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$658+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Cape Town (CPT)

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WAS — CPT
Nov 19 — Nov 261
1 adult
Tue 11/19
Tue 11/26
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The best prices from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town Intl are usually found in January or November, booked 66 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Sunday

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AranGrant
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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 November 14, 2024.

This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/29:25 pmIAD - CPT
1 stop31h 35mTurkish Airlines
Tue 12/105:15 pmCPT - IAD
1 stop25h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/12$1,020
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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.
Mon 11/188:40 pmIAD - CPT
2 stops34h 05mEthiopian Air
Tue 11/261:50 pmCPT - IAD
2 stops25h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/13$1,028
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/14. 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.
Mon 12/22:00 pmIAD - CPT
1 stop39h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/119:20 amCPT - IAD
2 stops33h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/14$1,058
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/14. 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.
Wed 11/278:30 pmBWI - CPT
1 stop32h 40mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/46:45 pmCPT - BWI
1 stop31h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/14$1,088
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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.
Mon 11/259:55 pmIAD - CPT
1 stop31h 15mAmerican Airlines
Thu 12/58:50 pmCPT - IAD
1 stop29h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/13$1,089
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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.
Mon 11/2510:00 pmDCA - CPT
2 stops31h 10mAmerican Airlines
Thu 12/58:50 pmCPT - DCA
2 stops28h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/13$1,104
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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 12/78:30 pmBWI - CPT
1 stop32h 40mBritish Airways
Wed 12/118:40 pmCPT - BWI
1 stop29h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 11/13$1,159
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/278:30 pmBWI - CPT
1 stop32h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/43:20 pmCPT - BWI
2 stops34h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/13$1,183
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/2710:35 amIAD - CPT
1 stop23h 50mJetBlue
Wed 12/46:55 pmCPT - IAD
1 stop28h 00mJetBlue
Deal found 11/13$1,257
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/14. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/712:16 pmIAD - CPT
3 stops42h 19mKenya Airways
Mon 12/162:30 pmCPT - IAD
3 stops33h 14mKenya Airways
Deal found 11/14$1,344
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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 11/138:05 pmIAD - CPT
1 stop31h 25mQatar Airways
Tue 11/1912:35 pmCPT - IAD
1 stop34h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 11/13$1,364
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/288:45 pmIAD - CPT
2 stops27h 55mSWISS
Wed 12/49:30 amCPT - IAD
2 stops37h 00mSWISS
Deal found 11/13$1,436

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 2,752,363 searches. Data last updated November 14, 2024.

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Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 4/14

11:00 am-2:30 pm

1 stop21h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 4/26

1:50 pm-8:55 am

2 stops25h 05m

$1,018

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 4/16

9:40 pm-11:50 am

1 stop32h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 4/26

4:35 pm-10:50 am

1 stop24h 15m

$1,019

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 1/16

2:00 pm-12:00 pm

1 stop39h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/25

6:05 am-7:30 pm

2 stops44h 25m

$1,024

BaltimoreCape Town

BWI - CPT

BWICPT

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 11/27

8:30 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop32h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 12/4

6:45 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop31h 00m

$1,088

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 2/11

8:05 pm-10:40 am

1 stop31h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/23

12:35 pm-3:55 pm

1 stop34h 20m

$1,090

BaltimoreCape Town

BWI - CPT

BWICPT

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 2/26

8:30 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop32h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/4

10:00 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop27h 45m

$1,114

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

DCA - CPT

DCACPT

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 3/8

9:00 pm-10:20 am

2 stops30h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 3/16

10:00 pm-7:15 pm

2 stops27h 15m

$1,127

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 11/27

6:00 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop35h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 12/4

8:40 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop30h 05m

$1,155

BaltimoreCape Town

BWI - CPT

BWICPT

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 12/7

8:30 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop32h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 12/11

8:40 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop29h 05m

$1,159

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 1/16

9:55 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop31h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/25

10:00 pm-3:35 pm

1 stop24h 35m

$1,227

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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 November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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.-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 November 8, 2024.

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 $1,286). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,764). 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 November 14, 2024.

It’s optimal to fly from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 28% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

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 November 10, 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 November 14, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town, such as Ethiopian Air, British Airways and United 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
8,788 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

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
8,788 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,788 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

KLM
7.8
Good
1,346 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,788 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

SWISS
7.6
Good
1,640 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,788 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Virgin Atlantic
7.6
Good
663 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,788 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

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
3,861 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,788 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

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. 7 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 Ethiopian Air. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $1,012 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Turkish Airlines and American Airlines, starting at $1,020 and $1,088 round-trip. Users have found that Ethiopian Air is 30% 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 Turkish Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $722. However, be on the lookout for offers from Ethiopian Air and Qatar Airways, 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.

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

    While on average a flight from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town is generally $4,468, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $1,117. When looking at the most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Cape Town Intl), you can expect to pay $870 for that flight.

  • 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 $1,286). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,764). 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 7 airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town

Discover the top 7 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 2,752,363 searches. Data last updated November 14, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$861Average$941FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$943Average$1,104FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
British AirwaysCheapest$970Average$1,354FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$998Average$1,259FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
DeltaCheapest$1,244Average$1,666FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$1,267Average$1,539FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
KLMCheapest$1,344Average$1,571FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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