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Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town from R12 651

WAS — CPT
Dec 2 — Dec 91
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town

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Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town

Sun 8/1110:00 -
1 stop21h 10m
Sun 15/1113:50 -
2 stops25h 10m
Deal found 2/11R20 612
Sat 7/1121:20 -
1 stop42h 40m
Thu 12/1117:15 -
1 stop25h 30m
Deal found 30/10R20 629
Thu 5/1110:00 -
1 stop21h 10m
Mon 16/1113:50 -
2 stops25h 10m
Deal found 29/10R20 712
Mon 9/1110:00 -
1 stop21h 10m
Tue 17/1113:50 -
2 stops25h 10m
Deal found 30/10R20 762
Mon 16/1121:20 -
1 stop31h 45m
Tue 1/1217:15 -
1 stop25h 30m
Deal found 1/11R20 829
Sun 29/1110:00 -
1 stop21h 10m
Sat 19/1213:50 -
2 stops25h 10m
Deal found 29/10R20 863
Tue 24/1110:00 -
1 stop21h 10m
Sun 13/1213:50 -
2 stops25h 10m
Deal found 29/10R20 879
Fri 20/1110:00 -
1 stop21h 10m
Wed 17/213:50 -
2 stops25h 10m
Deal found 2/11R20 896
Mon 9/1110:00 -
1 stop21h 10m
Thu 19/1113:50 -
2 stops25h 10m
Deal found 31/10R20 929
Thu 5/1112:30 -
3 stops66h 05m
Thu 12/1114:25 -
3 stops28h 27m
Deal found 29/10R20 979

Find flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town

Round-trip from

R20 546

One-way from

R12 651

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Cheapest in

February

Average price

R26 454
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 31/1-7/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 46h 20m total
  • Washington, D.C. to Cape Town
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Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 2/2-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 39h 35m total
  • Washington, D.C. to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R26 981 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R15 311 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 18/3

22:20-23:00

1 stop42h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R12 952

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 5/2

21:20-12:05

1 stop31h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R13 619

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 10/4

15:10-18:55

2 stops45h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R13 769

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 2/2

6:00-11:40

3 stops46h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R18 392

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 4/1

17:25-7:40

2 stops31h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R19 544
Fastest return journey

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 14/12

18:45-16:10

Nonstop14h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R22 615

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 1/12

13:30-12:05

1 stop39h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 5/2

14:00-11:45

2 stops28h 45m

R23 016

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 28/11

10:00-14:10

1 stop21h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 5/2

13:50-8:00

2 stops25h 10m

R23 583

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 12/1

13:30-14:35

2 stops42h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 20/1

14:00-19:25

2 stops36h 25m

R23 950

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 12/1

13:30-14:35

2 stops42h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 18/1

14:00-11:45

2 stops28h 45m

R24 117

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Best time to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town (average of R22 598). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R36 101). 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 WAS to CPT?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town as you normally would.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Washington, D.C. to Cape Town flights typically cost between R21 280 and R31 361 in January.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R20 546 on Ethiopian Air (Jan 31–Feb 7).

How often are flights from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town delayed?

About 26% of weekly flights between Washington, D.C. and Cape Town have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 176 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Washington, D.C. to Cape Town flights?

Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Washington, D.C. to Cape Town flights?

Over the past year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 26% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town, you should look to book at least 22 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Related info for your journey

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Cape Town from Washington, D.C.?

    Located just 15,6 km from the city centre, Cape Town Intl is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Cape Town from Washington, D.C.. Booking flights from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town Intl (CPT) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from Washington, D.C. from 0 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town?

    Departing from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town will take you 21h 10m. The distance from Washington, D.C. to 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.

  • What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town?

    While some choose either Baltimore/Washington - Cape Town Intl or Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Cape Town Intl, Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Cape Town Intl is the most popular route from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Washington, D.C. to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. 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. to Cape Town?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town (average of R22 598). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R36 101). 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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