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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
$833Ethiopian Air
Wed, Apr 15 - Wed, May 6
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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
$889Ethiopian Air
Mon, Apr 20 - Mon, Apr 27
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
$890Ethiopian Air
Tue, Apr 21 - Mon, May 4
Ethiopian Air Logo
1:50 pm - 8:55 am
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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
$898Ethiopian Air
Thu, Apr 23 - Thu, Apr 30
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
$903Ethiopian Air
Wed, Apr 22 - Wed, Apr 29
Ethiopian Air Logo
1:50 pm - 8:55 am
CPT
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IAD
25h 05m
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Ethiopian Air Logo
10:55 am - 2:35 pm
IAD
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CPT
21h 40m
1 stop
$904Ethiopian Air
Wed, Apr 22 - Mon, May 4
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8:05 pm - 11:42 am
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IAD
21h 37m
1 stop
Delta Logo
7:00 am - 5:50 pm
IAD
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CPT
28h 50m
1 stop
$929Delta
Sun, May 3 - Mon, Oct 12
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8:05 pm - 6:19 pm
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IAD
28h 14m
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Delta Logo
3:00 pm - 5:50 pm
IAD
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CPT
20h 50m
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$931Delta
Tue, Apr 21 - Mon, May 4
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11:15 pm - 3:35 pm
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IAD
22h 20m
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5:27 pm - 5:50 pm
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18h 23m
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$934Delta
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11:15 pm - 11:03 pm
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1:00 pm - 5:50 pm
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$937Delta
Thu, Apr 30 - Mon, Oct 12

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
Apr 15
CPT1:50 pmCape Town Intl
25h 05m
2 stops
IAD8:55 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
May 6
IAD10:55 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
21h 40m
1 stop
CPT2:35 pmCape Town Intl
$833
Ethiopian Air
Apr 20
CPT1:50 pmCape Town Intl
25h 05m
2 stops
IAD8:55 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Apr 27
IAD10:55 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
21h 40m
1 stop
CPT2:35 pmCape Town Intl
$889
Ethiopian Air
Apr 21
CPT1:50 pmCape Town Intl
25h 05m
2 stops
IAD8:55 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
May 4
IAD10:55 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
21h 40m
1 stop
CPT2:35 pmCape Town Intl
$890

Emirates flights from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport

Our best Emirates deals on Cape Town to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flight tickets
Emirates
Mar 21
CPT1:40 pmCape Town Intl
25h 20m
1 stop
IAD9:00 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Mar 27
IAD11:15 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
42h 15m
1 stop
CPT11:30 amCape Town Intl
$1,397
Emirates
Mar 20
CPT6:30 pmCape Town Intl
44h 30m
1 stop
IAD9:00 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Jan 15
IAD10:30 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
42h 10m
1 stop
CPT11:40 amCape Town Intl
$1,411
Emirates
Mar 20
CPT1:40 pmCape Town Intl
25h 20m
1 stop
IAD9:00 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Jan 15
IAD10:30 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
24h 30m
1 stop
CPT6:00 pmCape Town Intl
$1,412

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Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/15

1:50 pm-8:55 am

2 stops25h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 5/6

10:55 am-2:35 pm

1 stop21h 40m

$833

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 4/20

1:50 pm-8:55 am

2 stops25h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 4/27

10:55 am-2:35 pm

1 stop21h 40m

$889

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 4/21

1:50 pm-8:55 am

2 stops25h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 5/4

10:55 am-2:35 pm

1 stop21h 40m

$890

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 4/23

1:50 pm-8:55 am

2 stops25h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 4/30

10:55 am-2:35 pm

1 stop21h 40m

$898

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/22

1:50 pm-8:55 am

2 stops25h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 4/29

10:55 am-2:35 pm

1 stop21h 40m

$903

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/22

1:50 pm-8:55 am

2 stops25h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 5/4

10:55 am-2:35 pm

1 stop21h 40m

$904

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 5/3

8:05 pm-11:42 am

1 stop21h 37m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 10/12

7:00 am-5:50 pm

1 stop28h 50m

$929

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 4/21

8:05 pm-6:19 pm

1 stop28h 14m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 5/4

3:00 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop20h 50m

$931
Quickest round-trip

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/22

11:15 pm-3:35 pm

1 stop22h 20m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 5/4

5:27 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop18h 23m

$934

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 4/30

11:15 pm-11:03 pm

2 stops53h 48m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 10/12

1:00 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop22h 50m

$937

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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, September 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 $1,021. If you aren’t able to travel to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport during the month of September, then flying in February is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $1,024.

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

Our data shows that Monday 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 $985. When flying out on a Saturday, 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 $1,394.

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 $1,112 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 $981 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.

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You could potentially save up to 34% on your flight if you consider stops on a Cape Town to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flight.

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

As of March 2026, prices for Cape Town to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flights are approximately 9% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Best Price Found

$1,010

Fastest flight time

15h 30m

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 $1,010. 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 $973.
The fastest flight from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport takes 15h 30m
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.
  • 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 30m, 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?

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    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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7.4
9,414 reviews
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  • United Airlines Flights From Cape Town to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport

    Across 3 United Airlines flights from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport this week, the average price was $1,026, with the best United Airlines deals starting from $1,002 round-trip. 9,414 users have rated United Airlines on momondo, with an average score of 7.4/10.

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