What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Cape Town one-way?

To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with American Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $918. Ethiopian Air flights start at $972 while deals on British Airways start at $1,080 one-way.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Cape Town?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Cape Town (average of $1,292). Flying from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,830). 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 day to fly from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Cape Town?

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 0.8 - 3.9 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 0.8 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 53.6 F).

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

Sunday is generally a great day to depart. Flying on this day could help you save up to 35%.

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

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 16 days in advance, which can save you up to 23% on flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Cape Town compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 16 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $1,051. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $1,682.

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

Flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Cape Town lean towards being more expensive in December. Prices are generally better when you fly from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Cape Town in March, with the cheapest ticket starting at $866.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Cape Town from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National?

For a flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National 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. Cape Town Intl is the only Cape Town airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National per day. 1 airline has flights to Cape Town Intl from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National on a regular basis.

Can I find deals for flights from Reagan-National to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

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Average price	$1,317

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Reagan-National to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 11, 2025.

Sun 11/910:15 pmDCA - CPT

2 stops30h 55mAmerican Airlines

Sun 11/166:55 pmCPT - DCA

2 stops33h 03mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/11

$1,081

Tue 11/45:22 pmDCA - CPT

2 stops31h 43mAmerican Airlines

Tue 11/186:55 pmCPT - DCA

2 stops30h 03mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$1,088

Fri 11/75:45 pmDCA - CPT

2 stops35h 25mAmerican Airlines

Sun 11/166:55 pmCPT - DCA

2 stops33h 03mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/11

$1,131

Tue 11/45:22 pmDCA - CPT

2 stops31h 43mAmerican Airlines

Tue 2/36:55 pmCPT - DCA

2 stops28h 32mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$1,172

Sun 10/266:38 amDCA - CPT

2 stops23h 32mBritish Airways

Sun 11/26:55 pmCPT - DCA

2 stops28h 59mBritish Airways

Deal found 9/10

$1,208

Sat 11/86:30 pmDCA - CPT

2 stops30h 35mAmerican Airlines

Sat 11/158:50 pmCPT - DCA

2 stops27h 04mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/11

$1,240

Thu 10/307:06 pmDCA - CPT

2 stops30h 59mAmerican Airlines

Wed 11/128:35 pmCPT - DCA

2 stops27h 19mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$1,347

Tue 11/48:40 pmDCA - CPT

1 stop39h 35mDelta

Tue 2/39:30 pmCPT - DCA

1 stop26h 29mDelta

Deal found 9/10

$1,356

Mon 9/295:15 pmDCA - CPT

2 stops42h 05mUnited Airlines

Mon 10/67:50 pmCPT - DCA

1 stop18h 31mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/11

$1,361

Sat 10/258:59 amDCA - CPT

1 stop28h 16mDelta

Sat 11/111:45 pmCPT - DCA

2 stops30h 17mDelta

Deal found 9/10

$1,393

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Thu 3/51:45 pmDCA - CPT

1 stop22h 30mDelta

Sun 3/159:30 pmCPT - DCA

1 stop25h 29mDelta

Deal found 9/11

$1,351

Mon 3/21:45 pmDCA - CPT

1 stop22h 30mDelta

Sun 3/159:30 pmCPT - DCA

1 stop25h 29mDelta

Deal found 9/11

$1,351

Wed 3/41:45 pmDCA - CPT

1 stop22h 30mDelta

Fri 3/139:30 pmCPT - DCA

1 stop23h 10mDelta

Deal found 9/11

$1,351

Mon 3/26:25 pmDCA - CPT

1 stop17h 50mDelta

Fri 3/139:30 pmCPT - DCA

1 stop25h 29mDelta

Deal found 9/11

$1,351

Wed 3/43:55 pmDCA - CPT

1 stop20h 20mDelta

Sun 3/159:30 pmCPT - DCA

1 stop25h 29mDelta

Deal found 9/11

$1,351

Wed 3/43:55 pmDCA - CPT

1 stop20h 20mDelta

Thu 3/129:30 pmCPT - DCA

1 stop28h 44mDelta

Deal found 9/11

$1,351

Sun 3/812:05 pmDCA - CPT

1 stop25h 10mDelta

Mon 3/169:30 pmCPT - DCA

1 stop23h 10mDelta

Deal found 9/11

$1,351

Mon 3/26:25 pmDCA - CPT

1 stop17h 50mDelta

Fri 3/209:30 pmCPT - DCA

1 stop26h 46mDelta

Deal found 9/10

$1,351

Thu 3/59:00 amDCA - CPT

1 stop27h 15mDelta

Tue 3/179:30 pmCPT - DCA

1 stop21h 17mDelta

Deal found 9/11

$1,351

Wed 2/116:25 pmDCA - CPT

1 stop17h 50mDelta

Sun 2/229:30 pmCPT - DCA

1 stop20h 26mDelta

Deal found 9/10

$1,351

Thu 3/512:05 pmDCA - CPT

1 stop24h 10mDelta

Fri 3/139:30 pmCPT - DCA

1 stop21h 17mDelta

Deal found 9/11

$1,351

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Thu 9/256:20 pmDCA - CPT

1 stop17h 30mVirgin Atlantic

Sun 10/128:05 pmCPT - DCA

1 stop27h 12mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 9/10

$1,401

Thu 9/254:00 pmDCA - CPT

2 stops43h 20mUnited Airlines

Sun 10/126:05 pmCPT - DCA

2 stops29h 58mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$1,416

Mon 9/295:15 pmDCA - CPT

2 stops42h 05mUnited Airlines

Mon 10/67:50 pmCPT - DCA

1 stop18h 31mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/11

$1,361

Sat 10/115:00 pmDCA - CPT

2 stops22h 25mDelta

Sat 10/1811:15 pmCPT - DCA

2 stops28h 52mDelta

Deal found 9/11

$1,435

Sat 10/258:59 amDCA - CPT

1 stop28h 16mDelta

Sat 11/111:45 pmCPT - DCA

2 stops30h 17mDelta

Deal found 9/10

$1,393

Sun 10/266:38 amDCA - CPT

2 stops23h 32mBritish Airways

Sun 11/26:55 pmCPT - DCA

2 stops28h 59mBritish Airways

Deal found 9/10

$1,208

Sun 10/267:35 pmDCA - CPT

1 stop17h 40mVirgin Atlantic

Sun 11/29:30 pmCPT - DCA

1 stop28h 03mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 9/10

$1,451

Thu 10/307:06 pmDCA - CPT

2 stops30h 59mAmerican Airlines

Wed 11/128:35 pmCPT - DCA

2 stops27h 19mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$1,347

