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$621+ 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 3/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IAD — CPT
Mar 16 — Mar 231
Mon 3/16
Mon 3/23
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from District of Columbia to Cape Town

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 February 14, 2026.

This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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.
Sat 3/217:59 pm
IAD
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CPT
3 stops59h 36m
Kenya Airways
Sun 3/292:25 pm
CPT
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IAD
3 stops28h 14m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 2/9$856
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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.
Sun 4/128:02 pm
IAD
-
CPT
3 stops59h 33m
Kenya Airways
Sat 4/182:20 pm
CPT
-
IAD
2 stops27h 45m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 2/11$908
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/17:52 pm
IAD
-
CPT
3 stops58h 43m
Kenya Airways
Tue 3/312:25 pm
CPT
-
IAD
3 stops34h 54m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 2/12$911
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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.
Thu 5/712:58 pm
IAD
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CPT
3 stops66h 37m
Kenya Airways
Mon 5/182:25 pm
CPT
-
IAD
3 stops27h 53m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 2/12$919
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 4/229:45 pm
IAD
-
CPT
1 stop32h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 6/174:35 pm
CPT
-
IAD
1 stop25h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/10$925
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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.
Sun 4/261:20 pm
IAD
-
CPT
1 stop40h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 5/14:35 pm
CPT
-
IAD
1 stop25h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/12$928
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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 Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/107:33 pm
IAD
-
CPT
3 stops60h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 5/1311:30 pm
CPT
-
IAD
2 stops49h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12$959
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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.
Sun 2/229:15 pm
IAD
-
CPT
1 stop31h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 3/25:15 pm
CPT
-
IAD
1 stop25h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/10$961
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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.
Fri 4/249:45 pm
IAD
-
CPT
1 stop32h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 5/54:35 pm
CPT
-
IAD
1 stop33h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/10$962
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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.
Tue 3/107:59 pm
IAD
-
CPT
3 stops59h 36m
Kenya Airways
Wed 3/1811:25 pm
CPT
-
IAD
2 stops49h 54m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 2/12$964
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/239:45 pm
IAD
-
CPT
1 stop32h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 9/84:35 pm
CPT
-
IAD
1 stop25h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/11$967
This Ticket deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 Ticket is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/26:00 pm
DCA
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CPT
1 stop18h 15m
Virgin Atlantic
Tue 3/179:30 pm
CPT
-
DCA
1 stop27h 03m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 2/11$1,305

Find flight deals from District of Columbia to Cape Town

Keep the following information in mind while searching for District of Columbia to Cape Town flight deals. Data was last updated February 14, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$856
(Gurufare)

One-way from

$621
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,338

Good round-trip deal

$1,341 or less

Good one-way deal

$922 or less
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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 February 14, 2026.
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Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 3/2

10:00 am-2:35 pm

1 stop21h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/17

1:50 pm-9:00 am

2 stops25h 10m

$1,037

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 3/6

10:00 am-2:35 pm

1 stop21h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 3/13

2:35 pm-9:00 am

2 stops24h 25m

$1,103

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 5/8

10:55 am-2:35 pm

1 stop21h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 5/20

1:50 pm-8:55 am

2 stops25h 05m

$1,105

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 4/20

10:55 am-2:35 pm

1 stop21h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 4/25

1:50 pm-8:55 am

2 stops25h 05m

$1,105

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 3/22

2:30 pm-11:50 am

1 stop39h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 3/26

5:15 pm-12:45 pm

1 stop25h 30m

$1,169

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 3/31

1:20 pm-7:55 pm

2 stops48h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/8

6:05 am-11:35 am

2 stops35h 30m

$1,192

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 3/18

3:35 pm-2:35 pm

2 stops41h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 3/25

6:00 am-10:05 am

2 stops34h 05m

$1,200

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 3/31

10:55 am-9:25 am

2 stops40h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 4/7

1:50 pm-8:55 am

2 stops25h 05m

$1,201

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 5/12

10:55 am-2:35 pm

1 stop21h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 6/30

1:50 pm-8:55 am

2 stops25h 05m

$1,210

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 4/30

3:10 pm-2:35 pm

2 stops41h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 5/10

6:05 am-9:45 am

2 stops33h 40m

$1,218

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from District of Columbia to Cape Town (average of $778). Flying from District of Columbia to Cape Town in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,266). 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 February 14, 2026.

When flying from District of Columbia to Cape Town, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from District of Columbia to Cape Town. 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 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 21h 35m. Fly via Ethiopian Air, Turkish Airlines, or Delta to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 7926 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from District of Columbia to Cape Town one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Qatar Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $581. Ethiopian Air flights start at $759 while deals on Lufthansa start at $823 one-way.

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

    The cheapest flight price from District of Columbia to Cape Town is $877. On average you can expect to pay $1,285. The most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Cape Town Intl), can usually be booked for $925.

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from District of Columbia to Cape Town (average of $778). Flying from District of Columbia to Cape Town in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,266). 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 5 airlines flying from District of Columbia to Cape Town

Discover the top 5 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 February 14, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$923Average$1,063FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$964Average$1,594FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Ethiopian AirCheapest$993Average$1,203FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
JetBlueCheapest$1,095Average$2,709FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,335Average$1,537FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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