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$645 Find Cheap Flights from Cape Town to Washington, D.C.

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 11/2. 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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Cheap Flights 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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Recent round-trip flight deals from Cape Town to Washington, D.C.

Thu, Oct 30 - Mon, Jan 5
Delta Logo
9:30 pm - 10:19 pmCPT-DCA
30h 49m2 stops
Delta Logo
8:30 am - 7:15 pmDCA-CPT
27h 45m2 stops
$930Delta
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Sun, Sep 7 - Tue, Sep 16
Delta Logo
8:05 pm - 11:21 pmCPT-IAD
33h 16m1 stop
Delta Logo
5:25 pm - 9:25 pmIAD-CPT
22h 00m1 stop
$933Delta
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Fri, Sep 12 - Fri, Sep 19
KLM Logo
6:25 pm - 3:35 pmCPT-IAD
27h 10m2 stops
KLM Logo
9:20 pm - 9:25 pmIAD-CPT
42h 05m2 stops
$987KLM
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Sat, Sep 6 - Sat, Sep 13
Ethiopian Air Logo
1:50 pm - 8:55 amCPT-IAD
25h 05m2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:55 am - 2:35 pmIAD-CPT
21h 40m1 stop
$995Ethiopian Air
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Sat, Sep 6 - Sat, Sep 13
Ethiopian Air Logo
1:50 pm - 8:55 amCPT-IAD
25h 05m2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:55 am - 2:35 pmIAD-CPT
21h 40m1 stop
$1,000Ethiopian Air
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Mon, Nov 3 - Sat, Jan 3
KLM Logo
6:25 pm - 4:05 pmCPT-IAD
28h 40m2 stops
KLM Logo
6:05 pm - 9:55 pmIAD-CPT
20h 50m1 stop
$1,010KLM
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Sun, Aug 24 - Thu, Sep 4
United Airlines Logo
8:00 pm - 5:40 amCPT-IAD
15h 40mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
6:35 pm - 3:20 pmIAD-CPT
14h 45mnonstop
$1,027United Airlines
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Wed, Nov 5 - Mon, Jan 5
British Airways Logo
8:35 pm - 7:55 pmCPT-IAD
30h 20m1 stop
British Airways Logo
6:20 pm - 5:20 pmIAD-CPT
40h 00m2 stops
$1,064British Airways
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Wed, Nov 5 - Thu, Jan 1
British Airways Logo
8:35 pm - 6:45 pmCPT-BWI
29h 10m1 stop
British Airways Logo
8:35 pm - 2:35 pmBWI-CPT
35h 00m2 stops
$1,064British Airways
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Mon, Oct 27 - Mon, Dec 29
United Airlines Logo
9:30 am - 4:35 pmCPT-IAD
37h 05m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:45 pm - 4:10 pmIAD-CPT
14h 25mnonstop
$1,166United Airlines
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Expert advice for your flight from Cape Town to Washington, D.C.

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airports
CPT

Check-in for all flights is in the central main hall. International departures leave from the northern section after the central security checkpoint.

Read more about CPTby Daniel Scheffler
IAD

The Silver Line Metro connects IAD to downtown D.C., taking about 50 minutes. It's a convenient option for reaching the city center.

Read more about IADby Stefanie Waldek
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Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler

Expert on CPT

Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler is a travel writer, podcaster, and producer. Born in Africa, bred in Europe and now living in America he has traveled to 140 countries (and all 50 U.S. states). Plus he has stayed at over 2500 hotels across the globe. His original shows Everywhere and Without Maps (available on Spotify) showcase his beliefs, travel is about humanity and sharing that beauty. And thus it reminds you that you shouldn’t believe everything you think.

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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on IAD

Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Cape Town to Washington, D.C. flights

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 round-trip flights from Cape Town to Washington, D.C..

Our data shows that the cheapest route for a return flight from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. cost $969 and was between Cape Town (CPT) and Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (IAD). On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $969.

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 round-trip 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 May, where tickets cost $998 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,318 and $1,255 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Cape Town to Washington, D.C.?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $1,003 on average.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$645
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 16% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 8% 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 $645 for a one-way ticket and $930 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 787-9 Dreamliner 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 $918 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 $1,159 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.

