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Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town from R10 942

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 4/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — CPT
May 9 — May 161
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town Intl are usually found in May or March, booked 29 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Saturday

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Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 9 April 2026.

Tue 21/418:50
IAD
-
CPT
3 stops60h 45m
Kenya Airways
Wed 20/523:30
CPT
-
IAD
2 stops42h 48m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 8/4R15 142
Sun 6/913:20
IAD
-
CPT
1 stop40h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 16/916:35
CPT
-
IAD
1 stop25h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/4R15 536
Sat 28/1121:10
IAD
-
CPT
1 stop31h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 7/1217:15
CPT
-
IAD
1 stop25h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 8/4R15 732
Wed 25/1113:30
IAD
-
CPT
1 stop39h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 4/1217:15
CPT
-
IAD
1 stop33h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/4R15 913
Mon 4/521:45
IAD
-
CPT
1 stop32h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 16/616:35
CPT
-
IAD
1 stop25h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/4R15 995
Thu 19/1119:59
IAD
-
CPT
3 stops58h 36m
Kenya Airways
Wed 25/1123:25
CPT
-
IAD
2 stops43h 27m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 6/4R16 028
Tue 21/418:50
IAD
-
CPT
3 stops60h 45m
Kenya Airways
Mon 18/514:25
CPT
-
IAD
3 stops27h 53m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 8/4R16 110
Sat 29/813:20
IAD
-
CPT
1 stop40h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 11/916:35
CPT
-
IAD
1 stop25h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/4R16 143
Mon 19/1019:59
IAD
-
CPT
2 stops44h 11m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 26/1014:25
CPT
-
IAD
3 stops34h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/4R16 159
Wed 9/913:20
IAD
-
CPT
1 stop40h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 30/916:35
CPT
-
IAD
1 stop25h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 6/4R16 290
Wed 9/914:30
DCA
-
CPT
2 stops37h 45m
JetBlue
Wed 30/919:30
CPT
-
DCA
2 stops29h 50m
JetBlue
Deal found 6/4R23 410
Mon 27/411:00
DCA
-
CPT
3 stops44h 35m
Kenya Airways
Thu 21/514:25
CPT
-
DCA
3 stops32h 42m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 7/4R23 558

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

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Washington, D.C. (WAS) 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 9 April 2026.

Round-trip from

R15 142

One-way from

R10 942

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R24 804
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 21/4-20/5
  • 5 total stops
  • 103h 33m total
  • Washington, D.C. to Cape Town
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Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 4/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 40h 30m total
  • Washington, D.C. to Cape Town
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R10 268 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Washington, D.C. 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 9 April 2026.
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Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 7/9

21:45-11:50

1 stop32h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 10/9

16:35-19:50

1 stop33h 15m

R17 603

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 14/5

10:55-11:30

1 stop42h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 31/5

18:25-8:40

1 stop44h 15m

R25 575

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 29/8

18:25-15:20

Nonstop14h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 18/10

17:55-16:05

1 stop28h 10m

R26 494

BaltimoreCape Town

BWI - CPT

BWICPT

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 4/10

19:40-17:50

1 stop40h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/11

21:30-17:03

1 stop26h 33m

R26 757

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

DCA - CPT

DCACPT

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 3/8

9:00-17:50

1 stop26h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 18/8

20:05-9:13

1 stop19h 08m

R27 462

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 3/8

17:46-17:50

1 stop18h 04m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 18/8

20:05-16:41

1 stop26h 36m

R27 462

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

DCA - CPT

DCACPT

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 2/10

15:30-21:25

2 stops23h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 16/10

20:05-18:14

1 stop28h 09m

R28 135

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

DCA - CPT

DCACPT

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 2/5

14:38-17:50

2 stops21h 12m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 22/5

20:05-16:54

2 stops26h 49m

R28 364

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 14/5

18:25-9:30

2 stops33h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 22/5

18:00-21:22

2 stops33h 22m

R29 529

BaltimoreCape Town

BWI - CPT

BWICPT

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 12/5

11:50-21:25

2 stops27h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 19/5

20:05-10:44

1 stop20h 39m

R29 775

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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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 3 April 2026.

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 23 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.

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 R12 763). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town in June is currently the most expensive (average of R19 670). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. 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 9 April 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. to Cape Town as you normally would.

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

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town?

Share of one-stop return flights from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Istanbul (IST) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 67% of one-stop itineraries from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Istanbul (IST) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R16 448.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Amsterdam (AMS) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 20h 50m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Amsterdam (AMS) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 20m.

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

About 36% of weekly flights between Washington, D.C. and Cape Town have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 177 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?

Monday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday 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 36% of flights being delayed.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Washington, D.C. 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.?

    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 14h 55m. 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 R12 763). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town in June is currently the most expensive (average of R19 670). 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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