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Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cape Town from R11 193

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 8/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IAD — CPT
Apr 28 — Mai 51
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Cape Town Intl are usually found in March or May, booked 81 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Tuesday and return on a Thursday

Cheap 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 23 April 2025.

Round-trip from

R16 669

One-way from

R11 193

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R27 006

Good one-way deal

R22 126 or less
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 7/5-26/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 46h 00m total
  • Washington, D.C. to Cape Town
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8/5
  • 8/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 53h 35m total
  • Washington, D.C. to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price (R86 068 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R13 461 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 23 April 2025.

Mi 30/410:55IAD - CPT
1 stop21h 40mEthiopian Air
Do 22/513:50CPT - IAD
2 stops25h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 22/4R16 799
Do 5/613:30IAD - CPT
1 stop40h 20mTurkish Airlines
Di 17/616:35CPT - IAD
1 stop25h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 21/4R17 377
So 11/520:30IAD - CPT
2 stops43h 40mMultiple Airlines
Di 20/514:30CPT - IAD
3 stops35h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/4R17 451
Mo 19/522:40IAD - CPT
1 stop30h 20mBritish Airways
Do 5/618:55CPT - IAD
1 stop28h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 22/4R19 183
Sa 13/912:30IAD - CPT
3 stops43h 15mKenya Airways
Fr 3/1014:35CPT - IAD
3 stops27h 15mKenya Airways
Deal found 22/4R19 705
Do 16/1021:00IAD - CPT
1 stop31h 50mQatar Airways
Di 28/1012:35CPT - IAD
1 stop34h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 22/4R20 208

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Dulles Intl to Cape Town that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 23 April 2025.
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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Dulles Intl

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Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mi 7/5

10:55-14:35

1 stop21h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Mo 26/5

14:35-8:55

2 stops24h 20m

R16 669

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Do 5/6

13:30-11:50

1 stop40h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Di 17/6

16:35-11:45

1 stop25h 10m

R17 377

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

So 11/5

20:30-22:10

2 stops43h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Di 20/5

23:30-19:39

2 stops50h 09m

R17 451

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mo 19/5

22:40-11:00

1 stop30h 20m

Cape Town Intl

So 1/6

18:55-20:10

1 stop31h 15m

R19 202

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sa 13/9

12:30-13:45

3 stops43h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Fr 3/10

14:35-11:50

3 stops27h 15m

R19 705

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Do 16/10

21:00-10:50

1 stop31h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Di 28/10

12:35-16:55

1 stop34h 20m

R20 208

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Do 8/5

11:00-22:35

2 stops53h 35m

R11 193

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

So 27/4

21:00-10:50

1 stop31h 50m

R11 547

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mo 5/5

21:00-10:50

1 stop31h 50m

R12 832

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Do 25/9

21:40-11:50

1 stop32h 10m

R13 913

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Best time to book a flight from Dulles Intl to Cape Town

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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 18 April 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 81 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 R110). Flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R187). 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 23 April 2025.

When flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cape Town, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 23% versus a flight at midday.

Rainfall in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 20.0 - 100.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

Temperature in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 12.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cape Town. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cape Town. Reviews last updated 23 April 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Delta and SWISS from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town have to say. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 205 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,0

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 205 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 205 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,0

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Delta
8,0
Very Good
7 920 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 205 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,0

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
SWISS
7,5
Good
1 582 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 205 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,0

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 561 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 205 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,0

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
8 683 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 205 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,0

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

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 1 airline has 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.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cape Town round-trip?

    According to our current data, Ethiopian Air (R16 669), Turkish Airlines (R17 377), and British Airways (R19 202) offers the cheapest pricing from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cape Town. These flights start at 38% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cape Town one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as R11 547 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from R12 832 and Turkish Airlines from R13 913 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cape Town?

    While on average a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cape Town is generally R26 782, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is R21 008. When looking at the most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Cape Town Intl), you can expect to pay R16 669 for that flight.

  • 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.

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  • 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 R110). Flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R187). 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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