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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. from $598

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Ethiopian Air Logo
1:50 pm - 8:00 amCPT-IAD
25h 10m2 stops
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10:00 am - 2:35 pmIAD-CPT
21h 35m1 stop
$882Ethiopian Air
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Sun, Nov 2 - Mon, Nov 17
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7:30 pm - 4:00 pmCPT-IAD
26h 30m1 stop
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11:20 pm - 12:05 pmIAD-CPT
30h 45m1 stop
$922Virgin Atlantic
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Fri, Oct 24 - Fri, Oct 31
Delta Logo
9:30 pm - 11:19 pmCPT-IAD
32h 49m1 stop
Delta Logo
5:59 pm - 7:15 pmIAD-CPT
18h 16m1 stop
$931Delta
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Sun, Nov 2 - Mon, Nov 17
Delta Logo
9:30 pm - 6:39 pmCPT-IAD
28h 09m1 stop
Delta Logo
12:36 pm - 9:55 pmIAD-CPT
26h 19m2 stops
$941Delta
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Sun, Nov 2 - Tue, Nov 18
KLM Logo
6:25 pm - 4:05 pmCPT-IAD
28h 40m2 stops
KLM Logo
12:36 pm - 9:55 pmIAD-CPT
26h 19m2 stops
$959KLM
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Sun, Nov 2 - Tue, Nov 18
Logo
6:25 pm - 4:20 pmCPT-IAD
51h 55m2 stops
Logo
11:20 pm - 5:50 amIAD-CPT
48h 30m2 stops
$1,024
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Sun, Oct 12 - Tue, Oct 28
United Airlines Logo
8:00 pm - 5:50 amCPT-IAD
15h 50mnonstop
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5:38 pm - 5:00 pmIAD-CPT
17h 22m1 stop
$1,028United Airlines
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Sun, Oct 12 - Tue, Oct 28
United Airlines Logo
8:50 pm - 6:00 amCPT-IAD
16h 10mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
5:33 pm - 6:00 pmIAD-CPT
17h 27m1 stop
$1,029United Airlines
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Sun, Nov 2 - Tue, Nov 18
Logo
9:30 am - 9:20 pmCPT-IAD
42h 50m2 stops
Logo
5:25 pm - 4:45 pmIAD-CPT
40h 20m2 stops
$1,079
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Sun, Nov 2 - Mon, Nov 17
KLM Logo
11:15 pm - 3:35 pmCPT-IAD
22h 20m1 stop
KLM Logo
11:20 pm - 9:55 pmIAD-CPT
40h 35m2 stops
$1,082KLM
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Ethiopian Air flights from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport

Our best Ethiopian Air deals on Cape Town to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flight tickets
Ethiopian Air
Nov 2
CPT1:50 pmCape Town Intl
25h 10m
2 stops
IAD8:00 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Nov 17
IAD10:00 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
21h 35m
1 stop
CPT2:35 pmCape Town Intl
$882
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Ethiopian Air
Sep 12
CPT2:35 pmCape Town Intl
24h 20m
2 stops
IAD8:55 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Sep 25
IAD10:55 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
20h 50m
1 stop
CPT1:45 pmCape Town Intl
$946
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Ethiopian Air
Sep 12
CPT2:35 pmCape Town Intl
24h 20m
2 stops
IAD8:55 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Sep 25
IAD10:55 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
20h 50m
1 stop
CPT1:45 pmCape Town Intl
$957
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Delta flights from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport

Our best Delta deals on Cape Town to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flight tickets
Delta
Nov 2
CPT9:30 pmCape Town Intl
32h 49m
1 stop
IAD11:19 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Nov 17
IAD5:59 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
18h 16m
1 stop
CPT7:15 pmCape Town Intl
$931
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Delta
Nov 2
CPT9:30 pmCape Town Intl
28h 09m
1 stop
IAD6:39 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Nov 18
IAD12:36 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
26h 19m
2 stops
CPT9:55 pmCape Town Intl
$941
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Delta
Oct 12
CPT11:15 pmCape Town Intl
22h 20m
1 stop
IAD3:35 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Oct 28
IAD7:05 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
20h 50m
1 stop
CPT9:55 pmCape Town Intl
$944
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated September 11, 2025.
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Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 11/2

1:50 pm-8:00 am

2 stops25h 10m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 11/17

10:00 am-2:35 pm

1 stop21h 35m

$882

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 10/24

7:30 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop26h 30m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 10/31

11:20 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop30h 45m

$922

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 11/2

9:30 pm-11:19 pm

1 stop32h 49m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 11/17

5:59 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop18h 16m

$931

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 11/2

9:30 pm-6:39 pm

1 stop28h 09m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 11/18

12:36 pm-9:55 pm

2 stops26h 19m

$941

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 11/2

6:25 pm-4:05 pm

2 stops28h 40m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 11/18

12:36 pm-9:55 pm

2 stops26h 19m

$959

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 10/12

6:25 pm-4:20 pm

2 stops51h 55m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 10/28

11:20 pm-5:50 am

2 stops48h 30m

$1,024

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 10/12

8:00 pm-5:50 am

Nonstop15h 50m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 10/28

5:38 pm-5:00 pm

1 stop17h 22m

$1,028

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 11/2

8:50 pm-6:00 am

Nonstop16h 10m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 11/18

5:33 pm-6:00 pm

1 stop17h 27m

$1,029

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 11/2

9:30 am-9:20 pm

2 stops42h 50m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 11/17

5:25 pm-4:45 pm

2 stops40h 20m

$1,079

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 10/24

11:15 pm-3:35 pm

1 stop22h 20m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 10/31

11:20 pm-9:55 pm

2 stops40h 35m

$1,082

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Cape Town and Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

In general, May is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $1,016. If you aren’t able to travel to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport during the month of May, then flying in January is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $1,045.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

Our data shows that Wednesday is the least expensive day to fly to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as $990. When flying out on a Friday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport for around $1,244.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

Flying to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport from Cape Town in the evening is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as $1,132 when looking at flights departing in the evening. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying at noon when prices are $1,148 on average. Flights to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport from Cape Town at noon are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travelers’ schedules.

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

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How far in advance should I book a flight to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport from Cape Town when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport for around $1,150 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport from Cape Town for as low as $977 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Cape Town Intl to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl flights?

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

How have Cape Town to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flight prices changed over time?

As of September 2025, prices for Cape Town to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flights are approximately 31% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Cheap Cape Town to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (CPT to IAD) flight deals and tips

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Best Price Found

$1,084

Fastest flight time

15h 50m

Direct flights

Mon, Wed and Sat
The best one-way flight to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport from Cape Town in the past 72 hours is $1,084. The best round-trip flight deal from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $932.
The fastest flight from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport takes 15h 50m
Direct flights go from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. The only airline offering direct flights is United Airlines.
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  • How far is Cape Town Intl to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl by plane?

    Cape Town Intl and Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl are 7916.2 mi apart from one another. Flights usually cover this in 15h 50m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

    Prices for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport were last updated today.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Cape Town Intl Airport to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

    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 Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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Best airlines flying from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport

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DeltaPriceFrom $890Free CancellationRating
7.9
7,960 reviews
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7.4
8,937 reviews
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