Cape Town

$803+ Cheap flights from Reagan-National (DCA) to Cape Town (CPT)

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 4/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DCA — CPT
Apr 6 — Apr 131
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Reagan-National (DCA) 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 April 1, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,130
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$803
(oojo)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,325
Provider with most accurate pricing for Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-Cape Town Intl flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-Cape Town Intl flights.
From Washington, D.C. Reagan-National to Cape Town Intl
One-way flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National to Cape Town Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 22% potential increase in price ($492 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 9% potential price decrease ($138 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

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Cheapest flights from Reagan-National to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Reagan-National to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 1, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Thu 5/85:49 pmDCA - CPT
2 stops35h 11mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/196:55 pmCPT - DCA
2 stops27h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/31$1,130
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/612:05 pmDCA - CPT
1 stop23h 45mDelta
Fri 10/178:05 pmCPT - DCA
1 stop24h 34mDelta
Deal found 3/30$1,350
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
Sat 9/276:05 amDCA - CPT
3 stops49h 40mKenya Airways
Fri 10/32:35 pmCPT - DCA
3 stops33h 30mKenya Airways
Deal found 4/1$1,371
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Wed 5/711:10 amDCA - CPT
2 stops29h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/142:35 pmCPT - DCA
3 stops33h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/31$1,372
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/3010:15 amDCA - CPT
2 stops42h 35mQatar Airways
Wed 5/71:00 pmCPT - DCA
2 stops39h 22mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/31$1,396
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/55:00 pmDCA - CPT
2 stops42h 20mUnited Airlines
Thu 10/167:50 pmCPT - DCA
1 stop20h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/30$1,409
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Sat 11/155:58 pmDCA - CPT
2 stops31h 02mBritish Airways
Fri 11/218:55 pmCPT - DCA
2 stops43h 34mBritish Airways
Deal found 3/31$1,428
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/133:30 pmDCA - CPT
2 stops23h 55mKLM
Wed 9/1011:15 pmCPT - DCA
2 stops24h 11mKLM
Deal found 3/31$1,561

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Cape Town that are best for you.

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Reagan-National

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Cape Town

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Price

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

DCA - CPT

DCACPT

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 5/8

5:49 pm-11:00 am

2 stops35h 11m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 5/19

6:55 pm-3:55 pm

2 stops27h 00m

$1,130

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

DCA - CPT

DCACPT

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 5/7

11:10 am-10:10 pm

2 stops29h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 5/14

2:35 pm-6:07 pm

3 stops33h 32m

$1,372

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

DCA - CPT

DCACPT

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 4/30

10:15 am-10:50 am

2 stops42h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 5/7

1:00 pm-10:22 pm

2 stops39h 22m

$1,396

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

DCA - CPT

DCACPT

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 5/14

5:49 pm-11:00 am

2 stops35h 11m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 6/11

6:55 pm-6:22 pm

2 stops29h 27m

$1,400

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

DCA - CPT

DCACPT

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 4/17

1:55 pm-5:50 pm

2 stops21h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 5/2

8:05 pm-5:25 pm

1 stop27h 20m

$1,448

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

DCA - CPT

DCACPT

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 4/9

6:30 am-10:10 pm

2 stops33h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 4/17

2:30 pm-6:10 pm

3 stops33h 40m

$1,480

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

DCA - CPT

DCACPT

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 5/15

1:15 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops26h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/22

11:15 pm-4:59 pm

2 stops23h 44m

$1,486

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

DCA - CPT

DCACPT

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 5/9

8:00 pm-9:30 am

2 stops31h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 5/19

7:50 pm-10:36 am

1 stop20h 46m

$1,501

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

DCA - CPT

DCACPT

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 4/28

6:05 pm-10:50 am

2 stops34h 45m

$803

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

DCA - CPT

DCACPT

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 5/10

1:00 pm-11:50 am

2 stops40h 50m

$864

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Reagan-National to Cape Town in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport-Cape Town flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport-Cape Town flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport-Cape Town flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport-Cape Town flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport-Cape Town flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Reagan-National to Cape Town

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cape Town from Reagan-National with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Cape Town

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

Find hourly flight availability from Reagan-National 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 April 1, 2025.

When flying from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Cape Town, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 26% versus a flight in the afternoon.

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 April 1, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, KLM and Qatar Airways from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

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 Reagan-National 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 Washington, D.C. Reagan-National?

    For a flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National 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. Cape Town Intl is the only Cape Town airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National per day. 1 airline has flights to Cape Town Intl from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National on a regular basis.

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

    According to our current data, American Airlines ($1,130), Qatar Airways ($1,396), and British Airways ($1,400) offers the cheapest pricing from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Cape Town. American Airlines is currently priced 31% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport 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 $803. American Airlines flights start at $911 while deals on United Airlines start at $1,193 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Reagan-National to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Reagan-National to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Reagan-National to Cape Town?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Reagan-National to Cape Town?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Reagan-National 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 Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Cape Town?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Cape Town (average of $1,292). Flying from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport 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 airline flying from Reagan-National to Cape Town

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Reagan-National 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 April 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$1,327Average$1,890FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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