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

Currently priced at $912, Delta will fly you from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. and back. In addition to Delta, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Ethiopian Air and Turkish Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,024 and $1,050, respectively. Delta is 19% 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 $591. Turkish Airlines flights start at $742 while deals on Delta start at $808 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 $1,688 for a flight from Cape Town to Washington, D.C.. The cheapest flight overall is $866 while the most popular route, (Cape Town Intl - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl) is currently priced at $914.

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, KLM or United Airlines 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 Thursday 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.

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

Find a great deal and save up to 8% by booking at least 12 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at $918.

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 September. Prices are generally better when you fly from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. in November, with the cheapest ticket starting at $834.

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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. 3 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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Most accurate provider	AranGrant 3 stars
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Round-trip from	$912 (Delta)
One-way from	$591 (Booking.com)
Popular in	September
Cheapest in	November
Average price	$1,160
Good round-trip deal	$1,080 or less
Good one-way deal	$1,178 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 abril 17, 2025.

dom. 5/188:05 pmCPT - DCA

2 stops25h 15mDelta

lun. 6/26:59 amDCA - CPT

1 stop28h 51mDelta

Deal found 4/17

$912

dom. 5/188:05 pmCPT - IAD

1 stop31h 29mDelta

lun. 6/27:05 amIAD - CPT

1 stop28h 45mDelta

Deal found 4/16

$914

dom. 5/188:05 pmCPT - BWI

1 stop20h 42mDelta

lun. 6/24:47 pmBWI - CPT

1 stop19h 03mDelta

Deal found 4/17

$1,006

lun. 9/82:35 pmCPT - IAD

2 stops24h 20mEthiopian Air

lun. 9/2910:55 amIAD - CPT

1 stop21h 40mEthiopian Air

Deal found 4/16

$1,024

lun. 9/84:35 pmCPT - IAD

1 stop33h 10mTurkish Airlines

lun. 9/291:30 pmIAD - CPT

1 stop40h 20mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 4/16

$1,050

dom. 5/188:00 pmCPT - IAD

Nonstop15h 50mUnited Airlines

lun. 6/26:30 pmIAD - CPT

Nonstop14h 50mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/16

$1,054

dom. 9/289:00 amCPT - IAD

2 stops41h 10mBritish Airways

sáb. 10/1110:50 pmIAD - CPT

2 stops33h 45mBritish Airways

Deal found 4/16

$1,076

dom. 5/116:25 pmCPT - IAD

2 stops27h 10mKLM

dom. 5/2512:20 pmIAD - CPT

2 stops26h 50mKLM

Deal found 4/16

$1,097

sáb. 7/124:35 pmCPT - IAD

1 stop25h 10mMultiple Airlines

mar. 7/221:30 pmIAD - CPT

2 stops62h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/16

$1,132

dom. 5/186:55 pmCPT - BWI

2 stops28h 50mAmerican Airlines

lun. 6/28:17 pmBWI - CPT

2 stops32h 43mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/17

$1,250

sáb. 5/101:00 pmCPT - IAD

1 stop25h 40mQatar Airways

sáb. 5/3111:00 amIAD - CPT

1 stop41h 50mQatar Airways

Deal found 4/16

$1,318

dom. 5/186:05 pmCPT - IAD

1 stop25h 25mLufthansa

lun. 6/26:30 pmIAD - CPT

Nonstop14h 50mLufthansa

Deal found 4/16

$1,367

