Q: 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 R18 984 and R24 696 in September. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R16 329 on Delta (Sept 7-Sept 13).

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Cape Town to Washington, D.C. flights typically cost between R18 984 and R24 696 in September.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R16 329 on Delta (Sept 7-Sept 13).

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Atlanta (ATL) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R15 547.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Flights via Newark (EWR) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 19h 22m.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Amsterdam (AMS) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 28% of one-stop itineraries from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. on Cheapflights.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Flights via Atlanta (ATL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 55m.

Question 6

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

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Airlines like Delta fly from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. in about 26h 25m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . The distance between Cape Town and Washington, D.C. is about 12756 km.

Question 7

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

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According to our current data, Ethiopian Air (R14 608), KLM (R15 539), and United Airlines (R16 571) 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.

Question 8

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

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

Question 9

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

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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 262). 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.

Question 10

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

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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.

Question 11

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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.

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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).

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 14

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

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Looking for the cheapest flight from Cape Town to Washington, D.C.? While on average our users pay R39 942, our data indicates the cheapest price to be R12 242. The most popular route (Cape Town Intl - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl), is priced around R16 294.

Question 15

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

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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..

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

Users have found that leaving on a Wednesday can be a cost-effective option. It’s possible to save up to 30% on your flight compared to booking on days when demand is much higher.

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

The best pricing can be found in the month of May. Prices to Washington, D.C. from Cape Town average R19 729. You can even find prices in May for less than R19 729, as users have found deals to Washington, D.C. from as low as R15 679. 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%.

Question 18

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

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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.

Question 19

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

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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 6 different airlines.

Question 20

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

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

Question 21

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

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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 Washington, D.C..

Question 22

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

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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.

Question 23

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Cape Town to Washington, D.C.?

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Deals for Cape Town to Washington, D.C. flights are sourced from 900+ travel sites when you use Cheapflights. When all flight results come back, Cheapflights lets you sort and filter flights using different criteria to choose better, like price, airport, cabin class, and plenty of other options.

Question 24

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Cape Town to Washington, D.C.?

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By finding flights from multiple airlines and providers at completely no cost, Cheapflights helps millions of users like you annually find the best flights to Washington, D.C. from Cape Town.

Question 25

Can Cheapflights find flights from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. with no change fees?

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Users can book flights with no change fees policies with our dedicated filters. Book flights from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. flexibly with Cheapflights today.

Question 26

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. from Cape Town today and book when prices fit your budget.

Round-trip from	R16 329
One-way from	R10 880
Popular in	January
Cheapest in	May
Average price	R22 446
Good round-trip deal	R16 915 or less
Good one-way deal	R14 269 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR14 534	AverageR15 772	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
KLM	CheapestR15 539	AverageR20 134	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
United Airlines	CheapestR16 310	AverageR25 092	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR17 267	AverageR19 168	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
British Airways	CheapestR17 478	AverageR20 205	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR18 103	AverageR19 651	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights

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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.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Washington, D.C. are usually found in May or November, booked 74 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

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