Cape Town

$554+ Cheap flights from District of Columbia to Cape Town (CPT)

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from District of Columbia (USDC) to Cape Town (CPT). 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 janvier 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$927
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$554
(Kiwi.com)
From District of Columbia to Cape Town Intl
One-way flight from District of Columbia to Cape Town Intl

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Cheapest flights from District of Columbia to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from District of Columbia to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on janvier 17, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sam. 2/16:00 pmIAD - CPT
1 stop35h 10mMultiple Airlines
lun. 2/1010:00 pmCPT - IAD
2 stops28h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/16$927
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 2/47:54 pmDCA - CPT
2 stops31h 26mAmerican Airlines
mer. 2/1210:00 pmCPT - DCA
2 stops26h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/16$932
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 4/1412:35 pmIAD - CPT
1 stop41h 15mTurkish Airlines
lun. 4/214:35 pmCPT - IAD
1 stop24h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 1/16$934
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ven. 2/79:55 pmIAD - CPT
1 stop31h 15mBritish Airways
ven. 2/1410:00 pmCPT - IAD
1 stop28h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/15$979
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dim. 3/210:00 amIAD - CPT
1 stop20h 45mEthiopian Air
dim. 3/91:50 pmCPT - IAD
2 stops25h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 1/15$1,003
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jeu. 9/1112:30 pmIAD - CPT
2 stops42h 15mKenya Airways
mar. 9/3011:00 pmCPT - IAD
2 stops49h 28mKenya Airways
Deal found 1/16$1,078
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mer. 1/228:05 pmIAD - CPT
1 stop31h 35mQatar Airways
lun. 1/2712:35 pmCPT - IAD
1 stop34h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 1/16$1,102
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jeu. 1/308:05 pmIAD - CPT
2 stops28h 55mAmerican Airlines
ven. 2/148:55 pmCPT - IAD
2 stops28h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/16$1,119
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sam. 2/16:03 pmDCA - CPT
2 stops30h 57mBritish Airways
lun. 2/1010:00 pmCPT - DCA
2 stops25h 27mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/16$1,194
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mer. 2/54:05 pmDCA - CPT
1 stop18h 55mUnited Airlines
jeu. 2/138:50 pmCPT - DCA
1 stop20h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/16$1,327
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mer. 3/263:50 pmDCA - CPT
2 stops36h 50mQatar Airways
lun. 3/311:00 pmCPT - DCA
2 stops36h 59mQatar Airways
Deal found 1/16$1,364
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mer. 2/56:09 amDCA - CPT
2 stops32h 31mKenya Airways
jeu. 2/132:25 pmCPT - DCA
3 stops26h 51mKenya Airways
Deal found 1/16$1,463

Find flights from District of Columbia to Cape Town within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from District of Columbia to Cape Town that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated janvier 17, 2025.

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Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

sam. 2/1

6:00 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop35h 10m

Cape Town Intl

lun. 2/10

10:00 pm-7:35 pm

2 stops28h 35m

$927

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

DCA - CPT

DCACPT

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

mar. 2/4

7:54 pm-10:20 am

2 stops31h 26m

Cape Town Intl

jeu. 2/13

10:00 pm-5:15 pm

2 stops26h 15m

$932

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

lun. 4/14

12:35 pm-11:50 am

1 stop41h 15m

Cape Town Intl

lun. 4/21

4:35 pm-10:50 am

1 stop24h 15m

$934

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

ven. 2/7

9:55 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop31h 15m

Cape Town Intl

ven. 2/14

10:00 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop28h 45m

$979

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

dim. 3/2

10:00 am-1:45 pm

1 stop20h 45m

Cape Town Intl

dim. 3/9

1:50 pm-9:00 am

2 stops25h 10m

$1,003

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

lun. 5/12

10:40 pm-11:00 am

1 stop30h 20m

Cape Town Intl

mer. 5/28

6:55 pm-3:50 pm

1 stop26h 55m

$1,109

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

mer. 2/12

8:05 pm-10:40 am

1 stop31h 35m

Cape Town Intl

dim. 2/23

6:50 am-3:55 pm

2 stops40h 05m

$1,112

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

DCA - CPT

DCACPT

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

sam. 2/1

6:03 pm-8:00 am

2 stops30h 57m

Cape Town Intl

lun. 2/10

10:00 pm-4:27 pm

2 stops25h 27m

$1,194

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

DCA - CPT

DCACPT

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

mer. 2/5

4:05 pm-6:00 pm

1 stop18h 55m

Cape Town Intl

jeu. 2/13

8:50 pm-9:54 am

1 stop20h 04m

$1,327

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

DCA - CPT

DCACPT

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

mer. 3/26

3:50 pm-10:40 am

2 stops36h 50m

Cape Town Intl

lun. 3/31

1:00 pm-7:59 pm

2 stops36h 59m

$1,364

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Best time to book a flight from District of Columbia to Cape Town

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Travel insights for flights from District of Columbia to Cape Town

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from District of Columbia to Cape Town including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from District of Columbia to Cape Town?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from District of Columbia to Cape Town (average of $1,292). Flying from District of Columbia to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,830). 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 DC to CPT?

Find hourly flight availability from District of Columbia to Cape Town. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated janvier 17, 2025.

When flying from District of Columbia to Cape Town, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 0.8 - 3.9 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 0.8 in.

Temperature in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 53.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cape Town. 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 Cape Town. Reviews last updated janvier 17, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from District of Columbia to Cape Town, see what other customers have to say about British Airways, Qatar Airways and Delta. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good
8,511 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

8.0
Very good
8,511 reviews
8.0
Very good
8,511 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

7.8
Good
1,339 reviews
8.0
Very good
8,511 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

7.5
Good
3,752 reviews
8.0
Very good
8,511 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

7.4
Good
8,965 reviews
8.0
Very good
8,511 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

7.3
Good
3,921 reviews
8.0
Very good
8,511 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from District of Columbia to Cape Town. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Cape Town from District of Columbia?

    For a flight from District of Columbia to Cape Town, you will be flying into Cape Town Intl. Cape Town Intl (CPT) is just 9.7 mi from the center of the city.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from District of Columbia to Cape Town one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Qatar Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $563. American Airlines flights start at $682 while deals on Turkish Airlines start at $752 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from District of Columbia to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on District of Columbia to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from District of Columbia to Cape Town?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from District of Columbia to Cape Town?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from District of Columbia to Cape Town 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 District of Columbia to Cape Town?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from District of Columbia to Cape Town (average of $1,292). Flying from District of Columbia to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,830). 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 9 airlines flying from District of Columbia to Cape Town

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from District of Columbia to Cape Town. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated janvier 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$893Average$953FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
American AirlinesCheapest$910Average$1,461FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$948Average$1,185FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
British AirwaysCheapest$970Average$1,327FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$998Average$1,307FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
DeltaCheapest$1,272Average$1,614FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$1,311Average$1,552FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
KLMCheapest$1,344Average$1,554FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
EmiratesCheapest$1,357Average$1,474FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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