How long is the flight from Virginia to Cape Town?

There are many flights that can get you from Virginia to Cape Town in 27h 40m. Fly via Delta, KLM, or United Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between Virginia and Cape Town is about 7877 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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 are the most popular routes from Virginia to Cape Town?

The most popular flight routes from Virginia to Cape Town are Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Cape Town Intl, Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Cape Town Intl and Raleigh-Durham - Cape Town Intl.

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

When flying from Virginia 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.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Cape Town from Virginia?

If you book a flight to Cape Town from Virginia, you will be flying to Cape Town Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Cape Town Intl (CPT) is located 9.7 mi from the center of Cape Town.

Can I find deals for flights from Virginia to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

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8:50 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop39h 00m

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8:05 pm-2:57 pm

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DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - CPT Cape Town Intl

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6:32 pm-6:35 pm

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8:50 pm-12:58 pm

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DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - CPT Cape Town Intl

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Washington, D.C.Cape Town

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7:27 pm-10:40 pm

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1 stop39h 25m

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Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

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Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

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5:00 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop18h 35m

Cape Town Intl

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8:50 pm-6:26 pm

1 stop28h 36m

$1,077

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7:30 am-5:10 pm

1 stop27h 40m

Cape Town Intl

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8:50 pm-9:36 am

1 stop18h 46m

$1,326

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

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Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

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10:00 am-2:10 pm

1 stop21h 10m

Cape Town Intl

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1:50 pm-8:00 am

2 stops25h 10m

$1,333

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

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Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

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1:30 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop39h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 1/18

5:20 pm-11:45 am

1 stop25h 25m

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If you book a flight to Cape Town from Virginia, you will be flying to Cape Town Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Cape Town Intl (CPT) is located 9.7 mi from the center of Cape Town.
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There are many flights that can get you from Virginia to Cape Town in 27h 40m. Fly via Delta, KLM, or United Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between Virginia and Cape Town is about 7877 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the most popular routes from Virginia to Cape Town?
The most popular flight routes from Virginia to Cape Town are Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Cape Town Intl, Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Cape Town Intl and Raleigh-Durham - Cape Town Intl.
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