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Cheap flights from District of Columbia to Cape Town from $557

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Ethiopian Air Logo
10:00 am - 2:35 pmIAD-CPT
21h 35m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
1:50 pm - 8:00 amCPT-IAD
25h 10m2 stops
$1,019Ethiopian Air
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Mon, Jan 26 - Tue, Feb 10
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1:20 pm - 11:50 amIAD-CPT
40h 30m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:55 am - 11:35 amCPT-IAD
31h 40m2 stops
$1,022Multiple Airlines
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Thu, Apr 2 - Tue, Apr 28
Turkish Airlines Logo
10:15 pm - 11:50 amIAD-CPT
31h 35m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
5:15 pm - 8:20 pmCPT-IAD
33h 05m1 stop
$1,027Turkish Airlines
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Mon, Mar 9 - Tue, Mar 17
Turkish Airlines Logo
9:15 pm - 11:50 amIAD-CPT
31h 35m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
5:15 pm - 8:20 pmCPT-IAD
33h 05m1 stop
$1,028Turkish Airlines
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Mon, Mar 2 - Thu, Mar 12
American Airlines Logo
8:45 pm - 12:10 pmDCA-CPT
32h 25m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
8:35 pm - 6:14 pmCPT-DCA
28h 39m2 stops
$1,257American Airlines
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Mon, Jan 26 - Wed, Feb 11
American Airlines Logo
10:15 pm - 12:10 pmDCA-CPT
30h 55m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
6:55 pm - 4:54 pmCPT-DCA
28h 59m2 stops
$1,282American Airlines
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Tue, Nov 4 - Tue, Nov 11
Delta Logo
6:25 pm - 7:15 pmDCA-CPT
17h 50m1 stop
Delta Logo
9:30 pm - 7:15 pmCPT-DCA
28h 45m1 stop
$1,302Delta
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Mon, Feb 2 - Thu, Mar 5
Delta Logo
6:25 pm - 7:15 pmDCA-CPT
17h 50m1 stop
Delta Logo
9:30 pm - 4:22 pmCPT-DCA
25h 52m2 stops
$1,306Delta
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Mon, Feb 2 - Thu, Mar 5
United Airlines Logo
6:00 pm - 5:00 pmDCA-CPT
17h 00m1 stop
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7:50 pm - 10:29 amCPT-DCA
20h 39m1 stop
$1,352United Airlines
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Wed, Mar 18 - Wed, Mar 25
United Airlines Logo
4:30 pm - 6:00 pmDCA-CPT
19h 30m1 stop
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6:25 pm - 10:29 amCPT-DCA
23h 04m2 stops
$1,412United Airlines
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Fri, Oct 31 - Sun, Nov 9

American Airlines flights from District of Columbia to Cape Town

Our best American Airlines deals on District of Columbia to Cape Town flight tickets
American Airlines
Jan 26
DCA8:45 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
32h 25m
2 stops
CPT12:10 pmCape Town Intl
Feb 11
CPT8:35 pmCape Town Intl
28h 39m
2 stops
DCA6:14 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
$1,257
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American Airlines
Nov 4
DCA10:15 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
30h 55m
2 stops
CPT12:10 pmCape Town Intl
Nov 11
CPT6:55 pmCape Town Intl
28h 59m
2 stops
DCA4:54 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
$1,282
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American Airlines
Nov 5
DCA10:15 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
30h 55m
2 stops
CPT12:10 pmCape Town Intl
Nov 12
CPT8:35 pmCape Town Intl
27h 19m
2 stops
DCA4:54 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
$1,332
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Delta flights from District of Columbia to Cape Town

Our best Delta deals on District of Columbia to Cape Town flight tickets
Delta
Feb 2
DCA6:25 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
17h 50m
1 stop
CPT7:15 pmCape Town Intl
Mar 5
CPT9:30 pmCape Town Intl
28h 45m
1 stop
DCA7:15 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
$1,302
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Delta
Feb 2
DCA6:25 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
17h 50m
1 stop
CPT7:15 pmCape Town Intl
Mar 5
CPT9:30 pmCape Town Intl
25h 52m
2 stops
DCA4:22 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
$1,306
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Delta
Oct 23
DCA6:59 amWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
28h 51m
1 stop
CPT5:50 pmCape Town Intl
Oct 31
CPT9:30 pmCape Town Intl
27h 03m
1 stop
DCA6:33 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
$1,307
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Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 1/26

