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Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town from R11 756

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Turkish Airlines Logo
13:30 - 11:50IAD-CPT
39h 20m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:15 - 11:45CPT-IAD
25h 30m1 stop
R18 948Turkish Airlines
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Sun, Feb 1 - Sun, Feb 22
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:59 - 13:40IAD-CPT
59h 41m3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
14:20 - 19:16CPT-IAD
34h 56m2 stops
R18 965Multiple Airlines
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Thu, Apr 16 - Sat, Apr 25
Turkish Airlines Logo
13:30 - 11:50IAD-CPT
39h 20m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:15 - 11:45CPT-IAD
25h 30m1 stop
R18 999Turkish Airlines
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Fri, Jan 9 - Fri, Jan 23
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:00 - 13:45IAD-CPT
20h 45m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 8:00CPT-IAD
25h 10m2 stops
R19 103Ethiopian Air
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Tue, Feb 3 - Tue, Feb 24
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:55 - 13:45IAD-CPT
20h 50m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 8:55CPT-IAD
25h 05m2 stops
R19 241Ethiopian Air
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Thu, Apr 16 - Sat, Apr 25
Qatar Airways Logo
11:00 - 19:55IAD-CPT
26h 55m2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
13:00 - 8:40CPT-IAD
25h 40m1 stop
R20 106Qatar Airways
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Sun, Apr 19 - Sat, Apr 25
British Airways Logo
20:35 - 10:20BWI-CPT
30h 45m1 stop
British Airways Logo
20:35 - 18:45CPT-BWI
29h 10m1 stop
R21 126British Airways
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Thu, Jan 22 - Wed, Jan 28
British Airways Logo
20:35 - 12:10BWI-CPT
32h 35m1 stop
British Airways Logo
22:10 - 18:45CPT-BWI
27h 35m1 stop
R21 212British Airways
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Sat, Dec 6 - Mon, Dec 15
American Airlines Logo
21:35 - 12:10BWI-CPT
32h 35m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
20:35 - 19:45CPT-BWI
29h 10m1 stop
R21 472American Airlines
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Wed, Mar 18 - Wed, Mar 25
American Airlines Logo
20:35 - 10:20BWI-CPT
30h 45m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
20:45 - 18:45CPT-BWI
29h 00m1 stop
R21 506American Airlines
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Sat, Jan 31 - Thu, Feb 26

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

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Turkish Airlines
Feb 1
IAD13:30Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
39h 20m
1 stop
CPT11:50Cape Town Intl
Feb 22
CPT17:15Cape Town Intl
25h 30m
1 stop
IAD11:45Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
R18 948
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Turkish Airlines
Jan 9
IAD13:30Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
39h 20m
1 stop
CPT11:50Cape Town Intl
Jan 23
CPT17:15Cape Town Intl
25h 30m
1 stop
IAD11:45Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
R18 999
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Turkish Airlines
Feb 1
IAD21:15Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
31h 35m
1 stop
CPT11:50Cape Town Intl
Feb 23
CPT17:15Cape Town Intl
33h 05m
1 stop
IAD19:20Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
R19 034
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Ethiopian Air flights from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town

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Ethiopian Air
Feb 3
IAD10:00Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
20h 45m
1 stop
CPT13:45Cape Town Intl
Feb 24
CPT13:50Cape Town Intl
25h 10m
2 stops
IAD8:00Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
R19 103
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Ethiopian Air
Apr 16
IAD10:55Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
20h 50m
1 stop
CPT13:45Cape Town Intl
Apr 25
CPT13:50Cape Town Intl
25h 05m
2 stops
IAD8:55Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
R19 241
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Ethiopian Air
Nov 8
IAD10:00Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
21h 35m
1 stop
CPT14:35Cape Town Intl
Nov 14
CPT14:35Cape Town Intl
24h 25m
2 stops
IAD8:00Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
R19 259
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Washington, D.C. 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 21 October 2025.
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Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 1/2

13:30-11:50

1 stop39h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 22/2

17:15-11:45

1 stop25h 30m

R18 948

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 16/4

19:59-13:40

3 stops59h 41m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 25/4

14:20-19:16

2 stops34h 56m

R18 965

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 9/1

13:30-11:50

1 stop39h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 23/1

17:15-11:45

1 stop25h 30m

R18 999

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 3/2

10:00-13:45

1 stop20h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 24/2

13:50-8:00

2 stops25h 10m

R19 103

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 16/4

10:55-13:45

1 stop20h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 25/4

13:50-8:55

2 stops25h 05m

R19 241

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 19/4

11:00-19:55

2 stops26h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 25/4

13:00-8:40

1 stop25h 40m

R20 106

BaltimoreCape Town

BWI - CPT

BWICPT

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 22/1

20:35-10:20

1 stop30h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 28/1

20:35-18:45

1 stop29h 10m

R21 126

BaltimoreCape Town

BWI - CPT

BWICPT

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 6/12

20:35-12:10

1 stop32h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 15/12

22:10-18:45

1 stop27h 35m

R21 212

BaltimoreCape Town

BWI - CPT

BWICPT

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 18/3

21:35-12:10

1 stop32h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 25/3

20:35-19:45

1 stop29h 10m

R21 472

BaltimoreCape Town

BWI - CPT

BWICPT

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 31/1

20:35-10:20

1 stop30h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 26/2

20:45-18:45

1 stop29h 00m

R21 506

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

What is the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town?

The month of March is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town from Washington, D.C., with most prices found around R19 743. If you aren’t able to travel to Cape Town during the month of March, then flying in February is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of R22 958.

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 527. 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 723.

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. to Cape Town in the morning for as low as R22 831. 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 R29 205 per ticket.

What is the cheapest Washington, D.C. 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. when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Cape Town for around R24 079 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. for as low as R20 884 on momondo.

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

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

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

As of October 2025, prices for Washington, D.C. to Cape Town flights are approximately 18% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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

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

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

Fastest flight time

14h 20m

Direct flights

Tue, Fri and Sun

Airports in Cape Town

1 airport
The fastest flight from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town takes 14h 20m
Direct flights go from Washington, D.C. 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. to Cape Town Intl by plane?

    The distance between Washington, D.C. and Cape Town Intl is about 12705,3 km. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 17h 45m.

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

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

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

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

    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 Washington, D.C. to Cape Town Intl Airport.

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

    The necessary travel and health documents for your Cape Town Intl Airport 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 Washington, D.C. to Cape Town?

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

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British AirwaysPriceFrom R20 007Free CancellationRating
6,7
7 461 reviews
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