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Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cape Town from R15 401

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Multiple Airlines Logo
13:30 - 14:35
IAD
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CPT
42h 05m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:00 - 19:20
CPT
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IAD
43h 20m2 stops
R21 163Multiple Airlines
Tue, Feb 3 - Tue, Feb 24
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13:30 - 14:35
IAD
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CPT
42h 05m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
14:00 - 12:45
CPT
-
IAD
28h 45m2 stops
R21 435Multiple Airlines
Fri, Mar 6 - Fri, Mar 20
Turkish Airlines Logo
13:30 - 11:50
IAD
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CPT
39h 20m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:15 - 11:45
CPT
-
IAD
25h 30m1 stop
R21 503Turkish Airlines
Fri, Jan 23 - Sat, Jan 31
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22:15 - 14:35
IAD
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CPT
34h 20m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:05 - 11:35
CPT
-
IAD
35h 30m2 stops
R21 520Multiple Airlines
Sat, Mar 21 - Sun, Mar 29
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:00 - 11:45
IAD
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CPT
42h 45m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:30 - 8:00
CPT
-
IAD
49h 30m3 stops
R21 571Multiple Airlines
Mon, Feb 9 - Sat, Feb 14
Turkish Airlines Logo
21:40 - 11:50
IAD
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CPT
32h 10m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
16:40 - 11:35
CPT
-
IAD
24h 55m1 stop
R21 656Turkish Airlines
Mon, Jun 1 - Fri, Jun 12
American Airlines Logo
16:40 - 8:05
IAD
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CPT
32h 25m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
20:35 - 20:30
CPT
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IAD
29h 55m2 stops
R21 673American Airlines
Sat, Feb 21 - Wed, Mar 11
Multiple Airlines Logo
21:20 - 12:45
IAD
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CPT
33h 25m3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:50 - 8:55
CPT
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IAD
25h 05m2 stops
R21 690Multiple Airlines
Thu, Apr 16 - Sat, Apr 25
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:55 - 13:45
IAD
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CPT
20h 50m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:35 - 8:55
CPT
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IAD
24h 20m2 stops
R21 724Ethiopian Air
Thu, May 21 - Fri, May 29
Turkish Airlines Logo
13:20 - 11:50
IAD
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CPT
40h 30m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
16:40 - 19:45
CPT
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IAD
33h 05m1 stop
R21 741Turkish Airlines
Mon, May 18 - Tue, May 26

American Airlines flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cape Town

Our best American Airlines deals on Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cape Town flight tickets
American Airlines
Feb 21
IAD16:40Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
32h 25m
2 stops
CPT8:05Cape Town Intl
Mar 11
CPT20:35Cape Town Intl
29h 55m
2 stops
IAD20:30Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
R21 673
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American Airlines
Jan 17
IAD17:46Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
59h 24m
2 stops
CPT12:10Cape Town Intl
Jan 25
CPT18:55Cape Town Intl
48h 41m
2 stops
IAD12:36Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
R21 962
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American Airlines
Jan 17
IAD17:46Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
33h 34m
2 stops
CPT10:20Cape Town Intl
Jan 30
CPT18:55Cape Town Intl
35h 47m
2 stops
IAD23:42Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
R22 013
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United Airlines flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cape Town

Our best United Airlines deals on Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cape Town flight tickets
United Airlines
Jan 29
IAD18:45Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
14h 25m
CPT16:10Cape Town Intl
Feb 6
CPT20:50Cape Town Intl
16h 10m
IAD6:00Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
R22 744
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United Airlines
Jan 17
IAD18:45Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
14h 25m
CPT16:10Cape Town Intl
Jan 30
CPT20:50Cape Town Intl
16h 10m
IAD6:00Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
R22 761
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United Airlines
Jan 17
IAD18:45Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
14h 25m
CPT16:10Cape Town Intl
Jan 30
CPT20:50Cape Town Intl
16h 10m
IAD6:00Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
R22 795
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cape Town that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 13 550 searches. Data last updated 10 December 2025.
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Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 3/2

13:30-14:35

2 stops42h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 24/2

7:00-19:20

2 stops43h 20m

R21 163

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 6/3

13:30-14:35

2 stops42h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 20/3

14:00-12:45

2 stops28h 45m

R21 435

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 23/1

13:30-11:50

1 stop39h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 31/1

17:15-11:45

1 stop25h 30m

R21 503

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 21/3

22:15-14:35

2 stops34h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 29/3

6:05-11:35

2 stops35h 30m

R21 520

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 9/2

10:00-11:45

2 stops42h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 14/2

13:30-8:00

3 stops49h 30m

R21 571

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 1/6

21:40-11:50

1 stop32h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 12/6

16:40-11:35

1 stop24h 55m

R21 656

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 21/2

16:40-8:05

2 stops32h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/3

20:35-20:30

2 stops29h 55m

R21 673

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 16/4

21:20-12:45

3 stops33h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 25/4

13:50-8:55

2 stops25h 05m

R21 690

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 21/5

10:55-13:45

1 stop20h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 29/5

14:35-8:55

2 stops24h 20m

R21 724

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 18/5

13:20-11:50

1 stop40h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 26/5

16:40-19:45

1 stop33h 05m

R21 741

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

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town?

The month of September is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport, with most prices found around R19 106. If you aren’t able to travel to Cape Town during the month of September, then flying in March is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of R20 296.

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 R26 083. 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 Monday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Cape Town on Monday is R31 193.

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

According to our data, the cheapest time of day to fly to Cape Town is in the morning. momondo users have found flights departing from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cape Town in the morning for as low as R22 448. Keep in mind that these prices may fluctuate based on what airline you choose and the time of year you plan to travel. In the afternoon is when there is more demand to fly to Cape Town, so prices are often more expensive at around R28 716 per ticket.

What is the cheapest Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl 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 Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Cape Town for around R23 941 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 Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport for as low as R21 129 on momondo.

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

There is only 1 cabin class available to choose from on Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl 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.

Can stopping save me money on Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cape Town flights?

You could potentially save up to 21% on your flight if you consider stops on a Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cape Town flight.

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

As of December 2025, prices for Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cape Town flights are approximately 2% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cape Town according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Cheap Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cape Town (IAD to CPT) flight deals and tips

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

Fastest flight time

14h 25m

Direct flights

Tue, Fri and Sun

Airports in Cape Town

1 airport
The fastest flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cape Town takes 14h 25m
Direct flights go from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cape Town on Tuesday, Friday and Sunday. There are no airlines offering direct flights..
There is 1 airport near Cape Town: Cape Town Intl (CPT)
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  • How far is Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Cape Town Intl by plane?

    Cape Town Intl is 12739,8 km away from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 14h 25m.

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

    Prices for flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport were last updated today.

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

    Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport.

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

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Cape Town Intl Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Cape Town Intl Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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

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