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$546+ Cheap flights from Dulles Intl (IAD) 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 11/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IAD — CPT
Aug 12 — Aug 191
Tue 8/12
Tue 8/19
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Cape Town Intl are usually found in March or February, booked 21 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Friday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Dulles Intl to Cape Town

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Dulles Intl (IAD) 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 August 7, 2025.

Round-trip from

$903
(oojo)

One-way from

$564
(Trip.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,556

Good round-trip deal

$1,386 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,128 or less
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Cheapest flights from Dulles Intl to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Dulles Intl to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 7, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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 9/179:40 pmIAD - CPT
1 stop32h 10mTurkish Airlines
Fri 9/264:35 pmCPT - IAD
1 stop33h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 8/6$903
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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 8/271:30 pmIAD - CPT
1 stop40h 20mTurkish Airlines
Tue 3/175:15 pmCPT - IAD
1 stop33h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 8/6$908
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. 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 9/41:30 pmIAD - CPT
1 stop40h 20mTurkish Airlines
Thu 9/184:35 pmCPT - IAD
1 stop25h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 8/5$921
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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 9/41:30 pmIAD - CPT
1 stop40h 20mTurkish Airlines
Thu 9/114:35 pmCPT - IAD
1 stop25h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 8/7$922
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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.
Sat 9/279:40 pmIAD - CPT
1 stop32h 10mTurkish Airlines
Fri 10/34:35 pmCPT - IAD
1 stop25h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 8/6$942
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. 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 10/239:40 pmIAD - CPT
1 stop32h 10mTurkish Airlines
Fri 10/315:15 pmCPT - IAD
1 stop25h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 8/5$943
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. 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 10/3010:10 pmIAD - CPT
1 stop31h 40mTurkish Airlines
Wed 11/125:15 pmCPT - IAD
1 stop33h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 8/5$946
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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 8/271:30 pmIAD - CPT
1 stop40h 20mTurkish Airlines
Mon 3/165:15 pmCPT - IAD
1 stop25h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 8/6$947
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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.
Wed 8/271:30 pmIAD - CPT
1 stop40h 20mTurkish Airlines
Fri 9/54:35 pmCPT - IAD
1 stop25h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 8/6$951
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. 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 10/131:30 pmIAD - CPT
1 stop40h 20mTurkish Airlines
Thu 10/234:35 pmCPT - IAD
1 stop25h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 8/5$952
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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.
Sun 9/149:40 pmIAD - CPT
1 stop32h 10mTurkish Airlines
Mon 9/224:35 pmCPT - IAD
1 stop33h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 8/6$959
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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.
Fri 12/51:30 pmIAD - CPT
1 stop39h 20mTurkish Airlines
Tue 12/95:15 pmCPT - IAD
1 stop25h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 8/6$960

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

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Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 9/17

9:40 pm-11:50 am

1 stop32h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 9/26

4:35 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop33h 10m

$903

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 8/27

1:30 pm-11:50 am

1 stop40h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/17

5:15 pm-8:15 pm

1 stop33h 00m

$908

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 9/4

1:30 pm-11:50 am

1 stop40h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 9/18

4:35 pm-11:45 am

1 stop25h 10m

$921

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 9/4

1:30 pm-11:50 am

1 stop40h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 9/11

4:35 pm-11:45 am

1 stop25h 10m

$922

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 1/26

7:59 pm-1:35 pm

3 stops58h 36m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/10

7:20 am-11:53 am

2 stops35h 33m

$938

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 9/27

9:40 pm-11:50 am

1 stop32h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 10/3

4:35 pm-11:45 am

1 stop25h 10m

$942

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 10/23

9:40 pm-11:50 am

1 stop32h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 10/31

5:15 pm-12:45 pm

1 stop25h 30m

$943

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 10/30

10:10 pm-11:50 am

1 stop31h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/12

5:15 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop33h 00m

$946

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 8/27

1:30 pm-11:50 am

1 stop40h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/16

5:15 pm-12:45 pm

1 stop25h 30m

$947

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 8/27

1:30 pm-11:50 am

1 stop40h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 9/5

4:35 pm-11:45 am

1 stop25h 10m

$951

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The best insider tips for Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cape Town flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cape Town trip
Airports
IAD

For evening departures, expect the check-in area to be swarmed. Arrive early to navigate potential crowds efficiently.

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CPT

Use Uber or Bolt for a convenient and inexpensive ride from CPT to Cape Town. They offer various sizes for different travel needs.

Read more about CPTby John Walton
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John Walton

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John Walton

John Walton

Independent aviation journalist John Walton took his first flight at eight weeks old and hasn’t stopped travelling since. A world-renowned expert in airlines and the passenger experience, he writes in depth on aviation, is a resident expert on travel in Japan and France, and offers a uniquely queer perspective on travelling the world.

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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on IAD

Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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Best time to book a flight from Dulles Intl to Cape Town

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cape Town from Dulles Intl with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cape Town

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Dulles Intl to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on August 1, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cape Town, you should look to book at least 20 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. Dulles Intl Airport to Cape Town?

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from Dulles Intl 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 August 7, 2025.

When flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl 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 24% versus a flight in the afternoon.

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cape Town?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cape Town chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Istanbul (IST) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of 1-stop itineraries from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cape Town on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cape Town?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cape Town, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Istanbul (IST) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $1,101.

What’s the fastest layover option from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cape Town?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cape Town, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Dubai (DXB) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 23h 55m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cape Town?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cape Town, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Dubai (DXB) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 25m.

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 August 7, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Qatar Airways, United Airlines, and Turkish Airlines from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cape Town. 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.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,606 reviews

Crew

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,606 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,606 reviews

Crew

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,916 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,606 reviews

Crew

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,934 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,606 reviews

Crew

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
816 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,606 reviews

Crew

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable

Related info for your journey

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

    Located just 9.7 mi from the city center, Cape Town Intl is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Cape Town from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl. Booking flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Cape Town Intl (CPT) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl from 8 different airlines.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cape Town round-trip?

    Turkish Airlines, at $903, was found to be the cheapest airline from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cape Town.. Users have found that Turkish Airlines is 38% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $1,128. While the most popular route (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Cape Town Intl) can be booked for $903 on average our data indicates $1,333 when flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cape Town.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Dulles Intl to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Dulles Intl to Cape Town?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Dulles Intl to Cape Town?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Dulles Intl 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. Dulles Intl Airport to Cape Town?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cape Town (average of $1,292). Flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl 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 8 airlines flying from Dulles Intl to Cape Town

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Dulles Intl 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 August 7, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$850Average$991FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
American AirlinesCheapest$910Average$1,010FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$959Average$1,243FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
British AirwaysCheapest$959Average$1,222FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,312Average$1,515FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
KLMCheapest$1,347Average$1,587FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
EmiratesCheapest$1,357Average$1,510FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$1,426Average$1,616FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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