Cheap flights from Cape Town to District of Columbia from $601

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Virgin Atlantic Logo
9:30 pm - 11:44 am
CPT
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IAD
21h 14m
1 stop
Virgin Atlantic Logo
10:57 am - 7:15 pm
IAD
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CPT
25h 18m
1 stop
$855Virgin Atlantic
Sun, Feb 1 - Sun, Feb 15
Virgin Atlantic Logo
9:30 pm - 8:45 pm
CPT
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IAD
30h 15m
1 stop
Virgin Atlantic Logo
12:35 pm - 7:15 pm
IAD
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CPT
23h 40m
1 stop
$868Virgin Atlantic
Mon, Feb 9 - Mon, Feb 16
Ethiopian Air Logo
1:50 pm - 8:55 am
CPT
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IAD
25h 05m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:55 am - 2:35 pm
IAD
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CPT
21h 40m
1 stop
$870Ethiopian Air
Tue, Jun 2 - Wed, Sep 2
Ethiopian Air Logo
1:50 pm - 8:55 am
CPT
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IAD
25h 05m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:55 am - 2:35 pm
IAD
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CPT
21h 40m
1 stop
$881Ethiopian Air
Thu, Jun 18 - Mon, Sep 14
Ethiopian Air Logo
1:50 pm - 8:55 am
CPT
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IAD
25h 05m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:55 am - 2:35 pm
IAD
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CPT
21h 40m
1 stop
$885Ethiopian Air
Fri, Jun 19 - Mon, Sep 14
Virgin Atlantic Logo
8:50 pm - 6:21 pm
CPT
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IAD
28h 31m
2 stops
Virgin Atlantic Logo
12:35 pm - 7:15 pm
IAD
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CPT
23h 40m
1 stop
$911Virgin Atlantic
Sun, Feb 1 - Sun, Feb 15
Delta Logo
9:30 pm - 5:00 pm
CPT
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DCA
25h 30m
2 stops
Delta Logo
7:59 am - 5:50 pm
DCA
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CPT
27h 51m
2 stops
$933Delta
Fri, Mar 27 - Sat, Apr 11
Delta Logo
8:05 pm - 7:19 pm
CPT
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DCA
29h 14m
1 stop
Delta Logo
8:30 pm - 5:50 pm
DCA
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CPT
39h 20m
1 stop
$934Delta
Tue, Jun 2 - Fri, Sep 4
Delta Logo
8:05 pm - 5:08 pm
CPT
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DCA
27h 03m
2 stops
Delta Logo
8:30 pm - 5:50 pm
DCA
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CPT
39h 20m
1 stop
$937Delta
Tue, Jun 2 - Fri, Sep 4
Delta Logo
11:45 pm - 9:34 pm
CPT
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DCA
28h 49m
2 stops
Delta Logo
1:40 pm - 7:15 pm
DCA
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CPT
22h 35m
1 stop
$940Delta
Wed, Feb 4 - Wed, Mar 4

Virgin Atlantic flights from Cape Town to District of Columbia

Our best Virgin Atlantic deals on Cape Town to District of Columbia flight tickets
Virgin Atlantic
Feb 1
CPT9:30 pmCape Town Intl
21h 14m
1 stop
IAD11:44 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Feb 15
IAD10:57 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
25h 18m
1 stop
CPT7:15 pmCape Town Intl
$855
Virgin Atlantic
Feb 9
CPT9:30 pmCape Town Intl
30h 15m
1 stop
IAD8:45 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Feb 16
IAD12:35 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
23h 40m
1 stop
CPT7:15 pmCape Town Intl
$868
Virgin Atlantic
Feb 1
CPT8:50 pmCape Town Intl
28h 31m
2 stops
IAD6:21 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Feb 15
IAD12:35 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
23h 40m
1 stop
CPT7:15 pmCape Town Intl
$911

