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 $959 round-trip. Users have found that Turkish Airlines is 41% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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 $1,368, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $770. When looking at the most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Cape Town Intl), you can expect to pay $904 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 day to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town?

Travelers have found that booking a Tuesday departure is the best way to save up to 18% on the cost of booking your flights compared to booking on days of the week where this route is of high demand.

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

To save up to 15% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 16 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town from $1,036 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $1,682 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

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

March can be a great time to fly to Cape Town from Washington, D.C. with a flight ticket averaging about $1,460. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of March for as cheap as $866. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December.

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.

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 14, 2025.

Tue 9/161:30 pmIAD - CPT

1 stop40h 20mTurkish Airlines

Tue 10/144:35 pmCPT - IAD

1 stop25h 10mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 8/13

$926

Mon 10/209:40 pmIAD - CPT

1 stop32h 10mTurkish Airlines

Tue 1/205:15 pmCPT - IAD

1 stop25h 30mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 8/12

$927

Wed 9/179:40 pmIAD - CPT

1 stop32h 10mTurkish Airlines

Wed 9/244:35 pmCPT - IAD

1 stop33h 10mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 8/12

$928

Sat 9/208:17 pmIAD - CPT

3 stops59h 23mMultiple Airlines

Sun 9/282:30 pmCPT - IAD

3 stops27h 26mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/14

$939

Wed 9/249:40 pmIAD - CPT

1 stop32h 10mTurkish Airlines

Wed 10/14:35 pmCPT - IAD

1 stop25h 10mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 8/12

$940

Thu 10/302:30 pmIAD - CPT

1 stop39h 20mTurkish Airlines

Wed 11/125:15 pmCPT - IAD

1 stop25h 30mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 8/14

$944

Wed 11/51:30 pmIAD - CPT

1 stop39h 20mTurkish Airlines

Wed 11/195:15 pmCPT - IAD

1 stop25h 30mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 8/12

$951

Wed 10/2910:10 pmIAD - CPT

1 stop31h 40mTurkish Airlines

Mon 11/105:15 pmCPT - IAD

1 stop33h 00mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 8/13

$956

Thu 9/181:30 pmIAD - CPT

1 stop40h 20mTurkish Airlines

Mon 9/294:35 pmCPT - IAD

1 stop25h 10mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 8/13

$964

Mon 11/31:30 pmIAD - CPT

1 stop39h 20mTurkish Airlines

Sun 3/155:15 pmCPT - IAD

1 stop25h 30mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 8/13

$965

Sat 11/291:30 pmIAD - CPT

1 stop39h 20mTurkish Airlines

Fri 12/125:15 pmCPT - IAD

1 stop25h 30mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 8/14

$973

Mon 9/153:35 pmDCA - CPT

2 stops37h 25mAmerican Airlines

Sun 9/216:55 pmCPT - DCA

2 stops33h 24mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 8/13

$1,021

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Wed 9/101:30 pmIAD - CPT

1 stop40h 20mTurkish Airlines

Wed 9/174:35 pmCPT - IAD

1 stop25h 10mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 8/11

$927

Mon 1/2612:30 pmIAD - CPT

2 stops50h 35mMultiple Airlines

Tue 2/102:25 pmCPT - IAD

