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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. from R9 078
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 5/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — WAS
Nov 13 — Nov 201
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Washington, D.C. are usually found in October or May, booked 77 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday
Find flight deals from Cape Town to Washington, D.C.
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 14 October 2025.
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 14 October 2025.
Sun 9/1121:30CPT - DCA
1 stop28h 04mVirgin Atlantic
Sun 16/1116:10DCA - CPT
1 stop20h 05mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 12/10R14 673
Thu 27/1121:30CPT - IAD
1 stop21h 04mVirgin Atlantic
Thu 4/1212:30IAD - CPT
1 stop23h 45mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 12/10R14 691
Thu 11/1221:30CPT - DCA
1 stop32h 10mVirgin Atlantic
Mon 2/218:25DCA - CPT
1 stop17h 50mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 11/10R14 829
Fri 17/1020:05CPT - IAD
1 stop26h 52mVirgin Atlantic
Thu 30/1012:27IAD - CPT
1 stop24h 48mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 12/10R14 985
Fri 17/1020:05CPT - DCA
1 stop28h 28mVirgin Atlantic
Thu 30/1012:31DCA - CPT
1 stop24h 44mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 12/10R14 985
Sat 20/1220:50CPT - IAD
1 stop30h 40mVirgin Atlantic
Sat 31/113:00IAD - CPT
1 stop23h 15mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 12/10R15 072
Thu 11/1221:30CPT - BWI
1 stop29h 08mVirgin Atlantic
Mon 2/212:15BWI - CPT
1 stop24h 00mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 11/10R15 522
Tue 2/1221:30CPT - DCA
1 stop21h 07mDelta
Sun 18/112:05DCA - CPT
1 stop24h 10mDelta
Deal found 11/10R15 938
Sun 9/1121:30CPT - IAD
1 stop21h 12mDelta
Sun 16/1112:36IAD - CPT
1 stop23h 39mDelta
Deal found 12/10R16 059
Sun 9/1121:30CPT - DCA
2 stops23h 56mDelta
Sun 16/1115:06DCA - CPT
2 stops21h 09mDelta
Deal found 12/10R16 059
Sun 9/1113:50CPT - IAD
2 stops25h 10mEthiopian Air
Sun 16/1110:00IAD - CPT
1 stop20h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/10R16 111
Wed 24/1223:45CPT - IAD
1 stop23h 20mDelta
Mon 9/216:00IAD - CPT
1 stop20h 15mDelta
Deal found 14/10R16 128
Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to Washington, D.C.
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cape Town (CPT) to Washington, D.C. (WAS). 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 14 October 2025.
Round-trip from | R14 673 |
|---|---|
One-way from | R9 078 |
Popular in | January |
Cheapest in | October |
Average price | R16 579 |
Good round-trip deal | R16 822 or less |
Good one-way deal | R14 408 or less |
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Route
Depart
Return
Price
Cape TownWashington, D.C.
CPT - DCA
CPTDCA
Cape Town Intl
Sun 9/11
21:30-18:34
1 stop28h 04m
Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
Sun 16/11
16:10-19:15
1 stop20h 05m
R14 673
Cape TownWashington, D.C.
CPT - IAD
CPTIAD
Cape Town Intl
Thu 27/11
21:30-11:34
1 stop21h 04m
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Thu 4/12
12:30-19:15
1 stop23h 45m
R14 691
Cape TownWashington, D.C.
CPT - IAD
CPTIAD
Cape Town Intl
Sat 20/12
20:50-20:30
1 stop30h 40m
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Sat 31/1
13:00-19:15
1 stop23h 15m
R15 072
Cape TownBaltimore
CPT - BWI
CPTBWI
Cape Town Intl
Thu 11/12
21:30-19:38
1 stop29h 08m
Baltimore/Washington
Mon 2/2
12:15-19:15
1 stop24h 00m
R15 522
Cape TownWashington, D.C.
CPT - DCA
CPTDCA
Cape Town Intl
Thu 4/12
21:30-16:36
2 stops26h 06m
Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
Sun 18/1
18:25-19:15
1 stop17h 50m
R15 938
Cape TownWashington, D.C.
CPT - DCA
CPTDCA
Cape Town Intl
Tue 2/12
21:30-17:00
2 stops26h 30m
Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
Sun 18/1
18:25-19:15
1 stop17h 50m
R15 938
Cape TownWashington, D.C.
CPT - DCA
CPTDCA
Cape Town Intl
Thu 4/12
21:30-17:00
2 stops26h 30m
Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
Sat 17/1
18:25-19:15
1 stop17h 50m
R15 938
Cape TownWashington, D.C.
CPT - DCA
CPTDCA
Cape Town Intl
Sun 9/11
21:30-14:26
2 stops23h 56m
Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
Sun 16/11
15:06-19:15
2 stops21h 09m
R16 059
Cape TownWashington, D.C.
CPT - IAD
CPTIAD
Cape Town Intl
Sun 9/11
13:50-8:00
2 stops25h 10m
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Sun 16/11
10:00-13:45
1 stop20h 45m
R16 111
Cape TownWashington, D.C.
CPT - IAD
CPTIAD
Cape Town Intl
Wed 24/12
23:45-16:05
1 stop23h 20m
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Wed 11/2
16:00-19:15
1 stop20h 15m
R16 128
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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Washington, D.C.
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Estimated return price
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Cheapflights Insights
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.?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Cape Town to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on 10 October 2025.
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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. (average of R14 535). Flying from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. in December is currently the most expensive (average of R16 319). 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?
Find hourly flight availability from Cape Town to Washington, D.C.. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 14 October 2025.
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 afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight at midday could potentially save you up to 19% on airfare.
What is the cheapest day to fly from Cape Town to Washington, D.C.?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Cape Town to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.
Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Cape Town to Washington, D.C. flight should consider departing on Monday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday afternoons 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.?
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.
Amsterdam (AMS) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 26% 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 R15 322.
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 Newark (EWR) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 39m.
Reviews of airlines servicing Washington, D.C.
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Washington, D.C.. 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 Washington, D.C.. Reviews last updated 14 October 2025.
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.
Crew
8,4
Boarding
7,8
Comfort
7,6
Overall
7,7
Food
7,2
Entertainment
7,1
Reviews
1 / 20
2,0
MediocreAbisola,Oct 2025
LOS - CDG
Crew
8,4
Boarding
7,8
Comfort
7,6
Overall
7,7
Food
7,2
Entertainment
7,1
Reviews
1 / 20
2,0
MediocreAbisola,Oct 2025
LOS - CDG
Crew
8,4
Boarding
7,8
Comfort
7,6
Overall
7,7
Food
7,2
Entertainment
7,1
Reviews
1 / 20
2,0
MediocreAbisola,Oct 2025
LOS - CDG
Crew
8,4
Boarding
7,8
Comfort
7,6
Overall
7,7
Food
7,2
Entertainment
7,1
Reviews
1 / 20
2,0
MediocreAbisola,Oct 2025
LOS - CDG
Crew
8,4
Boarding
7,8
Comfort
7,6
Overall
7,7
Food
7,2
Entertainment
7,1
Reviews
1 / 20
2,0
MediocreAbisola,Oct 2025
LOS - CDG
Crew
8,4
Boarding
7,8
Comfort
7,6
Overall
7,7
Food
7,2
Entertainment
7,1
Reviews
1 / 20
2,0
MediocreAbisola,Oct 2025
LOS - CDG
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