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$530+ Cheap flights from District of Columbia to Cape Town (CPT)

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 11/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IAD — CPT
Dec 3 — Dec 101
Wed 12/3
Wed 12/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from District of Columbia to Cape Town

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Round-trip from

$1,168
(Justfly.com)

One-way from

$530
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,436

Good round-trip deal

$1,486 or less
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Cheapest flights from District of Columbia to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from District of Columbia to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 3, 2025.

This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 IEagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/108:40 pmIAD - CPT
2 stops34h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/176:10 amCPT - IAD
3 stops32h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/3$1,160
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 IEagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/128:40 pmIAD - CPT
2 stops34h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/191:30 pmCPT - IAD
3 stops49h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/3$1,169
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 12/410:00 amIAD - CPT
1 stop20h 45mEthiopian Air
Wed 12/102:35 pmCPT - IAD
2 stops24h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/2$1,184
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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 IEagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/128:40 pmIAD - CPT
2 stops34h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 2/111:30 pmCPT - IAD
3 stops49h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/1$1,185
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/210:00 amIAD - CPT
2 stops42h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/81:50 pmCPT - IAD
2 stops25h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/1$1,189
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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.
Sat 11/299:15 pmIAD - CPT
2 stops34h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/183:20 pmCPT - IAD
2 stops27h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/2$1,190
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 IEagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/610:00 amIAD - CPT
2 stops25h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/131:50 pmCPT - IAD
2 stops25h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/2$1,191
This Jettzy deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 Jettzy is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/228:40 pmIAD - CPT
2 stops34h 05mEthiopian Air
Fri 12/52:35 pmCPT - IAD
2 stops24h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/2$1,195
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 IEagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/2210:00 amIAD - CPT
2 stops25h 15mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/52:35 pmCPT - IAD
2 stops24h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/3$1,197
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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 11/2110:00 amIAD - CPT
1 stop21h 35mEthiopian Air
Fri 11/282:35 pmCPT - IAD
2 stops24h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/1$1,198
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/141:30 pmIAD - CPT
1 stop39h 20mTurkish Airlines
Fri 11/215:15 pmCPT - IAD
1 stop25h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/2$1,201
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/610:00 amIAD - CPT
1 stop20h 45mEthiopian Air
Thu 11/131:50 pmCPT - IAD
2 stops25h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/2$1,204

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Customize your flight search to find flights from District of Columbia to Cape Town 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 November 3, 2025.
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Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 1/17

10:00 am-2:35 pm

1 stop21h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 1/30

2:35 pm-8:00 am

2 stops24h 25m

$1,208

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

DCA - CPT

DCACPT

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 3/2

10:30 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops30h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 3/20

6:55 pm-4:29 pm

2 stops27h 34m

$1,255

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

DCA - CPT

DCACPT

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 3/18

6:00 am-12:10 pm

2 stops24h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 3/25

8:35 pm-4:29 pm

2 stops25h 54m

$1,263

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

DCA - CPT

DCACPT

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 3/2

6:00 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop18h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 3/20

9:30 pm-6:16 pm

1 stop26h 46m

$1,302

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

DCA - CPT

DCACPT

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 2/11

12:20 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop23h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/22

9:30 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop24h 10m

$1,302

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

DCA - CPT

DCACPT

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 1/17

6:00 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop18h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/25

9:30 pm-12:40 pm

1 stop22h 10m

$1,302

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

DCA - CPT

DCACPT

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 1/18

9:55 am-7:15 pm

2 stops26h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 1/26

9:30 pm-11:20 am

1 stop20h 50m

$1,306

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 3/13

7:59 pm-7:15 pm

2 stops41h 16m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/23

9:30 pm-7:12 pm

2 stops27h 42m

$1,306

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 3/14

6:10 am-7:15 pm

2 stops31h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/24

9:30 pm-4:30 pm

2 stops25h 00m

$1,306

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 3/16

12:30 pm-7:15 pm

2 stops24h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/24

9:30 pm-4:30 pm

2 stops25h 00m

$1,306

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Everything you need to know about your flight from District of Columbia to Cape Town

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from District of Columbia to Cape Town?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from District of Columbia to Cape Town (average of $850). Flying from District of Columbia to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,351). 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 DC to CPT?

Find hourly flight availability from District of Columbia to Cape Town. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 3, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from District of Columbia to Cape Town in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 16% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Cape Town from District of Columbia?

    For a flight from District of Columbia to Cape Town, you will be flying into Cape Town Intl. Cape Town Intl (CPT) is just 9.7 mi from the center of the city.

  • How long is the flight from District of Columbia to Cape Town?

    There are many flights that can get you from District of Columbia to Cape Town in 18h 15m. Fly via Ethiopian Air, American Airlines, or Delta to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 7903 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest flights from District of Columbia to Cape Town?

    The cheapest flight price from District of Columbia to Cape Town is $1,338. On average you can expect to pay $1,536. The most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Cape Town Intl), can usually be booked for $918.

  • Can I find deals for flights from District of Columbia to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on District of Columbia to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from District of Columbia to Cape Town?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from District of Columbia to Cape Town?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from District of Columbia to Cape Town 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 District of Columbia to Cape Town?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from District of Columbia to Cape Town (average of $850). Flying from District of Columbia to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,351). 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 7 airlines flying from District of Columbia to Cape Town

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from District of Columbia to Cape Town. 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 November 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$850Average$1,036FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
American AirlinesCheapest$910Average$1,109FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$914Average$1,296FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$961Average$1,217FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
DeltaCheapest$1,192Average$1,627FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$1,312Average$1,530FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
EmiratesCheapest$1,357Average$1,517FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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