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$589+ Cheap flights from Cape Town (CPT) to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

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 4/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — WAS
Jan 26 — Feb 21
Sun 1/26
Sun 2/2
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Washington, D.C. are usually found in March or February, booked 41 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

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

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cape Town (CPT) to Washington, D.C. (WAS). 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 January 21, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$908
(Air France)

One-way from

$589
(Gotogate)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,201

Good round-trip deal

$917 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,211 or less
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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Washington, D.C.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cape Town to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 21, 2025.

This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/1511:35 pmCPT - IAD
1 stop22h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 4/265:25 pmIAD - CPT
1 stop22h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$908
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 5/1811:15 pmCPT - IAD
1 stop22h 20mKLM
Wed 5/286:10 pmIAD - CPT
2 stops45h 15mKLM
Deal found 1/21$912
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Fri 1/248:50 pmCPT - IAD
Nonstop16h 05mUnited Airlines
Thu 2/66:50 pmIAD - CPT
Nonstop14h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/21$921
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Wed 3/1211:20 pmCPT - IAD
1 stop23h 25mDelta
Sat 3/2210:00 pmIAD - CPT
2 stops50h 30mDelta
Deal found 1/20$926
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 9/98:05 pmCPT - BWI
1 stop21h 05mDelta
Tue 12/26:00 amBWI - CPT
2 stops32h 55mDelta
Deal found 1/21$932
This Bravofly deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Bravofly is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/1811:15 pmCPT - DCA
2 stops26h 03mKLM
Wed 5/285:00 pmDCA - CPT
2 stops46h 25mKLM
Deal found 1/21$942
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/151:50 pmCPT - IAD
2 stops25h 05mEthiopian Air
Sat 4/2611:00 amIAD - CPT
1 stop21h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 1/20$951
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 stop32h 50mLufthansa
Mon 12/295:50 pmIAD - CPT
1 stop34h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 1/20$959
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Mon 2/2411:20 pmCPT - DCA
2 stops27h 40mDelta
Mon 4/72:20 pmDCA - CPT
2 stops25h 10mDelta
Deal found 1/20$959
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Mon 5/1211:00 pmCPT - DCA
2 stops24h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/301:30 pmDCA - CPT
2 stops25h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$1,003
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Fri 3/75:15 pmCPT - IAD
1 stop33h 15mTurkish Airlines
Thu 3/133:00 pmIAD - CPT
1 stop39h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 1/20$1,013
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Wed 5/286:55 pmCPT - IAD
1 stop31h 15mBritish Airways
Mon 6/167:25 pmIAD - CPT
1 stop33h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/21$1,021

Find flights from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. 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 January 21, 2025.

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Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 4/15

11:35 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop22h 45m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 4/26

5:25 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop22h 00m

$908

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 5/18

11:15 pm-3:35 pm

1 stop22h 20m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 5/28

6:10 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops45h 15m

$912

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Wed 3/12

11:20 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop23h 25m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 3/22

10:00 pm-6:30 am

2 stops50h 30m

$926

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 5/18

8:00 pm-5:50 am

Nonstop15h 50m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 5/28

3:45 pm-9:30 am

2 stops35h 45m

$941

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - DCA

CPTDCA

Cape Town Intl

Sun 5/18

11:15 pm-7:18 pm

2 stops26h 03m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 5/28

5:00 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops46h 25m

$942

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 4/15

1:50 pm-8:55 am

2 stops25h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 4/26

11:00 am-2:30 pm

1 stop21h 30m

$951

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - DCA

CPTDCA

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/24

11:20 pm-8:00 pm

2 stops27h 40m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 4/7

2:20 pm-9:30 pm

2 stops25h 10m

$959

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - DCA

CPTDCA

Cape Town Intl

Mon 5/12

11:00 pm-5:20 pm

2 stops24h 20m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 6/30

1:30 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops25h 55m

$1,003

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 3/7

5:15 pm-7:30 pm

1 stop33h 15m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 3/13

3:00 pm-12:00 pm

1 stop39h 00m

$1,013

Cape TownBaltimore

CPT - BWI

CPTBWI

Cape Town Intl

Wed 2/26

11:20 pm-11:08 pm

2 stops30h 48m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 4/9

10:59 am-9:25 pm

2 stops28h 26m

$1,015

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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 Washington, D.C. in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy2 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. 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. flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Cape Town-Washington, D.C. flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Cape Town-Washington, D.C. 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. 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 Washington, D.C.

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

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Cape Town to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on January 17, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Cape Town to Washington, D.C., you should look to book at least 41 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 Cape Town to Washington, D.C.?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. (average of $241). Flying from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. in March is currently the most expensive (average of $290). 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 WAS?

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

When flying from Cape Town to Washington, D.C., 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 Washington, D.C. by month

Plan your trip to Washington, D.C. by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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

Temperature in Washington, D.C. by month

Plan your trip to Washington, D.C. by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Washington, D.C.. 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 Washington, D.C.. Reviews last updated January 21, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Cape Town to Washington, D.C., such as Qatar Airways, KLM and United Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
ANA
8.4
Very good
852 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

ANA
8.4
Very good
852 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
852 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,358 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
852 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,328 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
852 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
852 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

KLM
7.8
Good
1,341 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
852 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cape Town to Washington, D.C.. 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 Washington, D.C.?

    For a flight from Cape Town to Washington, D.C., 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. per day. 4 airlines have flights to Washington, D.C. from Cape Town Intl on a regular basis.

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

    Currently priced at $921, United Airlines will fly you from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. and back. In addition to United Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Delta and KLM - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $926 and $942, respectively. United Airlines is 14% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Qatar Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $589. Turkish Airlines flights start at $611 while deals on KLM start at $799 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Cape Town to Washington, D.C.?

    While some choose either Cape Town Intl - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National or Cape Town Intl - Baltimore/Washington, Cape Town Intl - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl is the most popular route from Cape Town to Washington, D.C..

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Cape Town to Washington, D.C.?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to Washington, D.C.?

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. (average of $241). Flying from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. in March is currently the most expensive (average of $290). 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 4 airlines flying from Cape Town to Washington, D.C.

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Cape Town to Washington, D.C.. 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 January 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapest$842Average$1,057FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
United AirlinesCheapest$861Average$1,405FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$882Average$1,087FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
KLMCheapest$891Average$1,202FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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