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Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cape Town from R9 885

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 24/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IAD — CPT
Jan 18 — Jan 251
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 May, booked 21 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday 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 19 December 2025.

Wed 24/1220:50IAD - CPT
2 stops33h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/18:00CPT - IAD
3 stops31h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/12R22 835
Tue 30/1216:55IAD - CPT
3 stops61h 40mKenya Airways
Thu 8/114:25CPT - IAD
3 stops28h 18mKenya Airways
Deal found 18/12R30 123
Wed 24/1213:57IAD - CPT
2 stops35h 08mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/118:55CPT - IAD
1 stop27h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 16/12R31 748
Wed 24/1218:05IAD - CPT
1 stop29h 05mKLM
Mon 12/123:45CPT - IAD
1 stop23h 20mKLM
Deal found 17/12R32 201
Wed 24/1221:40IAD - CPT
1 stop25h 10mDelta
Sun 28/1221:30CPT - IAD
1 stop21h 43mDelta
Deal found 18/12R32 502
Tue 30/1220:05IAD - CPT
1 stop31h 25mQatar Airways
Thu 8/118:25CPT - IAD
2 stops52h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 18/12R33 005
Thu 18/1222:25IAD - CPT
2 stops29h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 25/1219:50CPT - IAD
2 stops32h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12R34 446

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 19 December 2025.

Round-trip from

R21 713

One-way from

R9 885

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

R28 615
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  • 21/2-28/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 59h 05m total
  • Washington, D.C. to Cape Town
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  • 2 total stops
  • 51h 20m total
  • Washington, D.C. to Cape Town
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cape Town that are best for you.

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Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 17/1

18:45-16:10

Nonstop14h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 30/1

20:50-6:00

Nonstop16h 10m

R22 400

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 19/1

18:45-16:10

Nonstop14h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 30/1

20:50-6:00

Nonstop16h 10m

R22 416

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 14/2

18:45-16:10

Nonstop14h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 22/2

20:50-6:00

Nonstop16h 10m

R22 416

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 16/3

18:40-15:05

Nonstop14h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 24/3

20:50-7:00

Nonstop16h 10m

R22 416

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 26/1

18:45-16:10

Nonstop14h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/2

20:50-6:00

Nonstop16h 10m

R22 416

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 11/2

17:38-18:00

1 stop17h 22m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 22/2

20:50-6:00

Nonstop16h 10m

R22 484

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 6/4

10:55-18:45

2 stops25h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 16/4

7:00-8:55

3 stops31h 55m

R22 500

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 16/3

17:20-19:15

2 stops19h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 26/3

21:30-16:40

2 stops25h 10m

R22 735

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 12/1

18:45-16:10

Nonstop14h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 23/1

20:50-6:00

Nonstop16h 10m

R23 254

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 24/1

12:00-22:20

2 stops51h 20m

R9 885

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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?

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 12 December 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 20 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 157). Flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R22 232). 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 December 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 14h 25m. Fly via United Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport and Cape Town is about 12756 km. Most flights are nonstop.

  • 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 157). Flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R22 232). 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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