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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. from $572

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Virgin Atlantic Logo
9:30 pm - 9:43 pmCPT-DCA
31h 13m1 stop
Virgin Atlantic Logo
1:44 pm - 7:15 pmDCA-CPT
22h 31m1 stop
$865Virgin Atlantic
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Sun, Nov 2 - Mon, Nov 17
Ethiopian Air Logo
1:50 pm - 8:00 amCPT-IAD
25h 10m2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:00 am - 2:35 pmIAD-CPT
21h 35m1 stop
$882Ethiopian Air
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Sun, Nov 2 - Mon, Nov 17
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
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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
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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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Fri, Oct 24 - Fri, Oct 31

Ethiopian Air flights from Cape Town to Washington, D.C.

Our best Ethiopian Air deals on Cape Town to Washington, D.C. 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.

Our best Delta deals on Cape Town to Washington, D.C. flight tickets
Delta
Sep 12
CPT8:05 pmCape Town Intl
28h 40m
1 stop
DCA6:45 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
Sep 25
DCA12:30 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
23h 20m
1 stop
CPT5:50 pmCape Town Intl
$929
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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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Customize your flight search to find flights from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. 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 - DCA

CPTDCA

Cape Town Intl

Sun 11/2

9:30 pm-9:43 pm

1 stop31h 13m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 11/17

1:44 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop22h 31m

$865

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

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.?

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

The month of May is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Washington, D.C. from Cape Town, with most prices found around $972. If you’re not able to fly to Washington, D.C. in May, then November is your next best option. Flight prices from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. during November average around $1,007.

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

On average, the least expensive day to fly to Washington, D.C. from Cape Town is on a Wednesday. momondo users have found tickets for Wednesday departures for as low as $990. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. 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. for around $1,244.

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

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Washington, D.C. from Cape Town when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Washington, D.C. 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. from Cape Town for as low as $977 on momondo.

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

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

As of September 2025, prices for Cape Town to Washington, D.C. flights are approximately 42% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Cheap Cape Town to Washington, D.C. (CPT to WAS) flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from Cape Town to Washington, D.C.

Best Price Found

$1,084

Fastest flight time

15h 50m

Direct flights

Mon, Wed and Sat

Airports in Washington, D.C.

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

    There are 7894.8 mi between Cape Town Intl and Washington, D.C.. By plane, this route typically takes 15h 50m.

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

    Prices for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Washington, D.C. are updated daily.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Washington, D.C.?

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

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Cape Town Intl Airport to Washington, D.C..

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

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to Washington, D.C. can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Washington, D.C.. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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

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DeltaPriceFrom $890Free CancellationRating
7.9
7,960 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $927Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,937 reviews
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Fly into one of these airports located in Washington, D.C.

Airports listed have a maximum distance of 22.4 mi from Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport