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Find cheap flights from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. from $448

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. departing on 9/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Cape Town to Washington, D.C., as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. (CPT-WAS)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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9:30 pm - 4:46 pmCPT-IAD
25h 16m1 stop
5:25 pm - 9:25 pmIAD-CPT
22h 00m1 stop
$844Delta
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Tue, May 14 - Thu, Jun 6
9:20 am - 8:30 pmCPT-IAD
41h 10m2 stops
10:45 pm - 11:00 amIAD-CPT
30h 15m1 stop
$1,021
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Wed, Jul 10 - Sat, Jul 27
5:20 pm - 3:40 pmCPT-IAD
28h 20m2 stops
8:45 pm - 11:00 amIAD-CPT
56h 15m2 stops
$1,027
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Wed, Jul 10 - Sat, Jul 27
4:35 pm - 2:45 pmCPT-IAD
28h 10m1 stop
4:40 pm - 11:50 amIAD-CPT
37h 10m1 stop
$1,080Turkish Airlines
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Wed, Jul 10 - Sat, Jul 27
6:40 pm - 8:35 pmCPT-IAD
31h 55m1 stop
10:50 pm - 12:40 pmIAD-CPT
31h 50m2 stops
$1,101British Airways
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Sat, Jul 27 - Sun, Aug 11
6:40 pm - 8:35 pmCPT-IAD
31h 55m1 stop
5:55 pm - 2:30 pmIAD-CPT
38h 35m2 stops
$1,103British Airways
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Sat, Jul 27 - Sun, Aug 11
3:20 pm - 4:05 pmCPT-IAD
30h 45m2 stops
10:45 pm - 10:00 amIAD-CPT
53h 15m2 stops
$1,110Lufthansa
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Tue, May 14 - Thu, Jun 6
4:35 pm - 2:45 pmCPT-IAD
28h 10m1 stop
4:40 pm - 11:50 amIAD-CPT
37h 10m1 stop
$1,158Turkish Airlines
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Sat, Jul 27 - Sun, Aug 11
8:00 pm - 6:10 amCPT-IAD
16h 10mnonstop
6:35 pm - 3:20 pmIAD-CPT
14h 45mnonstop
$1,210United Airlines
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Tue, May 14 - Thu, Jun 6
5:45 pm - 4:05 pmCPT-IAD
28h 20m1 stop
6:35 pm - 3:20 pmIAD-CPT
14h 45mnonstop
$1,432United Airlines
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Tue, May 14 - Thu, Jun 6

Flights from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest Cape Town to Washington, D.C. flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for one-way flights from Cape Town to Washington, D.C..
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. cost $840 and was between Cape Town and Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport. On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $878.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cape Town to Washington, D.C.?

The average price of all flights from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Washington, D.C. on a Saturday and more expensive on a Monday. On your return trip to Cape Town, you should consider flying back on a Tuesday, and avoid Saturdays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Washington, D.C.?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Cape Town to Washington, D.C., removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. is October, where tickets cost $864 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of tickets is $1,194 and $1,188 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Cape Town to Washington, D.C.?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Cape Town to Washington, D.C., removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Cape Town to Washington, D.C., you should book around 2 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 49 days before departure.

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

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 3 days, Qatar Airways offered the best one-way deal for that route, at $448. KAYAK users also found Cape Town to Washington, D.C. round-trip flights on Delta from $844 and on Turkish Airlines from $1,080.

Which airlines fly non-stop between Cape Town and Washington, D.C.?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Cape Town to Washington, D.C..
There is just one airline that flies from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. direct and that is United Airlines. The best one-way deal found from United Airlines for the route is $912.

How many flights are there between Cape Town and Washington, D.C. per day?

There is a maximum of 1 nonstop flight a day that takes off from Cape Town and lands in Washington, D.C., with an average flight time of 16h 10m. The most common departure time is 8:00 pm and most flights take off in the evening. Each week, there are 3 flights.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Cape Town and Washington, D.C.?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

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

Nonstop flights from Cape Town generally make it to Washington, D.C. in 15h 45m. The flying distance between the two cities is 7,904 miles.

What’s the earliest departure time from Cape Town to Washington, D.C.?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Cape Town at 8:00 pm and will be landing in Washington, D.C. at 6:10 am.

What’s the latest departure time from Cape Town to Washington, D.C.?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. jets off at 8:00 pm and lands at 6:10 am.

Good to know

Low season

January

High season

December

Cheapest flight

$448
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 11% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 9% lower on average.
Flight from Cape Town to Washington Dulles Airport

When to book flights from Cape Town to Washington, D.C.

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Cape Town to Washington, D.C.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Cape Town to Washington, D.C.?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. was $448 for a one-way ticket and $844 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Cape Town and Washington, D.C.?

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Washington, D.C. from Cape Town.

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

    Cape Town is served by only 1 airport and there are 2 airports in Washington, D.C.. You will leave Cape Town from Cape Town Intl 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.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Cape Town to Washington, D.C.?

    The Boeing 777 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Cape Town to Washington, D.C. flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Cape Town to Washington, D.C.?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Cape Town and Washington, D.C..

  • On which days can I fly direct from Cape Town to Washington, D.C.?

    You can catch a nonstop flight from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. on on Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Cape Town to Washington, D.C., Delta or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $864 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,264 and an overall rating of 7.4.

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

    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 Cape Town to Washington, D.C..

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

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

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

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

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

    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 Cape Town up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Cape Town to Washington, D.C.

