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Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Cape Town from $871

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Delta Logo
6:00 pm - 7:15 pm
DCA
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CPT
18h 15m1 stop
Delta Logo
9:30 pm - 2:50 pm
CPT
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DCA
23h 20m1 stop
$1,353Delta
Mon, Mar 2 - Fri, Mar 20
Delta Logo
1:40 pm - 7:15 pm
DCA
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CPT
23h 35m1 stop
Delta Logo
8:05 pm - 9:41 pm
CPT
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DCA
31h 36m1 stop
$1,358Delta
Sat, Mar 21 - Sun, Mar 29
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 7:15 pm
DCA
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CPT
31h 15m2 stops
Delta Logo
8:05 pm - 9:41 pm
CPT
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DCA
31h 36m1 stop
$1,362Delta
Sat, Mar 21 - Sun, Mar 29
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7:55 pm - 11:00 am
DCA
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CPT
33h 05m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
6:50 pm - 7:15 pm
CPT
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DCA
30h 25m2 stops
$1,369American Airlines
Tue, May 12 - Fri, May 22
American Airlines Logo
10:15 pm - 10:20 am
DCA
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CPT
29h 05m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
10:10 pm - 6:54 pm
CPT
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DCA
27h 44m2 stops
$1,381American Airlines
Thu, Jan 22 - Thu, Jan 29
United Airlines Logo
7:00 pm - 7:40 am
DCA
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CPT
29h 40m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
8:50 pm - 9:53 am
CPT
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DCA
20h 03m1 stop
$1,382United Airlines
Sat, Jan 31 - Sat, Feb 7
United Airlines Logo
12:59 pm - 7:40 am
DCA
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CPT
35h 41m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
8:50 pm - 9:29 am
CPT
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DCA
19h 39m1 stop
$1,388United Airlines
Wed, Feb 25 - Thu, Mar 5
Delta Logo
12:00 pm - 9:55 pm
DCA
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CPT
26h 55m2 stops
Delta Logo
9:30 pm - 12:40 pm
CPT
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DCA
22h 10m1 stop
$1,394Delta
Tue, Feb 3 - Tue, Feb 24
Delta Logo
12:17 pm - 7:15 pm
DCA
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CPT
23h 58m1 stop
Delta Logo
11:45 pm - 8:32 pm
CPT
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DCA
27h 47m2 stops
$1,395Delta
Mon, Jan 26 - Wed, Feb 11
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3:00 pm - 7:15 pm
DCA
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CPT
21h 15m2 stops
Delta Logo
11:45 pm - 11:41 pm
CPT
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DCA
30h 56m2 stops
$1,399Delta
Sat, Jan 31 - Sat, Feb 7

American Airlines flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Cape Town

Our best American Airlines deals on Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Cape Town flight tickets
American Airlines
May 12
DCA7:55 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
33h 05m
2 stops
CPT11:00 amCape Town Intl
May 22
CPT6:50 pmCape Town Intl
30h 25m
2 stops
DCA7:15 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
$1,369
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American Airlines
Jan 22
DCA10:15 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
29h 05m
2 stops
CPT10:20 amCape Town Intl
Jan 29
CPT10:10 pmCape Town Intl
27h 44m
2 stops
DCA6:54 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
$1,381
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American Airlines
Mar 24
DCA6:06 amWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
24h 04m
2 stops
CPT12:10 pmCape Town Intl
Apr 4
CPT6:50 pmCape Town Intl
29h 58m
2 stops
DCA6:48 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
$1,406
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British Airways flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Cape Town

Our best British Airways deals on Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Cape Town flight tickets
British Airways
Feb 9
DCA10:15 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
30h 55m
2 stops
CPT12:10 pmCape Town Intl
Feb 15
CPT6:55 pmCape Town Intl
28h 24m
2 stops
DCA4:19 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
$1,401
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British Airways
Mar 11
DCA6:06 amWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
24h 04m
2 stops
CPT12:10 pmCape Town Intl
Mar 15
CPT8:35 pmCape Town Intl
28h 13m
2 stops
DCA6:48 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
$1,547
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British Airways
Dec 24
DCA10:15 amWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
42h 55m
2 stops
CPT12:10 pmCape Town Intl
Jan 7
CPT6:55 pmCape Town Intl
33h 29m
2 stops
DCA9:24 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
$1,937
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Washington, D.C.Cape Town

DCA - CPT

DCACPT

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 3/2

6:00 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop18h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 3/20

9:30 pm-2:50 pm

1 stop23h 20m

$1,353

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

DCA - CPT

DCACPT

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 3/21

1:40 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop23h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 3/29

8:05 pm-9:41 pm

1 stop31h 36m

$1,358

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

DCA - CPT

DCACPT

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 3/21

6:00 am-7:15 pm

2 stops31h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 3/29

8:05 pm-9:41 pm

1 stop31h 36m

$1,362

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

DCA - CPT

DCACPT

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 5/12

7:55 pm-11:00 am

2 stops33h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 5/22

6:50 pm-7:15 pm

2 stops30h 25m

$1,369

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

DCA - CPT

DCACPT

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 1/22

10:15 pm-10:20 am

2 stops29h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 1/29

10:10 pm-6:54 pm

2 stops27h 44m

$1,381

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

DCA - CPT

DCACPT

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 1/31

7:00 pm-7:40 am

2 stops29h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 2/7

8:50 pm-9:53 am

1 stop20h 03m

$1,382

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

DCA - CPT

DCACPT

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 2/25

12:59 pm-7:40 am

2 stops35h 41m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 3/5

8:50 pm-9:29 am

1 stop19h 39m

$1,388

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

DCA - CPT

DCACPT

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 2/3

12:00 pm-9:55 pm

2 stops26h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/24

9:30 pm-12:40 pm

1 stop22h 10m

$1,394

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

DCA - CPT

DCACPT

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 1/26

12:17 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop23h 58m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 2/11

11:45 pm-8:32 pm

2 stops27h 47m

$1,395

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

DCA - CPT

DCACPT

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 1/31

3:00 pm-7:15 pm

2 stops21h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 2/7

11:45 pm-11:41 pm

2 stops30h 56m

$1,399

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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 $1,542.

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Fastest flight time

17h 50m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Cape Town takes 17h 50m
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  • How far is Washington, D.C. Reagan-National to Cape Town Intl by plane?

    The distance between Washington, D.C. Reagan-National and Cape Town Intl is about 7893.3 mi. By plane, this route typically takes 17h 50m.

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    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 Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport.

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

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Cape Town 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 Cape Town 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 Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Cape Town

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Free Cancellation
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $924Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,057 reviews
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