KAYAK’s 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 $997 or less one-way and $1,024 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Cape Town to Washington, D.C.?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Cape Town Intl to Washington, D.C..
Find which airlines fly direct from Cape Town Intl Airport to Washington, D.C., which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct 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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Direct 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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Reviews of the 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.
8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 7980 reviews
7.9Comfort
8.5Crew
8.2Boarding
7.3Food
7.9Entertainment
Airline reviews

Check in process was terrible. Lady at counter didn’t know what she was doing

4.0 OkayAnonymous, Jul 2025ICN - SEA
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Check in process was terrible. Lady at counter didn’t know what she was doing

Delayed and took off even later than the scheduled delay time

For a 69 year old with health problems I had the worse experience, no wheelchair when I entered a lady told me to sit and wait while a gentleman told me I had to walk to the Delta station, which I did. I had a carry on and a bag, and I was traveling with my service dog, which was on his carrier and the lady charged me for my carry on luggage, beside all the waiting cause of the delay, I had to walk to get my luggage cause no wheelchair showed up, I am so disappointed. I will get in touch with the company. I got home at 3:00 am, not good for my health situation.

Great experience on Delta. Staff from baggage check to flight attendants were very courteous and professional. My only issue was a personal preference for pretzels instead of the chips and cookies that were offered.

The crew was amazing; Von, Vera and Guadalupe were very friendly and attentive throughout the entire flight. They were friendly and welcoming to everyone. A solid and dedicated team for sure!

Terrible. I was bumped off of my original flight and spent the next six days fighting to get back on it. I lost hours of my vacation trying to get this situation corrected.

There was no problems, just a little uncomfortable with seats that do not lay back a little

Always good but we must do something about people in rows ahead of you that don't put their seats back up when they are suppose to. And It's rough to not be able to even lean over to get something out of my purse.

Flight was delayed, 30+ bags had to be gate checked. Crew were very friendly!

Everything was good until we were boarding our connection flight in Atlanta, we were told to gate check our carry-on, but when we got inside the plane, there was plenty of room in the overhead.

Had one staff that was not pleasant. Seems they are stressed with too many people to care for.

I would have liked an opportunity to move to a different seat ( even would have checked in my hand luggage)as I had health issues where I didn't have to clamber over the passenger next to me to for toilet use/ movement [ She was a highly unpleasant neighbor to sit next to]. In addition, I found that my European phone plan had run out of data and so I was not receiving emails from yourselves on airport wifi to be able to check in online and verifications difficult as did not accept the ticket number I had. I asked for an extra blanket but was told there was none. Then I saw other passengers receiving them. I couldn't eat the food and asked for snacks : Stewardess said " on the way" but they did not bring. The best bit was the check in process in Lisbon. Very efficient. However, I did not understand why we had to collect our bags at Washington then go through customs again. It was not explained. I also with my leg and health issue had approximately mile walk to the gate ( which then changed) . There appeared to be no moving walkways or help provided.

The attendant were friendly. I suggest you have a medical attendant on board every flight so that in case someone is sick , he/she will help them.

We had a very long diversion and our food voucher didn’t work because the restaurants were closed

United airlines, mediocre at best. No issues , nothing great . Worked for me

Turbulent taking off & landing to Dulles from Raleigh. Flight from Dulles to Tokyo very good!!

Very nice and clean plane. Transit time between flights was tight though

Mostly the experience was good except for the flight changes made by UA which meant longer layover in DC

Terrible. First of all we were delayed 4 3/4 hours departing Honolulu. As we had to leave our condo and the rental car had to be returned we had to go to the airport. Even though we had a business class boarding pass to Washington, since we did not have business class to Montreal we could not access the lounge without paying a $59 fee each. This does not make sense to us. Since we could not meet our original connection United booked us to Montreal via New York LaGuardia on Air Canada. In Washington a further delay got us into LaGuardia too late to make our connection to Montreal so we were booked on another Air Canada flight 3 hours later. We were originally scheduled to arrive in Montreal at 10:40 and arrived at 19:55. A totally exhausting day, United did not offer a meal voucher or any type of compensation. Air Canada did give us a digital meal voucher. The food in United business class is poor among all meals offered. The pods look nice but are not that confortable. Overall would not fly on United again.

Change cabin crew assisting business class. Not taking care, ignoring requests and calls. Never had such an experience in business class.

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