District of Columbia

$673+ Cheap flights from Cape Town (CPT) to District of Columbia

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CPT — IAD
Apr 2 — Apr 91
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Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to District of Columbia

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Cape Town to District of Columbia flight deals. Data was last updated March 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$902
(Delta)

One-way from

$673
(oojo)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$975

Good round-trip deal

$990 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,213 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Cape Town Intl-Washington, D.C. (WAS) flight deals.
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From Cape Town Intl to District of Columbia
One-way flight from Cape Town Intl to District of Columbia
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price ($15 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($18 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Cape Town Intl to District of Columbia.
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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to District of Columbia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cape Town to District of Columbia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 28, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Sun 5/118:05 pmCPT - IAD
1 stop31h 29mDelta
Sun 5/185:25 pmIAD - CPT
1 stop21h 45mDelta
Deal found 3/27$902
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/211:05 amCPT - IAD
2 stops35h 10mSWISS
Sat 12/68:45 pmIAD - CPT
2 stops37h 00mSWISS
Deal found 3/27$909
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Tue 6/38:05 pmCPT - DCA
1 stop31h 36mDelta
Sun 12/79:00 amDCA - CPT
1 stop27h 15mDelta
Deal found 3/27$941
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 6/18:00 pmCPT - IAD
Nonstop15h 40mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/710:20 pmIAD - CPT
1 stop26h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/27$977
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 5/76:25 pmCPT - IAD
2 stops27h 10mKLM
Wed 5/215:25 pmIAD - CPT
1 stop22h 00mKLM
Deal found 3/26$1,018
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/112:50 pmCPT - IAD
2 stops33h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/85:50 pmIAD - CPT
1 stop34h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$1,042
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.
Sun 5/41:00 pmCPT - IAD
1 stop25h 40mQatar Airways
Wed 5/2111:00 amIAD - CPT
1 stop41h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/26$1,049
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/16:05 pmCPT - IAD
1 stop27h 45mLufthansa
Sun 12/710:20 pmIAD - CPT
1 stop26h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 3/27$1,057
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 10/272:35 pmCPT - IAD
2 stops24h 25mEthiopian Air
Mon 12/2910:00 amIAD - CPT
1 stop21h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 3/27$1,079
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 6/16:05 pmCPT - DCA
2 stops46h 51mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/81:00 pmDCA - CPT
2 stops38h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/27$1,083
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 6/184:35 pmCPT - IAD
1 stop25h 10mTurkish Airlines
Tue 7/291:30 pmIAD - CPT
1 stop40h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/26$1,084
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.
Fri 5/27:00 amCPT - IAD
2 stops43h 10mBritish Airways
Wed 5/145:40 pmIAD - CPT
1 stop35h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 3/26$1,089

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Cape Town to District of Columbia 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 March 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cape Town to District of Columbia that are best for you.

Fly from

Cape Town

Fly to

District of Columbia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 5/11

8:05 pm-9:34 pm

1 stop31h 29m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 5/18

5:25 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop21h 45m

$902

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 6/2

11:05 am-4:15 pm

2 stops35h 10m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 12/6

8:45 pm-4:45 pm

2 stops37h 00m

$909

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - DCA

CPTDCA

Cape Town Intl

Tue 6/3

8:05 pm-9:41 pm

1 stop31h 36m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 12/7

9:00 am-7:15 pm

1 stop27h 15m

$941

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 6/1

8:00 pm-5:40 am

Nonstop15h 40m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 12/7

10:20 pm-7:40 am

1 stop26h 20m

$977

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Wed 5/7

6:25 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops27h 10m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 5/21

5:25 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop22h 00m

$1,018

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 6/1

12:50 pm-4:15 pm

2 stops33h 25m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 12/8

5:50 pm-10:55 am

1 stop34h 05m

$1,042

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 5/4

1:00 pm-8:40 am

1 stop25h 40m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 5/21

11:00 am-10:50 am

1 stop41h 50m

$1,049

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 6/1

6:05 pm-3:50 pm

1 stop27h 45m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 12/7

10:20 pm-7:40 am

1 stop26h 20m

$1,057

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - DCA

CPTDCA

Cape Town Intl

Sun 6/1

6:05 pm-10:56 am

2 stops46h 51m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 12/8

1:00 pm-10:55 am

2 stops38h 55m

$1,083

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Wed 6/18

4:35 pm-11:45 am

1 stop25h 10m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 7/29

1:30 pm-11:50 am

1 stop40h 20m

$1,084

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cape Town to District of Columbia

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to District of Columbia?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to District of Columbia (average of $309). Flying from Cape Town to District of Columbia in June is currently the most expensive (average of $385). 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 CPT to DC?

Find hourly flight availability from Cape Town to District of Columbia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 28, 2025.

When flying from Cape Town to District of Columbia, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in District of Columbia by month

Plan your trip to District of Columbia by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in District of Columbia ranges from 2.6 - 4.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.0 in. February is typically the driest time to visit District of Columbia when rainfall is around 2.6 in.

Temperature in District of Columbia by month

Plan your trip to District of Columbia by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to District of Columbia, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 35.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing District of Columbia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to District of Columbia. 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 District of Columbia. Reviews last updated March 28, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines, Emirates and Delta from Cape Town to District of Columbia have to say. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cape Town to District of Columbia. 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 from for flights from Cape Town to District of Columbia?

    If you book a flight to District of Columbia from Cape Town, you will be flying from Cape Town Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Cape Town Intl (CPT) is located 9.7 mi from the center of Cape Town.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Cape Town to District of Columbia one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $673 on Turkish Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Qatar Airways from $701 and United Airlines from $864 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Cape Town to District of Columbia?

    The cheapest flight price from Cape Town to District of Columbia is $730. On average you can expect to pay $1,685. The most popular route, (Cape Town Intl - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl), can usually be booked for $861.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to District of Columbia that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Cape Town to District of Columbia?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to District of Columbia?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to District of Columbia 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 Cape Town to District of Columbia?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to District of Columbia (average of $309). Flying from Cape Town to District of Columbia in June is currently the most expensive (average of $385). 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 3 airlines flying from Cape Town to District of Columbia

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Cape Town to District of Columbia. 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 March 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$861Average$1,346FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$882Average$1,046FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
KLMCheapest$891Average$1,202FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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