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dom. 5/188:05 pmCPT - IAD

1 stop24h 37mDelta

lun. 6/27:05 amIAD - CPT

1 stop28h 45mDelta

Deal found 4/17

$912

lun. 9/82:35 pmCPT - IAD

2 stops24h 20mEthiopian Air

lun. 9/2910:55 amIAD - CPT

1 stop21h 40mEthiopian Air

Deal found 4/16

$1,024

lun. 9/84:35 pmCPT - IAD

1 stop33h 10mTurkish Airlines

lun. 9/291:30 pmIAD - CPT

1 stop40h 20mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 4/16

$1,050

dom. 5/1811:15 pmCPT - IAD

1 stop22h 20mKLM

lun. 6/25:50 pmIAD - CPT

2 stops45h 35mKLM

Deal found 4/17

$1,052

dom. 5/188:00 pmCPT - IAD

Nonstop15h 50mUnited Airlines

lun. 6/26:30 pmIAD - CPT

Nonstop14h 50mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/16

$1,054

dom. 9/289:00 amCPT - IAD

2 stops41h 10mBritish Airways

sáb. 10/1110:50 pmIAD - CPT

2 stops33h 45mBritish Airways

Deal found 4/16

$1,076

sáb. 7/124:35 pmCPT - IAD

1 stop25h 10mMultiple Airlines

mar. 7/221:30 pmIAD - CPT

2 stops62h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/16

$1,132

dom. 5/186:55 pmCPT - BWI

2 stops28h 50mAmerican Airlines

lun. 6/28:17 pmBWI - CPT

2 stops32h 43mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/17

$1,250

sáb. 5/101:00 pmCPT - IAD

1 stop25h 40mQatar Airways

sáb. 5/3111:00 amIAD - CPT

1 stop41h 50mQatar Airways

Deal found 4/16

$1,318

dom. 5/186:05 pmCPT - IAD

1 stop25h 25mLufthansa

lun. 6/26:30 pmIAD - CPT

Nonstop14h 50mLufthansa

Deal found 4/16

$1,367

dom. 9/282:30 pmCPT - DCA

3 stops37h 49mKenya Airways

sáb. 10/116:05 amDCA - CPT

3 stops49h 40mKenya Airways

Deal found 4/17

$1,618

lun. 4/286:25 pmCPT - IAD

1 stop44h 15mEmirates

mié. 4/3010:55 amIAD - CPT

1 stop23h 55mEmirates

Deal found 4/16

$1,642

Last-minute flights from Cape Town to Washington, D.C.
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dom. 4/271:50 pmCPT - IAD

2 stops25h 05mEthiopian Air

mié. 4/3010:55 amIAD - CPT

1 stop21h 40mEthiopian Air

Deal found 4/16

$1,420

dom. 4/271:05 pmCPT - IAD

1 stop25h 35mEmirates

jue. 5/110:55 amIAD - CPT

1 stop23h 55mEmirates

Deal found 4/16

$1,681

dom. 4/278:05 pmCPT - DCA

1 stop29h 30mDelta

jue. 5/11:55 pmDCA - CPT

2 stops21h 55mDelta

Deal found 4/16

$1,729

dom. 4/278:05 pmCPT - BWI

1 stop29h 55mDelta

mié. 4/302:04 pmBWI - CPT

2 stops25h 21mDelta

Deal found 4/16

$1,778

dom. 4/272:30 pmCPT - DCA

3 stops33h 40mMultiple Airlines

mié. 4/306:25 amDCA - CPT

2 stops33h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/16

$1,805

dom. 4/272:30 pmCPT - DCA

3 stops33h 40mKenya Airways

jue. 5/111:00 amDCA - CPT

2 stops44h 00mKenya Airways

Deal found 4/16

$1,853

dom. 4/278:00 pmCPT - IAD

Nonstop15h 50mUnited Airlines

jue. 5/17:00 pmIAD - CPT

Nonstop14h 20mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/16

$1,898

dom. 4/276:55 pmCPT - BWI

1 stop30h 40mBritish Airways

mié. 4/309:20 pmBWI - CPT

1 stop31h 40mBritish Airways

Deal found 4/16

$2,141

dom. 4/2711:15 pmCPT - BWI

2 stops25h 35mKLM

jue. 5/12:35 pmBWI - CPT

2 stops24h 50mKLM

Deal found 4/16

$2,795

dom. 4/277:00 amCPT - BWI

2 stops42h 35mMultiple Airlines

mar. 4/299:20 pmBWI - CPT

1 stop31h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/17

$6,398

sáb. 5/108:50 amCPT - IAD

2 stops29h 50mMultiple Airlines

sáb. 5/3111:00 amIAD - CPT

1 stop41h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/16

$1,209

sáb. 5/107:00 amCPT - IAD

2 stops40h 25mBritish Airways

sáb. 5/1710:45 pmIAD - CPT

1 stop30h 15mBritish Airways

Deal found 4/16

$1,221

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 abril 17, 2025.

