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 October 2026. The most frequent departure day is Tue, with 33% of weekly flights leaving on this day.

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 50% 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.

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

Turkish Airlines and Delta 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 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.

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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 296Ethiopian Air

Sun, Feb 14 - Sat, Feb 27

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 312Ethiopian Air

Sun, Nov 22 - Sun, Nov 29

8:30 - 14:40CPT Cape Town Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

37h 10m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Lisbon Humberto Delgado

17:25 - 6:25IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

30h 00m2 stops Lisbon Humberto Delgado Paris Charles de Gaulle

R15 461Multiple Airlines

Mon, Feb 22 - Mon, Mar 8

20:50 - 9:09CPT Cape Town Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

19h 19m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

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

34h 10m1 stop London Heathrow

R15 741Virgin Atlantic

Sun, Nov 22 - Sun, Nov 29

7:30 - 15:55CPT Cape Town Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

39h 25m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

17:45 - 22:40IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

21h 55m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

R17 655KLM

Fri, Nov 13 - Tue, Dec 1

0:30 - 15:55CPT Cape Town Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

22h 25m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

17:45 - 22:40IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

21h 55m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

R17 655KLM

Wed, Nov 11 - Tue, Dec 1

20:50 - 5:55CPT Cape Town Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

16h 05mdirect

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

14h 25mdirect

R17 952United Airlines

Tue, Nov 10 - Sat, Nov 28

20:50 - 5:55CPT Cape Town Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

16h 05mdirect

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

14h 25mdirect

R17 952United Airlines

Sun, Nov 15 - Sat, Nov 28

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

33h 05m3 stops Harare Lusaka Doha Hamad Intl

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

33h 35m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

R31 944Qatar Airways

Sat, Nov 21 - Sat, Nov 28

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

57h 05m3 stops Harare Lusaka Doha Hamad Intl

16:39 - 17:25IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

41h 46m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Doha Hamad Intl

R35 640Qatar Airways

Sat, Nov 14 - Wed, Dec 2

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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

R15 461Ethiopian Air

Thu, Oct 15 - Thu, Oct 22

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

25h 05m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

11:00 - 14:10IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

21h 10m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R15 494Ethiopian Air

Fri, Oct 16 - Thu, Oct 29

20:05 - 17:32CPT Cape Town Intl-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

27h 27m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

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

18h 09m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R16 517Virgin Atlantic

Fri, Oct 16 - Thu, Oct 29

23:45 - 19:15CPT Cape Town Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

25h 30m1 stop London Heathrow

15:03 - 18:35IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

21h 32m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R16 517Virgin Atlantic

Fri, Oct 16 - Thu, Oct 29

19:50 - 22:59CPT Cape Town Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

33h 09m1 stop Newark

22:40 - 17:10IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

36h 30m1 stop Newark

R18 018United Airlines

Thu, Oct 15 - Thu, Oct 22

19:50 - 21:27CPT Cape Town Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

31h 37m1 stop Newark

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

14h 35mdirect

R18 018United Airlines

Thu, Oct 15 - Thu, Oct 22

23:15 - 19:25CPT Cape Town Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

26h 10m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol London Heathrow

12:30 - 21:25IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

26h 55m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Amsterdam Schiphol

R22 308KLM

Thu, Oct 15 - Thu, Oct 22

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

22h 20m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

17:30 - 21:25IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

21h 55m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

R23 628KLM

Thu, Oct 15 - Thu, Oct 22

19:30 - 23:59CPT Cape Town Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

34h 29m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl

21:05 - 12:40IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

57h 35m3 stops Doha Hamad Intl Lusaka Harare

R27 489Qatar Airways

Fri, Oct 16 - Thu, Oct 29

13:50 - 8:45CPT Cape Town Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

48h 55m3 stops Harare Lusaka Doha Hamad Intl

17:33 - 17:25IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

65h 52m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Doha Hamad Intl

R27 588Qatar Airways

Thu, Oct 15 - Thu, Oct 22

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20:50 - 5:55CPT Cape Town Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