3 stops28h 28mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/13

$966

Thu 9/2510:55 amIAD - CPT

1 stop20h 50mEthiopian Air

Thu 10/21:50 pmCPT - IAD

2 stops25h 05mEthiopian Air

Deal found 8/11

$1,015

Mon 9/153:35 pmDCA - CPT

2 stops37h 25mAmerican Airlines

Mon 9/226:55 pmCPT - DCA

2 stops28h 24mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 8/13

$1,021

Sat 10/259:35 pmBWI - CPT

1 stop32h 35mBritish Airways

Mon 11/1010:10 pmCPT - BWI

1 stop27h 35mBritish Airways

Deal found 8/14

$1,053

Sun 11/301:30 pmIAD - CPT

1 stop39h 20mTurkish Airlines

Tue 12/95:15 pmCPT - IAD

1 stop25h 30mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 8/11

$977

Mon 9/153:35 pmDCA - CPT

2 stops37h 25mAmerican Airlines

Sun 9/216:55 pmCPT - DCA

2 stops33h 24mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 8/13

$1,021

Wed 10/297:06 pmDCA - CPT

2 stops30h 59mMultiple Airlines

Wed 3/48:35 pmCPT - DCA

2 stops26h 51mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/12

$1,030

Thu 9/181:30 pmIAD - CPT

1 stop40h 20mTurkish Airlines

Sun 9/214:35 pmCPT - IAD

1 stop25h 10mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 8/13

$983

Wed 11/57:25 pmBWI - CPT

2 stops33h 45mBritish Airways

Tue 11/116:55 pmCPT - BWI

1 stop30h 50mBritish Airways

Deal found 8/12

$1,101

Mon 11/37:25 pmBWI - CPT

2 stops29h 40mAmerican Airlines

Wed 11/128:35 pmCPT - BWI

1 stop29h 10mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 8/13

$1,027

Thu 10/302:30 pmIAD - CPT

1 stop39h 20mTurkish Airlines

Wed 11/125:15 pmCPT - IAD

1 stop33h 00mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 8/12

$989

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Discover last-minute flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town. Data last updated August 14, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Wed 8/209:00 pmIAD - CPT

1 stop31h 50mQatar Airways

Wed 9/37:00 amCPT - IAD

2 stops55h 40mQatar Airways

Deal found 8/12

$1,307

Wed 8/2010:05 pmIAD - CPT

2 stops53h 40mMultiple Airlines

Wed 9/33:15 pmCPT - IAD

2 stops54h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/12

$1,331

Wed 8/201:30 pmIAD - CPT

1 stop40h 20mTurkish Airlines

Wed 9/34:35 pmCPT - IAD

1 stop25h 10mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 8/12

$1,381

Wed 8/209:20 pmIAD - CPT

3 stops29h 00mEthiopian Air

Wed 9/32:35 pmCPT - IAD

2 stops24h 20mEthiopian Air

Deal found 8/12

$1,657

Thu 8/2111:00 amIAD - CPT

1 stop41h 50mQatar Airways

Thu 9/47:00 amCPT - IAD

2 stops38h 40mQatar Airways

Deal found 8/13

$1,267

Thu 8/2110:05 pmIAD - CPT

2 stops43h 30mMultiple Airlines

Thu 9/48:25 pmCPT - IAD

2 stops49h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/13

$1,388

Thu 8/2110:55 amIAD - CPT

1 stop20h 50mMultiple Airlines

Sat 8/301:30 pmCPT - IAD

3 stops49h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/12

$1,488

Thu 8/217:45 pmBWI - CPT

2 stops33h 15mBritish Airways

Thu 9/46:55 pmCPT - BWI

1 stop30h 50mBritish Airways

Deal found 8/13

$1,559

Thu 8/211:30 pmIAD - CPT

1 stop40h 20mTurkish Airlines

Sat 8/304:35 pmCPT - IAD

1 stop25h 10mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 8/12

$1,565

Thu 8/216:00 pmDCA - CPT

2 stops35h 00mBritish Airways

Thu 9/46:55 pmCPT - DCA

2 stops29h 44mBritish Airways

Deal found 8/13

$1,669

Fri 8/2210:55 amIAD - CPT

1 stop21h 40mEthiopian Air

Tue 8/261:50 pmCPT - IAD

2 stops25h 05mEthiopian Air

Deal found 8/12

$1,311

Fri 8/227:25 pmIAD - CPT

2 stops56h 20mBritish Airways

Tue 8/266:55 pmCPT - IAD

2 stops30h 35mBritish Airways

Deal found 8/12

$1,616

One-way flights from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town
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Sat 9/612:00 pmIAD - CPT

