CPT - WAS

$621 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 2/19. 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
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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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$827
Typical prices: $1,010-$1,555
Ethiopian Air
Wed 2/4Wed 3/4
CPT - IAD • 2 stops
Cheapest non-stop
$1,024
Typical prices: $998-$1,139
United Airlines
Sun 2/1Thu 2/12
CPT - IAD • Non-stop
Our travelers' advice
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Cape Town Intl's international departures are north.
The Silver Line Metro links IAD to downtown D.C.
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Cheapest • from $827 (round-trip)
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When to book
2 weeks
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 25% compared to booking last minute.
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May
Cheapest • 13% price drop
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There are direct flights from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. 3 days a week: Tue, Fri, Sun.
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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.

Wed, Feb 4 - Wed, Mar 4
Ethiopian Air Logo
2:35 pm - 8:00 am
CPT
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IAD
24h 25m2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:00 am - 2:35 pm
IAD
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CPT
21h 35m1 stop
$827Ethiopian Air
Thu, Jan 29 - Thu, Feb 5
Virgin Atlantic Logo
9:30 pm - 2:45 pm
CPT
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IAD
24h 15m1 stop
Virgin Atlantic Logo
10:08 am - 7:15 pm
IAD
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CPT
26h 07m1 stop
$866Virgin Atlantic
Mon, Apr 20 - Thu, Apr 30
Ethiopian Air Logo
2:35 pm - 8:55 am
CPT
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IAD
24h 20m2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:55 am - 1:45 pm
IAD
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CPT
20h 50m1 stop
$884Ethiopian Air
Thu, Jan 29 - Thu, Feb 5
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:30 pm - 8:45 pm
CPT
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IAD
30h 15m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:42 pm - 10:50 pm
IAD
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CPT
24h 08m2 stops
$924Multiple Airlines
Fri, Jan 30 - Fri, Feb 6
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:30 pm - 8:32 pm
CPT
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DCA
30h 02m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:40 pm - 9:45 am
DCA
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CPT
35h 05m2 stops
$926Multiple Airlines
Mon, Jan 26 - Sun, Feb 15
Delta Logo
9:30 pm - 4:46 pm
CPT
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IAD
26h 16m2 stops
Delta Logo
7:15 am - 7:15 pm
IAD
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CPT
29h 00m1 stop
$929Delta
Thu, Jan 29 - Thu, Feb 5
Delta Logo
9:30 pm - 9:34 pm
CPT
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DCA
31h 04m1 stop
Delta Logo
1:40 pm - 7:15 pm
DCA
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CPT
22h 35m1 stop
$932Delta
Wed, Feb 4 - Wed, Mar 4
United Airlines Logo
8:50 pm - 10:33 am
CPT
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DCA
20h 43m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
3:10 pm - 6:00 pm
DCA
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CPT
19h 50m1 stop
$1,031United Airlines
Wed, Feb 4 - Wed, Mar 4
United Airlines Logo
8:50 pm - 9:38 am
CPT
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DCA
19h 48m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
4:10 pm - 6:00 pm
DCA
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CPT
18h 50m1 stop
$1,034United Airlines
Wed, Feb 4 - Wed, Mar 4
KLM Logo
11:45 pm - 10:02 pm
CPT
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BWI
29h 17m2 stops
KLM Logo
3:37 pm - 9:55 pm
BWI
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CPT
23h 18m2 stops
$1,040KLM
Booking Insights

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.

How much is a round-trip flight from Cape Town to Washington, D.C.?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. departing in February.

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

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. costs $801 on the route between Cape Town (CPT) and Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (IAD). It is also the most popular route.

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Washington, D.C. on a Wednesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Saturday is the most expensive day to fly from Cape Town to Washington, D.C.. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Wednesday and avoiding Thursdays for the best 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 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 $971 (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 $1,286 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.

No, with an average price for the route of $1,017, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure 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 average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Cape Town to Washington, D.C., you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 25% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Cape Town to Washington, D.C.

 
AI-powered summary based on content written by travel experts. AI can make mistakes.
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.

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.

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Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$621
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 18% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 13% lower on average.
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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
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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 $621 for a one-way ticket and $827 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.?

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

  • 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.

  • 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 $914 or less one-way and $810 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 airline 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.
7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 9095 reviews
6.6Food
7.1Entertainment
8.1Crew
7.3Comfort
7.7Boarding
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The food is terrible. The same pasta or chicken with bad taste and presentation

6.0 GoodClaudia, Dec 2025
GUA - IAD
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The food is terrible. The same pasta or chicken with bad taste and presentation

It was probably one of the worst flights I’ve been on. The restrooms were never cleaned or stocked. The food was very subpar, and i usually enjoy airline food, so I was disappointed. It was just all around a bad experience. The only saving grace was the flight attendants.

The only downside was my cell phone charger wouldn’t work in the charging port but everyone else’s would work in them all. My cell phone cable works fine in my hotel room in Frankfurt.

Very thoughtful flight attendant offered me water immediately since I had run to make my connection.

Great crew, excellent landing, good food. Over all great experience. Thank you!

One bag is incorrect and not acceptable for an international flight. The food was not just good. I won't fly with them again.

Not pleasant trip cross country when the entertainment and WiFi system not working. No entertainment for entirety of route. Staff was rather nonchalant in that they dismissed the problem due to age of plane. It would have been nice to know this up front so I could have come prepared to read or download movies before boarding Coincidentally or not, there was a similar issue with the entertainment system on my previous flight I took on my fist leg of the trip. There are no seat TVs, so you must rely on the app when it works. United can do better. Also, what use it it to pay for boarding group 2 when half of the passengers are in the same line as you?

Crew was dismissive. Snacks and refills not offered. Poor business class experience. Bed not comfortable compared to Emirates or BA.

Flight was delayed for 5 hours because crew didn’t have enough time to rest - this seems like it could have been avoided with better scheduling. Food was not good.

IAD with the archaic people movers is just a place to be avoided.

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