16h 05mdirect

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

14h 25mdirect

R17 952United Airlines

Tue, Nov 10 - Sat, Nov 28

20:50 - 5:55CPT Cape Town Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

16h 05mdirect

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

14h 25mdirect

R17 952United Airlines

Fri, Nov 13 - Sat, Nov 28

20:50 - 5:55CPT Cape Town Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

16h 05mdirect

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

14h 25mdirect

R17 952United Airlines

Sun, Nov 15 - Sat, Nov 28

20:50 - 5:55CPT Cape Town Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

16h 05mdirect

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

14h 25mdirect

R18 018United Airlines

Tue, Feb 23 - Mon, Mar 8

20:50 - 5:55CPT Cape Town Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

16h 05mdirect

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

14h 25mdirect

R18 018United Airlines

Fri, Feb 19 - Sat, Mar 6

20:50 - 5:55CPT Cape Town Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

16h 05mdirect

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

14h 25mdirect

R18 018United Airlines

Sun, Feb 21 - Mon, Mar 8

20:50 - 5:55CPT Cape Town Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

16h 05mdirect

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

14h 25mdirect

R18 018United Airlines

Tue, Feb 23 - Sat, Mar 6

20:50 - 5:55CPT Cape Town Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

16h 05mdirect

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

14h 25mdirect

R18 018United Airlines

Sun, Feb 21 - Sat, Mar 6

20:50 - 5:55CPT Cape Town Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

16h 05mdirect

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

14h 25mdirect

R73 227Ethiopian Air

Fri, Nov 20 - Thu, Dec 3

20:50 - 5:55CPT Cape Town Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

16h 05mdirect

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

14h 25mdirect

R73 227Multiple Airlines

Sun, Nov 22 - Thu, Dec 3

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Ethiopian Air flights from Cape Town to District of Columbia

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

Ethiopian Air

Feb 14

CPT13:50Cape Town Intl

25h 10m

2 stops

IAD8:00Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Feb 27

IAD10:00Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

21h 10m

1 stop

CPT14:10Cape Town Intl

R15 296

Ethiopian Air

Nov 22

CPT13:50Cape Town Intl

25h 10m

2 stops

IAD8:00Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Nov 29

IAD10:00Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

21h 10m

1 stop

CPT14:10Cape Town Intl

R15 312

Ethiopian Air

Feb 14

CPT13:50Cape Town Intl

25h 10m

2 stops

IAD8:00Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Feb 27

IAD20:50Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

34h 20m

2 stops

CPT14:10Cape Town Intl

R15 444

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

Nov 22

CPT20:50Cape Town Intl

19h 19m

1 stop

IAD9:09Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Nov 29

IAD18:55Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

34h 10m

1 stop

CPT12:05Cape Town Intl

R15 741

Virgin Atlantic

Dec 11

CPT21:00Cape Town Intl

26h 45m

1 stop

IAD16:45Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Jan 4

IAD13:00Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

22h 35m

1 stop

CPT18:35Cape Town Intl

R16 368

Virgin Atlantic

Dec 11

CPT21:00Cape Town Intl

26h 45m

1 stop

IAD16:45Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Jan 4

IAD10:05Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

25h 30m

1 stop

CPT18:35Cape Town Intl

R16 385

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Cape TownWashington, D.C.

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

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 14/2

13:50-8:00

2 stops25h 10m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 27/2

10:00-14:10

1 stop21h 10m

R15 296

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

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

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 22/11

13:50-8:00

2 stops25h 10m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 29/11

10:00-14:10

1 stop21h 10m

R15 312

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

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

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 22/2

8:30-14:40

2 stops37h 10m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 8/3

17:25-6:25

2 stops30h 00m

R15 461

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

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

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 22/11

20:50-9:09

1 stop19h 19m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 29/11

18:55-12:05

1 stop34h 10m

R15 741

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

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

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 13/11

7:30-15:55

1 stop39h 25m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 1/12

17:45-22:40

1 stop21h 55m

R17 655

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

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

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/11

0:30-15:55

1 stop22h 25m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 1/12

17:45-22:40

1 stop21h 55m

R17 655

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Cape TownWashington, D.C.

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

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/11

20:50-5:55

Nonstop16h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 28/11

18:45-16:10

Nonstop14h 25m

R17 952

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

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

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 15/11

20:50-5:55

Nonstop16h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 28/11

18:45-16:10

Nonstop14h 25m

R17 952

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

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

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Sat 21/11

13:50-15:55

3 stops33h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 28/11

20:05-12:40

2 stops33h 35m

R31 944

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

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

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Sat 14/11

13:50-15:55

3 stops57h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 2/12

16:39-17:25

2 stops41h 46m

R35 640

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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 February is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to District of Columbia from Cape Town, with most prices found around R17 094. If you don’t want to visit District of Columbia in February, then you should wait until October to fly from Cape Town, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R17 210.

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 304. 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 611.

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 010. 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 830 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

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Best price found	R9 554
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 R9 554. The best return flight deal from Cape Town to District of Columbia found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R15 296.

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 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 88,68% of the total bookings. Other popular models include Airbus A220-300 with 5,66% and Airbus A350-900 with 5,66%.

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 837	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 3 719 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R15 158	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 1 042 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
KLM	PriceFrom R15 230	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,8 1 584 reviews	Search KLM flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom R16 863	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 10 346 reviews	Search United Airlines flights

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