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$585+ Cheap flights from Cape Town (CPT) to Dulles Intl (IAD)

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 3/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — IAD
Feb 26 — Mar 51
Wed 2/26
Wed 3/5
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl are usually found in January or October, booked 42 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Monday and return on a Sunday

Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to Dulles Intl

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cape Town (CPT) to Dulles Intl (IAD). 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 21, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$880
(Delta)

One-way from

$585
(Mytrip)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,139

Good round-trip deal

$971 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,180 or less
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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Dulles Intl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cape Town to Dulles Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 21, 2025.

This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/68:05 pmCPT - IAD
1 stop27h 04mDelta
Sat 8/910:05 amIAD - CPT
1 stop25h 45mDelta
Deal found 2/20$880
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/118:00 pmCPT - IAD
Nonstop15h 50mUnited Airlines
Sat 8/96:30 pmIAD - CPT
Nonstop14h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$923
This Ethiopian Air 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 Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/81:50 pmCPT - IAD
2 stops25h 05mEthiopian Air
Thu 8/710:55 amIAD - CPT
1 stop20h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 2/20$931
This KLM 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/273:20 pmCPT - IAD
2 stops31h 25mKLM
Tue 5/271:00 pmIAD - CPT
2 stops26h 25mKLM
Deal found 2/20$998
This Turkish 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/124:35 pmCPT - IAD
1 stop24h 10mTurkish Airlines
Tue 8/1212:30 pmIAD - CPT
1 stop41h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 2/20$1,016
This SmartFares 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/16:25 pmCPT - IAD
2 stops55h 45mBritish Airways
Sun 6/17:25 pmIAD - CPT
1 stop33h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 2/20$1,040
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/276:10 pmCPT - IAD
2 stops28h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/279:35 pmIAD - CPT
2 stops35h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$1,064
This flightsite.co.za 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 flightsite.co.za is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/172:30 amCPT - IAD
2 stops46h 49mAir France
Fri 4/49:20 pmIAD - CPT
1 stop42h 10mAir France
Deal found 2/20$1,121
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.
Mon 10/276:30 pmCPT - IAD
1 stop28h 20mLufthansa
Mon 12/295:50 pmIAD - CPT
1 stop34h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 2/20$1,156
This flightsite.co.za 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 flightsite.co.za is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/186:25 pmCPT - IAD
1 stop44h 35mEmirates
Fri 4/410:55 amIAD - CPT
1 stop42h 40mEmirates
Deal found 2/20$1,209
This SWISS 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/53:55 pmCPT - IAD
2 stops30h 20mSWISS
Sat 4/125:20 pmIAD - CPT
2 stops58h 40mSWISS
Deal found 2/20$1,542
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.
Fri 5/92:35 pmCPT - IAD
3 stops33h 47mKenya Airways
Sat 8/912:30 pmIAD - CPT
3 stops43h 15mKenya Airways
Deal found 2/20$1,709

Find flights from Cape Town to Dulles Intl within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Cape Town to Dulles Intl 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 21, 2025.

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Cape Town

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Dulles Intl

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Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 5/6

8:05 pm-5:09 pm

1 stop27h 04m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 8/9

10:05 am-5:50 pm

1 stop25h 45m

$880

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 5/11

8:00 pm-5:50 am

Nonstop15h 50m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 8/9

6:30 pm-3:20 pm

Nonstop14h 50m

$923

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/8

1:50 pm-8:55 am

2 stops25h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 8/7

10:55 am-1:45 pm

1 stop20h 50m

$931

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 3/27

3:20 pm-4:45 pm

2 stops31h 25m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 5/27

1:00 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops26h 25m

$998

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 5/12

4:35 pm-10:45 am

1 stop24h 10m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 8/12

12:30 pm-11:50 am

1 stop41h 20m

$1,016

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 4/1

6:25 pm-8:10 pm

2 stops55h 45m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 6/1

7:25 pm-11:00 am

1 stop33h 35m

$1,040

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 3/27

6:10 pm-4:45 pm

2 stops28h 35m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 5/27

9:35 pm-2:35 pm

2 stops35h 00m

$1,064

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/17

2:30 am-7:19 pm

2 stops46h 49m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 4/4

9:20 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop42h 10m

$1,121

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/18

6:25 pm-9:00 am

1 stop44h 35m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 4/4

10:55 am-11:35 am

1 stop42h 40m

$1,209

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Sat 4/5

3:55 pm-4:15 pm

2 stops30h 20m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 4/12

5:20 pm-10:00 am

2 stops58h 40m

$1,542

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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 Cape Town to Dulles Intl in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
PricelinePrice 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 Cape Town-Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Cape Town-Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Cape Town-Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Cape Town-Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport 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 Cape Town-Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport 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 Cape Town to Dulles Intl

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

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Cape Town to Dulles Intl. Price data was last updated on February 14, 2025.

Booking 42 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (average of $309). Flying from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $389). 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 IAD?

Find hourly flight availability from Cape Town to Dulles Intl. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 21, 2025.

When flying from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport, 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 7% versus a flight at noon.

Rainfall in Dulles Intl by month

Plan your trip to Dulles Intl by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport 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 Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport when rainfall is around 2.6 in.

Temperature in Dulles Intl by month

Plan your trip to Dulles Intl by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport, 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 Dulles Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Dulles Intl. 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 Dulles Intl. Reviews last updated February 21, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines and Delta from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,278 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,278 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,278 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,299 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,278 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,217 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,278 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,333 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,278 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

SWISS
7.5
Good
1,568 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,278 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Related info for your journey

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

    For a flight from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl, you will be flying from 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 outbound flights to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl per day. 4 airlines have flights to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl from Cape Town Intl on a regular basis.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport round-trip from $880. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from $923, and Ethiopian Air, from $931. Delta is priced at 21% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Qatar Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $585. However, be on the lookout for offers from Turkish Airlines and KLM, as they are both options that can get you from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport for a low price.

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $918. While the most popular route (Cape Town Intl - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl) can be booked for $888 on average our data indicates $2,560 when flying from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (average of $309). Flying from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $389). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapest$842Average$1,148FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
United AirlinesCheapest$861Average$1,421FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$882Average$1,086FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
KLMCheapest$891Average$1,202FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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