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

Currently priced at $819, Ethiopian Air will fly you from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. and back. In addition to Ethiopian Air, 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 $887 and $981, respectively. Ethiopian Air is 25% 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 $585. Turkish Airlines flights start at $659 while deals on KLM start at $794 one-way.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Cape Town to Washington, D.C.?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Cape Town to Washington, D.C. flight should consider departing on Tuesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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

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

What are the cheapest flights from Cape Town to Washington, D.C.?

On average you can expect to pay $2,560 for a flight from Cape Town to Washington, D.C.. The cheapest flight overall is $918 while the most popular route, (Cape Town Intl - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl) is currently priced at $819.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Cape Town to Washington, D.C.?

When booking a flight from Cape Town to Washington, D.C., you may want to consider flying on Delta, Ethiopian Air or KLM as they are the most popular for this route.

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Cape Town to Washington, D.C.?

Users have found that flying from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. on a Saturday typically leans towards higher prices. However, this doesn’t mean you still can’t find a deal. Flexibility with other aspects of your flight can still land a great price for your trip.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Washington, D.C.?

Flights from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. lean towards being more expensive in January. Prices are generally better when you fly from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. in March, with the cheapest ticket starting at $815.

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.

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.

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.

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The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Washington, D.C. are usually found in March or November, booked 4 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Monday and return on a Sunday

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Most accurate provider	FlightHub 3 stars
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Round-trip from	$819 (oojo)
One-way from	$585 (Mytrip)
Popular in	January
Cheapest in	March
Average price	$991
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 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 February 20, 2025.

Tue 3/181:50 pmCPT - IAD

2 stops25h 10mEthiopian Air

Tue 3/2511:00 amIAD - CPT

1 stop20h 45mEthiopian Air

Deal found 2/19

$819

Mon 3/172:30 amCPT - IAD

1 stop23h 55mDelta

Tue 3/256:35 pmIAD - CPT

1 stop20h 55mDelta

Deal found 2/19

$887

Mon 3/172:30 amCPT - DCA

2 stops26h 46mDelta

Tue 3/2512:34 pmDCA - CPT

2 stops26h 56mDelta

Deal found 2/19

$893

Mon 3/172:30 amCPT - BWI

2 stops26h 45mDelta

Tue 3/2512:00 pmBWI - CPT

2 stops27h 30mDelta

Deal found 2/19

$933

Tue 3/1811:20 pmCPT - IAD

1 stop23h 25mKLM

Tue 3/256:35 pmIAD - CPT

1 stop20h 55mKLM

Deal found 2/19

$981

Tue 3/1811:20 pmCPT - DCA

2 stops26h 23mKLM

Tue 3/255:05 pmDCA - CPT

2 stops22h 25mKLM

Deal found 2/19

$1,004

Thu 3/2710:00 pmCPT - BWI

1 stop27h 45mBritish Airways

Tue 5/279:20 pmBWI - CPT

1 stop31h 40mBritish Airways

Deal found 2/20

$1,016

Sun 3/99:00 amCPT - IAD

1 stop36h 30mMultiple Airlines

Mon 3/246:35 pmIAD - CPT

1 stop31h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 2/19

$1,028

Sun 3/98:50 pmCPT - IAD

Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines

Mon 3/246:35 pmIAD - CPT

1 stop31h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 2/19

$1,031

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

Tue 3/1811:20 pmCPT - BWI

2 stops25h 36mKLM

Tue 3/252:10 pmBWI - CPT

2 stops25h 20mKLM

Deal found 2/19

$1,044

Mon 3/36:10 pmCPT - BWI

2 stops55h 35mMultiple Airlines

Tue 6/39:20 pmBWI - CPT

1 stop31h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 2/20

$1,054

Best flights from Cape Town to Washington, D.C.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

