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Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town from R10 082

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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
R15 739Turkish Airlines
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Thu, Nov 20 - Fri, Nov 28
Turkish Airlines Logo
13:30 - 11:50IAD-CPT
39h 20m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:15 - 19:15CPT-IAD
33h 00m1 stop
R16 068Turkish Airlines
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Sun, Nov 2 - Thu, Nov 13
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:59 - 22:05IAD-CPT
43h 06m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
23:25 - 11:53CPT-IAD
43h 28m2 stops
R16 363Multiple Airlines
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Mon, Jan 26 - Wed, Feb 11
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:30 - 11:50IAD-CPT
39h 20m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
14:00 - 11:45CPT-IAD
28h 45m2 stops
R16 676Multiple Airlines
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Thu, Nov 20 - Fri, Nov 28
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:00 - 14:35IAD-CPT
21h 35m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 8:00CPT-IAD
25h 10m2 stops
R17 665Ethiopian Air
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Mon, Jan 26 - Tue, Feb 10
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:00 - 14:35IAD-CPT
21h 35m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 9:00CPT-IAD
25h 10m2 stops
R18 133Ethiopian Air
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Mon, Feb 23 - Tue, Mar 10
American Airlines Logo
22:15 - 10:20DCA-CPT
29h 05m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
20:50 - 16:54CPT-DCA
27h 04m2 stops
R18 897American Airlines
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Tue, Nov 11 - Tue, Nov 25
American Airlines Logo
19:25 - 8:05BWI-CPT
29h 40m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
20:50 - 16:56CPT-BWI
27h 06m2 stops
R19 244American Airlines
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Tue, Nov 11 - Tue, Nov 25
United Airlines Logo
18:00 - 18:00DCA-CPT
17h 00m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
18:25 - 11:25CPT-DCA
23h 00m2 stops
R23 617United Airlines
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Sun, Feb 22 - Thu, Mar 12
United Airlines Logo
16:00 - 18:00DCA-CPT
19h 00m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
9:30 - 22:31CPT-DCA
44h 01m2 stops
R24 224United Airlines
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American Airlines flights from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town

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American Airlines
Nov 11
DCA22:15Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
29h 05m
2 stops
CPT10:20Cape Town Intl
Nov 25
CPT20:50Cape Town Intl
27h 04m
2 stops
DCA16:54Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
R18 897
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American Airlines
Nov 11
BWI19:25Baltimore/Washington
29h 40m
2 stops
CPT8:05Cape Town Intl
Nov 25
CPT20:50Cape Town Intl
27h 06m
2 stops
BWI16:56Baltimore/Washington
R19 244
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American Airlines
Nov 18
BWI19:25Baltimore/Washington
29h 40m
2 stops
CPT8:05Cape Town Intl
Dec 10
CPT18:55Cape Town Intl
30h 50m
1 stop
BWI18:45Baltimore/Washington
R19 765
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Ethiopian Air flights from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town

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Ethiopian Air
Jan 26
IAD10:00Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
21h 35m
1 stop
CPT14:35Cape Town Intl
Feb 10
CPT13:50Cape Town Intl
25h 10m
2 stops
IAD8:00Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
R17 665
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Ethiopian Air
Sept 25
IAD10:55Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
20h 50m
1 stop
CPT13:45Cape Town Intl
Oct 28
CPT13:50Cape Town Intl
25h 10m
2 stops
IAD9:00Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
R17 943
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Ethiopian Air
Sept 21
IAD10:55Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
20h 50m
1 stop
CPT13:45Cape Town Intl
Sept 28
CPT13:50Cape Town Intl
25h 05m
2 stops
IAD8:55Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
R17 960
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Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 20/11

13:30-11:50

1 stop39h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 28/11

17:15-11:45

1 stop25h 30m

R15 739

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 2/11

13:30-11:50

1 stop39h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 13/11

17:15-19:15

1 stop33h 00m

R16 068

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 26/1

19:59-22:05

2 stops43h 06m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/2

23:25-11:53

2 stops43h 28m

R16 363

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 20/11

13:30-11:50

1 stop39h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 28/11

14:00-11:45

2 stops28h 45m

R16 676

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 26/1

10:00-14:35

1 stop21h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/2

13:50-8:00

2 stops25h 10m

R17 665

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 23/2

10:00-14:35

1 stop21h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/3

13:50-9:00

2 stops25h 10m

R18 133

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

DCA - CPT

DCACPT

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 11/11

22:15-10:20

2 stops29h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 25/11

20:50-16:54

2 stops27h 04m

R18 897

BaltimoreCape Town

BWI - CPT

BWICPT

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 11/11

19:25-8:05

2 stops29h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 25/11

20:50-16:56

2 stops27h 06m

R19 244

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

DCA - CPT

DCACPT

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 22/2

18:00-18:00

1 stop17h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/3

18:25-11:25

2 stops23h 00m

R23 617

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

DCA - CPT

DCACPT

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 3/2

16:00-18:00

1 stop19h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/2

9:30-22:31

2 stops44h 01m

R24 224

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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 R20 112. 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 992.

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 626. 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 842.

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 916. 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 314 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 379 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 077 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 September 2025, prices for Washington, D.C. to Cape Town flights are approximately 92% 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 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 00m.

  • 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.

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

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British AirwaysPriceFrom R20 082Free CancellationRating
6,7
7 363 reviews
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