Cape Town

$833+ Cheap flights from Reagan-National (DCA) 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 2/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DCA — CPT
Dec 24 — Dec 311
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Reagan-National (DCA) to Cape Town (CPT). 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 November 24, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,278
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$833
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,370
Provider with most accurate pricing for Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-Cape Town Intl flight deals.
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From Washington, D.C. Reagan-National to Cape Town Intl
One-way flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National to Cape Town Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($119 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($66 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2025

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Cheapest flights from Reagan-National to Cape Town
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 November 24, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/23. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/210:15 pmDCA - CPT
2 stops29h 05mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/106:55 pmCPT - DCA
2 stops28h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/23$1,330
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/210:15 pmDCA - CPT
2 stops29h 05mBritish Airways
Wed 12/108:35 pmCPT - DCA
2 stops26h 29mBritish Airways
Deal found 11/24$1,371
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/110:15 pmDCA - CPT
2 stops30h 55mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/810:10 pmCPT - DCA
2 stops25h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/24$1,380
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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 11/274:10 pmDCA - CPT
1 stop20h 05mDelta
Thu 12/49:30 pmCPT - DCA
1 stop26h 51mDelta
Deal found 11/21$1,402
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/23. 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 12/33:54 pmDCA - CPT
2 stops33h 11mBritish Airways
Tue 12/98:50 pmCPT - DCA
2 stops32h 17mBritish Airways
Deal found 11/23$1,439
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/23. 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.
Sun 11/304:10 pmDCA - CPT
1 stop20h 05mDelta
Tue 12/99:30 pmCPT - DCA
1 stop21h 07mDelta
Deal found 11/23$1,452
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/22. 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.
Sun 12/76:02 amDCA - CPT
2 stops30h 13mDelta
Sun 12/149:30 pmCPT - DCA
1 stop27h 56mDelta
Deal found 11/22$1,456
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/274:10 pmDCA - CPT
3 stops32h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/47:50 pmCPT - DCA
2 stops33h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/21$1,472
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/23. 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.
Fri 11/281:44 pmDCA - CPT
2 stops25h 11mDelta
Fri 12/59:30 pmCPT - DCA
1 stop21h 07mDelta
Deal found 11/23$1,493
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/23. 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.
Mon 12/82:55 pmDCA - CPT
2 stops24h 00mDelta
Fri 12/129:30 pmCPT - DCA
2 stops23h 54mDelta
Deal found 11/23$1,498

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Cape Town that are best for you.

Fly from

Reagan-National

Fly to

Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

DCA - CPT

DCACPT

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 1/23

4:15 pm-6:00 pm

1 stop18h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 2/7

8:50 pm-9:53 am

1 stop20h 03m

$1,352

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

DCA - CPT

DCACPT

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 1/18

3:40 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop20h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/23

9:30 pm-11:14 am

1 stop20h 44m

$1,352

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

DCA - CPT

DCACPT

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 2/12

3:40 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop20h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/24

9:30 pm-11:14 am

1 stop20h 44m

$1,352

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

DCA - CPT

DCACPT

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 2/11

10:15 am-7:15 pm

1 stop26h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/22

9:30 pm-8:32 pm

1 stop30h 02m

$1,352

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

DCA - CPT

DCACPT

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 1/19

3:40 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop20h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/23

9:30 pm-2:39 pm

1 stop24h 09m

$1,352

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

DCA - CPT

DCACPT

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 1/16

8:35 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop39h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 1/29

9:30 pm-12:40 pm

1 stop22h 10m

$1,358

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

DCA - CPT

DCACPT

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 1/16

8:35 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop39h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 1/30

9:30 pm-6:51 pm

2 stops28h 21m

$1,363

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

DCA - CPT

DCACPT

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 2/16

4:10 pm-7:40 am

2 stops32h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/23

8:50 pm-10:29 am

1 stop20h 39m

$1,386

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

DCA - CPT

DCACPT

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 2/3

12:20 pm-9:55 pm

2 stops26h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/24

9:30 pm-12:40 pm

1 stop22h 10m

$1,393

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

DCA - CPT

DCACPT

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 2/17

8:00 am-10:30 am

2 stops43h 30m

$833

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Reagan-National to Cape Town in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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 Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport-Cape Town flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport-Cape Town flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport-Cape Town flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport-Cape Town flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport-Cape Town flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DCA to CPT?

Find hourly flight availability from Reagan-National 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 24, 2025.

When flying from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Cape Town, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 25% versus a flight in the afternoon.

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cape Town. 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 Cape Town. Reviews last updated November 24, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Cape Town have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Related info for your journey

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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?

    United Airlines and Delta can get you from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Cape Town in just under 18h 45m. Your travel time can differ by up to 1h 50m. Airlines will cover a distance of 7903 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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 18% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • 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?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Reagan-National 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.

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DeltaCheapest$1,192Average$1,442FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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