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Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town from R9 840

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 16/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — CPT
Nov 13 — Nov 201
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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 Thursday

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 14 October 2025.

Round-trip from

R18 814

One-way from

R9 840

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R23 993
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 13/2-24/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 64h 40m total
  • Washington, D.C. to Cape Town
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16/11
  • 16/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 30m total
  • Washington, D.C. to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (R17 659 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R6 421 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 14 October 2025.

Fri 21/1113:30IAD - CPT
1 stop39h 20mTurkish Airlines
Mon 8/1217:15CPT - IAD
1 stop25h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/10R18 848
Wed 12/1120:40IAD - CPT
2 stops34h 05mEthiopian Air
Thu 4/1213:50CPT - IAD
2 stops25h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/10R18 883
Fri 31/1011:00IAD - CPT
1 stop21h 35mEthiopian Air
Sun 9/1113:50CPT - IAD
2 stops25h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/10R18 900
Thu 30/1011:00IAD - CPT
1 stop20h 45mEthiopian Air
Fri 14/1114:35CPT - IAD
1 stop24h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 14/10R18 935
Wed 29/1021:40IAD - CPT
2 stops34h 05mEthiopian Air
Mon 10/1114:35CPT - IAD
2 stops24h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 14/10R18 952
Fri 14/1113:30IAD - CPT
1 stop39h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 21/116:05CPT - IAD
2 stops36h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/10R18 987
Mon 3/1110:00IAD - CPT
1 stop21h 35mEthiopian Air
Mon 10/1114:35CPT - IAD
2 stops24h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 14/10R19 125
Sat 8/1110:00IAD - CPT
1 stop21h 35mEthiopian Air
Fri 14/1114:35CPT - IAD
2 stops24h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/10R19 143
Thu 30/1014:30IAD - CPT
1 stop39h 20mTurkish Airlines
Wed 12/1117:15CPT - IAD
1 stop33h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 14/10R19 212
Mon 27/1022:15IAD - CPT
1 stop31h 35mTurkish Airlines
Tue 11/1117:15CPT - IAD
1 stop25h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 12/10R19 229
Fri 28/1121:15IAD - CPT
2 stops42h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/1217:15CPT - IAD
1 stop33h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/10R19 281
Wed 19/1120:40IAD - CPT
2 stops34h 05mEthiopian Air
Thu 4/1213:50CPT - IAD
2 stops25h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/10R19 333

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Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 3/11

10:00-14:35

1 stop21h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 10/11

14:35-8:00

2 stops24h 25m

R19 125

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 17/1

21:15-11:50

1 stop31h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/3

17:15-19:20

1 stop33h 05m

R19 333

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 17/1

10:00-14:35

1 stop21h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/3

13:50-8:00

2 stops25h 10m

R19 645

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 15/1

10:00-13:45

1 stop20h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/3

13:50-8:00

2 stops25h 10m

R20 511

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 19/11

10:00-14:35

1 stop21h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 8/12

14:35-8:00

2 stops24h 25m

R20 511

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 13/1

21:15-11:50

1 stop31h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/3

17:15-19:20

1 stop33h 05m

R20 546

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 23/3

22:15-11:50

1 stop31h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 26/3

17:15-12:45

1 stop25h 30m

R21 152

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 16/1

10:00-14:35

1 stop21h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/3

13:50-8:00

2 stops25h 10m

R21 204

BaltimoreCape Town

BWI - CPT

BWICPT

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 23/11

20:35-12:10

1 stop32h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 11/12

18:55-18:45

1 stop30h 50m

R21 256

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 14/1

10:00-14:35

1 stop21h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/3

14:35-8:00

2 stops24h 25m

R21 377

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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 10 October 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 725). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R23 093). 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 14 October 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 20% on airfare.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town?

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 69% 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 176.

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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cape Town. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cape Town. Reviews last updated 14 October 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
8 976 reviews
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Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,3

Crew

8,1

Food

6,6

Overall

7,4

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Tim,Sept 2025

IAD - GSP

This was pretty bad. It’s chaos at the Dulles boarding gates for the small regional jets because they use one gate to board 3-4 flights at a time. So, it’s difficult knowing where and when to go. There is little space for any size of carrry-on, so most had to gate check their bags. However, the worst of it was that our single flight attendant fell asleep before we took off and the pilot couldn’t do so until she responded to his messages. My wife had to wake her up! So we were a little late leaving. Not to be thwarted, the flight attendant fell asleep right after take off and there was no sight of her during the flight. When the aircraft touched down, a tray of unsecured canned drinks came crashing onto the aisle up front. I can only assume someone didn’t do what they were supposed to. The pilot was great, but I’m sure he must not be happy with this crew member.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
8 976 reviews
United Airlines
7,4
Good
8 976 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,3

Crew

8,1

Food

6,6

Overall

7,4

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Tim,Sept 2025

IAD - GSP

This was pretty bad. It’s chaos at the Dulles boarding gates for the small regional jets because they use one gate to board 3-4 flights at a time. So, it’s difficult knowing where and when to go. There is little space for any size of carrry-on, so most had to gate check their bags. However, the worst of it was that our single flight attendant fell asleep before we took off and the pilot couldn’t do so until she responded to his messages. My wife had to wake her up! So we were a little late leaving. Not to be thwarted, the flight attendant fell asleep right after take off and there was no sight of her during the flight. When the aircraft touched down, a tray of unsecured canned drinks came crashing onto the aisle up front. I can only assume someone didn’t do what they were supposed to. The pilot was great, but I’m sure he must not be happy with this crew member.

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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 1 airline.

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

    Departing from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town will take you 21h 35m. 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 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.

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    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 725). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R23 093). 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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