Travelling from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB) to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD): what you need to know
Washington DC is seven hours behind Johannesburg and observes the UTC-5 timezone.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your JNB to IAD flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Washington Dulles Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between JNB and IAD:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
New York Newark Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB) to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD)
At the moment, R 9,012 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Washington Dulles Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 14,382. Remember that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's often best to book as early as possible if you're looking for cheap tickets from JNB to IAD. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the cheapest price across the month when searching for your flight from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Washington Dulles Airport.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from JNB to IAD by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Discover the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Washington Dulles Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB)
Of all flights leaving Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport, 75% touch down on time at their destination.
Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport is about 26 kilometres from central Johannesburg. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport takes about 35 minutes.
Have an early flight from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Washington Dulles Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to JNB:
Arriving at Washington Dulles Airport (IAD)
Book a hotel close to IAD if you're taking a late Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Washington Dulles Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Hit the road running by picking up a Washington Dulles Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Sixt and explore beyond Washington DC's usual tourist stops.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from Washington Dulles Airport about one week in advance.
Getting from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to central Washington DC
You'll find IAD at 1 Saarinen Circle.
Washington Dulles Airport is roughly 40 kilometres from the centre of Washington DC. Driving there takes about 45 minutes.
It typically takes 1 hour 10 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Washington Dulles Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Washington DC. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Washington DC is July, with the temperature ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your flights from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Washington Dulles Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has average temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Search for cheap tickets from JNB to IAD around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
Washington DC has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of the United States waiting to be explored. Around 322 kilometres north-east of Washington DC, a trip to New York will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like Central Park, Statue of Liberty and Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Around 193 kilometres north-east of Washington DC, Philadelphia is another essential stop in the United States. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art.