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

As of April 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.

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

Qatar Airways, JetBlue, and Delta are the most popular carriers operating from Cape Town Intl 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 April 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.

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7:30 pm - 6:10 pm

CPT

IAD

28h 40m

1 stop

9:00 pm - 12:55 pm

IAD

CPT

33h 55m

1 stop

$1,086Qatar Airways

Mon, May 18 - Mon, May 25

7:30 pm - 6:10 pm

CPT

IAD

28h 40m

1 stop

9:00 pm - 12:55 pm

IAD

CPT

33h 55m

1 stop

$1,154Qatar Airways

Mon, May 25 - Mon, Jun 1

1:15 pm - 8:45 am

CPT

IAD

25h 30m

1 stop

9:00 pm - 10:15 am

IAD

CPT

31h 15m

1 stop

$1,161Qatar Airways

Fri, Jun 19 - Sat, Sep 12

6:25 pm - 9:45 am

CPT

IAD

45h 20m

2 stops

3:10 pm - 4:45 pm

IAD

CPT

43h 35m

2 stops

$1,189Multiple Airlines

Fri, Jun 19 - Sat, Sep 12

1:50 pm - 9:45 am

CPT

IAD

49h 55m

2 stops

3:10 pm - 1:00 pm

IAD

CPT

63h 50m

2 stops

$1,217Etihad Airways

Sat, May 16 - Tue, May 26

2:00 pm - 11:35 am

CPT

IAD

27h 35m

2 stops

9:45 pm - 11:50 am

IAD

CPT

32h 05m

1 stop

$1,225Multiple Airlines

Tue, May 19 - Mon, May 25

7:40 am - 5:13 pm

CPT

DCA

39h 33m

2 stops

5:00 pm - 9:25 pm

DCA

CPT

22h 25m

2 stops

$1,299Delta

Mon, May 18 - Wed, May 27

7:40 am - 5:07 pm

CPT

DCA

39h 27m

2 stops

12:59 pm - 9:25 pm

DCA

CPT

26h 26m

2 stops

$1,403Delta

Wed, May 20 - Wed, May 27

7:50 pm - 9:30 am

CPT

DCA

19h 40m

1 stop

9:30 am - 9:30 am

DCA

CPT

42h 00m

2 stops

$1,564United Airlines

Mon, May 18 - Tue, May 26

5:55 pm - 5:25 pm

CPT

DCA

29h 30m

2 stops

10:30 am - 9:30 am

DCA

CPT

41h 00m

2 stops

$1,622United Airlines

Tue, May 19 - Tue, May 26

Etihad Airways flights from Cape Town to District of Columbia

Our best Etihad Airways deals on Cape Town to District of Columbia flight tickets

Etihad Airways

May 16

CPT1:50 pmCape Town Intl

49h 55m

2 stops

IAD9:45 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

May 26

IAD3:10 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

63h 50m

2 stops

CPT1:00 pmCape Town Intl

$1,217

Etihad Airways

May 16

CPT3:25 pmCape Town Intl

48h 20m

2 stops

IAD9:45 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Jun 28

IAD3:10 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

63h 50m

2 stops

CPT1:00 pmCape Town Intl

$1,250

Etihad Airways

May 18

CPT3:25 pmCape Town Intl

48h 20m

2 stops

IAD9:45 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

May 27

IAD3:10 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

41h 25m

2 stops

CPT2:35 pmCape Town Intl

$1,336

Turkish Airlines flights from Cape Town to District of Columbia

Our best Turkish Airlines deals on Cape Town to District of Columbia flight tickets

Turkish Airlines

May 19

CPT4:35 pmCape Town Intl

25h 00m

1 stop

IAD11:35 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

May 27

IAD9:45 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

32h 05m

1 stop

CPT11:50 amCape Town Intl

$1,231

Turkish Airlines

May 20

CPT4:35 pmCape Town Intl

25h 00m

1 stop

IAD11:35 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

May 26

IAD1:20 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

40h 30m

1 stop

CPT11:50 amCape Town Intl

$1,277

Turkish Airlines

May 19

CPT4:35 pmCape Town Intl

25h 00m

1 stop

IAD11:35 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

May 26

IAD1:20 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

40h 30m

1 stop

CPT11:50 amCape Town Intl

$1,324

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Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 5/18

7:30 pm-6:10 pm

1 stop28h 40m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 5/25

9:00 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop33h 55m

$1,086

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 5/25

7:30 pm-6:10 pm

1 stop28h 40m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 6/1

9:00 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop33h 55m

$1,154

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Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/19

1:15 pm-8:45 am

1 stop25h 30m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 9/12

9:00 pm-10:15 am

1 stop31h 15m

$1,161

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/19

6:25 pm-9:45 am

2 stops45h 20m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 9/12

3:10 pm-4:45 pm

2 stops43h 35m

$1,189

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Sat 5/16

1:50 pm-9:45 am

2 stops49h 55m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 5/26

3:10 pm-1:00 pm

2 stops63h 50m

$1,217

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 5/19

2:00 pm-11:35 am

2 stops27h 35m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 5/25

9:45 pm-11:50 am

1 stop32h 05m

$1,225

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - DCA

CPTDCA

Cape Town Intl

Mon 5/18

7:40 am-5:13 pm

2 stops39h 33m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 5/27

5:00 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops22h 25m

$1,299

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - DCA

CPTDCA

Cape Town Intl

Wed 5/20

7:40 am-5:07 pm

2 stops39h 27m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 5/27

12:59 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops26h 26m

$1,403

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - DCA

CPTDCA

Cape Town Intl

Mon 5/18

7:50 pm-9:30 am

1 stop19h 40m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 5/26

9:30 am-9:30 am

2 stops42h 00m

$1,564

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - DCA

CPTDCA

Cape Town Intl

Tue 5/19

5:55 pm-5:25 pm

2 stops29h 30m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 5/26

10:30 am-9:30 am

2 stops41h 00m

$1,622

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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, November 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 $1,004. If you don’t want to visit District of Columbia in November, then you should wait until February to fly from Cape Town, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $1,024.

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 Saturday when prices can be found for as low as $990. 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 $1,240.

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 $1,124 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 $941 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.

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

You could potentially save up to 29% 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	$1,016
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 $1,016. The best round-trip flight deal from Cape Town to District of Columbia found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,124.

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 April 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 87.84% of all bookings. The subsequent popular models are Airbus A350-900 at 8.11% and Airbus A220-300 at 4.05%.

Best airlines flying from Cape Town to District of Columbia

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Delta	PriceFrom $955	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,406 reviews		Search Delta flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,004	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,581 reviews		Search United Airlines flights

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