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Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cape Town from R11 789

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 10/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IAD — CPT
Jun 21 — Jun 281
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Cape Town Intl are usually found in September or February, booked 68 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Saturday

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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 22 May 2026.

Thu 29/1011:00
IAD
-
CPT
1 stop21h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 19/1113:50
CPT
-
IAD
2 stops25h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 18/5R21 848
Thu 22/1010:55
IAD
-
CPT
2 stops42h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 27/107:00
CPT
-
IAD
3 stops32h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/5R21 897
Thu 29/1014:30
IAD
-
CPT
1 stop39h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 19/1117:15
CPT
-
IAD
1 stop25h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 17/5R21 914
Thu 12/1110:00
IAD
-
CPT
1 stop21h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 21/1113:50
CPT
-
IAD
2 stops25h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 18/5R21 930
Fri 6/1110:00
IAD
-
CPT
1 stop21h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 17/1113:50
CPT
-
IAD
2 stops25h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 18/5R21 963
Mon 2/1110:00
IAD
-
CPT
1 stop21h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 23/1113:50
CPT
-
IAD
2 stops25h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 18/5R22 012
Sat 26/910:55
IAD
-
CPT
1 stop21h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 20/1013:50
CPT
-
IAD
2 stops25h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 19/5R22 029
Sun 11/1010:55
IAD
-
CPT
1 stop21h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 18/1013:50
CPT
-
IAD
2 stops25h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 17/5R22 045
Mon 18/510:55
IAD
-
CPT
1 stop21h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 26/513:50
CPT
-
IAD
2 stops25h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 18/5R22 062
Fri 30/1014:30
IAD
-
CPT
1 stop39h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 24/1117:15
CPT
-
IAD
1 stop25h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 18/5R22 078
Mon 19/1010:55
IAD
-
CPT
1 stop21h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 26/106:10
CPT
-
IAD
3 stops32h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/5R22 128
Thu 8/1010:55
IAD
-
CPT
1 stop21h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 16/1013:50
CPT
-
IAD
2 stops25h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 18/5R22 144

Find 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 22 May 2026.

Round-trip from

R21 848

One-way from

R11 789

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

R23 661
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 29/10-19/11
  • 3 total stops
  • 46h 45m total
  • Washington, D.C. to Cape Town
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10/8
  • 10/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 50h 25m total
  • Washington, D.C. to Cape Town
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R6 282 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 30/8

21:00-10:15

1 stop31h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 3/9

13:15-15:40

1 stop32h 25m

R24 502
Fastest return journey

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

20:50-16:14

1 stop25h 24m

R26 728

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 26/10

19:45-16:10

Nonstop14h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/11

20:50-16:14

1 stop26h 24m

R26 728

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

Mon 26/10

20:50-16:14

1 stop25h 24m

R26 728

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 15/10

18:45-15:20

Nonstop14h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 24/10

19:50-23:00

1 stop33h 10m

R26 811

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 30/8

10:55-14:10

1 stop21h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 3/9

13:50-8:55

2 stops25h 05m

R27 322

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 5/8

21:00-10:15

1 stop31h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 15/8

13:15-15:40

1 stop32h 25m

R27 767

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 3/8

21:00-10:15

1 stop31h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 15/8

13:15-15:40

1 stop32h 25m

R27 767

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

Mon 10/8

14:00-15:40

2 stops31h 40m

R28 080
Cheapest one-way

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 30/8

15:10-13:00

2 stops63h 50m

R13 818

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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?

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 517). Flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cape Town in June is currently the most expensive (average of R28 542). 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 22 May 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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Related info for your journey

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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 Qatar Airways, United 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, 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 517). Flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cape Town in June is currently the most expensive (average of R28 542). 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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