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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. from R10 801

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Delta Logo
21:30 - 22:57CPT-IAD
32h 27m1 stop
Delta Logo
19:50 - 19:15IAD-CPT
40h 25m1 stop
R16 396Delta
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Mon, Feb 2 - Fri, Feb 20
Delta Logo
20:05 - 12:29CPT-DCA
22h 24m2 stops
Delta Logo
11:10 - 17:50DCA-CPT
24h 40m2 stops
R16 396Delta
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Sun, Sep 7 - Sat, Sep 13
British Airways Logo
22:10 - 18:45CPT-BWI
27h 35m1 stop
British Airways Logo
19:25 - 8:05BWI-CPT
29h 40m2 stops
R18 637British Airways
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Thu, Nov 13 - Mon, Nov 17
British Airways Logo
18:55 - 18:45CPT-BWI
30h 50m1 stop
British Airways Logo
14:46 - 12:10BWI-CPT
38h 24m2 stops
R18 672British Airways
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Thu, Nov 13 - Mon, Nov 17
United Airlines Logo
20:00 - 5:50CPT-IAD
15h 50mdirect
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18:35 - 15:20IAD-CPT
14h 45mdirect
R18 972United Airlines
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Fri, Sep 26 - Mon, Oct 13
Ethiopian Air Logo
15:25 - 8:55CPT-IAD
47h 30m2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:55 - 13:45IAD-CPT
20h 50m1 stop
R18 990Ethiopian Air
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Thu, Oct 2 - Thu, Oct 9
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 9:00CPT-IAD
25h 10m2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:55 - 13:45IAD-CPT
20h 50m1 stop
R19 502Ethiopian Air
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Sun, Oct 26 - Thu, Oct 30
KLM Logo
18:25 - 15:35CPT-IAD
27h 10m2 stops
KLM Logo
17:25 - 9:45IAD-CPT
34h 20m2 stops
R21 690KLM
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Thu, Oct 2 - Thu, Oct 9
KLM Logo
23:15 - 15:35CPT-IAD
22h 20m1 stop
KLM Logo
17:25 - 9:45IAD-CPT
34h 20m2 stops
R21 743KLM
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Thu, Oct 2 - Thu, Oct 9
United Airlines Logo
20:50 - 6:00CPT-IAD
16h 10mdirect
United Airlines Logo
18:30 - 15:20IAD-CPT
14h 50mdirect
R22 679United Airlines
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Fri, Jan 30 - Thu, Jul 2

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

Our best United Airlines deals on Cape Town to Washington, D.C. flight tickets
United Airlines
Aug 24
CPT20:00Cape Town Intl
15h 40m
IAD5:40Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Sept 8
IAD18:35Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
14h 45m
CPT15:20Cape Town Intl
R18 055
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United Airlines
Aug 24
CPT20:00Cape Town Intl
15h 40m
IAD5:40Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Sept 8
IAD18:35Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
14h 45m
CPT15:20Cape Town Intl
R18 090
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United Airlines
Sept 26
CPT20:00Cape Town Intl
15h 50m
IAD5:50Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Oct 13
IAD18:35Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
14h 45m
CPT15:20Cape Town Intl
R18 972
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Delta flights from Cape Town to Washington, D.C.

Our best Delta deals on Cape Town to Washington, D.C. flight tickets
Delta
Aug 24
CPT20:05Cape Town Intl
21h 18m
1 stop
IAD11:23Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Sept 8
IAD13:00Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
22h 50m
2 stops
CPT17:50Cape Town Intl
R16 378
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Delta
Feb 2
CPT21:30Cape Town Intl
32h 27m
1 stop
IAD22:57Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Feb 20
IAD19:50Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
40h 25m
1 stop
CPT19:15Cape Town Intl
R16 396
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Delta
Aug 24
CPT20:05Cape Town Intl
24h 26m
1 stop
IAD14:31Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Sept 8
IAD13:00Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
22h 50m
2 stops
CPT17:50Cape Town Intl
R16 413
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Return

