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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport from R10 225

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 12/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — IAD
May 15 — May 221
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl are usually found in September or February, booked 39 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Monday and return on a Monday

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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Dulles Intl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cape Town to Dulles Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 15 April 2026.

Fri 1/519:30
CPT
-
IAD
1 stop28h 40m
Qatar Airways
Wed 20/521:00
IAD
-
CPT
1 stop33h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 14/4R17 767
Wed 29/419:30
CPT
-
IAD
1 stop28h 40m
Qatar Airways
Sat 16/521:00
IAD
-
CPT
1 stop33h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 14/4R18 012
Tue 13/1019:30
CPT
-
IAD
1 stop26h 10m
Qatar Airways
Mon 2/1120:05
IAD
-
CPT
1 stop31h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 14/4R18 143
Sun 19/419:30
CPT
-
IAD
1 stop28h 40m
Qatar Airways
Sun 26/421:00
IAD
-
CPT
1 stop33h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 14/4R18 241
Tue 18/813:15
CPT
-
IAD
1 stop32h 25m
Qatar Airways
Thu 10/921:00
IAD
-
CPT
1 stop31h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 15/4R18 503
Sun 16/819:30
CPT
-
IAD
1 stop43h 15m
Qatar Airways
Mon 7/921:00
IAD
-
CPT
1 stop31h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 15/4R18 814
Tue 26/519:30
CPT
-
IAD
1 stop28h 40m
Qatar Airways
Tue 2/621:00
IAD
-
CPT
1 stop33h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 11/4R18 879
Wed 22/413:50
CPT
-
IAD
2 stops25h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 27/410:55
IAD
-
CPT
1 stop21h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 15/4R18 978
Fri 19/613:15
CPT
-
IAD
1 stop25h 30m
Qatar Airways
Sat 12/921:00
IAD
-
CPT
1 stop31h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 10/4R18 994
Tue 13/1020:00
CPT
-
IAD
Nonstop15h 30m
United Airlines
Mon 2/1118:45
IAD
-
CPT
Nonstop14h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 14/4R19 027

Find flight deals from Cape Town to Dulles Intl

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cape Town (CPT) to Dulles Intl (IAD). 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 15 April 2026.

Round-trip from

R17 767

One-way from

R10 225

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

R18 520

Good round-trip deal

R17 109 or less

Good one-way deal

R20 617 or less
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 1/5-20/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 62h 35m total
  • Cape Town to Washington, D.C.
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Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 12/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 00m total
  • Cape Town to Washington, D.C.
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R21 215 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R8 037 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Depart

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Price

Cheapest return flight

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Wed 20/5

7:00-17:25

2 stops40h 25m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 30/5

17:15-11:00

2 stops35h 45m

R23 280

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 12/5

19:30-18:10

1 stop28h 40m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 1/6

21:00-12:55

1 stop33h 55m

R24 295

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 12/5

19:30-18:10

1 stop28h 40m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 19/5

21:00-12:55

1 stop33h 55m

R24 295

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Wed 27/5

19:30-18:10

1 stop28h 40m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 19/6

11:05-17:30

1 stop24h 25m

R24 295

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 11/6

9:00-8:40

2 stops53h 40m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 21/7

10:55-19:55

2 stops51h 00m

R24 605
Fastest return journey

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Wed 27/5

13:15-8:40

1 stop25h 25m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 18/6

10:55-16:40

1 stop23h 45m

R25 031

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Sat 30/5

15:20-8:40

2 stops47h 20m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 6/6

10:55-19:55

2 stops51h 00m

R25 374

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Wed 27/5

23:15-15:35

1 stop22h 20m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 19/6

12:29-21:25

2 stops26h 56m

R25 538

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Wed 27/5

15:25-9:45

2 stops48h 20m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 18/6

15:10-16:45

2 stops43h 35m

R29 497
Cheapest one-way

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 1/9

13:15-15:40

1 stop32h 25m

R13 841

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

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Cape Town to Dulles Intl. Price data was last updated on 10 April 2026.

The best time to book flights from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport is 39 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (average of R14 348). Flying from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of R17 194). 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 CPT to IAD?

Find hourly flight availability from Cape Town to Dulles Intl. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 15 April 2026.

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?

Reviews of airlines servicing Dulles Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Dulles Intl. 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 Dulles Intl. Reviews last updated 15 April 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with KLM,Virgin Atlantic, andUnited Airlines from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 499 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
KLM
7,8
Good
1 499 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 499 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
687 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 499 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 589 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 499 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
1 001 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 499 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

Related info for your journey

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

    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.

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

    For as low as R24 295, British Airways can have you in Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport from Cape Town in 28h 40m. Cape Town and Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport are separated by a distance of 12756 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport is Virgin Atlantic. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as R14 190 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Ethiopian Air and KLM, starting at R14 807 and R15 022 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport for 22% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    The cheapest flight price from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport is R14 010. On average you can expect to pay R42 780. The most popular route, (Cape Town Intl - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl), can usually be booked for R18 258.

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

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

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

    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.

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

    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.

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

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (average of R14 348). Flying from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of R17 194). 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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Fly from Cape Town to Dulles Intl on these airlines

Choose from the following airlines for your flight from Cape Town to Dulles Intl. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 15 April 2026.
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Top 4 airlines flying from Cape Town to Dulles Intl

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Cape Town to Dulles Intl. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 15 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AtlanticCheapestR14 190AverageR16 751FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR14 807AverageR17 196FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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KLMCheapestR15 022AverageR17 925FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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United AirlinesCheapestR16 508AverageR18 043FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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