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Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cape Town from R10 303

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 1/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IAD — CPT
Nov 18 — Nov 251
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Cape Town Intl are usually found in September or May, booked 60 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Thursday

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Cheapest flights from Dulles Intl to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Dulles Intl to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 19 October 2025.

Tue 25/1110:00IAD - CPT
1 stop20h 45mEthiopian Air
Sun 30/1115:25CPT - IAD
2 stops47h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 17/10R18 975
Thu 23/1010:55IAD - CPT
1 stop20h 50mEthiopian Air
Fri 31/1014:35CPT - IAD
2 stops24h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 18/10R19 096
Tue 25/1113:30IAD - CPT
1 stop39h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 30/1115:20CPT - IAD
2 stops27h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/10R19 183
Mon 3/1110:00IAD - CPT
1 stop21h 35mEthiopian Air
Fri 7/1114:35CPT - IAD
1 stop24h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 18/10R19 200
Mon 1/1213:30IAD - CPT
2 stops44h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 18/1217:15CPT - IAD
1 stop25h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/10R19 252
Sat 8/1110:00IAD - CPT
1 stop21h 35mEthiopian Air
Fri 14/1114:35CPT - IAD
2 stops24h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 17/10R19 304
Wed 29/1021:40IAD - CPT
2 stops34h 05mEthiopian Air
Mon 10/1114:35CPT - IAD
2 stops24h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 17/10R19 339
Tue 9/1213:30IAD - CPT
1 stop39h 20mTurkish Airlines
Fri 12/1217:15CPT - IAD
1 stop33h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 18/10R19 391
Sat 1/1114:30IAD - CPT
2 stops61h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/1117:15CPT - IAD
1 stop33h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/10R19 547

Cheap flight deals from Dulles Intl to Cape Town

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Dulles Intl (IAD) 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 19 October 2025.

Round-trip from

R18 940

One-way from

R10 303

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

R24 005
7/4-21/4
  • 7/4-21/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 59h 45m total
  • Washington, D.C. to Cape Town
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1/11
  • 1/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 51h 10m total
  • Washington, D.C. to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (R55 973 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R8 740 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 16/1

13:30-11:50

1 stop39h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/3

17:15-19:20

1 stop33h 05m

R19 356

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 31/1

13:30-11:50

1 stop39h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 23/2

17:15-19:20

1 stop33h 05m

R19 443

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

R19 669

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 4/2

21:15-11:50

1 stop31h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 21/2

17:15-11:45

1 stop25h 30m

R19 703

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 3/2

13:30-11:50

1 stop39h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 21/2

17:15-11:45

1 stop25h 30m

R19 703

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 3/2

21:15-11:50

1 stop31h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 26/2

17:15-19:20

1 stop33h 05m

R20 137

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 5/2

10:00-13:45

1 stop20h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 21/2

13:50-8:00

2 stops25h 10m

R20 536

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 31/1

10:00-14:35

1 stop21h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 26/2

13:50-8:00

2 stops25h 10m

R20 536

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

Sat 7/3

17:15-11:45

1 stop25h 30m

R21 178

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 13/1

10:00-13:45

1 stop20h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/3

13:50-8:00

2 stops25h 10m

R21 247

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Best time to book a flight from Dulles Intl to Cape Town

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Dulles Intl to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 10 October 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cape Town may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 60 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cape Town (average of R14 743). Flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R23 120). 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 IAD to CPT?

Find hourly flight availability from Dulles Intl 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 19 October 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. Dulles Intl Airport to Cape Town as you normally would.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Dulles Intl to Cape Town. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Cape Town Intl (CPT) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Cape Town. You should not have trouble finding flights to Cape Town Intl from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 0 airlines have flights to the Cape Town airport from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl. It is only a 15,6 km journey from Cape Town Intl (CPT) to Cape Town’s city centre.

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

    There are many flights that can get you from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cape Town in 21h 35m. Fly via Turkish Airlines or Ethiopian Air to get the fastest option. The distance between Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport and 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Dulles Intl to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Dulles Intl to Cape Town?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Dulles Intl to Cape Town?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Dulles Intl 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. Dulles Intl Airport to Cape Town?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cape Town (average of R14 743). Flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R23 120). 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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