Tue 3/181:50 pmCPT - IAD

2 stops25h 10mEthiopian Air

Tue 3/2511:00 amIAD - CPT

1 stop20h 45mEthiopian Air

Deal found 2/19

$819

Mon 3/172:30 amCPT - IAD

1 stop23h 55mDelta

Tue 3/256:35 pmIAD - CPT

1 stop20h 55mDelta

Deal found 2/19

$887

Tue 3/1811:20 pmCPT - IAD

1 stop23h 25mKLM

Tue 3/256:35 pmIAD - CPT

1 stop20h 55mKLM

Deal found 2/19

$981

Thu 3/2710:00 pmCPT - BWI

1 stop27h 45mBritish Airways

Tue 5/279:20 pmBWI - CPT

1 stop31h 40mBritish Airways

Deal found 2/20

$1,016

Sun 3/99:00 amCPT - IAD

1 stop36h 30mMultiple Airlines

Mon 3/246:35 pmIAD - CPT

1 stop31h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 2/19

$1,028

Sun 3/98:50 pmCPT - IAD

Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines

Mon 3/246:35 pmIAD - CPT

1 stop31h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 2/19

$1,031

Thu 4/34:35 pmCPT - IAD

1 stop24h 10mTurkish Airlines

Mon 4/219:40 pmIAD - CPT

1 stop32h 10mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 2/19

$1,069

Tue 3/183:20 pmCPT - IAD

2 stops31h 55mAir France

Tue 3/2510:30 pmIAD - CPT

2 stops34h 00mAir France

Deal found 2/19

$1,103

Tue 3/186:25 pmCPT - IAD

1 stop44h 35mEmirates

Fri 4/410:55 amIAD - CPT

1 stop42h 40mEmirates

Deal found 2/20

$1,209

Sat 4/53:55 pmCPT - IAD

2 stops30h 20mSWISS

Sat 4/125:20 pmIAD - CPT

2 stops58h 40mSWISS

Deal found 2/20

$1,542

Thu 4/32:30 pmCPT - DCA

3 stops33h 39mKenya Airways

Mon 4/216:25 amDCA - CPT

3 stops49h 20mKenya Airways

Deal found 2/19

$1,556

Mon 3/172:30 amCPT - DCA

2 stops26h 46mDelta

Tue 3/2512:34 pmDCA - CPT

2 stops26h 56mDelta

Deal found 2/19

$893

Last-minute flights from Cape Town to Washington, D.C.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Cape Town to Washington, D.C.. Data last updated February 20, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Fri 2/288:30 amCPT - BWI

2 stops56h 35mDelta

Tue 6/310:30 amBWI - CPT

2 stops28h 55mDelta

Deal found 2/20

$1,500

Sun 3/26:50 amCPT - BWI

2 stops42h 55mBritish Airways

Tue 6/39:20 pmBWI - CPT

1 stop31h 40mBritish Airways

Deal found 2/20

$1,242

Mon 3/36:10 pmCPT - BWI

2 stops55h 35mMultiple Airlines

Tue 6/39:20 pmBWI - CPT

1 stop31h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 2/20

$1,054

Sun 3/99:00 amCPT - IAD

1 stop36h 30mMultiple Airlines

Mon 3/246:35 pmIAD - CPT

1 stop31h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 2/19

$1,028

Sun 3/98:50 pmCPT - IAD

Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines

Mon 3/246:35 pmIAD - CPT

1 stop31h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 2/19

$1,031

Mon 3/172:30 amCPT - IAD

1 stop23h 55mDelta

Tue 3/256:35 pmIAD - CPT

1 stop20h 55mDelta

Deal found 2/19

$887

Mon 3/172:30 amCPT - DCA

2 stops26h 46mDelta

Tue 3/2512:34 pmDCA - CPT

2 stops26h 56mDelta

Deal found 2/19

$893

Mon 3/172:30 amCPT - BWI

2 stops26h 45mDelta

Tue 3/2512:00 pmBWI - CPT

2 stops27h 30mDelta

Deal found 2/19

$933

Tue 3/181:50 pmCPT - IAD

2 stops25h 10mEthiopian Air

Tue 3/2511:00 amIAD - CPT

1 stop20h 45mEthiopian Air

Deal found 2/19

$819

Tue 3/1811:20 pmCPT - IAD

1 stop23h 25mKLM

Tue 3/256:35 pmIAD - CPT

1 stop20h 55mKLM

Deal found 2/19

$981

Tue 3/1811:20 pmCPT - DCA

2 stops26h 23mKLM

Tue 3/255:05 pmDCA - CPT

2 stops22h 25mKLM

Deal found 2/19

$1,004

Tue 3/1811:20 pmCPT - BWI

2 stops25h 36mKLM

Tue 3/252:10 pmBWI - CPT

2 stops25h 20mKLM

Deal found 2/19

$1,044

One-way flights from Cape Town to Washington, D.C.
Search for one-way flight options from Cape Town to Washington, D.C.. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

