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Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town from $597

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Easily compare round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town

Below you can see the best fares for your round-trip flight route over the next six months. All fares were found on momondo this week. Browse the quickest and cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town by changing tabs
Ethiopian Air
May 7
IAD10:55 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
20h 50m
1 stop
CPT1:45 pmCape Town Intl
May 21
CPT1:50 pmCape Town Intl
25h 05m
2 stops
IAD8:55 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Multiple Airlines
Apr 27
IAD9:45 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
32h 05m
1 stop
CPT11:50 amCape Town Intl
May 17
CPT2:00 pmCape Town Intl
30h 45m
2 stops
IAD2:45 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Turkish Airlines
May 4
IAD4:40 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
37h 10m
1 stop
CPT11:50 amCape Town Intl
May 12
CPT4:35 pmCape Town Intl
33h 20m
1 stop
IAD7:55 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
American Airlines
Oct 15
DCA5:33 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
35h 27m
2 stops
CPT11:00 amCape Town Intl
Oct 21
CPT6:40 pmCape Town Intl
28h 26m
2 stops
DCA5:06 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
British Airways
Oct 15
BWI9:25 pmBaltimore/Washington
31h 35m
1 stop
CPT11:00 amCape Town Intl
Oct 21
CPT6:50 amCape Town Intl
42h 50m
2 stops
BWI7:40 pmBaltimore/Washington
Qatar Airways
May 8
IAD10:55 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
41h 55m
1 stop
CPT10:50 amCape Town Intl
May 13
CPT1:00 pmCape Town Intl
25h 45m
1 stop
IAD8:45 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Find the cheapest one-way flights from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town

If you're looking for one-way flights from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town, view some of our deals below provided by Qatar Airways, RwandAir and United Airlines
Qatar Airways
May 7
IAD10:55 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
24h 20m
1 stop
CPT5:15 pmCape Town Intl
Multiple Airlines
Apr 27
IAD12:00 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
52h 30m
2 stops
CPT10:30 pmCape Town Intl
RwandAir
May 10
IAD9:05 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
36h 05m
3 stops
CPT3:10 pmCape Town Intl

Search last-minute flights to Cape Town from Washington, D.C.

Find and compare round-trip flight prices for your last-minute flight from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town
Turkish Airlines
Apr 27
IAD9:45 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
32h 05m
1 stop
CPT11:50 amCape Town Intl
May 17
CPT4:35 pmCape Town Intl
28h 10m
1 stop
IAD2:45 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Multiple Airlines
Apr 27
IAD9:45 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
32h 05m
1 stop
CPT11:50 amCape Town Intl
May 17
CPT2:00 pmCape Town Intl
30h 45m
2 stops
IAD2:45 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
American Airlines
Apr 26
IAD8:12 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
56h 48m
2 stops
CPT11:00 amCape Town Intl
May 3
CPT6:40 pmCape Town Intl
35h 19m
2 stops
IAD11:59 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Ethiopian Air
Apr 27
IAD9:45 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
34h 00m
2 stops
CPT1:45 pmCape Town Intl
May 4
CPT1:50 pmCape Town Intl
25h 05m
2 stops
IAD8:55 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
British Airways
Apr 27
BWI9:15 pmBaltimore/Washington
31h 45m
1 stop
CPT11:00 amCape Town Intl
May 17
CPT2:00 pmCape Town Intl
35h 25m
2 stops
BWI7:25 pmBaltimore/Washington
United Airlines
Apr 26
IAD5:29 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
17h 41m
1 stop
CPT5:10 pmCape Town Intl
May 3
CPT8:00 pmCape Town Intl
16h 10m
IAD6:10 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

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

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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $860Free CancellationRating
7.5
3,691 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $927Free CancellationRating
8.0
11,069 reviews
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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom $949Free CancellationRating
7.3
800 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $992Free CancellationRating
7.7
4,492 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $1,063Free CancellationRating
7.4
11,325 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $1,092Free CancellationRating
6.8
6,936 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom $1,189Free CancellationRating
7.8
1,639 reviews
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LufthansaPriceFrom $1,271Free CancellationRating
7.0
7,794 reviews
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  • United Airlines Flights From Washington, D.C. to Cape Town

    United Airlines flies from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town around 3 times per week, with 11,325 momondo users rating the airline 7.4/10. The cheapest United Airlines deal from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town in the last 72 hours was $1,063 (round-trip), much lower than the average airfare cost of $1,725 for United Airlines flights on this route.


