Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town are Delta and KLM. With an average price for the route of $1,531 and an overall rating of 7.8, Delta is the most popular choice. KLM is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,658 and an overall rating of 7.8.

Question 2

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

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A direct flight to Cape Town will take on average 14h 35m to travel the 7,904 miles flying distance from Washington, D.C..

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

There is a maximum of 1 nonstop flight a day that takes off from Washington, D.C. and lands in Cape Town, with an average flight time of 14h 55m. The most common departure time is 6:00 pm and most flights take off in the evening. Each week, there are 3 flights.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town was $690 for a one-way ticket and $954 for a round-trip.

Question 5

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

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Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in Washington, D.C. and on arrival in Cape Town.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Cape Town on a Wednesday and more expensive on a Monday. On your return trip to Washington, D.C., you should consider flying back on a Saturday, and avoid Fridays for better deals.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Cape Town on a Wednesday and more expensive on a Monday. On your return trip to Washington, D.C., you should consider flying back on a Saturday, and avoid Fridays for better deals.

Question 8

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

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Washington, D.C. has 2 major airports: Washington, D.C. Reagan-National and Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl. Cape Town Intl is the only airport in Cape Town. You’ll usually find the cheapest deals if you fly from Washington Dulles Airport.

Question 9

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

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Early birds can take the earliest flight from Washington, D.C. at 6:25 pm and will be landing in Cape Town at 3:20 pm.

Question 10

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

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If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town jets off at 6:25 pm and lands at 3:20 pm.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

There are 2 airlines that fly nonstop from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town. They are Ethiopian Air and United Airlines. The cheapest airline for this route is Ethiopian Air, with the best round-trip deal found costing $1,014. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Ethiopian Air.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

There are 2 airlines that fly nonstop from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town. They are Ethiopian Air and United Airlines. The cheapest airline for this route is Ethiopian Air, with the best round-trip deal found costing $1,014. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Ethiopian Air.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Washington, D.C. to Cape Town flight route.

Question 14

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

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

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

You can catch a nonstop flight from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town on on Monday, Thursday, and Saturday.

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town is September, where tickets cost $1,270 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,929 and $1,787 respectively.

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town is September, where tickets cost $1,270 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,929 and $1,787 respectively.

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

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 Washington, D.C. to Cape Town.

Question 19

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

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

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

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 Cape Town with an airline and back to Washington, D.C. with another airline.

Question 21

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 22

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Atlanta (ATL) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $1,242.

Question 23

What is the most popular layover airport when flying from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

Istanbul (IST) is the top choice – 30% of KAYAK users who clicked on 1-stop flights from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town picked an itinerary connecting there.

Question 24

Which layover airport has the quickest connection when flying from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

If you prefer a quick connection, Dubai (DXB) often has the shortest layovers from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town, with an average of 1h 32m.

Question 25

Which layover airport offers the shortest total travel time from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

Consider flying via Newark (EWR) for the shortest journey. The average one-way travel time for flights connecting there is 17h 15m.

Question 26

How often are flights from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town delayed?

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Weekly flights between Washington, D.C. and Cape Town historically see delays in approximately 30% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 176 minutes.

Question 27

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Washington, D.C. to Cape Town flights?

Accepted Answer

Based on our data, United Airlines have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 30% of their flights encountering any delays.

Question 28

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Statistically, Saturday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Thursday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

Question 29

What is the most punctual flight time for Washington, D.C. to Cape Town flights?

Accepted Answer

Typically, flights leaving in the evening tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights in the evening have historically encountered delays more often.

Question 30

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 31

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 32

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

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest round-trip tickets from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town were found on Turkish Airlines ($954) and Kenya Airways ($1,044).

Question 33

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

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest round-trip tickets from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town were found on Turkish Airlines ($954) and Kenya Airways ($1,044).

Question 34

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest return flight from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town costs $1,593 on the route between Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (IAD) and Cape Town (CPT). It is also the most popular route.

Question 35

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest return flight from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town costs $1,593 on the route between Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (IAD) and Cape Town (CPT). It is also the most popular route.

Question 36

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

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 14 weeks before departure.

Question 37

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

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 14 weeks before departure.

Question 38

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

Accepted Answer

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.Flights to Cape Town from Washington, D.C. usually cost between $1,255 and $1,771 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $954 on Turkish Airlines (Sep 19-Oct 4).

Question 39

What are the most popular airlines flying to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

The most popular airline among KAYAK users flying to Cape Town is United Airlines, followed by Ethiopian Air and Delta.

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