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

Airlines like Ethiopian Air, Virgin Atlantic, and Delta fly from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. in about 23h 56m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 7h 54m. The distance between Cape Town and Washington, D.C. is about 12719 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

According to our current data, Ethiopian Air (R14 501), Virgin Atlantic (R15 356), and KLM (R15 642) offers the cheapest pricing from Cape Town to Washington, D.C.. Ethiopian Air is 25% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Washington, D.C. 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. when rainfall is around 66.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Washington, D.C., 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).

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

The most popular flight routes from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. are Cape Town Intl - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl, Cape Town Intl - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National and Cape Town Intl - Baltimore/Washington.

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

Looking for the cheapest flight from Cape Town to Washington, D.C.? While on average our users pay R39 486, our data indicates the cheapest price to be R14 000. The most popular route (Cape Town Intl - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl), is priced around R14 983.

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

Consider British Airways, Ethiopian Air or KLM when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Cape Town to Washington, D.C..

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Cape Town to Washington, D.C.?

Users have found that leaving on a Wednesday can be a cost-effective option. It’s possible to save up to 28% on your flight compared to booking on days when demand is much higher.

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

Travellers have found it’s best to book a flight 53 days in advance to save up to 3% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 53 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as R16 095, or R16 095 for flights within the next 24 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Washington, D.C.?

The best pricing can be found in the month of May. Prices to Washington, D.C. from Cape Town average R19 444. You can even find prices in May for less than R19 444, as users have found deals to Washington, D.C. from as low as R15 487. The month of January appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Washington, D.C. from Cape Town. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 17%.

What airport do you fly from for flights from Cape Town to 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 Washington, D.C. from Cape Town. Booking flights from Cape Town Intl (CPT) to Washington, D.C. should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Washington, D.C. from 7 different airlines.

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

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

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

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

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

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

R9 844+ Flights from Cape Town to Washington, D.C.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Washington, D.C. are usually found in May or October, booked 77 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

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

Round-trip from	R14 428
One-way from	R9 844
Popular in	January
Cheapest in	May
Average price	R19 862
Good round-trip deal	R16 804 or less
Good one-way deal	R14 701 or less

Virgin Atlantic
30/10-6/11
2 total stops
44h 58m total
Cape Town to Washington, D.C.

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5/11
2 total stops
54h 49m total
Cape Town to Washington, D.C.

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (R7 951 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R5 521 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Average for round-trip flights in September 2025

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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Cape Town Intl to Washington, D.C. (WAS).

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Price to beat on a one-way flight from Cape Town Intl to Washington, D.C. (WAS).

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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Washington, D.C.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cape Town to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 15 September 2025.

Thu 30/1021:30CPT - DCA

1 stop27h 03mVirgin Atlantic

Thu 6/1118:20DCA - CPT

1 stop17h 55mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 15/9R14 428

Thu 30/1021:30CPT - IAD

1 stop25h 27mVirgin Atlantic

Thu 6/1115:33IAD - CPT

1 stop20h 42mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 15/9R15 053

Sun 23/1121:30CPT - DCA

1 stop28h 04mVirgin Atlantic

Mon 12/113:45DCA - CPT

1 stop22h 30mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 15/9R15 053

Thu 30/1013:50CPT - IAD

2 stops25h 10mEthiopian Air

Thu 6/1110:00IAD - CPT

1 stop20h 45mEthiopian Air

Deal found 15/9R15 539

Tue 28/1013:50CPT - IAD

2 stops25h 10mEthiopian Air

Tue 4/1110:00IAD - CPT

1 stop20h 45mEthiopian Air

Deal found 12/9R15 608

Fri 10/1020:05CPT - IAD

1 stop20h 06mVirgin Atlantic

Sat 25/109:00IAD - CPT

1 stop28h 15mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 15/9R15 799

Mon 10/1114:35CPT - IAD

2 stops24h 25mEthiopian Air

Fri 28/1110:00IAD - CPT

1 stop21h 35mEthiopian Air

Deal found 15/9R15 834

Thu 6/1113:50CPT - IAD

2 stops25h 10mEthiopian Air

Sat 29/1110:00IAD - CPT

1 stop21h 35mEthiopian Air

Deal found 15/9R15 973

Wed 29/1020:50CPT - DCA

2 stops32h 51mVirgin Atlantic

Wed 5/1116:03DCA - CPT

1 stop20h 12mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 14/9R15 973

Sun 23/1120:50CPT - IAD

2 stops31h 42mVirgin Atlantic

Mon 12/117:25IAD - CPT

1 stop18h 50mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 15/9R15 990

Wed 29/1023:45CPT - IAD

1 stop23h 20mDelta

Wed 5/1115:33IAD - CPT

1 stop20h 42mDelta

Deal found 14/9R16 233

Thu 6/1121:30CPT - DCA

1 stop28h 03mDelta

Tue 2/1220:40DCA - CPT

1 stop39h 35mDelta

Deal found 15/9R16 251

Best flights from Cape Town to Washington, D.C.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 15 September 2025.

Wed 12/1114:35CPT - IAD

2 stops24h 25mEthiopian Air

Sun 30/1110:00IAD - CPT

1 stop20h 45mEthiopian Air

Deal found 15/9R15 973

Tue 28/1021:30CPT - IAD

1 stop31h 50mVirgin Atlantic

Tue 4/1122:20IAD - CPT

1 stop30h 45mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 12/9R15 973

Thu 6/1121:30CPT - DCA

2 stops26h 30mDelta

Tue 2/1220:40DCA - CPT

1 stop39h 35mDelta

Deal found 15/9R16 251

Thu 13/1120:45CPT - BWI

1 stop29h 00mBritish Airways

Mon 17/1114:46BWI - CPT

2 stops38h 24mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/9R18 456

Wed 29/1020:50CPT - BWI

2 stops26h 24mUnited Airlines

Wed 5/1110:56BWI - CPT

2 stops24h 04mUnited Airlines

Deal found 14/9R18 855

Thu 13/1120:45CPT - BWI

2 stops34h 10mAmerican Airlines

Mon 17/1119:25BWI - CPT

2 stops55h 55mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/9R22 362

Wed 12/1114:35CPT - IAD

2 stops24h 25mEthiopian Air

Fri 28/1110:00IAD - CPT

1 stop21h 35mEthiopian Air

Deal found 15/9R15 973

Wed 29/1020:50CPT - DCA

2 stops32h 51mVirgin Atlantic

Wed 5/1116:03DCA - CPT

1 stop20h 12mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 14/9R15 973

Mon 10/1121:30CPT - DCA

2 stops25h 49mDelta

Tue 2/1220:40DCA - CPT

1 stop39h 35mDelta

Deal found 15/9R16 251

Thu 6/1113:50CPT - IAD

2 stops25h 10mEthiopian Air

Sun 30/1110:00IAD - CPT

1 stop20h 45mEthiopian Air

Deal found 15/9R15 973

Sun 23/1120:50CPT - DCA

2 stops27h 28mVirgin Atlantic

Mon 12/113:45DCA - CPT

1 stop22h 30mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 15/9R15 990

Tue 11/1121:30CPT - DCA

1 stop28h 04mDelta

Tue 2/1220:40DCA - CPT

1 stop39h 35mDelta

Deal found 15/9R16 251

Direct flights from Cape Town to Washington, D.C.
Explore direct flight options from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 15 September 2025.

Sun 12/1020:00CPT - IAD

Nonstop15h 50mUnited Airlines

Sat 25/1019:45IAD - CPT

Nonstop14h 25mUnited Airlines

Deal found 14/9R17 206

Fri 10/1020:00CPT - IAD

Nonstop15h 50mUnited Airlines

Sat 25/1019:45IAD - CPT

Nonstop14h 25mUnited Airlines

Deal found 15/9R17 848

Sun 28/920:00CPT - IAD

Nonstop15h 50mUnited Airlines

Sat 11/1018:35IAD - CPT

Nonstop14h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 15/9R22 310

Sun 23/1120:50CPT - IAD

Nonstop16h 10mUnited Airlines

Mon 12/118:45IAD - CPT

Nonstop14h 25mUnited Airlines

Deal found 15/9R25 661

Sun 12/1020:00CPT - IAD

Nonstop15h 50mUnited Airlines

Thu 23/1018:35IAD - CPT

Nonstop14h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 13/9R69 465

Fri 17/1020:00CPT - IAD

Nonstop15h 50mUnited Airlines

Mon 27/1019:45IAD - CPT

Nonstop14h 25mUnited Airlines

Deal found 15/9R99 831

Last-minute flights from Cape Town to Washington, D.C.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Cape Town to Washington, D.C.. Data last updated 15 September 2025 and is based on user searches.

Wed 8/1014:35CPT - IAD

2 stops24h 20mEthiopian Air

Sat 18/1010:55IAD - CPT

1 stop21h 40mEthiopian Air

Deal found 15/9R16 529

Fri 10/1020:05CPT - IAD

1 stop20h 06mVirgin Atlantic

Sat 25/109:00IAD - CPT

1 stop28h 15mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 15/9R15 799

Tue 28/1013:50CPT - IAD

2 stops25h 10mEthiopian Air

Tue 4/1110:00IAD - CPT

1 stop20h 45mEthiopian Air

Deal found 12/9R15 608

Tue 28/1021:30CPT - IAD

1 stop31h 50mVirgin Atlantic

Tue 4/1122:20IAD - CPT

1 stop30h 45mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 12/9R15 973

Tue 28/1020:50CPT - IAD

2 stops28h 28mDelta

Tue 4/1119:59IAD - CPT

2 stops33h 06mDelta

Deal found 12/9R16 424

Wed 29/1020:50CPT - DCA

2 stops32h 51mVirgin Atlantic

Wed 5/1116:03DCA - CPT

1 stop20h 12mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 14/9R15 973

Wed 29/1023:45CPT - IAD

1 stop23h 20mDelta

Wed 5/1115:33IAD - CPT

1 stop20h 42mDelta

Deal found 14/9R16 233

Wed 29/1023:45CPT - DCA

2 stops29h 14mDelta

Wed 5/1115:05DCA - CPT

2 stops21h 10mDelta

Deal found 14/9R16 320

Wed 29/1020:50CPT - BWI

2 stops30h 41mDelta

Wed 5/1118:22BWI - CPT

1 stop17h 53mDelta

Deal found 14/9R16 824

Thu 30/1021:30CPT - DCA

1 stop27h 03mVirgin Atlantic

Thu 6/1118:20DCA - CPT

1 stop17h 55mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 15/9R14 428

Thu 30/1021:30CPT - IAD

1 stop25h 27mVirgin Atlantic

Thu 6/1115:33IAD - CPT

1 stop20h 42mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 15/9R15 053

Thu 30/1013:50CPT - IAD

2 stops25h 10mEthiopian Air

Thu 6/1110:00IAD - CPT

1 stop20h 45mEthiopian Air

Deal found 15/9R15 539

One-way flights from Cape Town to Washington, D.C.
Search for one-way flight options from Cape Town to Washington, D.C.. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 15 September 2025.

Wed 5/118:45CPT - BWI

2 stops54h 49mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9R9 844

Thu 6/1112:30CPT - BWI

2 stops51h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9R10 313

Tue 21/1016:35CPT - IAD

1 stop25h 10mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 15/9R10 504

Mon 6/1023:45CPT - BWI

3 stops47h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9R10 660

Thu 23/1013:00CPT - IAD

3 stops56h 17mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9R10 817

Sun 5/1023:55CPT - BWI

2 stops40h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9R10 817

Wed 5/1117:15CPT - IAD

1 stop33h 00mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 14/9R10 851

Tue 21/1013:00CPT - IAD

3 stops56h 38mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9R10 886

Mon 6/1023:45CPT - IAD

3 stops45h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9R11 007

Tue 7/1013:00CPT - BWI

3 stops57h 42mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9R11 094

Sun 19/1016:35CPT - IAD

1 stop25h 10mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 15/9R11 112

Thu 6/1112:30CPT - IAD

3 stops39h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9R11 129

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Wed 12/11

14:35-8:00

2 stops24h 25m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 30/11

10:00-13:45

1 stop20h 45m

R15 973

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 28/10

21:30-23:20

1 stop31h 50m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 4/11

22:20-12:05

1 stop30h 45m

R15 973

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Wed 12/11

14:35-8:00

2 stops24h 25m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 28/11

10:00-14:35

1 stop21h 35m

R15 973

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - DCA

CPTDCA

Cape Town Intl

Wed 29/10

20:50-23:41

2 stops32h 51m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 5/11

16:03-19:15

1 stop20h 12m

R15 973

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/11

13:50-8:00

2 stops25h 10m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 30/11

10:00-13:45

1 stop20h 45m

R15 973

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - DCA

CPTDCA

Cape Town Intl

Sun 23/11

20:50-17:18

2 stops27h 28m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 12/1

13:45-19:15

1 stop22h 30m

R15 990

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - DCA

CPTDCA

Cape Town Intl

Thu 30/10

23:10-23:41

2 stops30h 31m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 6/11

18:20-19:15

1 stop17h 55m

R15 990

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - DCA

CPTDCA

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/11

21:30-17:00

2 stops26h 30m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 2/12

20:40-19:15

1 stop39h 35m

R16 251

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - DCA

CPTDCA

Cape Town Intl

Mon 10/11

21:30-16:19

2 stops25h 49m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 2/12

20:40-19:15

1 stop39h 35m

R16 251

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - DCA

CPTDCA

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/11

21:30-18:34

1 stop28h 04m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 2/12

20:40-19:15

1 stop39h 35m

R16 251

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

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

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

The price you pay for your flight from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 77 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. (average of R815). Flying from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. in August is currently the most expensive (average of R1 093). 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 WAS?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 28% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Cape Town to Washington, D.C.?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Cape Town to Washington, D.C. flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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

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

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

Atlanta (ATL) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R15 356.

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

Flights via Newark (EWR) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 18h 31m.

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

Flights via Newark (EWR) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 39m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Washington, D.C.

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM, United Airlines, andTurkish Airlines from Cape Town to Washington, D.C.. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

KLM

7,8

Good

1 385 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

KLM

7,8

Good

1 385 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 385 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

United Airlines

7,4

Good

8 929 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 385 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Turkish Airlines

7,3

Good

3 968 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 385 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Ethiopian Air

7,2

Good

861 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 385 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

British Airways

6,7

Okay

7 361 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 385 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly from for flights from Cape Town to 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 Washington, D.C. from Cape Town. Booking flights from Cape Town Intl (CPT) to Washington, D.C. should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Washington, D.C. from 7 different airlines.
How long is the flight from Cape Town to Washington, D.C.?
Airlines like Ethiopian Air, Virgin Atlantic, and Delta fly from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. in about 23h 56m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 7h 54m. The distance between Cape Town and Washington, D.C. is about 12719 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. round-trip?
According to our current data, Ethiopian Air (R14 501), Virgin Atlantic (R15 356), and KLM (R15 642) offers the cheapest pricing from Cape Town to Washington, D.C.. Ethiopian Air is 25% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.
What are the most popular routes from Cape Town to Washington, D.C.?
The most popular flight routes from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. are Cape Town Intl - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl, Cape Town Intl - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National and Cape Town Intl - Baltimore/Washington.
What are the cheapest flights from Cape Town to Washington, D.C.?
Looking for the cheapest flight from Cape Town to Washington, D.C.? While on average our users pay R39 486, our data indicates the cheapest price to be R14 000. The most popular route (Cape Town Intl - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl), is priced around R14 983.
Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Cape Town to Washington, D.C. flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Cape Town to Washington, D.C.?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cape Town to Washington, D.C..
Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to Washington, D.C.?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. 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.?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. (average of R815). Flying from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. in August is currently the most expensive (average of R1 093). 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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Top 7 airlines flying from Cape Town to Washington, D.C.

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR14 501	AverageR16 452	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Virgin Atlantic	CheapestR15 356	AverageR17 776	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
KLM	CheapestR15 642	AverageR19 992	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
United Airlines	CheapestR16 110	AverageR23 905	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR17 056	AverageR18 158	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
British Airways	CheapestR17 264	AverageR19 957	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR17 881	AverageR18 749	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights

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