2 stops45h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/14

$541

Tue 8/2611:00 amIAD - CPT

2 stops29h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/12

$586

Mon 9/1510:05 pmIAD - CPT

3 stops56h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/13

$656

Thu 10/910:20 pmIAD - CPT

2 stops40h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/12

$657

Sun 10/56:10 amIAD - CPT

3 stops33h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/13

$667

Tue 8/269:00 pmIAD - CPT

1 stop31h 50mQatar Airways

Deal found 8/12

$672

Mon 9/156:22 amBWI - CPT

3 stops58h 08mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/13

$675

Tue 10/218:45 amBWI - CPT

3 stops55h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/14

$685

Thu 9/1110:05 pmIAD - CPT

2 stops39h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/13

$699

Thu 1/159:10 pmIAD - CPT

2 stops31h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/14

$700

Thu 9/2510:05 pmIAD - CPT

2 stops34h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/14

$709

Wed 1/289:10 pmIAD - CPT

2 stops33h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/14

$710

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Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 9/10

1:30 pm-11:50 am

1 stop40h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 9/17

4:35 pm-11:45 am

1 stop25h 10m

$927

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 1/26

12:30 pm-10:05 pm

2 stops50h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/10

2:25 pm-11:53 am

3 stops28h 28m

$966

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 11/30

1:30 pm-11:50 am

1 stop39h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 12/9

5:15 pm-11:45 am

1 stop25h 30m

$977

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 9/18

1:30 pm-11:50 am

1 stop40h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/21

4:35 pm-11:45 am

1 stop25h 10m

$983

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 10/30

2:30 pm-11:50 am

1 stop39h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/12

5:15 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop33h 00m

$989

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 9/16

1:30 pm-11:50 am

1 stop40h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 9/30

4:35 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop33h 10m

$996

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 9/25

10:55 am-1:45 pm

1 stop20h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 10/2

1:50 pm-8:55 am

2 stops25h 05m

$1,015

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 9/15

1:30 pm-11:50 am

1 stop40h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 9/19

4:35 pm-11:45 am

1 stop25h 10m

$1,015

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 9/15

1:30 pm-11:50 am

1 stop40h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 9/17

4:35 pm-11:45 am

1 stop25h 10m

$1,015

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 9/15

1:30 pm-11:50 am

1 stop40h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 9/18

4:35 pm-11:45 am

1 stop25h 10m

$1,015

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The best insider tips for Washington, D.C. to Cape Town flights

Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Washington, D.C. to Cape Town trip

Airports

IAD

For evening departures at IAD, expect crowded check-in areas. Arrive early to navigate long lines and ensure a smooth start to your journey.

CPT

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.

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Best time to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town

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

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 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’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.

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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town, such as Delta, United Airlines, and Turkish Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,980 reviews

Reviews

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!

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,980 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,980 reviews

Reviews

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!

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,916 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,980 reviews

Reviews

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!

Turkish Airlines

7.3

Good

3,940 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,980 reviews

Reviews

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!

Ethiopian Air

7.2

Good

826 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,980 reviews

Reviews

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!

British Airways

6.7

Okay

7,266 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,980 reviews

Reviews

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!

Related info for your journey

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.
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 $959 round-trip. Users have found that Turkish Airlines is 41% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
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 $1,368, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $770. When looking at the most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Cape Town Intl), you can expect to pay $904 for that flight.
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.
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.

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Top 8 airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Turkish Airlines	Cheapest$850	Average$990	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%
American Airlines	Cheapest$910	Average$1,010	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
British Airways	Cheapest$959	Average$1,301	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%
Ethiopian Air	Cheapest$961	Average$1,231	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%
Delta	Cheapest$1,192	Average$1,623	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
United Airlines	Cheapest$1,312	Average$1,513	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
KLM	Cheapest$1,347	Average$1,547	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%
Emirates	Cheapest$1,357	Average$1,480	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%

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