What is the cheapest airline that flies from Cape Town Intl to District of Columbia?

Turkish Airlines, JetBlue, and Qatar Airways are the most popular carriers operating from Cape Town Intl to District of Columbia

How many flights depart from Cape Town to District of Columbia on average per week?

As of September 2026, 3 flights take off from Cape Town and land in District of Columbia each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Tue, with 33% of weekly flights taking off on this day.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to District of Columbia?

Prices for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to District of Columbia were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to District of Columbia?

As of September 2026, there is 1 operator available to choose from for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to District of Columbia.

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.

$669 Cheap Flights from Cape Town to District of Columbia in 2026

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1:50 pm - 8:55 amCPT Cape Town Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

25h 05m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

10:55 am - 2:10 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

21h 15m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

$930Ethiopian Air

Thu, Oct 15 - Thu, Oct 22

1:50 pm - 8:00 amCPT Cape Town Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

25h 10m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

10:00 am - 2:10 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

21h 10m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

$930Ethiopian Air

Wed, Nov 11 - Sun, Nov 15

1:50 pm - 9:00 amCPT Cape Town Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

25h 10m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

10:00 am - 2:10 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

21h 10m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

$933Ethiopian Air

Tue, Oct 27 - Tue, Nov 3

1:50 pm - 8:55 amCPT Cape Town Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

25h 05m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

10:55 am - 2:10 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

21h 15m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

$933Ethiopian Air

Sat, Oct 17 - Thu, Oct 22

1:50 pm - 9:00 amCPT Cape Town Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

25h 10m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

10:00 am - 2:10 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

21h 10m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

$933Ethiopian Air

Sat, Oct 31 - Sat, Nov 7

1:50 pm - 8:55 amCPT Cape Town Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

25h 05m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

10:55 am - 2:10 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

21h 15m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

$933Ethiopian Air

Tue, Oct 13 - Thu, Oct 22

1:50 pm - 9:00 amCPT Cape Town Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

25h 10m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

10:00 am - 2:10 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

21h 10m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

$934Ethiopian Air

Sun, Oct 25 - Sun, Nov 1

1:50 pm - 8:55 amCPT Cape Town Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

25h 05m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

10:55 am - 2:10 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

21h 15m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

$934Ethiopian Air

Wed, Oct 7 - Wed, Oct 14

8:00 pm - 5:30 amCPT Cape Town Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

15h 30mnonstop

12:38 pm - 5:10 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

22h 32m1 stop Newark

$1,107United Airlines

Tue, Oct 13 - Wed, Oct 21

8:00 pm - 5:30 amCPT Cape Town Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

15h 30mnonstop

6:45 pm - 3:20 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

14h 35mnonstop

$1,107United Airlines

Tue, Oct 13 - Thu, Oct 22

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2:30 pm - 8:55 amCPT Cape Town Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

24h 25m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

10:55 am - 2:10 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

21h 15m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

$935Ethiopian Air

Tue, Sep 15 - Mon, Sep 21

2:30 pm - 8:55 amCPT Cape Town Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

24h 25m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

9:20 pm - 1:00 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

33h 40m2 stops Lome Addis Ababa Bole

$937Ethiopian Air

Tue, Sep 15 - Mon, Sep 21

8:05 pm - 5:11 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

27h 06m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

7:17 pm - 5:50 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

40h 33m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,071Virgin Atlantic

Fri, Sep 18 - Fri, Sep 25

11:15 pm - 8:37 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

27h 22m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

3:05 pm - 9:25 pmDCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-CPT Cape Town Intl

24h 20m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Amsterdam Schiphol

$1,101KLM

Tue, Sep 15 - Mon, Sep 21

11:15 pm - 12:41 amCPT Cape Town Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

31h 26m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

9:45 pm - 6:25 amIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

26h 40m2 stops London Heathrow Paris Charles de Gaulle

$1,125Multiple Airlines

Tue, Sep 15 - Thu, Oct 29

11:15 pm - 7:35 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

26h 20m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Paris Charles de Gaulle

