What’s the fastest layover option from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town?

Flights via Addis Ababa (ADD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 21h 40m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town?

Flights via Dubai (DXB) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 25m.

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town?

Addis Ababa (ADD) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of 1-stop itineraries from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town?

Istanbul (IST) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $1,101.

How long is the flight from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town?

Turkish Airlines, Ethiopian Air, and British Airways can get you from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town in just under 21h 35m. Your travel time can differ by up to 17h 45m. The distance from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town is about 7926 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town round-trip?

Our cheapest airline available from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town is Turkish Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $850 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and British Airways, starting at $910 and $914 round-trip. Users have found that Turkish Airlines is 41% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

The cheapest airline one-way is British Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $913. However, be on the lookout for offers from American Airlines and Ethiopian Air, as they are both options that can get you from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town for a low price.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town, you should look to book at least 15 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town (average of $1,292). Flying from Washington, D.C. 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. to Cape Town?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. to Cape Town flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at noon 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 are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town?

While some choose either Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Cape Town Intl or Baltimore/Washington - Cape Town Intl, Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Cape Town Intl is the most popular route from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town.

What are the cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town?

While on average a flight from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town is generally $1,289, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $1,084. When looking at the most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Cape Town Intl), you can expect to pay $907 for that flight.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town?

When booking a flight from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town, you may want to consider flying on American Airlines, British Airways or Delta as they are the most popular for this route.

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

It’s optimal to fly from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 24% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

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

For a flight from Washington, D.C. 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. per day. 8 airlines have flights to Cape Town Intl from Washington, D.C. on a regular basis.

Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Washington, D.C. to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town?

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

Can I find deals for business class flights from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. 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.

$528+ Cheap Flights from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town

Round-trip from	$908 (FlightHub)
One-way from	$528 (Kiwi.com)
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	March
Average price	$1,412
Good round-trip deal	$1,336 or less
Good one-way deal	$1,128 or less

Upon arriving at CPT, use Uber or Bolt for a quick, convenient ride into Cape Town. It's cost-effective and available in various sizes for different luggage needs.

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Turkish Airlines	Cheapest$850	Average$1,045	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%
American Airlines	Cheapest$910	Average$1,109	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
British Airways	Cheapest$914	Average$1,296	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%
Ethiopian Air	Cheapest$961	Average$1,212	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%
Delta	Cheapest$1,192	Average$1,647	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
United Airlines	Cheapest$1,312	Average$1,511	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
KLM	Cheapest$1,347	Average$1,552	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%
Emirates	Cheapest$1,357	Average$1,517	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%

$528+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Cape Town (CPT)

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town?

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What’s the top layover airport for flights from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town?

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What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

What’s the fastest layover option from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town?

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