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Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town from R9 463

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 30/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — CPT
Dec 28 — Jan 41
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town Intl are usually found in March or February, booked 85 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Cape Town (CPT). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 28 November 2025.

Round-trip from

R21 480

One-way from

R9 463

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R24 617
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 9/3-25/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 59h 21m total
  • Washington, D.C. to Cape Town
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30/1
  • 30/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 49h 10m total
  • Washington, D.C. to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R21 979 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R7 987 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
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Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 28 November 2025.

Sat 6/1217:54DCA - CPT
2 stops33h 26mAmerican Airlines
Thu 11/1222:10CPT - DCA
2 stops24h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 26/11R21 514
Sat 6/1219:59IAD - CPT
3 stops58h 36mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/1214:25CPT - IAD
3 stops28h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/11R21 994
Wed 3/1213:30IAD - CPT
1 stop39h 20mTurkish Airlines
Fri 19/1217:15CPT - IAD
1 stop25h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 27/11R22 046
Sat 6/1220:05IAD - CPT
2 stops29h 00mAmerican Airlines
Thu 11/1222:10CPT - IAD
2 stops25h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 26/11R22 303
Tue 9/1219:22BWI - CPT
2 stops31h 58mBritish Airways
Mon 15/1218:55CPT - BWI
1 stop30h 50mBritish Airways
Deal found 26/11R23 229
Tue 9/1221:00IAD - CPT
2 stops32h 10mBritish Airways
Wed 17/1218:55CPT - IAD
1 stop32h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 26/11R23 229
Wed 3/1210:00IAD - CPT
2 stops25h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 19/1214:35CPT - IAD
2 stops35h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/11R23 349
Tue 9/1217:05IAD - CPT
2 stops34h 15mBritish Airways
Tue 23/1218:55CPT - IAD
1 stop27h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 26/11R23 623
Tue 2/1220:45DCA - CPT
2 stops30h 35mAmerican Airlines
Wed 10/1220:35CPT - DCA
2 stops26h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 25/11R23 640
Tue 9/1219:22BWI - CPT
2 stops31h 58mBritish Airways
Thu 18/1218:55CPT - BWI
1 stop30h 50mBritish Airways
Deal found 26/11R24 086
Mon 1/1210:00IAD - CPT
1 stop21h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/1217:15CPT - IAD
1 stop25h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/11R24 206
Tue 9/1217:05IAD - CPT
2 stops34h 15mBritish Airways
Mon 15/1220:35CPT - IAD
2 stops29h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 26/11R24 326

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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, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 28 November 2025.
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Return

Price

BaltimoreCape Town

BWI - CPT

BWICPT

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 18/3

21:35-8:05

1 stop28h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 25/3

18:55-19:45

1 stop30h 50m

R22 337

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 8/1

13:30-11:50

1 stop39h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 22/1

15:20-11:45

2 stops27h 25m

R22 337

BaltimoreCape Town

BWI - CPT

BWICPT

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 21/3

21:35-8:05

1 stop28h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 29/3

18:50-19:40

1 stop30h 50m

R22 337

BaltimoreCape Town

BWI - CPT

BWICPT

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 6/3

20:35-19:55

2 stops40h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 20/3

20:50-19:45

1 stop28h 55m

R22 474

BaltimoreCape Town

BWI - CPT

BWICPT

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 3/3

20:35-12:10

1 stop32h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 24/3

18:55-19:45

1 stop30h 50m

R22 800

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 26/1

18:45-16:10

Nonstop14h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/2

20:50-6:00

Nonstop16h 10m

R22 920

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 17/1

18:45-16:10

Nonstop14h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 30/1

20:50-6:00

Nonstop16h 10m

R22 937

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 4/2

17:38-18:00

1 stop17h 22m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 27/2

20:50-6:00

Nonstop16h 10m

R23 006

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 11/2

17:38-18:00

1 stop17h 22m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 22/2

20:50-6:00

Nonstop16h 10m

R23 006

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 3/2

17:38-18:00

1 stop17h 22m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 24/2

20:50-6:00

Nonstop16h 10m

R23 040

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Best time to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town

How far ahead should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 21 November 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town, you should look to book at least 85 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town (average of R14 571). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R23 057). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from WAS to CPT?

Find hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 28 November 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town as you normally would.

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town?

Share of one-stop return flights from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Istanbul (IST) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 60% of one-stop itineraries from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Istanbul (IST) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R17 188.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Amsterdam (AMS) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 20h 50m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Amsterdam (AMS) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 20m.

How often are flights from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town delayed?

About 37% of weekly flights between Washington, D.C. and Cape Town have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 176 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Washington, D.C. to Cape Town flights?

Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Washington, D.C. to Cape Town flights?

Over the past year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 37% of flights being delayed.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Cape Town from Washington, D.C.?

    Located just 15,6 km from the city centre, Cape Town Intl is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Cape Town from Washington, D.C.. Booking flights from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town Intl (CPT) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from Washington, D.C. from 0 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town?

    Departing from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town will take you 14h 25m. The distance from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town is about 12756 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is British Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R14 417. However, be on the lookout for offers from Qatar Airways and American Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town?

    While some choose either Baltimore/Washington - Cape Town Intl or Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Cape Town Intl, Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Cape Town Intl is the most popular route from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Washington, D.C. to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town (average of R14 571). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R23 057). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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