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Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town from R12 014

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 15/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — CPT
Jul 9 — Jul 161
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 June 2026.

Fri 30/1011:00
IAD
-
CPT
1 stop21h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 17/1113:50
CPT
-
IAD
2 stops25h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 5/6R24 094
Tue 8/1213:30
IAD
-
CPT
2 stops47h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 15/1217:20
CPT
-
IAD
1 stop25h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/6R24 127
Sun 1/1110:00
IAD
-
CPT
1 stop21h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 17/1113:50
CPT
-
IAD
2 stops25h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 6/6R24 144
Mon 27/721:00
IAD
-
CPT
1 stop31h 15m
Qatar Airways
Tue 4/813:15
CPT
-
IAD
1 stop32h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 8/6R24 160
Mon 2/1120:50
IAD
-
CPT
2 stops33h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 17/1113:50
CPT
-
IAD
2 stops25h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 8/6R24 177
Mon 24/813:20
IAD
-
CPT
1 stop40h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 31/814:00
CPT
-
IAD
2 stops27h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/6R24 210
Sat 31/1022:20
IAD
-
CPT
1 stop31h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Sat 14/1117:20
CPT
-
IAD
1 stop25h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 8/6R24 293
Sat 10/1010:55
IAD
-
CPT
1 stop21h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 18/108:15
CPT
-
IAD
3 stops30h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/6R24 326
Sun 18/1010:55
IAD
-
CPT
2 stops42h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 26/106:10
CPT
-
IAD
3 stops32h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/6R24 359
Sat 21/1120:50
IAD
-
CPT
2 stops33h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 29/1113:50
CPT
-
IAD
2 stops25h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 5/6R24 408
Sun 1/1110:00
IAD
-
CPT
1 stop21h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 13/1113:50
CPT
-
IAD
2 stops25h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 8/6R24 425
Thu 29/1011:00
IAD
-
CPT
2 stops42h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/116:00
CPT
-
IAD
3 stops33h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/6R24 458

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 June 2026.

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R24 094

One-way from

R12 014

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R26 788
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  • Ethiopian Air
  • 30/10-17/11
  • 3 total stops
  • 46h 45m total
  • Washington, D.C. to Cape Town
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  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 15m total
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Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 2/11

10:30-18:00

1 stop24h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 18/11

13:40-8:10

1 stop25h 30m

R24 921

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 31/10

20:05-10:30

1 stop32h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 17/11

18:55-15:55

1 stop28h 00m

R25 235

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 2/8

10:55-18:05

1 stop25h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 24/8

20:00-8:40

1 stop42h 40m

R25 763

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 19/10

18:45-15:20

Nonstop14h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 26/10

20:50-11:34

1 stop20h 44m

R26 788

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 26/10

19:45-16:10

Nonstop14h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/11

20:50-16:14

1 stop26h 24m

R26 788

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 10/10

18:45-15:20

Nonstop14h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 17/10

19:50-22:59

1 stop33h 09m

R26 887

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 9/7

11:05-17:30

1 stop24h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/8

19:30-15:40

1 stop26h 10m

R27 135

BaltimoreCape Town

BWI - CPT

BWICPT

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 29/10

18:10-18:35

1 stop18h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 16/11

20:50-13:04

1 stop23h 14m

R27 697

BaltimoreCape Town

BWI - CPT

BWICPT

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 1/11

18:10-18:35

1 stop17h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/11

20:50-13:04

1 stop23h 14m

R27 697

BaltimoreCape Town

BWI - CPT

BWICPT

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 31/10

16:39-18:35

1 stop19h 56m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 19/11

20:50-11:08

1 stop21h 18m

R27 697

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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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town (average of R2 942). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town in November is currently the most expensive (average of R16 410). 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 June 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 50% 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 489.

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 Dubai (DXB) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 25m.

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 175 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 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.

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

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 35m. 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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town (average of R2 942). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town in November is currently the most expensive (average of R16 410). 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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