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$569+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Cape Town (CPT)

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WAS — CPT
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town Intl are usually found in March or February, booked 54 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Wednesday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Washington, D.C. (WAS) 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 February 20, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$921
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$587
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,315

Good round-trip deal

$1,412 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,178 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 February 20, 2025.

This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/2710:00 amIAD - CPT
1 stop20h 45mEthiopian Air
Sat 3/81:50 pmCPT - IAD
2 stops25h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 2/20$926
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Thu 3/136:00 amDCA - CPT
2 stops24h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/1810:00 pmCPT - DCA
2 stops24h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$927
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Sun 3/237:59 pmIAD - CPT
2 stops43h 41mMultiple Airlines
Sun 3/302:30 pmCPT - IAD
3 stops28h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$937
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/253:00 pmIAD - CPT
1 stop39h 00mTurkish Airlines
Tue 4/14:35 pmCPT - IAD
1 stop24h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 2/19$944
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/710:45 pmIAD - CPT
1 stop30h 15mBritish Airways
Thu 6/126:55 pmCPT - IAD
1 stop28h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 2/20$971
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/49:20 pmBWI - CPT
1 stop31h 40mBritish Airways
Sat 6/142:00 pmCPT - BWI
2 stops35h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 2/19$1,076
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/139:05 pmIAD - CPT
1 stop31h 25mQatar Airways
Mon 3/2412:35 pmCPT - IAD
1 stop34h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 2/20$1,090
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Sun 5/43:59 pmDCA - CPT
2 stops37h 01mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/176:55 pmCPT - DCA
2 stops30h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$1,128
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Wed 6/49:20 pmBWI - CPT
1 stop31h 40mAmerican Airlines
Sat 6/146:55 pmCPT - BWI
1 stop30h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$1,150
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/2410:45 pmIAD - CPT
1 stop30h 15mAmerican Airlines
Sun 6/156:55 pmCPT - IAD
1 stop31h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$1,180
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/229:30 pmBWI - CPT
1 stop28h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 3/302:40 pmCPT - BWI
2 stops34h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$1,183
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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.
Thu 9/1110:00 amBWI - CPT
1 stop25h 50mDelta
Fri 9/268:05 pmCPT - BWI
1 stop19h 11mDelta
Deal found 2/18$1,349

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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 February 20, 2025.

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Cape Town

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Washington, D.C.Cape Town

DCA - CPT

DCACPT

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 3/13

6:00 am-12:10 pm

2 stops24h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/18

10:00 pm-4:29 pm

2 stops24h 29m

$927

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 3/25

11:00 am-1:45 pm

1 stop20h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 4/1

3:25 pm-8:55 am

2 stops47h 30m

$930

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 3/23

7:59 pm-9:40 pm

2 stops43h 41m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 3/30

2:30 pm-1:10 pm

3 stops28h 40m

$937

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 3/25

3:00 pm-12:00 pm

1 stop39h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 4/1

4:35 pm-10:45 am

1 stop24h 10m

$944

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 6/7

10:45 pm-11:00 am

1 stop30h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/12

6:55 pm-5:30 pm

1 stop28h 35m

$971

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 3/13

9:05 pm-10:30 am

1 stop31h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/24

12:35 pm-4:55 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

6:50 am-6:45 pm

2 stops42h 55m

$1,119

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

DCA - CPT

DCACPT

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 5/4

3:59 pm-11:00 am

2 stops37h 01m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 5/17

6:55 pm-7:04 pm

2 stops30h 09m

$1,128

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 5/24

10:45 pm-11:00 am

1 stop30h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 6/15

6:55 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop31h 15m

$1,180

BaltimoreCape Town

BWI - CPT

BWICPT

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 3/22

9:30 pm-8:00 am

1 stop28h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 3/30

2:40 pm-7:35 pm

2 stops34h 55m

$1,183

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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 February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Washington, D.C.-Cape Town flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 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.-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 February 14, 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 54 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 February 20, 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 26% 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 Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at noon 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 February 20, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town, such as Emirates, Delta and Alaska 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.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,279 reviews

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,279 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,279 reviews

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,279 reviews

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,692 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,279 reviews

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,333 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,279 reviews

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

SWISS
7.5
Good
1,568 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,279 reviews

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

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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 Ethiopian Air. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $921 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Turkish Airlines and Qatar Airways, starting at $944 and $1,090 round-trip. Users have found that Ethiopian Air 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 $590. 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.

  • 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 $4,484, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $1,094. When looking at the most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Cape Town Intl), you can expect to pay $855 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 $1,292). 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 February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$845Average$954FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
American AirlinesCheapest$910Average$1,187FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$953Average$1,180FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
British AirwaysCheapest$959Average$1,314FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$998Average$1,330FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,312Average$1,542FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$1,326Average$1,663FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
KLMCheapest$1,344Average$1,587FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
EmiratesCheapest$1,357Average$1,474FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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