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Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town from R10 189

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 13/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — CPT
Apr 9 — Apr 161
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 May, booked 29 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Saturday

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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 10 March 2026.

Mon 4/518:50
IAD
-
CPT
2 stops45h 20m
Kenya Airways
Tue 12/57:20
CPT
-
IAD
2 stops35h 03m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 7/3R15 100
Mon 11/519:33
IAD
-
CPT
2 stops44h 37m
Kenya Airways
Thu 21/514:25
CPT
-
IAD
3 stops27h 58m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 6/3R15 166
Tue 5/512:45
IAD
-
CPT
3 stops66h 50m
Kenya Airways
Sun 10/514:25
CPT
-
IAD
3 stops27h 58m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 8/3R15 283
Wed 22/413:20
IAD
-
CPT
1 stop40h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 17/616:35
CPT
-
IAD
1 stop25h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/3R15 366
Thu 30/413:20
IAD
-
CPT
1 stop40h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 7/516:35
CPT
-
IAD
1 stop25h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 8/3R15 433
Sun 26/413:20
IAD
-
CPT
1 stop40h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 1/516:35
CPT
-
IAD
1 stop25h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 6/3R15 516
Wed 19/813:20
IAD
-
CPT
1 stop40h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 4/916:35
CPT
-
IAD
1 stop25h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 9/3R15 866
Wed 6/512:45
IAD
-
CPT
2 stops66h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 13/514:25
CPT
-
IAD
3 stops34h 28m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/3R15 949
Fri 8/513:20
IAD
-
CPT
1 stop40h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 20/516:35
CPT
-
IAD
1 stop25h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 10/3R15 982
Fri 24/421:45
IAD
-
CPT
1 stop32h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 5/516:35
CPT
-
IAD
1 stop25h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 5/3R15 999
Wed 23/913:20
IAD
-
CPT
1 stop40h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 14/1016:35
CPT
-
IAD
1 stop25h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 6/3R16 082
Wed 15/411:00
DCA
-
CPT
3 stops44h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 29/423:30
CPT
-
DCA
2 stops48h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/3R23 141

Find 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 10 March 2026.

Round-trip from

R15 100

One-way from

R10 189

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R19 428
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 4/5-12/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 80h 23m total
  • Washington, D.C. to Cape Town
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13/4
  • 13/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 54h 30m total
  • Washington, D.C. to Cape Town
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R9 506 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 19/4

13:20-11:50

1 stop40h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 23/4

16:35-11:35

1 stop25h 00m

R20 627

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 4/4

22:30-17:10

1 stop36h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 19/4

20:00-5:55

Nonstop15h 55m

R25 239

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 12/4

17:40-17:10

1 stop17h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 19/4

20:00-5:55

Nonstop15h 55m

R25 239

BaltimoreCape Town

BWI - CPT

BWICPT

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 29/8

12:15-17:50

1 stop23h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 8/9

20:05-17:08

1 stop27h 03m

R25 388

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 8/8

7:00-17:50

1 stop28h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 18/8

20:05-9:10

1 stop19h 05m

R25 388

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

DCA - CPT

DCACPT

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 29/8

12:05-17:50

1 stop23h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 8/9

20:05-19:20

1 stop29h 15m

R25 388

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 10/8

16:00-17:50

1 stop19h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 18/8

20:05-11:59

1 stop21h 54m

R25 388

BaltimoreCape Town

BWI - CPT

BWICPT

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 27/4

17:33-17:50

1 stop18h 17m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 8/5

20:05-23:17

2 stops33h 12m

R25 472

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 16/4

18:50-15:20

Nonstop14h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 23/4

17:55-16:05

1 stop28h 10m

R26 071

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 11/4

18:50-15:20

Nonstop14h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 19/4

17:55-16:05

1 stop28h 10m

R26 903

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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 6 March 2026.

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 23 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town (average of R12 952). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town in January is currently the most expensive (average of R21 077). 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 10 March 2026.

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 67% 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 R16 692.

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 36% of weekly flights between Washington, D.C. and Cape Town have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 174 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?

Monday 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 36% of flights being delayed.

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 10 March 2026.
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
9 409 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,3

Food

6,6

Crew

8,1

Overall

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 409 reviews
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 409 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,3

Food

6,6

Crew

8,1

Overall

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family

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 23h 35m. The distance from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town is about 12704 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.

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town (average of R12 952). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town in January is currently the most expensive (average of R21 077). 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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