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

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

Which airlines fly to District of Columbia?

United Airlines, Ethiopian Air and KLM 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 51% 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.

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 October 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.

R9 499 Cheap Flights from Cape Town to District of Columbia in 2026/27

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13:50 - 8:00CPT Cape Town Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

25h 10m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

10:00 - 14:10IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

21h 10m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R15 401Ethiopian Air

Sat, Nov 21 - Sat, Nov 28

13:50 - 9:00CPT Cape Town Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

25h 10m2 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

R15 401Ethiopian Air

Tue, Mar 16 - Thu, Apr 8

17:15 - 19:25CPT Cape Town Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

33h 10m1 stop Istanbul

21:20 - 12:05IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

31h 45m1 stop Istanbul

R16 976Turkish Airlines

Thu, Feb 11 - Fri, Feb 19

17:15 - 19:25CPT Cape Town Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

33h 10m1 stop Istanbul

21:20 - 12:05IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

31h 45m1 stop Istanbul

R17 042Turkish Airlines

Thu, Feb 11 - Thu, Feb 25

18:25 - 16:45CPT Cape Town Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

28h 20m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Amsterdam Schiphol

17:40 - 21:25IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

21h 45m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

R18 402KLM

Wed, Mar 17 - Thu, Apr 8

18:25 - 16:55CPT Cape Town Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

28h 30m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Amsterdam Schiphol

18:15 - 21:45IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

21h 30m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

R18 418KLM

Tue, Mar 16 - Thu, Apr 8

20:50 - 6:45CPT Cape Town Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

15h 55mdirect

18:50 - 15:20IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

14h 30mdirect

R18 601United Airlines

Sun, Mar 14 - Sat, Apr 10

20:50 - 6:45CPT Cape Town Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

15h 55mdirect

18:50 - 15:20IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

14h 30mdirect

R18 601United Airlines

Tue, Mar 16 - Sat, Apr 10

13:50 - 15:55CPT Cape Town Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

57h 05m3 stops Harare Lusaka Doha Hamad Intl

7:00 - 10:30IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

44h 30m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Doha Hamad Intl

R26 674Qatar Airways

Thu, Feb 11 - Fri, Feb 19

12:35 - 18:07CPT Cape Town Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

60h 32m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

20:05 - 12:40IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

57h 35m3 stops Doha Hamad Intl Lusaka Harare

R170 025Qatar Airways

Fri, Nov 20 - Mon, Nov 30

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13:50 - 9:00CPT Cape Town Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

25h 10m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

10:00 - 14:10IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

21h 10m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R15 418Ethiopian Air

Tue, Oct 27 - Tue, Nov 10

21:00 - 22:49CPT Cape Town Intl-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

31h 49m2 stops London Heathrow Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

12:26 - 18:35DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-CPT Cape Town Intl

23h 09m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R16 528Virgin Atlantic

Sun, Oct 25 - Sat, Nov 7

20:50 - 14:08CPT Cape Town Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

23h 18m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

18:55 - 12:05IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

34h 10m1 stop London Heathrow

R16 611Virgin Atlantic

Tue, Oct 27 - Tue, Nov 10

20:50 - 19:33CPT Cape Town Intl-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

28h 43m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

16:00 - 18:35DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-CPT Cape Town Intl

19h 35m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R17 308Virgin Atlantic

Sun, Oct 25 - Sat, Nov 7

0:30 - 23:16CPT Cape Town Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

28h 46m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

12:35 - 22:40IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

27h 05m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Amsterdam Schiphol

R18 004KLM

Mon, Oct 26 - Tue, Nov 10

20:50 - 6:45CPT Cape Town Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

15h 55mdirect

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

14h 25mdirect

R18 534United Airlines

Sun, Oct 25 - Sat, Nov 7

20:50 - 6:45CPT Cape Town Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

15h 55mdirect

8:37 - 18:00IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

26h 23m1 stop Newark

R18 684United Airlines

Tue, Oct 27 - Tue, Nov 10

20:50 - 6:45CPT Cape Town Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

15h 55mdirect

22:35 - 18:00IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

36h 25m1 stop Newark

R22 928United Airlines

Sun, Oct 25 - Sat, Nov 7

13:50 - 7:20CPT Cape Town Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

47h 30m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Lome Newark

20:50 - 13:00IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

33h 10m2 stops Lome Addis Ababa Bole

R92 854Ethiopian Air

Wed, Oct 28 - Mon, Nov 2

18:25 - 16:55CPT Cape Town Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

28h 30m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Amsterdam Schiphol

18:15 - 22:40IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

21h 25m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

R106 564KLM

Wed, Oct 28 - Mon, Nov 2

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20:50 - 6:45CPT Cape Town Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

