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$588+ 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 3/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — WAS
Dec 23 — Dec 301
Mon 12/23
Mon 12/30
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 December 18, 2024.

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$842
(Ethiopian Air)

One-way from

$588
(oojo)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,009
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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 December 18, 2024.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/2611:59 pmCPT - IAD
2 stops30h 03mDelta
Wed 2/125:35 pmIAD - CPT
1 stop20h 55mDelta
Deal found 12/17$930
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/2611:59 pmCPT - BWI
2 stops30h 29mDelta
Wed 2/1212:41 pmBWI - CPT
2 stops25h 49mDelta
Deal found 12/17$970
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/2511:59 pmCPT - BWI
2 stops29h 48mKLM
Wed 2/1212:41 pmBWI - CPT
2 stops25h 49mKLM
Deal found 12/17$1,033
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/256:45 pmCPT - BWI
1 stop31h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 2/128:30 pmBWI - CPT
2 stops37h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,196
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Thu 12/268:50 pmCPT - BWI
1 stop28h 55mBritish Airways
Wed 2/128:30 pmBWI - CPT
1 stop32h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/17$1,415
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Sat 12/2112:35 pmCPT - IAD
1 stop34h 20mQatar Airways
Mon 12/238:05 pmIAD - CPT
1 stop38h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/17$1,641
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/216:25 pmCPT - IAD
1 stop44h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/2310:30 amIAD - CPT
2 stops53h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,847
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Sat 12/216:55 pmCPT - DCA
2 stops31h 00mQatar Airways
Mon 12/233:55 pmDCA - CPT
2 stops42h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/17$1,962
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Sat 12/211:50 pmCPT - IAD
2 stops25h 10mEthiopian Air
Mon 12/238:40 pmIAD - CPT
3 stops39h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/17$2,451
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Sat 12/2112:35 pmCPT - BWI
2 stops40h 14mQatar Airways
Mon 12/2311:52 amBWI - CPT
2 stops46h 33mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/17$2,585
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Sat 12/218:50 pmCPT - DCA
1 stop19h 41mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/236:50 pmDCA - CPT
2 stops53h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$2,758
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Sat 12/219:30 amCPT - IAD
1 stop37h 25mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/236:50 pmIAD - CPT
Nonstop14h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$2,818

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 December 18, 2024.

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Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/11

1:50 pm-9:00 am

2 stops25h 10m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 4/23

11:00 am-2:30 pm

1 stop21h 30m

$842

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 1/24

8:05 am-3:45 pm

1 stop38h 40m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 1/31

6:45 pm-6:10 am

2 stops52h 25m

$958

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/11

5:15 pm-12:35 pm

1 stop25h 20m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 4/23

9:40 pm-11:50 am

1 stop32h 10m

$964

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 1/13

11:20 pm-3:45 pm

1 stop23h 25m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 1/20

4:53 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop19h 07m

$985

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/11

3:20 pm-5:15 pm

2 stops31h 55m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 4/23

7:05 pm-9:30 pm

2 stops44h 25m

$987

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 1/16

10:00 pm-3:35 pm

1 stop24h 35m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 1/22

9:55 pm-10:20 am

1 stop29h 25m

$1,003

Cape TownBaltimore

CPT - BWI

CPTBWI

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/25

2:00 pm-6:45 pm

2 stops35h 45m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 4/7

9:20 pm-12:40 pm

2 stops33h 20m

$1,127

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 1/24

8:50 pm-5:55 am

Nonstop16h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 1/31

5:45 pm-6:00 pm

1 stop17h 15m

$1,135

Cape TownBaltimore

CPT - BWI

CPTBWI

Cape Town Intl

Sat 12/28

11:59 pm-4:42 pm

2 stops47h 43m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 2/12

12:41 pm-7:00 pm

2 stops47h 19m

$1,186

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 3/28

10:00 pm-8:15 pm

2 stops28h 15m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 4/4

10:40 pm-7:55 pm

2 stops39h 15m

$1,247

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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 Washington, D.C. in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 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. 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 December 13, 2024.

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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. (average of $299). Flying from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. in June is currently the most expensive (average of $377). 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 December 18, 2024.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 7% on airfare.

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 December 18, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Cape Town to Washington, D.C., such as KLM, United 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
3,412 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,412 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,412 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,329 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,412 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,412 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

KLM
7.8
Good
1,349 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,412 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,798 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,412 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

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 $842, 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 KLM and Turkish Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $958 and $964, respectively. Ethiopian Air is 20% 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 Turkish Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $588. Ethiopian Air flights start at $705 while deals on KLM start at $792 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 $882 while the most popular route, (Cape Town Intl - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl) is currently priced at $842.

  • 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. (average of $299). Flying from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. in June is currently the most expensive (average of $377). 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 December 18, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapest$842Average$1,148FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
United AirlinesCheapest$861Average$1,421FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$882Average$1,087FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
KLMCheapest$891Average$1,202FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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