6:15 pm - 10:10 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

21h 55m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

$1,129KLM

Sat, Sep 19 - Sat, Sep 26

11:15 pm - 11:14 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

29h 59m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

6:00 am - 6:35 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

30h 35m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,137Delta

Tue, Sep 15 - Thu, Oct 29

11:15 pm - 3:35 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

22h 20m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

6:15 pm - 10:10 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

21h 55m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

$1,146KLM

Sat, Sep 19 - Sat, Sep 26

8:00 pm - 5:30 amCPT Cape Town Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

15h 30mnonstop

5:50 pm - 5:10 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

17h 20m1 stop Newark

$1,157United Airlines

Fri, Sep 18 - Fri, Sep 25

8:00 pm - 5:30 amCPT Cape Town Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

15h 30mnonstop

5:53 pm - 12:40 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

36h 47m2 stops Newark Johannesburg OR Tambo

$1,169United Airlines

Tue, Sep 15 - Thu, Oct 29

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8:00 pm - 5:30 amCPT Cape Town Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

15h 30mnonstop

6:45 pm - 3:20 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

14h 35mnonstop

$1,107United Airlines

Tue, Oct 13 - Thu, Oct 22

8:00 pm - 5:30 amCPT Cape Town Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

15h 30mnonstop

7:45 pm - 4:10 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

14h 25mnonstop

$1,107United Airlines

Tue, Oct 13 - Sat, Oct 24

8:50 pm - 5:55 amCPT Cape Town Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

16h 05mnonstop

6:45 pm - 4:10 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

14h 25mnonstop

$1,108United Airlines

Fri, Nov 20 - Sat, Nov 28

8:50 pm - 5:55 amCPT Cape Town Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

16h 05mnonstop

6:45 pm - 4:10 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

14h 25mnonstop

$1,110United Airlines

Tue, Nov 3 - Thu, Nov 12

8:50 pm - 5:55 amCPT Cape Town Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

16h 05mnonstop

6:45 pm - 4:10 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

14h 25mnonstop

$1,110United Airlines

Fri, Nov 6 - Mon, Nov 16

8:50 pm - 5:55 amCPT Cape Town Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

16h 05mnonstop

6:45 pm - 4:10 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

14h 25mnonstop

$1,110United Airlines

Tue, Nov 3 - Mon, Nov 16

8:50 pm - 5:55 amCPT Cape Town Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

16h 05mnonstop

6:45 pm - 4:10 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

14h 25mnonstop

$1,110United Airlines

Sun, Nov 1 - Sat, Nov 14

8:50 pm - 5:55 amCPT Cape Town Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

16h 05mnonstop

6:45 pm - 4:10 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

14h 25mnonstop

$1,110United Airlines

Tue, Nov 3 - Sat, Nov 14

8:50 pm - 5:55 amCPT Cape Town Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

16h 05mnonstop

6:45 pm - 4:10 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

14h 25mnonstop

$1,308Multiple Airlines

Sun, Dec 13 - Mon, Jan 11

8:00 pm - 5:30 amCPT Cape Town Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

15h 30mnonstop

6:45 pm - 3:20 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

14h 35mnonstop

$1,314Multiple Airlines

Fri, Oct 16 - Thu, Oct 22

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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