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $895 or less one-way and $1,103 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly non-stop from Cape Town to Washington, D.C.?

Find which airlines fly direct from Cape Town Intl to Washington, D.C., which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Cape Town Intl to Washington, D.C.

Tuesday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Friday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Sunday

United Airlines

United Airlines

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Nonstop returns

Washington, D.C. to Cape Town Intl

Monday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Thursday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Saturday

United Airlines

United Airlines

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Top airlines flying from Cape Town to Washington, D.C.

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Cape Town to Washington, D.C.. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Cape Town to Washington, D.C.? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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DeltaOverall score based on 11004 reviews
8.0entertainment
8.6crew
8.2boarding
7.5food
7.9comfort
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I'm a larger, athletic guy (6'2", 260lbs powerlifter) and I found the seats incredibly uncomfortable with minimal leg room, especially in a window seat. Now, I full understand that being smaller may change my view but even if I was 80lbs less, my legs would be the same size and I was sandwiched between my seat and the seat in front of me.

6.0 GoodDan, Apr 2024LGA - DEN
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I'm a larger, athletic guy (6'2", 260lbs powerlifter) and I found the seats incredibly uncomfortable with minimal leg room, especially in a window seat. Now, I full understand that being smaller may change my view but even if I was 80lbs less, my legs would be the same size and I was sandwiched between my seat and the seat in front of me.

Horrible. This was not first class. This was a connecting flight whi h was late. My original flight never came. I hated the fact that delta gave me a connecting flight from New York to Orlando Florida. No meals and the television screens were not working. There wasn't even any power to charge your phones. This is NOT FIRST CLASS DELTA!!! Do better next time!

This flight was ridiculous. I had to have a connecting flight from New York to orlando Florida??? The flight left late and because it was a short flight there was no first class amenities. I had one alcohol drink. The flight crew was fine, but it sure did not feel like first class. Delta to me dropped the ball by giving me a connecting flight. By the time we got to Raleigh we would have missed the next flight. Lucky for me the flight never came so now I was stuck waiting for a later flight that came in late also.

Our flight was delayed in Atlanta. The staff could have gave us an explanation for the delay and how long it would be.

I liked the ease of checking in, luggage check in, wheel chair assistance, boarding and flight.

Flight was delayed an no one make an announcement about it., they only have Coca Cola and nothing else., the food that was served was cold… very bad experience and service

On my way home I had a layover. The flight from ATL to CLT was amended 5x while I was waiting. I could have driven home sooner. Overall from Dallas, Tx to Charlotte, NC I started my trip at 4:30pm, I didn’t get home until past midnight. I know things happen, but 5x to make me run back and forth in an airport from different terminals is excessive. I also upgraded to comfort + , I didn’t feel it was worth it. There was no benefit

On my way home I had a layover. The flight from ATL to CLT was amended 5x while I was waiting. I could have driven home sooner. Overall from Dallas, Tx to Charlotte, NC I started my trip at 4:30pm, I didn’t get home until past midnight. I know things happen, but 5x to make me run back and forth in an airport from different terminals is excessive.

They did a fine job. Can't wait to use Delta in the future.

There was a loud squeaky sound the whole time we were flying.

It got me where I needed it to; not much more. It had no competition so that was why I chose it.

Plane didn’t even make it off the ground. We all had to get off and walk to a different terminal (lots of confusion) to get on a different plane. Landed fairly late, connections missed.

One of the best flying experiences I’ve ever had.

The flight cancellation and process for getting a new flight was not that clear. United also had some delays that were unexpected. I am the most disappointed by the fact that I originally bought a Lufthansa ticket, only to be flown by United.

Need to have more snacks for the duration and coffee.

Crowded flight, but upbeat and kind crew. Pilot greeted us at door, flight attendant thanked a number of “special” passengers for their business, another addressed an eight-year old boy as “young man.” United obviously trying to up their game, but though all of that is nice and notable, flying still feels like moving along a human assembly line, being herded into one small space after another (boarding areas with too few seats, planes with limited personal space, shuttles (IAD) packed too full.

On time - really well operated flight. Friendly staff. Super impressed with United on this round trip.

It was ok until we got to DC and I wanted to use my United Club pass and the snobbish receptionist said that they don’t take one pass. It took me everything itch of patience not to tell her off

Food choice was poor and we had to buy on board snacks.

We were offer chocolate cookies , not everyone eat chocolate. Thank you

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
9/27Fri
1 stopQatar Airways
25h 45mCPT-IAD
$448
9/27Fri
2 stops
39h 41mCPT-BWI
$526
5/10Fri
1 stopJetBlue
25h 45mCPT-IAD
$564
7/10Wed
1 stopJetBlue
25h 45mCPT-IAD
$632
5/12Sun
2 stopsEthiopian Air
25h 05mCPT-IAD
$694
7/7Sun
1 stopDelta
29h 52mCPT-DCA
$795
7/7Sun
2 stopsDelta
26h 01mCPT-DCA
$797
5/10Fri
nonstopUnited Airlines
16h 10mCPT-IAD
$834
9/27Fri
nonstopUnited Airlines
15h 35mCPT-IAD
$871
5/11Sat
3 stopsEthiopian Air
31h 30mCPT-IAD
$1,370

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Cape Town - Washington, D.C. Flights

Departure:

Cape Town (CPT)South Africa

Return flight deals:

Washington, D.C. - Cape Town

Cabin classes:

$2,924
$1,635
$878

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