Which airlines fly to District of Columbia?

United Airlines, KLM and Ethiopian Air are the top three most popular airlines that fly to District of Columbia from Cape Town according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 49% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to District of Columbia. Keep in mind that there are 4 different airlines that fly to District of Columbia on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

How many flights depart from Cape Town to District of Columbia on average per week?

The number of flights available between Cape Town and District of Columbia is 3 per week as of August 2026. The most frequent departure day is Tue, with 33% of weekly flights leaving on this day.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Cape Town Intl to District of Columbia?

Turkish Airlines, JetBlue, and Virgin Atlantic are the most popular carriers operating from Cape Town Intl to District of Columbia

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to District of Columbia?

Prices for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to District of Columbia were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to District of Columbia?

As of August 2026, there are 4 operators available to choose from for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to District of Columbia.

How old do you have to be to fly from Cape Town Intl Airport to District of Columbia?

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 stopovers 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 District of Columbia.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to District of Columbia?

The necessary travel and health documents for your District of Columbia 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 licence 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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13:50 - 8:55CPT Cape Town Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

25h 05m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

10:55 - 14:10IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

21h 15m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R14 910Ethiopian Air

Wed, Sep 9 - Wed, Sep 16

13:50 - 8:55CPT Cape Town Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

25h 05m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

10:55 - 14:10IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

21h 15m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R14 991Ethiopian Air

Sat, Sep 26 - Sat, Oct 3

0:55 - 13:45CPT Cape Town Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

42h 50m1 stop Istanbul

13:30 - 12:05IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

39h 35m1 stop Istanbul

R17 226Turkish Airlines

Sat, Oct 31 - Wed, Nov 11

20:05 - 20:05CPT Cape Town Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

30h 00m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

11:00 - 17:50IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

24h 50m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R17 242Virgin Atlantic

Fri, Sep 4 - Sat, Sep 12

23:00 - 15:35CPT Cape Town Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

22h 35m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

22:30 - 6:25IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

25h 55m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

R17 663KLM

Mon, Oct 12 - Mon, Oct 26

7:40 - 15:35CPT Cape Town Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

37h 55m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

18:45 - 22:40IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

21h 55m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

R17 663KLM

Mon, Oct 12 - Tue, Oct 27

20:00 - 5:30CPT Cape Town Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

15h 30mdirect

12:36 - 18:00IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

23h 24m1 stop Newark

R17 841United Airlines

Tue, Oct 13 - Tue, Oct 27

20:00 - 5:30CPT Cape Town Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

15h 30mdirect

8:33 - 17:10IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

26h 37m1 stop Newark

R17 841United Airlines

Fri, Oct 9 - Fri, Oct 23

13:15 - 15:40CPT Cape Town Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

32h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

11:05 - 17:30IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

24h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R94 400Qatar Airways

Wed, Aug 26 - Tue, Sep 15

13:15 - 8:45CPT Cape Town Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

25h 30m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

21:00 - 10:30IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

31h 30m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R104 648Qatar Airways

Mon, Oct 19 - Fri, Oct 23

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23:15 - 20:33CPT Cape Town Intl-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

27h 18m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

16:00 - 17:50DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-CPT Cape Town Intl

19h 50m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R20 156Delta

Thu, Aug 20 - Thu, Aug 27

23:15 - 20:55CPT Cape Town Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

27h 40m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol London Heathrow

15:03 - 17:50IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

20h 47m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R23 345Multiple Airlines

Thu, Aug 20 - Thu, Aug 27

13:50 - 8:55CPT Cape Town Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

25h 05m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

13:10 - 14:10IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

43h 00m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Addis Ababa Bole

R28 072Ethiopian Air

Thu, Aug 20 - Thu, Aug 27

23:15 - 20:33CPT Cape Town Intl-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

27h 18m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

15:15 - 21:25DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-CPT Cape Town Intl

24h 10m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Amsterdam Schiphol

R28 477KLM

Thu, Aug 20 - Thu, Aug 27

20:00 - 8:40CPT Cape Town Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

42h 40m1 stop Dubai Intl

10:55 - 11:30IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

42h 35m1 stop Dubai Intl

R30 015Emirates

Thu, Aug 20 - Thu, Aug 27

14:25 - 11:49CPT Cape Town Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

27h 24m3 stops Livingstone Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

15:10 - 10:25IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

61h 15m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

R30 533Multiple Airlines

Thu, Aug 20 - Thu, Aug 27

14:25 - 22:59CPT Cape Town Intl-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