Oct 15

CPT1:50 pmCape Town Intl

25h 05m

2 stops

IAD8:55 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Oct 22

IAD10:55 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

21h 15m

1 stop

CPT2:10 pmCape Town Intl

$930

Ethiopian Air

Oct 13

CPT1:50 pmCape Town Intl

25h 05m

2 stops

IAD8:55 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Oct 22

IAD10:55 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

21h 15m

1 stop

CPT2:10 pmCape Town Intl

$933

Ethiopian Air

Oct 7

CPT1:50 pmCape Town Intl

25h 05m

2 stops

IAD8:55 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Oct 14

IAD10:55 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

21h 15m

1 stop

CPT2:10 pmCape Town Intl

$934

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

Oct 16

CPT11:45 pmCape Town Intl

25h 30m

1 stop

IAD7:15 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Oct 22

IAD4:48 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

19h 02m

1 stop

CPT5:50 pmCape Town Intl

$1,017

Virgin Atlantic

Oct 13

CPT8:05 pmCape Town Intl

21h 27m

1 stop

IAD11:32 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Oct 22

IAD8:13 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

27h 37m

1 stop

CPT5:50 pmCape Town Intl

$1,071

Virgin Atlantic

Oct 19

CPT11:45 pmCape Town Intl

25h 30m

1 stop

IAD7:15 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Oct 26

IAD7:55 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

34h 10m

1 stop

CPT12:05 pmCape Town Intl

$1,076

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Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT Cape Town Intl - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 10/15

1:50 pm-8:55 am

2 stops25h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 10/22

10:55 am-2:10 pm

1 stop21h 15m

$930

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT Cape Town Intl - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/11

1:50 pm-8:00 am

2 stops25h 10m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 11/15

10:00 am-2:10 pm

1 stop21h 10m

$930

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT Cape Town Intl - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/27

1:50 pm-9:00 am

2 stops25h 10m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 11/3

10:00 am-2:10 pm

1 stop21h 10m

$933

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT Cape Town Intl - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Sat 10/17

1:50 pm-8:55 am

2 stops25h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 10/22

10:55 am-2:10 pm

1 stop21h 15m

$933

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT Cape Town Intl - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Sat 10/31

1:50 pm-9:00 am

2 stops25h 10m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 11/7

10:00 am-2:10 pm

1 stop21h 10m

$933

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT Cape Town Intl - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/13

1:50 pm-8:55 am

2 stops25h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 10/22

10:55 am-2:10 pm

1 stop21h 15m

$933

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT Cape Town Intl - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 10/25

1:50 pm-9:00 am

2 stops25h 10m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 11/1

10:00 am-2:10 pm

1 stop21h 10m

$934

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT Cape Town Intl - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Wed 10/7

1:50 pm-8:55 am

2 stops25h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 10/14

10:55 am-2:10 pm

1 stop21h 15m

$934

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT Cape Town Intl - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/13

8:00 pm-5:30 am

Nonstop15h 30m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 10/21

12:38 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop22h 32m

$1,107

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Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT Cape Town Intl - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/13

8:00 pm-5:30 am

Nonstop15h 30m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 10/22

6:45 pm-3:20 pm

Nonstop14h 35m

$1,107

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Cape Town to District of Columbia

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

In general, October 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 $1,029. If you don’t want to visit District of Columbia in October, then you should wait until September to fly from Cape Town, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $1,029.

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 Thursday when prices can be found for as low as $1,021. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. On the other hand, Friday 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 $1,282.

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

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

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on Cape Town 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.

Can stopping save me money on Cape Town to District of Columbia flights?

You could potentially save up to 32% on your flight if you consider stops on a Cape Town to District of Columbia flight.

Cheap Cape Town to District of Columbia flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from Cape Town to District of Columbia

Best Price Found	$669
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 $669. The best round-trip flight deal from Cape Town to District of Columbia found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $930.

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. There are no airlines offering direct flights.

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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Frequently asked questions about flying from Cape Town to District of Columbia

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to District of Columbia?
Prices for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to District of Columbia were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to District of Columbia?
As of September 2026, there is 1 operator available to choose from for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to District of Columbia.
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?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked plane model on the route from Cape Town to District of Columbia is Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, representing 87.76% of all bookings. The subsequent popular models are Airbus A220-300 at 6.12% and Airbus A350-900 at 6.12%.

Best airlines flying from Cape Town to District of Columbia

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,021	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,214 reviews		Search United Airlines flights

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