are United Airlines and Ethiopian Air. With an average price for the route of R16 520 and an overall rating of 7,4, United Airlines is the most popular choice. Ethiopian Air is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of R14 916 and an overall rating of 7,2.

Question 2

How long does a flight from Johannesburg to Washington, D.C. take?

Accepted Answer

Flying to Washington, D.C. from Johannesburg requires at least one stopover, as there are no direct flights for this route. The shortest flight duration is 17h 14m.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Washington, D.C. was R9 311 for a one-way ticket and R14 834 for a return.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Johannesburg is served by only 1 airport and there are 2 airports in Washington, D.C.. You will leave Johannesburg from Johannesburg OR Tambo and you will be arriving in Washington, D.C. at one of these airports: Washington, D.C. Reagan-National or Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl.

Question 5

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Johannesburg to Washington, D.C.?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

Which airline alliances offer flights from Johannesburg to Washington, D.C.?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Washington, D.C. is November, where tickets cost R14 240 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R19 024 and R18 093 respectively.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

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 Johannesburg to Washington, D.C..

Question 9

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Johannesburg to Washington, D.C.?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Washington, D.C. from Johannesburg is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

Question 10

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Johannesburg to Washington, D.C.?

Accepted Answer

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Washington, D.C. with an airline and back to Johannesburg with another airline.

Question 11

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Johannesburg to Washington, D.C.?

Accepted Answer

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 Washington, D.C. from Johannesburg up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Question 12

What is the cheapest stopover airport when flying from Johannesburg to Washington, D.C.?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Istanbul (IST) offer the most affordable fares, with an average price of R13 936 for a return.

Question 13

What is the most popular stopover airport when flying from Johannesburg to Washington, D.C.?

Accepted Answer

Abu Dhabi (AUH) is the top choice – 25% of KAYAK users who clicked on one-stop flights from Johannesburg to Washington, D.C. picked an itinerary connecting there.

Question 14

Which stopover airport has the quickest connection when flying from Johannesburg to Washington, D.C.?

Accepted Answer

If you prefer a quick connection, Newark (EWR) often has the shortest stopovers from Johannesburg to Washington, D.C., with an average time of 1h 39m.

Question 15

Which stopover airport offers the shortest total travel time from Johannesburg to Washington, D.C.?

Accepted Answer

Consider flying via Newark (EWR) for the shortest journey. The average one-way travel time for flights connecting there is 19h 23m.

Question 16

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Washington, D.C.?

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from Johannesburg to Washington, D.C. were found on Ethiopian Air (R14 834) and Virgin Atlantic (R15 235).

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Washington, D.C., you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 19 weeks before departure.

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.Flights to Washington, D.C. from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport usually cost between R14 481 and R16 809 in October.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was R14 738 on Multiple Airlines (Oct 28–Nov 2).

Question 19

What are the most popular airlines flying to Washington, D.C.?

Accepted Answer

The most popular airline among KAYAK users flying to Washington, D.C. is United Airlines, followed by British Airways and KLM.

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