38h 34m3 stops Livingstone Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

6:02 - 13:00DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-CPT Cape Town Intl

48h 58m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

R31 067Kenya Airways

Thu, Aug 20 - Thu, Aug 27

6:00 - 8:55CPT Cape Town Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

32h 55m3 stops Durban King Shaka Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo Addis Ababa Bole

16:20 - 10:15IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

35h 55m3 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Stockholm Arlanda Doha Hamad Intl

R41 914Multiple Airlines

Thu, Aug 20 - Thu, Aug 27

17:55 - 18:12CPT Cape Town Intl-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

30h 17m3 stops Frankfurt am Main London Heathrow Toronto Pearson Intl

18:55 - 9:30DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-CPT Cape Town Intl

32h 35m3 stops Toronto Pearson Intl London Heathrow Frankfurt am Main

R51 984Multiple Airlines

Thu, Aug 20 - Thu, Aug 27

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20:00 - 5:30CPT Cape Town Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

15h 30mdirect

19:45 - 16:10IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

14h 25mdirect

R17 841United Airlines

Fri, Oct 9 - Mon, Oct 26

20:00 - 5:30CPT Cape Town Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

15h 30mdirect

19:45 - 16:10IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

14h 25mdirect

R17 841United Airlines

Sun, Oct 11 - Sat, Oct 24

20:00 - 5:30CPT Cape Town Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

15h 30mdirect

19:45 - 16:10IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

14h 25mdirect

R17 841United Airlines

Tue, Oct 13 - Thu, Oct 29

20:00 - 5:30CPT Cape Town Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

15h 30mdirect

19:45 - 16:10IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

14h 25mdirect

R17 841United Airlines

Fri, Oct 9 - Thu, Oct 29

20:00 - 5:30CPT Cape Town Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

15h 30mdirect

19:45 - 16:10IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

14h 25mdirect

R17 841United Airlines

Sun, Oct 11 - Thu, Oct 29

20:00 - 5:30CPT Cape Town Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

15h 30mdirect

18:45 - 15:20IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

14h 35mdirect

R19 006Multiple Airlines

Fri, Oct 9 - Thu, Oct 22

20:00 - 5:30CPT Cape Town Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

15h 30mdirect

19:45 - 16:10IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

14h 25mdirect

R20 237Multiple Airlines

Sun, Oct 11 - Mon, Oct 26

20:00 - 5:30CPT Cape Town Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

15h 30mdirect

18:45 - 16:10IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

14h 25mdirect

R25 806Multiple Airlines

Fri, Oct 2 - Mon, Nov 2

20:00 - 5:30CPT Cape Town Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

15h 30mdirect

18:45 - 16:10IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

14h 25mdirect

R102 285Austrian Airlines

Sun, Oct 11 - Thu, Nov 5

20:00 - 5:30CPT Cape Town Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

15h 30mdirect

18:45 - 15:20IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

14h 35mdirect

R140 929Ethiopian Air

Tue, Sep 22 - Sat, Oct 3

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Turkish Airlines flights from Cape Town to District of Columbia

Our best Turkish Airlines deals on Cape Town to District of Columbia flight tickets

Turkish Airlines

Oct 31

CPT0:55Cape Town Intl

42h 50m

1 stop

IAD13:45Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Nov 11

IAD13:30Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

39h 35m

1 stop

CPT12:05Cape Town Intl

R17 226

Turkish Airlines

Oct 2

CPT16:35Cape Town Intl

24h 55m

1 stop

IAD11:30Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Nov 2

IAD14:30Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

25h 30m

1 stop

CPT23:00Cape Town Intl

R17 582

Turkish Airlines

Oct 11

CPT16:35Cape Town Intl

24h 55m

1 stop

IAD11:30Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Oct 26

IAD14:30Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

26h 30m

1 stop

CPT23:00Cape Town Intl

R17 857

Delta flights from Cape Town to District of Columbia

Our best Delta deals on Cape Town to District of Columbia flight tickets

Delta

Oct 9

CPT20:05Cape Town Intl

24h 03m

1 stop

IAD14:08Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Oct 26

IAD16:48Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

19h 47m

1 stop

CPT18:35Cape Town Intl

R17 242

Delta

Sept 4

CPT20:05Cape Town Intl

26h 37m

1 stop

IAD16:42Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sept 12

IAD6:00Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

29h 50m

1 stop

CPT17:50Cape Town Intl

R17 258

Delta

Oct 30

CPT20:50Cape Town Intl

26h 20m

1 stop

IAD17:10Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Nov 13

IAD19:27Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

40h 08m

1 stop

CPT18:35Cape Town Intl

R17 339

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Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT Cape Town Intl - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Wed 9/9

