Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Cape Town to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flights typically cost between R16 470 and R17 567 in October. The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R14 808 on Ethiopian Air (Oct 4–Oct 18).

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Atlanta (ATL) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R13 992.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Over the past year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 5% of flights being delayed.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Cape Town to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flights typically cost between R16 470 and R17 567 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R14 808 on Ethiopian Air (Oct 4–Oct 18).

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Flights via Atlanta (ATL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 21h 43m.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

About 5% of weekly flights between Cape Town and Washington, D.C. have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 176 minutes.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

Amsterdam (AMS) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 25% of one-stop itineraries from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport on Cheapflights.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

Flights via Addis Ababa (ADD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 38m.

Question 10

How long is the flight from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

Accepted Answer

For as low as R17 809, Virgin Atlantic can have you in Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport from Cape Town in 28h 25m. Cape Town and Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport are separated by a distance of 12756 km.

Question 11

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

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Our cheapest airline available from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport is Qatar Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as R10 595 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Ethiopian Air and KLM, starting at R14 600 and R14 889 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport for 46% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (average of R16 550). Flying from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of R27 261). 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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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport ranges from 66.0 - 102.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 102.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport when rainfall is around 66.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 2.0 C).

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest flight price from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport is R14 077. On average you can expect to pay R30 886. The most popular route, (Cape Town Intl - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl), can usually be booked for R14 953.

Question 16

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

Accepted Answer

When booking a flight from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport, you may want to consider flying on United Airlines, KLM or Ethiopian Air as they are the most popular for this route.

Question 17

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CPT to IAD?

Accepted Answer

When flying from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

For a flight from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl, you will be flying from Cape Town Intl. Cape Town Intl (CPT) is just 15,6 km from the centre of the city. Cape Town Intl is the only Cape Town airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl per day. 4 airlines have flights to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl from Cape Town Intl on a regular basis.

Question 19

Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to Dulles Intl that include hotel bookings?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

How can I find direct flights from Cape Town to Dulles Intl?

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

Question 21

Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to Dulles Intl?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to Dulles Intl by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

Question 22

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Cape Town to Dulles Intl?

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When you search for this flight from Cape Town to Dulles Intl, Cheapflights searches on 900+ travel sites to save you time finding great flight deals online. Additionally, we offer filter features so you can choose a preferred cabin class or airline, see different price ranges, and much more so you can book the flight for you.

Question 23

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Cape Town to Dulles Intl?

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It’s simple! Cheapflights, which is free to use for everyone, saves millions of users time and money every year by helping them find the cheapest and most suitable flights from Cape Town to Dulles Intl.

Question 24

Can Cheapflights find flights from Cape Town to Dulles Intl with no change fees?

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Cheapflights does show flights with no change fees to all users. To see these options for flights from Cape Town to Dulles Intl, users can toggle the no change fees filter when performing a flight search.

Question 25

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Cape Town to Dulles Intl become cheaper?

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Yes, Cheapflights has a feature called Price Alert, which notifies users when flight prices change. Track prices for your flight to Dulles Intl from Cape Town today and book when prices fit your budget.

Round-trip from	R14 808
One-way from	R10 775
Popular in	January
Cheapest in	October
Average price	R16 599
Good round-trip deal	R16 331 or less
Good one-way deal	R19 228 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Qatar Airways	CheapestR10 595	AverageR18 288	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR14 600	AverageR16 854	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
KLM	CheapestR14 889	AverageR17 992	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
United Airlines	CheapestR16 467	AverageR17 868	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights

Cheap flights from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport from R10 775

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 16/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

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

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CPT to IAD?

When flying from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Cape Town to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flights typically cost between R16 470 and R17 567 in October.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R14 808 on Ethiopian Air (Oct 4–Oct 18).

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

About 5% of weekly flights between Cape Town and Washington, D.C. have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 176 minutes.

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

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

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

Over the past year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 5% of flights being delayed.

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

Amsterdam (AMS) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 25% of one-stop itineraries from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport on Cheapflights.

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

Atlanta (ATL) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R13 992.

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

Flights via Atlanta (ATL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 21h 43m.

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

Flights via Addis Ababa (ADD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 38m.

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Cape Town to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flights typically cost between R16 470 and R17 567 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R14 808 on Ethiopian Air (Oct 4–Oct 18).