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Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town from R14 704

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British Airways Logo
20:35 - 8:05
BWI
-
CPT
28h 30m1 stop
British Airways Logo
20:45 - 19:45
CPT
-
BWI
29h 00m1 stop
R21 146British Airways
Thu, Mar 5 - Thu, Mar 12
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:40 - 13:00
BWI
-
CPT
34h 20m3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:50 - 18:40
CPT
-
BWI
35h 50m3 stops
R21 469Multiple Airlines
Tue, Jan 13 - Tue, Jan 20
American Airlines Logo
21:35 - 12:10
BWI
-
CPT
32h 35m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
18:55 - 19:45
CPT
-
BWI
30h 50m1 stop
R21 503American Airlines
Wed, Mar 18 - Wed, Mar 25
American Airlines Logo
21:35 - 12:10
BWI
-
CPT
32h 35m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
18:55 - 19:45
CPT
-
BWI
30h 50m1 stop
R21 520American Airlines
Wed, Mar 18 - Wed, Mar 25
Multiple Airlines Logo
22:15 - 14:35
IAD
-
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
Turkish Airlines Logo
21:40 - 11:50
IAD
-
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
Turkish Airlines Logo
21:40 - 11:50
IAD
-
CPT
32h 10m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
16:40 - 11:35
CPT
-
IAD
24h 55m1 stop
R21 741Turkish Airlines
Wed, Apr 1 - Fri, Apr 10
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:55 - 14:35
IAD
-
CPT
21h 40m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:35 - 8:55
CPT
-
IAD
24h 20m2 stops
R21 826Ethiopian Air
Sat, Apr 25 - Mon, May 11
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:00 - 14:35
IAD
-
CPT
21h 35m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 8:00
CPT
-
IAD
25h 10m2 stops
R21 860Ethiopian Air
Sat, Jan 10 - Thu, Feb 19
Virgin Atlantic Logo
13:40 - 19:15
DCA
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CPT
22h 35m1 stop
Virgin Atlantic Logo
21:30 - 17:14
CPT
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DCA
26h 44m1 stop
R22 540Virgin Atlantic
Sat, Jan 17 - Fri, Jan 30

British Airways flights from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town

Our best British Airways deals on Washington, D.C. to Cape Town flight tickets
British Airways
Mar 5
BWI20:35Baltimore/Washington
28h 30m
1 stop
CPT8:05Cape Town Intl
Mar 12
CPT20:45Cape Town Intl
29h 00m
1 stop
BWI19:45Baltimore/Washington
R21 146
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British Airways
Jan 31
BWI20:35Baltimore/Washington
30h 45m
1 stop
CPT10:20Cape Town Intl
Feb 5
CPT22:10Cape Town Intl
27h 35m
1 stop
BWI18:45Baltimore/Washington
R22 132
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British Airways
Jan 17
BWI20:35Baltimore/Washington
32h 35m
1 stop
CPT12:10Cape Town Intl
May 20
CPT18:50Cape Town Intl
30h 50m
1 stop
BWI19:40Baltimore/Washington
R22 319
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Turkish Airlines flights from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town

Our best Turkish Airlines deals on Washington, D.C. to Cape Town flight tickets
Turkish Airlines
Jun 1
IAD21:40Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
32h 10m
1 stop
CPT11:50Cape Town Intl
Jun 12
CPT16:40Cape Town Intl
24h 55m
1 stop
IAD11:35Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
R21 656
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Turkish Airlines
Apr 1
IAD21:40Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
32h 10m
1 stop
CPT11:50Cape Town Intl
Apr 10
CPT16:40Cape Town Intl
24h 55m
1 stop
IAD11:35Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
R21 741
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Turkish Airlines
Jan 10
IAD13:30Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
39h 20m
1 stop
CPT11:50Cape Town Intl
Jan 19
CPT17:15Cape Town Intl
25h 30m
1 stop
IAD11:45Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
R21 792
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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 11 December 2025.
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Depart

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Price

BaltimoreCape Town

BWI - CPT

BWICPT

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 5/3

20:35-8:05

1 stop28h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/3

20:45-19:45

1 stop29h 00m

R21 146

BaltimoreCape Town

BWI - CPT

BWICPT

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 13/1

19:40-13:00

3 stops34h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 20/1

13:50-18:40

3 stops35h 50m

R21 469

BaltimoreCape Town

BWI - CPT

BWICPT

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 18/3

21:35-12:10

1 stop32h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 25/3

18:55-19:45

1 stop30h 50m

R21 503

BaltimoreCape Town

BWI - CPT

BWICPT

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 18/3

21:35-12:10

1 stop32h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 25/3

18:55-19:45

1 stop30h 50m

R21 520

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 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

Wed 1/4

21:40-11:50

1 stop32h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 10/4

16:40-11:35

1 stop24h 55m

R21 741

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 25/4

10:55-14:35

1 stop21h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 11/5

14:35-8:55

2 stops24h 20m

R21 826

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 10/1

10:00-14:35

1 stop21h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 19/2

13:50-8:00

2 stops25h 10m

R21 860

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

DCA - CPT

DCACPT

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 17/1

13:40-19:15

1 stop22h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 30/1

21:30-17:14

1 stop26h 44m

R22 540

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

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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 R18 732. 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 693.

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. 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. 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 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. for as low as R21 129 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.

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

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

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

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

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

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Washington, D.C. 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. 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 25m

Direct flights

Tue, Fri and Sun

Airports in Cape Town

1 airport
The fastest flight from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town takes 14h 25m
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 in Cape Town. From Washington, D.C. there are direct flights to 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 14h 25m.

  • 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 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?

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momondo does allow users to show only those flights to Cape Town from Washington, D.C. which offer a flexible booking policy as well as other useful filters and features.

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Once you have performed a search in the form on the page, momondo provides useful filters and insights. We can show you the cheapest days and times to fly as well as help filter your options to help you make an informed choice when booking flights to Cape Town from Washington, D.C..

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