Fri 3/77:10 pmCPT - IAD

1 stop27h 45mQatar Airways

Deal found 2/19

$585

Sun 6/14:35 pmCPT - IAD

1 stop33h 10mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 2/19

$659

Sun 3/28:20 pmCPT - BWI

3 stops57h 19mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 2/20

$668

Thu 3/206:40 amCPT - IAD

3 stops38h 23mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 2/18

$669

Tue 4/2911:00 pmCPT - IAD

1 stop22h 35mKLM

Deal found 2/20

$794

Fri 3/712:35 pmCPT - DCA

2 stops37h 40mQatar Airways

Deal found 2/19

$794

Tue 4/2911:00 pmCPT - IAD

1 stop22h 35mDelta

Deal found 2/20

$799

Sun 6/111:15 pmCPT - DCA

2 stops26h 03mKLM

Deal found 2/19

$805

Tue 4/2911:00 pmCPT - DCA

2 stops29h 04mDelta

Deal found 2/19

$806

Sun 6/111:15 pmCPT - BWI

2 stops25h 51mDelta

Deal found 2/20

$819

Sun 6/111:15 pmCPT - BWI

2 stops25h 51mKLM

Deal found 2/19

$825

Sun 3/21:50 pmCPT - IAD

2 stops25h 10mEthiopian Air

Deal found 2/20

$834

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/18

1:50 pm-9:00 am

2 stops25h 10m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 3/25

11:00 am-1:45 pm

1 stop20h 45m

$819

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/17

2:30 am-8:25 pm

1 stop23h 55m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 3/25

6:35 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop20h 55m

$887

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - DCA

CPTDCA

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/17

2:30 am-11:16 pm

2 stops26h 46m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 3/25

12:34 pm-9:30 pm

2 stops26h 56m

$893

Cape TownBaltimore

CPT - BWI

CPTBWI

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/17

2:30 am-11:15 pm

2 stops26h 45m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 3/25

12:00 pm-9:30 pm

2 stops27h 30m

$933

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/18

11:20 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop23h 25m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 3/25

6:35 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop20h 55m

$981

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - DCA

CPTDCA

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/18

11:20 pm-7:43 pm

2 stops26h 23m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 3/25

5:05 pm-9:30 pm

2 stops22h 25m

$1,004

Cape TownBaltimore

CPT - BWI

CPTBWI

Cape Town Intl

Thu 3/27

10:00 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop27h 45m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 5/27

9:20 pm-11:00 am

1 stop31h 40m

$1,016

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 3/9

9:00 am-3:30 pm

1 stop36h 30m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 3/24

6:35 pm-7:40 am

1 stop31h 05m

$1,028

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 3/9

8:50 pm-6:45 am

Nonstop15h 55m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 3/24

6:35 pm-7:40 am

1 stop31h 05m

$1,031

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

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
AranGrant	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
Priceline	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust 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.

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Travel insights for flights from Cape Town to Washington, D.C.

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

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 4 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 $309). Flying from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. 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 WAS?

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

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

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.

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Cape Town to Washington, D.C., such as Emirates, Singapore Airlines and Delta. 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

3,276 reviews

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

3,276 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very good

3,276 reviews

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

1,301 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very good

3,276 reviews

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

8,219 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very good

3,276 reviews

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

3,276 reviews

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

3,276 reviews

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

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 $819, Ethiopian Air will fly you from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. and back. In addition to Ethiopian Air, 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 $887 and $981, respectively. Ethiopian Air is 25% 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 $585. Turkish Airlines flights start at $659 while deals on KLM start at $794 one-way.
What are the most popular routes from Cape Town to Washington, D.C.?
While some choose either Cape Town Intl - Baltimore/Washington or Cape Town Intl - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National, Cape Town Intl - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl is the most popular route from Cape Town to Washington, D.C..
What are the cheapest flights from Cape Town to Washington, D.C.?
On average you can expect to pay $2,560 for a flight from Cape Town to Washington, D.C.. The cheapest flight overall is $918 while the most popular route, (Cape Town Intl - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl) is currently priced at $819.
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 $309). Flying from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. 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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Top 4 airlines flying from Cape Town to Washington, D.C.

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Ethiopian Air	Cheapest$842	Average$1,148	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%
United Airlines	Cheapest$861	Average$1,421	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Delta	Cheapest$882	Average$1,086	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
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$585+ Cheap flights from Cape Town (CPT) to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

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The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Washington, D.C. are usually found in March or November, booked 4 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Monday and return on a Sunday

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