Thu 10/3010:20 amDCA - CPT

1 stop26h 55mDelta

Wed 11/1211:45 pmCPT - DCA

2 stops30h 11mDelta

Deal found 9/11

$1,443

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Mon 11/105:22 pmDCA - CPT

2 stops31h 43mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$918

Mon 11/104:55 pmDCA - CPT

3 stops37h 50mEthiopian Air

Deal found 9/10

$972

Tue 10/142:55 pmDCA - CPT

2 stops38h 05mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/11

$1,048

Sun 12/1410:15 pmDCA - CPT

2 stops30h 55mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$1,080

Wed 1/286:05 amDCA - CPT

3 stops48h 40mEthiopian Air

Deal found 9/10

$1,084

Mon 10/137:06 pmDCA - CPT

2 stops33h 54mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/11

$1,097

Sat 10/118:00 amDCA - CPT

1 stop27h 50mDelta

Deal found 9/11

$1,133

Thu 9/184:40 pmDCA - CPT

2 stops36h 10mQatar Airways

Deal found 9/10

$1,134

Tue 9/161:30 pmDCA - CPT

2 stops39h 20mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/11

$1,137

Fri 10/1010:01 pmDCA - CPT

2 stops37h 49mDelta

Deal found 9/11

$1,139

Sun 10/123:27 pmDCA - CPT

2 stops39h 13mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/11

$1,143

Wed 10/158:40 pmDCA - CPT

1 stop39h 10mDelta

Deal found 9/11

$1,147

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Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 3/5

1:45 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop22h 30m

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Sun 3/15

9:30 pm-4:59 pm

1 stop25h 29m

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Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

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1:45 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop22h 30m

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9:30 pm-4:59 pm

1 stop25h 29m

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Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

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1:45 pm-7:15 pm

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9:30 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop23h 10m

$1,351

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Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 3/2

6:25 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop17h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 3/13

9:30 pm-4:59 pm

1 stop25h 29m

$1,351

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

DCA - CPT

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Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 3/4

3:55 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop20h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 3/15

9:30 pm-4:59 pm

1 stop25h 29m

$1,351

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

DCA - CPT

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Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 3/4

3:55 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop20h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 3/12

9:30 pm-8:14 pm

1 stop28h 44m

$1,351

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

DCA - CPT

DCACPT

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 3/8

12:05 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop25h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/16

9:30 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop23h 10m

$1,351

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

DCA - CPT

DCACPT

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 3/2

6:25 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop17h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 3/20

9:30 pm-6:16 pm

1 stop26h 46m

$1,351

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

DCA - CPT

DCACPT

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 3/5

9:00 am-7:15 pm

1 stop27h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/17

9:30 pm-12:47 pm

1 stop21h 17m

$1,351

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

DCA - CPT

DCACPT

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 2/11

6:25 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop17h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/22

9:30 pm-10:56 am

1 stop20h 26m

$1,351

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8.0

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1 / 20

10.0

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Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,960 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,960 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Cape Town from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National?
For a flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National 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. Cape Town Intl is the only Cape Town airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National per day. 1 airline has flights to Cape Town Intl from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National on a regular basis.
How long is the flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Cape Town?
Delta can get you from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Cape Town in just under 22h 30m. Your travel time can differ by up to . Airlines will cover a distance of 7903 mi.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Cape Town round-trip?
According to our current data, Delta ($1,192), offers the cheapest pricing from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Cape Town. Delta is currently priced 27% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Cape Town one-way?
To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with American Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $918. Ethiopian Air flights start at $972 while deals on British Airways start at $1,080 one-way.
Can I find deals for flights from Reagan-National to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Reagan-National to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Reagan-National to Cape Town?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Reagan-National to Cape Town.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Reagan-National to Cape Town?
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Cape Town?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Cape Town (average of $1,292). Flying from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,830). 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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