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

3 flights are operational weekly from District of Columbia to Cape Town as of April 2026. The most popular departure day for this route is Mon, with 33% of flights per week taking off on this day.

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

Turkish Airlines, Etihad Airways, and Qatar Airways are the most popular carriers operating from District of Columbia to Cape Town Intl

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

Prices for flights from District of Columbia to Cape Town Intl Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

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

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 District of Columbia to Cape Town Intl Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cape Town Intl Airport?

The required travel and health documents for your Cape Town Intl Airport 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 Cape Town Intl Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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19:59 - 22:10

IAD

CPT

44h 11m

2 stops

14:25 - 19:16

CPT

IAD

34h 51m

3 stops

R16 574Multiple Airlines

Mon, Sep 21 - Sun, Sep 27

21:45 - 11:50

IAD

CPT

32h 05m

1 stop

16:35 - 11:35

CPT

IAD

25h 00m

1 stop

R17 864Turkish Airlines

Sun, Sep 6 - Wed, Sep 16

19:59 - 13:00

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CPT

59h 01m

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14:25 - 19:16

CPT

IAD

34h 51m

3 stops

R19 643Multiple Airlines

Wed, Aug 19 - Fri, Sep 4

21:45 - 22:50

IAD

CPT

43h 05m

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16:35 - 19:50

CPT

IAD

33h 15m

1 stop

R19 807Multiple Airlines

Tue, Sep 1 - Wed, Sep 30

21:45 - 11:50

IAD

CPT

32h 05m

1 stop

16:35 - 11:35

CPT

IAD

25h 00m

1 stop

R19 905Turkish Airlines

Sun, May 3 - Mon, May 18

21:45 - 11:50

IAD

CPT

32h 05m

1 stop

17:15 - 12:45

CPT

IAD

25h 30m

1 stop

R19 970Turkish Airlines

Mon, Sep 21 - Tue, Oct 27

21:45 - 11:50

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CPT

32h 05m

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16:35 - 11:35

CPT

IAD

25h 00m

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R19 986Turkish Airlines

Sun, Aug 23 - Wed, Sep 2

14:30 - 10:15

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CPT

37h 45m

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19:30 - 19:20

CPT

DCA

29h 50m

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R23 611JetBlue

Wed, Sep 9 - Wed, Sep 30

6:00 - 6:00

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CPT

42h 00m

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7:20 - 17:07

CPT

DCA

39h 47m

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R24 493Kenya Airways

Sun, May 3 - Tue, May 19

6:05 - 6:00

DCA

CPT

41h 55m

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14:25 - 18:05

CPT

DCA

33h 40m

3 stops

R24 983Kenya Airways

Sun, Sep 27 - Mon, Oct 5

Ethiopian Air flights from District of Columbia to Cape Town

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Ethiopian Air

Apr 21

IAD10:55Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

21h 15m

1 stop

CPT14:10Cape Town Intl

Apr 28

CPT13:50Cape Town Intl

25h 05m

2 stops

IAD8:55Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

R20 901

Ethiopian Air

Sept 21

IAD10:55Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

21h 15m

1 stop

CPT14:10Cape Town Intl

Oct 29

CPT13:50Cape Town Intl

25h 10m

2 stops

IAD9:00Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

R21 162

Ethiopian Air

Sept 28

IAD10:55Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

21h 15m

1 stop

CPT14:10Cape Town Intl

Oct 5

CPT13:50Cape Town Intl

25h 05m

2 stops

IAD8:55Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

R21 325

Kenya Airways flights from District of Columbia to Cape Town

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Kenya Airways

Oct 11

IAD19:59Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

59h 36m

3 stops

CPT13:35Cape Town Intl

Oct 25

CPT14:25Cape Town Intl

27h 27m

3 stops

IAD11:52Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

R21 554

Kenya Airways

May 3

DCA6:00Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

42h 00m

2 stops

CPT6:00Cape Town Intl

May 19

CPT7:20Cape Town Intl

39h 47m

2 stops

DCA17:07Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

R24 493

Kenya Airways

Sept 27

DCA6:05Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

41h 55m

2 stops

CPT6:00Cape Town Intl

Oct 6

CPT14:25Cape Town Intl

33h 40m

3 stops

DCA18:05Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

R24 983

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R23 611

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R24 493

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Sun 27/9

6:05-6:00

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3 stops33h 40m

R24 983

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town?

The month of May is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town from District of Columbia, with most prices found around R20 770. If you aren’t able to travel to Cape Town during the month of May, then flying in March is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of R21 881.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Cape Town?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Cape Town is on a Thursday when prices can be found for as low as R25 153. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Saturday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Cape Town on Saturday is R28 435.

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

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How far in advance should I book a flight to Cape Town?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Cape Town from District of Columbia when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Cape Town for around R23 473 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Cape Town from District of Columbia for as low as R18 109 on momondo.

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

There is only 1 cabin class available to choose from on District of Columbia to Cape Town Intl flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

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You could potentially save up to 11% on your flight if you consider stops on a District of Columbia to Cape Town flight.

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Fastest flight time	14h 30m
Direct flights	Tue, Fri and Sun
Airports in Cape Town	1 airport

The fastest flight from District of Columbia to Cape Town takes 14h 30m

Direct flights go from District of Columbia to Cape Town on Tuesday, Friday and Sunday. There are no airlines offering direct flights..

There is 1 airport in Cape Town. From District of Columbia there are direct flights to Cape Town Intl (CPT).

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

When did momondo last update prices for flights from District of Columbia to Cape Town Intl Airport?
Prices for flights from District of Columbia to Cape Town Intl Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.
How old do you have to be to fly from District of Columbia to Cape Town Intl Airport?
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 District of Columbia to Cape Town Intl Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cape Town Intl Airport?
The required travel and health documents for your Cape Town Intl Airport 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 Cape Town Intl Airport. 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 District of Columbia to Cape Town?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular plane model on flight routes from District of Columbia to Cape Town is Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner (95,40% of total bookings). The next most popular plane models are Airbus A350-900 (2,30%) and Airbus A320-100/200 (2,30%).

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