10:00 am-2:35 pm

1 stop21h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/10

1:50 pm-8:00 am

2 stops25h 10m

$1,019

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 4/2

1:20 pm-11:50 am

1 stop40h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 4/28

9:55 am-11:35 am

2 stops31h 40m

$1,022

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 3/9

10:15 pm-11:50 am

1 stop31h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/17

5:15 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop33h 05m

$1,027

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 3/2

9:15 pm-11:50 am

1 stop31h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 3/12

5:15 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop33h 05m

$1,028

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

DCA - CPT

DCACPT

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 1/26

8:45 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops32h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 2/11

8:35 pm-6:14 pm

2 stops28h 39m

$1,257

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

DCA - CPT

DCACPT

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 11/4

10:15 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops30h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/11

6:55 pm-4:54 pm

2 stops28h 59m

$1,282

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

DCA - CPT

DCACPT

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 2/2

6:25 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop17h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 3/5

9:30 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop28h 45m

$1,302

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

DCA - CPT

DCACPT

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 2/2

6:25 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop17h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 3/5

9:30 pm-4:22 pm

2 stops25h 52m

$1,306

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

DCA - CPT

DCACPT

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 3/18

6:00 pm-5:00 pm

1 stop17h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 3/25

7:50 pm-10:29 am

1 stop20h 39m

$1,352

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

DCA - CPT

DCACPT

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 10/31

4:30 pm-6:00 pm

1 stop19h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 11/9

6:25 pm-10:29 am

2 stops23h 04m

$1,412

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town?

If you are unable to visit Cape Town during the month of March, then departing from District of Columbia during the month February is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $1,327.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Cape Town?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Cape Town is on a Wednesday when prices can be found for as low as $1,336. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. The most expensive day to fly to Cape Town is Thursday, with ticket prices averaging around $1,558.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Cape Town?

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Cape Town is in the morning. Flights from District of Columbia to Cape Town during this time can be as low as $1,171. Flights to Cape Town are more costly at noon, with an average ticket price of $1,538. Departure times at noon fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

What is the cheapest District of Columbia to Cape Town Intl flight route?

Fly from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Cape Town Intl for the best District of Columbia - Cape Town Intl flight prices

How far in advance should I book a flight to Cape Town?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Cape Town from District of Columbia when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Cape Town for around $1,392 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Cape Town from District of Columbia for as low as $1,195 on momondo.

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

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

Cheap District of Columbia to Cape Town flight deals and tips

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Best Price Found

$1,188

Fastest flight time

14h 20m

Direct flights

Tue, Fri and Sun

Airports in Cape Town

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Cape Town from District of Columbia in the past 72 hours is $1,188. The best round-trip flight deal from District of Columbia to Cape Town found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,436.
The fastest flight from District of Columbia to Cape Town takes 14h 20m
Direct flights go from District of Columbia to Cape Town on Tuesday, Friday and Sunday. The only airline offering direct flights is United Airlines.
There is 1 airport near Cape Town: Cape Town Intl (CPT)
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  • How old do you have to be to fly from District of Columbia to Cape Town 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 District of Columbia to Cape Town Intl Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cape Town Intl Airport?

    The necessary travel and health documents for your Cape Town Intl Airport 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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Best airlines flying from District of Columbia to Cape Town

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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $850Free CancellationRating
7.3
3,993 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $910Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,042 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $914Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,436 reviews
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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom $961Free CancellationRating
7.2
872 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $1,192Free CancellationRating
7.9
7,970 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $1,312Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,958 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom $1,347Free CancellationRating
7.7
1,396 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom $1,357Free CancellationRating
8.1
3,366 reviews
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