13:50-8:55

2 stops25h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 16/9

10:55-14:10

1 stop21h 15m

R14 910

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT Cape Town Intl - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Sat 26/9

13:50-8:55

2 stops25h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 3/10

10:55-14:10

1 stop21h 15m

R14 991

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT Cape Town Intl - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Sat 31/10

0:55-13:45

1 stop42h 50m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 11/11

13:30-12:05

1 stop39h 35m

R17 226

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT Cape Town Intl - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 4/9

20:05-20:05

1 stop30h 00m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 12/9

11:00-17:50

1 stop24h 50m

R17 242

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT Cape Town Intl - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 12/10

23:00-15:35

1 stop22h 35m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 26/10

22:30-6:25

1 stop25h 55m

R17 663

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT Cape Town Intl - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 12/10

7:40-15:35

1 stop37h 55m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 27/10

18:45-22:40

1 stop21h 55m

R17 663

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Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT Cape Town Intl - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 13/10

20:00-5:30

Nonstop15h 30m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 27/10

12:36-18:00

1 stop23h 24m

R17 841

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT Cape Town Intl - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 9/10

20:00-5:30

Nonstop15h 30m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 23/10

8:33-17:10

1 stop26h 37m

R17 841

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT Cape Town Intl - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Wed 26/8

13:15-15:40

1 stop32h 25m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 15/9

11:05-17:30

1 stop24h 25m

R94 400

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT Cape Town Intl - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 19/10

13:15-8:45

1 stop25h 30m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 23/10

21:00-10:30

1 stop31h 30m

R104 648

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Cape Town to District of Columbia

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What is the cheapest month to fly to District of Columbia?

The month of September is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to District of Columbia from Cape Town, with most prices found around R16 659. If you don’t want to visit District of Columbia in September, then you should wait until February to fly from Cape Town, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R16 772.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to District of Columbia?

The cheapest day to depart from Cape Town to District of Columbia is on a Tuesday. Travellers who choose to depart for District of Columbia on a Tuesday will often find tickets for as low as R17 138. 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 District of Columbia for around R20 215.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to District of Columbia?

According to our data, the cheapest time of day to fly to District of Columbia is in the afternoon. momondo users have found flights departing from Cape Town to District of Columbia in the afternoon for as low as R13 746. Keep in mind that these prices may fluctuate based on what airline you choose and the time of year you plan to travel. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying in the evening when prices are R17 498 on average. Flights to District of Columbia from Cape Town in the evening are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travellers’ schedules.

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

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

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

Can stopping save me money on Cape Town to District of Columbia flights?

You could potentially save up to 38% on your flight if you consider stops on a Cape Town to District of Columbia flight.

Cheap Cape Town to District of Columbia flight deals and tips

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Best price found	R18 821
Fastest flight time	15h 30m
Direct flights	Mon, Wed and Sat
Airports in District of Columbia	2 airports

The best one-way flight to District of Columbia from Cape Town in the past 72 hours is R18 821. The best return flight deal from Cape Town to District of Columbia found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R16 718.

The fastest flight from Cape Town to District of Columbia takes 15h 30m

Direct flights go from Cape Town to District of Columbia on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. There are no airlines offering direct flights..

There are 2 airports in District of Columbia. From Cape Town there are direct flights to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD).

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Cape Town to District of Columbia

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to District of Columbia?
Prices for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to District of Columbia were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to District of Columbia?
As of August 2026, there are 4 operators available to choose from for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to District of Columbia.
How old do you have to be to fly from Cape Town Intl Airport to District of Columbia?
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 stopovers 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 District of Columbia.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to District of Columbia?
The necessary travel and health documents for your District of Columbia 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 licence 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.
What is the most popular plane model from Cape Town to District of Columbia?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between Cape Town and District of Columbia, the leading plane model is Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, making up 90,00% of the total bookings. Other popular models include Airbus A220-300 with 6,00% and Airbus A350-900 with 4,00%.

Best airlines flying from Cape Town to District of Columbia

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Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R10 633	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 738 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R14 653	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 1 027 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
KLM	PriceFrom R14 943	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,8 1 559 reviews	Search KLM flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom R16 462	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 10 107 reviews	Search United Airlines flights

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