Price

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/2

21:30-22:57

1 stop32h 27m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 20/2

19:50-19:15

1 stop40h 25m

R16 396

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - DCA

CPTDCA

Cape Town Intl

Sun 7/9

20:05-12:29

2 stops22h 24m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 13/9

11:10-17:50

2 stops24h 40m

R16 396

Cape TownBaltimore

CPT - BWI

CPTBWI

Cape Town Intl

Thu 13/11

22:10-18:45

1 stop27h 35m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 17/11

19:25-8:05

2 stops29h 40m

R18 637

Cape TownBaltimore

CPT - BWI

CPTBWI

Cape Town Intl

Thu 13/11

18:55-18:45

1 stop30h 50m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 17/11

14:46-12:10

2 stops38h 24m

R18 672

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 26/9

20:00-5:50

Nonstop15h 50m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 13/10

18:35-15:20

Nonstop14h 45m

R18 972

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 2/10

15:25-8:55

2 stops47h 30m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 9/10

10:55-13:45

1 stop20h 50m

R18 990

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 26/10

13:50-9:00

2 stops25h 10m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 30/10

10:55-13:45

1 stop20h 50m

R19 502

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 2/10

18:25-15:35

2 stops27h 10m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 9/10

17:25-9:45

2 stops34h 20m

R21 690

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 2/10

23:15-15:35

1 stop22h 20m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 9/10

17:25-9:45

2 stops34h 20m

R21 743

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 30/1

20:50-6:00

Nonstop16h 10m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 2/7

18:30-15:20

Nonstop14h 50m

R22 679

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

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Cape Town and Washington, D.C.?

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

In general, May is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Washington, D.C.. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around R17 613. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of May, then book flights to Washington, D.C. from Cape Town during November instead. Flights to Washington, D.C. in November, while not as cheap as those in May, still average around R17 772.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Washington, D.C.?

The cheapest day to depart from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. is on a Thursday. Travellers who choose to depart for Washington, D.C. on a Thursday will often find tickets for as low as R17 355. When flying out on a Friday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. for around R22 684.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Washington, D.C.?

Flying to Washington, D.C. from Cape Town in the afternoon is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as R14 985 when looking at flights departing in the afternoon. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying in the evening when prices are R20 655 on average. Flights to Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. flight route?

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

How far in advance should I book a flight to Washington, D.C.?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Washington, D.C. from Cape Town when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Washington, D.C. for around R20 656 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Washington, D.C. from Cape Town for as low as R17 243 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Cape Town Intl to Washington, D.C. flights?

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on Cape Town Intl to Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. flights?

You could potentially save up to 24% on your flight if you consider stops on a Cape Town to Washington, D.C. flight.

How have Cape Town to Washington, D.C. flight prices changed over time?

As of August 2025, prices for Cape Town to Washington, D.C. flights are approximately 53% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Cape Town to Washington, D.C.

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

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

Best price found

R10 801

Fastest flight time

15h 50m

Direct flights

Mon, Wed and Sat

Airports in Washington, D.C.

3 airports
The best one-way flight to Washington, D.C. from Cape Town in the past 72 hours is R10 801. The best return flight deal from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R16 396.
The fastest flight from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. takes 15h 50m
Direct flights go from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. Airline offering direct flights is United Airlines..
There are 3 airports near Washington, D.C.: Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA), Baltimore/Washington (BWI), Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD)
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  • How far is Cape Town Intl to Washington, D.C. by plane?

    There are 12705,3 km between Cape Town Intl and Washington, D.C.. Flights usually cover this in 15h 50m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.

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

    Prices for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Washington, D.C. are updated daily.

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

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

    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 stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Cape Town Intl Airport to Washington, D.C..

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Washington, D.C.?

    The required travel and health documents for your Washington, D.C. trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Washington, D.C.. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular plane model from Cape Town to Washington, D.C.?

  • What is the most popular airline from Cape Town to Washington, D.C.?

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

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Airline
Rating
Free Cancellation
Price
Ethiopian AirPriceFrom R14 668Free CancellationRating
7,2
836 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom R15 602Free CancellationRating
7,8
1 388 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom R16 376Free CancellationRating
7,4
8 928 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom R17 337Free CancellationRating
7,3
3 949 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom R17 549Free CancellationRating
6,7
7 289 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom R18 176Free CancellationRating
7,4
3 611 reviews
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  • United Airlines Flights From Cape Town to Washington, D.C.

    The lowest priced United Airlines flight from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. from the last 72 hours was R928. Generally, United Airlines has 3 flights on this route every week with an average price of R1 419. United Airlines is rated 7,4/10 by our users.

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Fly into one of these airports located in Washington, D.C.

Airports listed have a maximum distance of 36.1 km from Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport