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

Airlines like Ethiopian Air, United Airlines, and KLM fly from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. in about 25h 05m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 8h 04m. The distance between Cape Town and Washington, D.C. 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 cheapest airlines flying from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. round-trip?

According to our current data, Qatar Airways (R10 597), Ethiopian Air (R14 603), and KLM (R14 892) offers the cheapest pricing from Cape Town to Washington, D.C.. Qatar Airways is 43% 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 R30 893, our data indicates the cheapest price to be R14 080. The most popular route (Cape Town Intl - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl), is priced around R14 973.

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

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

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 4 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.

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Round-trip from	R14 811
One-way from	R10 778
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Average price	R17 909
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Cape TownWashington, D.C.

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20:05-20:14

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Cape TownWashington, D.C.

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Cape TownWashington, D.C.

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Cape TownWashington, D.C.

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Cape TownWashington, D.C.

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Cape TownWashington, D.C.

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Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT Cape Town Intl - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. (average of R16 602). Flying from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. in January is currently the most expensive (average of R25 589). 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?

When flying from Cape Town to Washington, D.C., 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.?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Cape Town to Washington, D.C. flights typically cost between R15 441 and R21 346 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R14 811 on Ethiopian Air (Oct 4–Oct 18).

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

Doha (DOH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 20% 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 R13 995.

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

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.

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 47 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Reviews of airlines servicing Washington, D.C.

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM,Qatar Airways, andUnited 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.

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7,8

Good

1 569 reviews

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1 / 20

8,0

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Meghana,Aug 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a good one. They were very friendly and helpful

KLM

7,8

Good

1 569 reviews

KLM

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1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Meghana,Aug 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a good one. They were very friendly and helpful

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

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KLM

7,8

Good

1 569 reviews

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1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Meghana,Aug 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a good one. They were very friendly and helpful

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7,4

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Good

1 569 reviews

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1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Meghana,Aug 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a good one. They were very friendly and helpful

Virgin Atlantic

7,4

Good

695 reviews

KLM

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Good

1 569 reviews

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1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Meghana,Aug 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a good one. They were very friendly and helpful

Ethiopian Air

7,2

Good

1 037 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 569 reviews

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1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Meghana,Aug 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a good one. They were very friendly and helpful

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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 4 different airlines.
How long is the flight from Cape Town to Washington, D.C.?
Airlines like Ethiopian Air, United Airlines, and KLM fly from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. in about 25h 05m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 8h 04m. The distance between Cape Town and Washington, D.C. 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 cheapest airlines flying from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. round-trip?
According to our current data, Qatar Airways (R10 597), Ethiopian Air (R14 603), and KLM (R14 892) offers the cheapest pricing from Cape Town to Washington, D.C.. Qatar Airways is 43% 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 R30 893, our data indicates the cheapest price to be R14 080. The most popular route (Cape Town Intl - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl), is priced around R14 973.
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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. (average of R16 602). Flying from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. in January is currently the most expensive (average of R25 589). 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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Qatar Airways	CheapestR10 597	AverageR18 292	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR14 603	AverageR16 858	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
KLM	CheapestR14 892	AverageR17 996	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
United Airlines	CheapestR16 470	AverageR17 872	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights

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When flying from Cape Town to Washington, D.C., 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.?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Cape Town to Washington, D.C. flights typically cost between R15 441 and R21 346 in October.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R14 811 on Ethiopian Air (Oct 4–Oct 18).

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

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

Doha (DOH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 20% 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.?

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

Atlanta (ATL) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R13 995.

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

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

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.?

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

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

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.

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 47 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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Cape Town to Washington, D.C. flights typically cost between R15 441 and R21 346 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R14 811 on Ethiopian Air (Oct 4–Oct 18).