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Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cape Town from R11 331

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 14/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IAD — CPT
Sep 3 — Sep 101
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 4 August 2026.

Mon 19/1018:32 -
2 stops45h 38m
Mon 26/1014:25 -
3 stops33h 08m
Deal found 31/7R16 774
Tue 10/1118:20 -
3 stops60h 15m
Mon 16/1114:25 -
3 stops34h 03m
Deal found 1/8R16 790
Mon 12/1018:32 -
2 stops45h 38m
Mon 26/1014:25 -
3 stops27h 25m
Deal found 31/7R17 302
Mon 28/918:26 -
2 stops45h 44m
Tue 6/1014:25 -
3 stops27h 25m
Deal found 30/7R18 044
Mon 19/1018:32 -
2 stops45h 38m
Tue 27/107:20 -
2 stops40h 13m
Deal found 2/8R18 060
Thu 5/1118:32 -
3 stops60h 03m
Tue 10/1114:25 -
3 stops28h 27m
Deal found 1/8R18 588
Sat 19/918:26 -
2 stops53h 34m
Sun 4/1014:25 -
3 stops27h 20m
Deal found 3/8R19 693
Mon 7/919:15 -
2 stops44h 55m
Sun 27/914:25 -
3 stops33h 21m
Deal found 2/8R20 089
Sun 18/1021:00 -
2 stops61h 30m
Mon 26/1012:35 -
1 stop34h 20m
Deal found 31/7R20 287
Mon 9/1110:00 -
1 stop21h 35m
Tue 17/1113:50 -
2 stops25h 10m
Deal found 31/7R20 303

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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 4 August 2026.

Round-trip from

R16 774

One-way from

R11 331

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

R26 258
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 19/10-26/10
  • 5 total stops
  • 78h 46m total
  • Washington, D.C. to Cape Town
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  • 14/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 20m total
  • Washington, D.C. to Cape Town
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Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 9/11

21:20-12:05

1 stop31h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 17/11

17:20-19:25

1 stop33h 05m

R21 343

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 16/9

21:40-11:50

1 stop32h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 23/9

16:35-11:30

1 stop24h 55m

R21 343

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 1/12

13:30-12:05

1 stop39h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 18/12

17:20-11:45

1 stop25h 25m

R21 837

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 31/1

13:30-23:00

1 stop26h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 13/2

17:20-19:25

1 stop33h 05m

R22 332

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 7/1

13:30-14:35

2 stops42h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 18/1

14:00-19:25

2 stops36h 25m

R23 833

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 7/9

15:10-17:20

2 stops44h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 18/9

18:25-9:45

2 stops45h 20m

R23 899

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 7/9

15:10-19:55

2 stops46h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 17/9

6:05-9:45

2 stops33h 40m

R23 899

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 8/12

13:30-14:35

2 stops42h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 15/12

14:00-11:45

2 stops28h 45m

R24 658

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 31/1

14:35-14:35

2 stops41h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 13/2

6:05-9:05

2 stops34h 00m

R25 449

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 19/9

22:41-17:10

1 stop36h 29m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 4/10

20:00-5:30

Nonstop15h 30m

R27 610

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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?

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 67 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cape Town (average of R18 522). Flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R32 228). 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 4 August 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. Dulles Intl Airport to Cape Town as you normally would.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cape Town flights typically cost between R22 942 and R33 944 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R16 774 on Multiple Airlines (Oct 19–Oct 26).

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 31h 45m. Fly via Turkish Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport and Cape Town is about 12756 km.

  • 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cape Town (average of R18 522). Flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R32 228). 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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