Question 1

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

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According to our current data, Delta (R16 638), United Airlines (R18 233), and Turkish Airlines (R18 359) offers the cheapest pricing from Cape Town to Washington, D.C.. Delta is 17% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

Question 2

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. one-way?

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The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. are Turkish Airlines (R11 636), Qatar Airways (R11 761), and Delta (R14 468).

Question 3

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 4

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 264). 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 5

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.

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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 8

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

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

Question 9

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 R49 328, our data indicates the cheapest price to be R12 026. The most popular route (Cape Town Intl - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl), is priced around R18 233.

Question 10

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

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

Question 11

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

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Users have found that leaving on a Wednesday can be a cost-effective option. It’s possible to save up to 34% on your flight compared to booking on days when demand is much higher.

Question 12

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

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Travellers have found it’s best to book a flight 12 days in advance to save up to 8% 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 12 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 459, or R17 839 for flights within the next 24 hours.

Question 13

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

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The best pricing can be found in the month of May. Prices to Washington, D.C. from Cape Town average R20 125. You can even find prices in May for less than R20 125, as users have found deals to Washington, D.C. from as low as R15 992. 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 14

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 29% on airfare.

Question 15

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 7 different airlines.

Question 16

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 17

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 18

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 19

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 20

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 21

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 22

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 638
One-way from	R11 636
Popular in	January
Cheapest in	May
Average price	R21 514
Good round-trip deal	R18 311 or less
Good one-way deal	R19 891 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
United Airlines	CheapestR11 376	AverageR29 607	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR14 824	AverageR16 023	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR15 460	AverageR19 155	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
KLM	CheapestR15 849	AverageR22 062	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR17 612	AverageR19 576	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
British Airways	CheapestR17 827	AverageR21 531	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Emirates	CheapestR19 583	AverageR26 893	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

Cheap flights from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. from R11 636

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 5/9. 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 Tuesday

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