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Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cape Town from R11 775

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 1/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IAD — CPT
Jul 1 — Jul 81
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 1 June 2026.

Mon 5/1010:55
IAD
-
CPT
1 stop21h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 25/1113:50
CPT
-
IAD
2 stops25h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 30/5R21 899
Mon 28/921:45
IAD
-
CPT
1 stop32h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 14/1016:35
CPT
-
IAD
1 stop33h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 30/5R21 915
Tue 1/913:20
IAD
-
CPT
2 stops47h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 15/916:35
CPT
-
IAD
1 stop25h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/5R21 931
Thu 19/1110:00
IAD
-
CPT
1 stop21h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 1/1213:50
CPT
-
IAD
2 stops25h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 31/5R21 996
Fri 20/1110:00
IAD
-
CPT
2 stops25h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 29/1113:50
CPT
-
IAD
2 stops25h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/5R22 012
Tue 6/1013:20
IAD
-
CPT
1 stop40h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 15/1016:35
CPT
-
IAD
1 stop25h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 31/5R22 093
Tue 1/1210:00
IAD
-
CPT
1 stop21h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 8/127:00
CPT
-
IAD
3 stops32h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/5R22 142
Fri 30/1014:30
IAD
-
CPT
1 stop39h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 18/1117:20
CPT
-
IAD
1 stop25h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/6R22 174
Sat 19/921:45
IAD
-
CPT
2 stops54h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 25/916:35
CPT
-
IAD
1 stop25h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/5R22 190
Sun 18/1010:55
IAD
-
CPT
2 stops42h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 26/106:10
CPT
-
IAD
3 stops32h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/5R22 223
Sun 4/1010:55
IAD
-
CPT
2 stops42h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 25/1113:50
CPT
-
IAD
2 stops25h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/5R22 255
Mon 23/1110:00
IAD
-
CPT
1 stop21h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 1/127:00
CPT
-
IAD
3 stops32h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/5R22 271

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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 1 June 2026.

Round-trip from

R21 899

One-way from

R11 775

Popular in

July

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September

Average price

R27 956
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 8/10-16/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 46h 20m total
  • Washington, D.C. to Cape Town
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  • 1/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 15m 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 28/9

21:45-11:50

1 stop32h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 6/10

16:35-11:35

1 stop25h 00m

R22 336

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 22/11

20:05-10:30

1 stop31h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 2/12

12:35-15:55

1 stop34h 20m

R24 085

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 19/10

18:45-15:20

Nonstop14h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 26/10

20:50-11:34

1 stop20h 44m

R26 256
Fastest return journey

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 28/9

18:45-15:20

Nonstop14h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 6/10

20:00-5:30

Nonstop15h 30m

R26 904

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 27/7

21:00-10:15

1 stop31h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 4/8

7:00-15:40

2 stops38h 40m

R27 600

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 28/8

17:45-17:10

1 stop17h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 27/9

20:00-5:30

Nonstop15h 30m

R27 794

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 3/10

18:45-15:20

Nonstop14h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 9/10

18:00-16:05

1 stop28h 05m

R27 811

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 9/7

11:05-17:30

1 stop24h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 25/7

9:00-15:40

2 stops36h 40m

R29 366

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 18/7

18:25-15:20

Nonstop14h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 1/8

17:55-16:05

1 stop28h 10m

R29 592

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 26/6

12:35-17:10

1 stop22h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 3/7

20:00-5:30

Nonstop15h 30m

R29 738

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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 189). Flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R28 167). 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 1 June 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.

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  • 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 14h 35m. Fly via Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways, or United Airlines 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, 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 189). Flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R28 167). 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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