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Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cape Town from R9 374

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 28/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IAD — CPT
Mar 10 — Mar 171
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 17 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday 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 8 February 2026.

Tue 17/212:24
IAD
-
CPT
3 stops66h 11m
Kenya Airways
Tue 17/314:25
CPT
-
IAD
3 stops28h 14m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 6/2R13 733
Sat 25/412:45
IAD
-
CPT
2 stops59h 15m
Kenya Airways
Tue 5/514:25
CPT
-
IAD
3 stops27h 40m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 6/2R13 749
Sat 25/418:50
IAD
-
CPT
2 stops53h 10m
Kenya Airways
Wed 6/523:30
CPT
-
IAD
2 stops42h 48m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 6/2R13 926
Thu 16/421:45
IAD
-
CPT
1 stop32h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 30/416:35
CPT
-
IAD
1 stop25h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/2R14 807
Sun 26/413:20
IAD
-
CPT
1 stop40h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 1/516:35
CPT
-
IAD
1 stop25h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 6/2R14 823
Wed 18/314:30
IAD
-
CPT
1 stop39h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 15/416:35
CPT
-
IAD
1 stop33h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 6/2R14 871
Wed 8/421:45
IAD
-
CPT
1 stop32h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 14/416:35
CPT
-
IAD
1 stop25h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 5/2R15 015
Sat 21/319:59
IAD
-
CPT
2 stops52h 01m
Kenya Airways
Sun 29/314:25
CPT
-
IAD
3 stops28h 14m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 5/2R15 127
Wed 19/821:45
IAD
-
CPT
1 stop32h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 4/916:35
CPT
-
IAD
1 stop25h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 5/2R15 256
Thu 2/419:59
IAD
-
CPT
3 stops59h 36m
Kenya Airways
Tue 7/47:20
CPT
-
IAD
2 stops41h 59m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 7/2R15 320
Fri 18/919:59
IAD
-
CPT
3 stops59h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 25/914:25
CPT
-
IAD
3 stops27h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2R15 368

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 8 February 2026.

Round-trip from

R13 749

One-way from

R9 374

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

R21 457
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 25/4-7/5
  • 5 total stops
  • 93h 43m total
  • Washington, D.C. to Cape Town
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  • 28/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 51h 45m 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 23/3

22:15-11:50

1 stop31h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 26/3

17:15-12:45

1 stop25h 30m

R16 489

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 26/4

10:55-14:35

1 stop21h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 1/5

13:50-8:55

2 stops25h 05m

R17 002

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 6/3

10:00-14:35

1 stop21h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 13/3

14:35-9:00

2 stops24h 25m

R17 675

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 16/5

10:55-14:35

1 stop21h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 26/5

13:50-8:55

2 stops25h 05m

R17 691

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 22/3

22:15-11:50

1 stop31h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 26/3

17:15-12:45

1 stop25h 30m

R17 932

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 14/5

13:20-11:50

1 stop40h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 31/5

16:35-19:50

1 stop33h 15m

R17 948

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 9/4

15:10-18:35

2 stops45h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 21/4

18:25-9:45

2 stops45h 20m

R18 861

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 23/4

15:10-18:35

2 stops45h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 26/4

6:05-9:45

2 stops33h 40m

R19 502

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 27/4

15:10-17:20

2 stops44h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 3/5

6:05-9:45

2 stops33h 40m

R19 518

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 14/5

10:55-14:35

1 stop21h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 31/5

13:50-8:55

2 stops25h 05m

R19 823

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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 6 February 2026.

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 17 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cape Town (average of R12 467). Flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cape Town in January is currently the most expensive (average of R20 287). 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 8 February 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.

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 40m. 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cape Town (average of R12 467). Flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cape Town in January is currently the most expensive (average of R20 287). 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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