Dulles Intl

$597+ 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 7/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — IAD
Mar 31 — Apr 71
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl are usually found in January or May, booked 42 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Thursday 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 March 26, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$861
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$597
(Booking.com)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,053

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. Dulles Intl flight deals.
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From Cape Town Intl to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
One-way flight from Cape Town Intl to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($132 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($41 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 Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl.
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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 March 26, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Tue 5/68:00 pmCPT - IAD
Nonstop15h 50mUnited Airlines
Sun 5/116:22 amIAD - CPT
2 stops45h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/25$861
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 11/131:50 pmCPT - IAD
2 stops25h 10mEthiopian Air
Sun 11/2310:00 amIAD - CPT
1 stop20h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 3/24$888
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 11/139:30 pmCPT - IAD
1 stop26h 12mDelta
Sun 11/236:00 amIAD - CPT
1 stop30h 15mDelta
Deal found 3/24$893
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/183:55 pmCPT - IAD
2 stops30h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/23:25 pmIAD - CPT
2 stops39h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/25$943
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Tue 6/311:05 amCPT - IAD
2 stops35h 10mSWISS
Sat 12/68:45 pmIAD - CPT
2 stops37h 00mSWISS
Deal found 3/25$973
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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
2 stops37h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 3/25$1,027
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Fri 5/91:00 pmCPT - IAD
1 stop25h 40mQatar Airways
Fri 5/1611:00 amIAD - CPT
1 stop41h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/25$1,030
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Mon 6/211:00 pmCPT - IAD
1 stop22h 35mKLM
Mon 12/85:35 pmIAD - CPT
1 stop21h 20mKLM
Deal found 3/25$1,036
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 5/94:35 pmCPT - IAD
1 stop25h 10mTurkish Airlines
Fri 5/169:40 pmIAD - CPT
1 stop32h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/25$1,045
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/126:25 pmCPT - IAD
2 stops51h 30mBritish Airways
Sun 8/1710:40 pmIAD - CPT
1 stop30h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 3/25$1,089
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/121:05 pmCPT - IAD
1 stop25h 35mEmirates
Fri 9/1210:55 amIAD - CPT
1 stop42h 40mEmirates
Deal found 3/25$1,457

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

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Cape Town

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Dulles Intl

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 5/6

8:00 pm-5:50 am

Nonstop15h 50m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 5/11

3:25 pm-9:30 am

1 stop36h 05m

$861

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 6/3

8:05 pm-11:45 am

2 stops45h 40m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 12/7

6:00 am-7:15 pm

1 stop30h 15m

$896

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Wed 9/10

2:35 pm-8:55 am

1 stop24h 20m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 9/24

10:55 am-2:35 pm

1 stop21h 40m

$918

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 5/18

3:55 pm-4:15 pm

2 stops30h 20m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 6/2

3:25 pm-12:40 pm

2 stops39h 15m

$943

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 6/3

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

$973

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 5/9

1:00 pm-8:40 am

1 stop25h 40m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 5/16

11:00 am-10:50 am

1 stop41h 50m

$1,030

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 6/2

11:00 pm-3:35 pm

1 stop22h 35m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 12/8

5:35 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop21h 20m

$1,036

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 5/9

4:35 pm-11:45 am

1 stop25h 10m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 5/16

9:40 pm-11:50 am

1 stop32h 10m

$1,045

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 8/12

6:25 pm-3:55 pm

2 stops51h 30m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 8/17

10:40 pm-11:00 am

1 stop30h 20m

$1,089

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/6

6:05 pm-3:50 pm

1 stop27h 45m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 12/10

5:50 pm-10:55 am

1 stop34h 05m

$1,283

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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 March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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.

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

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

For international departures, arrive early as exit passport control lines can be long. Ensure all liquids are in containers under 100ml.

Read more about CPTby John Walton
IAD

Upon arrival at IAD, use the Washington Metro Silver line for a cost-effective trip to the city, taking less than 40 minutes.

Read more about IADby Ramsey Qubein
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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 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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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport

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 March 21, 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 $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 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 March 26, 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 5% 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 March 26, 2025.

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

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

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

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

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

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

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

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

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

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

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

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

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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. 3 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 $861. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $896, and Ethiopian Air, from $918. United Airlines is priced at 25% 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 $597. However, be on the lookout for offers from Turkish Airlines and Delta, 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 $730. While the most popular route (Cape Town Intl - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl) can be booked for $891 on average our data indicates $1,685 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 $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 Dulles Intl

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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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