vie. 5/161:00 pmCPT - IAD

1 stop25h 40mQatar Airways

Deal found 4/16

$591

vie. 5/166:05 amCPT - IAD

2 stops32h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/16

$652

vie. 8/294:35 pmCPT - IAD

1 stop25h 10mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 4/16

$742

vie. 9/268:05 pmCPT - DCA

1 stop29h 11mDelta

Deal found 4/17

$808

vie. 7/1811:15 pmCPT - IAD

2 stops26h 00mKLM

Deal found 4/17

$842

jue. 10/911:30 pmCPT - DCA

2 stops48h 35mKenya Airways

Deal found 4/17

$938

mié. 7/1610:40 amCPT - IAD

3 stops43h 19mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 4/17

$973

jue. 10/97:50 pmCPT - DCA

1 stop19h 29mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/17

$1,000

jue. 10/97:50 pmCPT - BWI

2 stops27h 29mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/17

$1,006

mar. 4/221:05 pmCPT - IAD

1 stop25h 35mEmirates

Deal found 4/17

$1,011

mar. 4/2211:30 pmCPT - IAD

2 stops43h 32mKenya Airways

Deal found 4/17

$1,021

mié. 7/161:00 pmCPT - DCA

2 stops39h 59mQatar Airways

Deal found 4/17

$1,029

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Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - DCA

CPTDCA

Cape Town Intl

dom. 5/18

8:05 pm-3:20 pm

2 stops25h 15m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

lun. 6/2

6:59 am-5:50 pm

1 stop28h 51m

$912

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

dom. 5/18

8:05 pm-9:34 pm

1 stop31h 29m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

lun. 6/2

7:05 am-5:50 pm

1 stop28h 45m

$914

Cape TownBaltimore

CPT - BWI

CPTBWI

Cape Town Intl

dom. 5/18

8:05 pm-10:47 am

1 stop20h 42m

Baltimore/Washington

lun. 6/2

4:47 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop19h 03m

$1,006

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

lun. 9/8

2:35 pm-8:55 am

2 stops24h 20m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

lun. 9/29

10:55 am-2:35 pm

1 stop21h 40m

$1,024

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

lun. 9/8

4:35 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop33h 10m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

lun. 9/29

1:30 pm-11:50 am

1 stop40h 20m

$1,050

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

dom. 5/18

8:00 pm-5:50 am

Nonstop15h 50m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

lun. 6/2

6:30 pm-3:20 pm

Nonstop14h 50m

$1,054

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

dom. 9/28

9:00 am-8:10 pm

2 stops41h 10m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

sáb. 10/11

10:50 pm-2:35 pm

2 stops33h 45m

$1,076

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

dom. 5/11

6:25 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops27h 10m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

dom. 5/25

12:20 pm-9:10 pm

2 stops26h 50m

$1,097

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

sáb. 7/12

4:35 pm-11:45 am

1 stop25h 10m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

mar. 7/22

1:30 pm-9:45 am

2 stops62h 15m

$1,132

Cape TownBaltimore

CPT - BWI

CPTBWI

Cape Town Intl

dom. 5/18

6:55 pm-5:45 pm

2 stops28h 50m

Baltimore/Washington

lun. 6/2

8:17 pm-11:00 am

2 stops32h 43m

$1,250

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*2 stars
AranGrant	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
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 AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on Cape Town-Washington, D.C. flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >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 AranGrant the most. AranGrant 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.

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

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

Airports

CPT

At CPT, security lines are generally short, but international passengers should arrive early due to potentially long exit passport control lines.

IAD

From IAD, the Silver Line Metro offers a cheap, under 40-minute ride to Washington, D.C., with the station just five minutes from the terminal.

Our travel experts

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Expert on CPT

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Expert on IAD

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.

Estimated round-trip price

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cape Town to Washington, D.C.

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 84 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 $383). 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 Singapore Airlines, Emirates and Delta. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very good

1,288 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very good

1,288 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very good

1,288 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Emirates

8.0

Very good

3,200 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very good

1,288 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,917 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very good

1,288 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

KLM

7.8

Good

1,329 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very good

1,288 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

SWISS

7.5

Good

1,580 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very good

1,288 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

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. 3 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 $912, Delta will fly you from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. and back. In addition to Delta, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Ethiopian Air and Turkish Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,024 and $1,050, respectively. Delta is 19% 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 $591. Turkish Airlines flights start at $742 while deals on Delta start at $808 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 $1,688 for a flight from Cape Town to Washington, D.C.. The cheapest flight overall is $866 while the most popular route, (Cape Town Intl - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl) is currently priced at $914.
Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. that include hotel bookings?
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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 $383). 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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United Airlines	Cheapest$861	Average$1,310	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Delta	Cheapest$882	Average$1,046	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
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