Flying from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB): what you need to know
Johannesburg's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Johannesburg seven hours ahead of Washington DC.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your IAD to JNB flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Washington Dulles Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between IAD and JNB:
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New York Newark Airport
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How to find the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Washington Dulles Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport flight is R 8,579. A round-trip ticket is currently R 16,226. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To find cheap tickets from IAD to JNB, book early. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
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Handy information about Washington Dulles Airport (IAD)
IAD's address is 1 Saarinen Circle.
77% of flights taking off from Washington Dulles Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Washington Dulles Airport is about 40 kilometres from central Washington DC. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 1 hour 10 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near IAD? If you're boarding an early flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB)
If you're getting in on a late Washington Dulles Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near JNB:
Grab a Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport rental car and explore Johannesburg and beyond with your own set of wheels. Carwiz, Alamo and Green Motion are top outlets you can book with here.
Reserving your vehicle from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport about three weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB) to central Johannesburg
Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport is approximately 26 kilometres from central Johannesburg. The drive time takes around 30 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport. April is the busiest month to visit Johannesburg. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in March.
Before locking in your flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. January is the warmest month in Johannesburg, with the temperature ranging from 15ºC (59ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from IAD to JNB in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 3ºC (37ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF) on average.
Explore more of South Africa
You've done Johannesburg, now it's time to discover other parts of South Africa. Travel around 18 kilometres west to Soweto to tick off its leading sights. From Soweto to Hector Pieterson Museum and Nelson Mandela Former House, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Pretoria is another standout destination in South Africa and is around 56 kilometres north of Johannesburg. No trip is complete without a visit to Statue of Nelson Mandela, Museum of Natural History and Idube Game Reserve.