Ethiopian Air flights from Cape Town to District of Columbia

Our best Ethiopian Air deals on Cape Town to District of Columbia flight tickets
Ethiopian Air
Jun 2
CPT1:50 pmCape Town Intl
25h 05m
2 stops
IAD8:55 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Sep 2
IAD10:55 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
21h 40m
1 stop
CPT2:35 pmCape Town Intl
$870
Ethiopian Air
Jun 18
CPT1:50 pmCape Town Intl
25h 05m
2 stops
IAD8:55 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Sep 14
IAD10:55 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
21h 40m
1 stop
CPT2:35 pmCape Town Intl
$881
Ethiopian Air
Jun 19
CPT1:50 pmCape Town Intl
25h 05m
2 stops
IAD8:55 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Sep 14
IAD10:55 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
21h 40m
1 stop
CPT2:35 pmCape Town Intl
$885

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Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/1

9:30 pm-11:44 am

1 stop21h 14m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 2/15

10:57 am-7:15 pm

1 stop25h 18m

$855

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/9

9:30 pm-8:45 pm

1 stop30h 15m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 2/16

12:35 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop23h 40m

$868

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 6/2

1:50 pm-8:55 am

2 stops25h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 9/2

10:55 am-2:35 pm

1 stop21h 40m

$870

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/18

1:50 pm-8:55 am

2 stops25h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 9/14

10:55 am-2:35 pm

1 stop21h 40m

$881

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/19

1:50 pm-8:55 am

2 stops25h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 9/14

10:55 am-2:35 pm

1 stop21h 40m

$885

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/1

8:50 pm-6:21 pm

2 stops28h 31m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 2/15

12:35 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop23h 40m

$911

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - DCA

CPTDCA

Cape Town Intl

Fri 3/27

9:30 pm-5:00 pm

2 stops25h 30m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 4/11

7:59 am-5:50 pm

2 stops27h 51m

$933

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - DCA

CPTDCA

Cape Town Intl

Tue 6/2

8:05 pm-7:19 pm

1 stop29h 14m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 9/4

8:30 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop39h 20m

$934

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - DCA

CPTDCA

Cape Town Intl

Tue 6/2

8:05 pm-5:08 pm

2 stops27h 03m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 9/4

8:30 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop39h 20m

$937

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - DCA

CPTDCA

Cape Town Intl

Wed 2/4

11:45 pm-9:34 pm

2 stops28h 49m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 3/4

1:40 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop22h 35m

$940

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What is the cheapest month to fly to District of Columbia?

In general, May is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to District of Columbia. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $971. If you don’t want to visit District of Columbia in May, then you should wait until November to fly from Cape Town, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $1,004.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to District of Columbia?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to District of Columbia is on a Monday when prices can be found for as low as $1,018. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. On the other hand, Saturday is the most expensive day to depart from Cape Town because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travelers. As a result, prices tend to be around $1,320.

What is the cheapest Cape Town Intl to District of Columbia flight route?

Fly from Cape Town Intl to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl for the best Cape Town Intl - District of Columbia flight prices

How far in advance should I book a flight to District of Columbia?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to District of Columbia from Cape Town when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to District of Columbia for around $1,140 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to District of Columbia from Cape Town for as low as $1,038 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Cape Town Intl to District of Columbia flights?

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on Cape Town Intl to District of Columbia flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

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You could potentially save up to 30% on your flight if you consider stops on a Cape Town to District of Columbia flight.

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Best Price Found

$1,058

Fastest flight time

15h 30m

Direct flights

Mon, Wed and Sat

Airports in District of Columbia

2 airports
The best one-way flight to District of Columbia from Cape Town in the past 72 hours is $1,058. The best round-trip flight deal from Cape Town to District of Columbia found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $977.
The fastest flight from Cape Town to District of Columbia takes 15h 30m
Direct flights go from Cape Town to District of Columbia on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. The only airline offering direct flights is United Airlines.
There are 2 airports in District of Columbia. From Cape Town there are direct flights to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD).
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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Cape Town Intl Airport to District of Columbia?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Cape Town Intl Airport to District of Columbia.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to District of Columbia?

    The necessary travel and health documents for your District of Columbia trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular plane model from Cape Town to District of Columbia?

Best airlines flying from Cape Town to District of Columbia

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DeltaPriceFrom $890Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,040 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $952Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,156 reviews
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