SWISS flights from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town

Our best SWISS deals on Washington, D.C. to Cape Town flight tickets
SWISS
May 16
IAD10:05 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
51h 05m
2 stops
CPT7:10 amCape Town Intl
May 23
CPT10:55 amCape Town Intl
35h 20m
2 stops
IAD4:15 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
SWISS
Jun 17
IAD8:45 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
37h 55m
2 stops
CPT4:40 pmCape Town Intl
Jun 25
CPT10:55 amCape Town Intl
35h 20m
2 stops
IAD4:15 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
SWISS
Apr 25
IAD8:45 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
36h 25m
2 stops
CPT3:10 pmCape Town Intl
May 6
CPT3:50 pmCape Town Intl
30h 25m
2 stops
IAD4:15 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Turkish Airlines flights from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town

Our best Turkish Airlines deals on Washington, D.C. to Cape Town flight tickets
Turkish Airlines
Apr 27
IAD9:45 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
32h 05m
1 stop
CPT11:50 amCape Town Intl
May 17
CPT4:35 pmCape Town Intl
28h 10m
1 stop
IAD2:45 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Turkish Airlines
Apr 26
IAD9:45 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
32h 05m
1 stop
CPT11:50 amCape Town Intl
May 3
CPT4:35 pmCape Town Intl
28h 10m
1 stop
IAD2:45 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Turkish Airlines
Apr 27
IAD9:45 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
32h 05m
1 stop
CPT11:50 amCape Town Intl
May 4
CPT4:35 pmCape Town Intl
28h 10m
1 stop
IAD2:45 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town

Look no further. We've gone through all the searches for this route on momondo so you have the important information and insights to find the cheapest flight ticket for your trip

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

May. The cheapest time of year to fly to Cape Town from Washington, D.C. is May. Most expensive is December

What is the cheapest day to depart Washington, D.C. for Cape Town?

Tuesday. The cheapest day of the week is typically Tuesday. The most expensive is typically Saturday

When is the cheapest time to fly from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town?

In the morning. Washington, D.C. to Cape Town flights are approximately 31% more expensive at noon than in the morning

What is the cheapest airline that flies to Cape Town from Washington, D.C.?

Turkish Airlines. British Airways, Ethiopian Air, and KLM are the most popular carriers operating from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town

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

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

How far in advance should you book Washington, D.C. to Cape Town flights?

41 days before. The cheapest time to buy a flight from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town is approximately 41 days to departure

How many flights depart from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town on average per week?

As of April 2024, 3 flights take off from Washington, D.C. and land in Cape Town each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Monday, with 33% of weekly flights taking off on this day.

Can stopping save me money on Washington, D.C. to Cape Town flights?

You could potentially save up to 33% on your flight if you consider stops on a Washington, D.C. to Cape Town flight.

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

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

Best Price Found

$597

Fastest flight time

14h 35m

Direct flights

Tue, Fri and Sun

Airports in Cape Town

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Cape Town from Washington, D.C. in the past 72 hours is $597. The best round-trip flight deal from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,082.
The fastest flight from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town takes 14h 35m
Direct flights go from Washington, D.C. 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)

  • How far is Washington, D.C. to Cape Town Intl by plane?

    The straight-line distance from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town Intl is 7894.8 mi. Typically, this will take 14h 35m by plane in normal conditions.

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

    Prices for flights from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town Intl Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

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

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

    Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Washington, D.C. 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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Can I find flights from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Flights from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town with flexible booking policies can be found by using the search form above and then selecting our dedicated flexible booking filter, which will highlight only the flights where this policy is applied.

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