15h 55mdirect

18:50 - 15:20IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

14h 30mdirect

R18 601United Airlines

Tue, Mar 16 - Sat, Apr 10

20:50 - 6:45CPT Cape Town Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

15h 55mdirect

18:50 - 15:20IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

14h 30mdirect

R18 601United Airlines

Sun, Mar 14 - Thu, Apr 8

20:50 - 6:45CPT Cape Town Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

15h 55mdirect

18:50 - 15:20IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

14h 30mdirect

R18 601United Airlines

Tue, Mar 16 - Thu, Apr 8

20:50 - 6:45CPT Cape Town Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

15h 55mdirect

18:50 - 15:20IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

14h 30mdirect

R18 601United Airlines

Sun, Mar 14 - Sat, Apr 10

20:50 - 6:45CPT Cape Town Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

15h 55mdirect

18:50 - 15:20IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

14h 30mdirect

R18 617United Airlines

Sun, Mar 14 - Thu, Apr 8

20:50 - 6:45CPT Cape Town Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

15h 55mdirect

18:50 - 15:20IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

14h 30mdirect

R18 617United Airlines

Tue, Mar 16 - Sat, Apr 10

20:50 - 6:45CPT Cape Town Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

15h 55mdirect

18:50 - 15:20IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

14h 30mdirect

R18 617United Airlines

Sun, Mar 14 - Sat, Apr 10

20:50 - 6:45CPT Cape Town Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

15h 55mdirect

18:50 - 15:20IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

14h 30mdirect

R18 650United Airlines

Tue, Mar 16 - Thu, Apr 8

20:50 - 6:45CPT Cape Town Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

15h 55mdirect

18:50 - 15:20IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

14h 30mdirect

R18 684United Airlines

Tue, Mar 16 - Thu, Apr 8

20:50 - 6:45CPT Cape Town Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

15h 55mdirect

18:50 - 15:20IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

14h 30mdirect

R19 761Multiple Airlines

Tue, Mar 16 - Thu, Apr 8

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Virgin Atlantic flights from Cape Town to District of Columbia

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

Virgin Atlantic

Oct 27

CPT20:50Cape Town Intl

23h 18m

1 stop

IAD14:08Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Nov 10

IAD18:55Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

34h 10m

1 stop

CPT12:05Cape Town Intl

R16 611

Virgin Atlantic

Oct 30

CPT20:50Cape Town Intl

23h 18m

1 stop

IAD14:08Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Nov 12

IAD17:00Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

18h 35m

1 stop

CPT18:35Cape Town Intl

R16 661

Virgin Atlantic

Nov 1

CPT20:50Cape Town Intl

27h 36m

1 stop

DCA17:26Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Nov 16

DCA14:00Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

21h 35m

1 stop

CPT18:35Cape Town Intl

R16 678

KLM flights from Cape Town to District of Columbia

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

KLM

Oct 26

CPT0:30Cape Town Intl

28h 46m

2 stops

IAD23:16Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Nov 10

IAD12:35Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

27h 05m

2 stops

CPT22:40Cape Town Intl

R18 004

KLM

Mar 17

CPT18:25Cape Town Intl

28h 20m

2 stops

IAD16:45Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Apr 8

IAD17:40Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

21h 45m

1 stop

CPT21:25Cape Town Intl

R18 402

KLM

Mar 16

CPT18:25Cape Town Intl

28h 30m

2 stops

IAD16:55Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Apr 8

IAD18:15Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

21h 30m

1 stop

CPT21:45Cape Town Intl

R18 418

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Cape TownWashington, D.C.

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

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Sat 21/11

13:50-8:00

2 stops25h 10m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 28/11

10:00-14:10

1 stop21h 10m

R15 401

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

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

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 16/3

13:50-9:00

2 stops25h 10m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 8/4

10:55-14:10

1 stop21h 15m

R15 401

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

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

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 11/2

17:15-19:25

1 stop33h 10m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 19/2

21:20-12:05

1 stop31h 45m

R16 976

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

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

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 11/2

17:15-19:25

1 stop33h 10m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 25/2

21:20-12:05

1 stop31h 45m

R17 042

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

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

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Wed 17/3

18:25-16:45

2 stops28h 20m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 8/4

17:40-21:25

1 stop21h 45m

R18 402

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

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

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 16/3

18:25-16:55

2 stops28h 30m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 8/4

18:15-21:45

1 stop21h 30m

R18 418

Fastest return journey

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

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

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 14/3

20:50-6:45

Nonstop15h 55m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 10/4

18:50-15:20

Nonstop14h 30m

R18 601

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

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

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 16/3

20:50-6:45

Nonstop15h 55m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 10/4

18:50-15:20

Nonstop14h 30m

R18 601

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

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

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 11/2

13:50-15:55

3 stops57h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 19/2

7:00-10:30

2 stops44h 30m

R26 674

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

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

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 20/11

12:35-18:07

2 stops60h 32m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 30/11

20:05-12:40

3 stops57h 35m

R170 025

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

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

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

The month of February is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to District of Columbia from Cape Town, with most prices found around R17 175. If you don’t want to visit District of Columbia in February, then you should wait until August to fly from Cape Town, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R18 302.

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 Monday. Travellers who choose to depart for District of Columbia on a Monday will often find tickets for as low as R17 534. 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 708.

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 R14 076. 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 982 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?

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

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 36% 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

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from Cape Town to District of Columbia

Best price found	R9 499
Fastest flight time	15h 55m
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 R9 499. The best return flight deal from Cape Town to District of Columbia found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R15 401.

The fastest flight from Cape Town to District of Columbia takes 15h 55m

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 October 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 85,42% of the total bookings. Other popular models include Airbus A350-900 with 8,33% and Airbus A220-300 with 6,25%.

Best airlines flying from Cape Town to District of Columbia

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from Cape Town to District of Columbia with momondo

Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R10 888	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 3 707 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
KLM	PriceFrom R15 222	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,8 1 594 reviews	Search KLM flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R15 230	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,1 1 045 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom R16 943	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 10 436 reviews	Search United Airlines flights

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