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$561+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Cape Town (CPT)

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WAS — CPT
ene. 26 — feb. 21
dom. 1/26
dom. 2/2
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town Intl are usually found in February or January, booked 66 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Sunday

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AranGrant
3 stars

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AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$909
(Ovago)

One-way from

$561
(oojo)

Popular in

July

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February

Average price

$1,362

Good round-trip deal

$1,363 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,117 or less
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Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on enero 21, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
mié. 3/58:30 pmBWI - CPT
1 stop32h 40mMultiple Airlines
mié. 3/126:45 pmCPT - BWI
1 stop31h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$909
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
lun. 2/38:30 pmBWI - CPT
1 stop30h 50mAmerican Airlines
mar. 2/188:55 pmCPT - BWI
1 stop28h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/21$916
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
jue. 3/136:00 amDCA - CPT
2 stops24h 10mMultiple Airlines
lun. 3/246:45 pmCPT - DCA
2 stops27h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$924
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
lun. 1/279:55 pmIAD - CPT
1 stop29h 25mAmerican Airlines
lun. 2/310:00 pmCPT - IAD
2 stops28h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/19$927
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
jue. 3/2010:15 pmDCA - CPT
2 stops30h 05mAmerican Airlines
dom. 3/3010:00 pmCPT - DCA
2 stops25h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/21$932
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 10/59:40 pmIAD - CPT
1 stop32h 10mTurkish Airlines
lun. 10/134:35 pmCPT - IAD
1 stop33h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 1/21$935
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
dom. 3/167:59 pmIAD - CPT
2 stops43h 41mMultiple Airlines
dom. 3/232:25 pmCPT - IAD
3 stops34h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$936
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
lun. 1/276:00 pmIAD - CPT
1 stop33h 20mBritish Airways
vie. 2/710:00 pmCPT - IAD
1 stop24h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/20$979
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
sáb. 9/2012:30 pmIAD - CPT
3 stops43h 10mKenya Airways
lun. 10/62:30 pmCPT - IAD
3 stops27h 25mKenya Airways
Deal found 1/20$997
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
dom. 2/28:30 pmBWI - CPT
1 stop30h 50mBritish Airways
mié. 2/1210:00 pmCPT - BWI
1 stop27h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/21$1,007
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
lun. 5/511:00 amIAD - CPT
1 stop21h 30mEthiopian Air
mar. 6/101:50 pmCPT - IAD
2 stops25h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 1/20$1,010
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 1/228:05 pmIAD - CPT
1 stop31h 35mQatar Airways
lun. 1/2712:35 pmCPT - IAD
1 stop34h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 1/20$1,102

Find flights from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Washington, D.C. 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 enero 21, 2025.

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BaltimoreCape Town

BWI - CPT

BWICPT

Baltimore/Washington

mié. 3/5

8:30 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop32h 40m

Cape Town Intl

mié. 3/12

6:45 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop31h 00m

$909

BaltimoreCape Town

BWI - CPT

BWICPT

Baltimore/Washington

lun. 2/3

8:30 pm-10:20 am

1 stop30h 50m

Cape Town Intl

mar. 2/18

8:55 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop28h 50m

$916

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

mar. 2/25

9:55 pm-10:20 am

1 stop29h 25m

Cape Town Intl

mié. 3/5

10:00 pm-4:58 pm

2 stops25h 58m

$927

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

dom. 3/16

7:59 pm-9:40 pm

2 stops43h 41m

Cape Town Intl

jue. 3/27

2:25 pm-1:10 pm

3 stops28h 45m

$936

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

jue. 5/8

9:40 pm-11:50 am

1 stop32h 10m

Cape Town Intl

jue. 5/15

4:35 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop33h 10m

$940

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

mié. 3/5

9:55 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop31h 15m

Cape Town Intl

mié. 3/12

8:40 pm-4:35 pm

1 stop25h 55m

$979

BaltimoreCape Town

BWI - CPT

BWICPT

Baltimore/Washington

dom. 2/2

8:30 pm-10:20 am

1 stop30h 50m

Cape Town Intl

mié. 2/12

10:00 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop27h 45m

$1,007

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

lun. 4/7

11:00 am-2:30 pm

1 stop21h 30m

Cape Town Intl

vie. 4/11

2:35 pm-8:55 am

2 stops24h 20m

$1,021

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

DCA - CPT

DCACPT

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

mar. 3/18

6:00 am-12:10 pm

2 stops24h 10m

Cape Town Intl

mar. 3/25

10:00 pm-6:48 pm

2 stops26h 48m

$1,024

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

mié. 2/12

8:05 pm-10:40 am

1 stop31h 35m

Cape Town Intl

dom. 2/23

6:50 am-3:55 pm

2 stops40h 05m

$1,112

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice 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.-Cape Town flights, users find the pricing of AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on Washington, D.C.-Cape Town flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Washington, D.C.-Cape Town flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C.-Cape Town flights, Cheapflights users trust AranGrant the most. AranGrant 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.-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 Washington, D.C. to Cape Town

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cape Town from Washington, D.C. with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on January 17, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town, you should look to book at least 66 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town (average of $1,292). Flying from Washington, D.C. 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 WAS to CPT?

Find hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. 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 enero 21, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 27% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. to Cape Town flight should consider departing on Sunday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 enero 21, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town, such as Kenya Airways, British Airways and American Airlines. 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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

KLM
7.8
Good
1,341 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,752 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,985 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

GOL
7.3
Good
1,091 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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

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

    For a flight from Washington, D.C. 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. per day. 9 airlines have flights to Cape Town Intl from Washington, D.C. on a regular basis.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town is British Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $909 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and Turkish Airlines, starting at $916 and $940 round-trip. Users have found that British Airways is 38% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Qatar Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $561. However, be on the lookout for offers from American Airlines and Turkish Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town for a low price.

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

    While some choose either Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Cape Town Intl or Baltimore/Washington - Cape Town Intl, Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Cape Town Intl is the most popular route from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. 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. to Cape Town?

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

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Washington, D.C. 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 enero 21, 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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