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

Ethiopian Air, Turkish Airlines, and Delta can get you from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town in just under 21h 10m. Your travel time can differ by up to 10h 35m. 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 $923 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and Ethiopian Air, starting at $964 and $1,018 round-trip. Users have found that Turkish Airlines is 44% 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 Qatar Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $762. However, be on the lookout for offers from Ethiopian Air and Turkish Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town for a low price.

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 $1,636, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $1,020. When looking at the most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Cape Town Intl), you can expect to pay $1,018 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 United Airlines, Ethiopian Air or Delta as they are the most popular for this route.

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Most trusted provider : When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C.-Cape Town flights, Cheapflights users trust Ovago the most. Ovago 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.-Cape Town flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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.

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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.

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Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town
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 October 5, 2026.

Tue 11/106:20 pm -

3 stops60h 15m

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3 stops34h 03m

Deal found 10/5

$1,011

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3 stops27h 25m

Deal found 10/1

$1,018

Sun 10/186:32 pm -

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3 stops33h 08m

Deal found 10/2

$1,096

Mon 10/196:32 pm -

2 stops45h 38m

Thu 10/222:25 pm -

3 stops27h 25m

Deal found 10/4

$1,118

Tue 12/16:20 pm -

3 stops60h 15m

Tue 2/22:25 pm -

3 stops34h 05m

Deal found 9/30

$1,135

Thu 11/126:20 pm -

3 stops60h 15m

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2 stops43h 27m

Deal found 10/5

$1,171

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1 stop41h 40m

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1 stop25h 30m

Deal found 10/4

$1,181

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2 stops35h 28m

Deal found 10/4

$1,456

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3 stops26h 37m

Deal found 10/5

$1,560

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2 stops40h 52m

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3 stops26h 37m

Deal found 10/5

$1,562

Sat 11/145:20 pm -

2 stops53h 40m

Tue 12/227:20 am -

2 stops35h 13m

Deal found 10/2

$1,569

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2 stops33h 00m

Mon 11/302:25 pm -

3 stops33h 06m

Deal found 9/30

$1,571

Best flights from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated October 5, 2026.

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$1,273

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$1,294

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$1,565

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1 stop20h 07m

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$1,656

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Deal found 10/5

$1,665

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2 stops29h 40m

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$1,735

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2 stops29h 19m

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$1,739

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$1,788

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$1,964

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$1,384

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$1,600

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$1,456

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Deal found 9/30

$1,716

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$1,726

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$1,789

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$1,885

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1 stop21h 05m

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$1,730

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1 stop26h 25m

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$1,765

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$1,919

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1 stop23h 35m

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1 stop19h 28m

Deal found 9/30

$1,756

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1 stop27h 45m

Deal found 10/1

$1,766

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2 stops25h 51m

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$2,155

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1 stop19h 50m

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2 stops31h 55m

Deal found 10/4

$1,960

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Deal found 10/2

$1,966

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2 stops41h 28m

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$1,779

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1 stop27h 36m

Deal found 10/4

$1,786

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Nonstop14h 25m

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1 stop26h 43m

Deal found 10/4

$1,781

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1 stop28h 58m

Deal found 10/1

$1,826

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1 stop29h 50m

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$1,831

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1 stop24h 01m

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1 stop28h 53m

Deal found 10/1

$1,836

Last-minute flights from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town
Discover last-minute flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town. Data last updated October 5, 2026 and is based on user searches.

Sun 10/186:32 pm -

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$1,096

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$1,018

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$1,118

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$1,560

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$1,181

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$1,562

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$1,186

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$1,011

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$1,171

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$1,569

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$1,456

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3 stops33h 06m

Deal found 9/30

$1,571

One-way flights from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town
Search for one-way flight options from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated October 5, 2026.

Mon 11/29:06 pm -

3 stops41h 59m

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$663

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3 stops58h 15m

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$705

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3 stops53h 05m

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$706

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$708

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3 stops50h 54m

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Deal found 10/1

$719

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3 stops50h 48m

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Deal found 10/1

$729

Fri 12/410:30 pm -

3 stops50h 10m

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Deal found 10/2

$733

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$738

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$741

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2 stops45h 30m

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Deal found 10/1

$742

Sun 11/812:00 pm -

3 stops51h 45m

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$871

Sun 11/157:40 pm -

3 stops52h 55m

Wed 12/3112:00 am -

Nonstop0h 00m

Deal found 10/1

$900

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Round-trip from	$1,015 (Kenya Airways)
One-way from	$663 (Kiwi.com)
Popular in	April
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$1,592
Good round-trip deal	$1,804 or less
Good one-way deal	$1,324 or less

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Washington, D.C.Cape Town

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

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 11/3

5:50 pm-2:10 pm

2 stops37h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-5:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$747

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

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

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 11/5

2:25 pm-6:55 pm

2 stops45h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-5:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$769

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

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

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 11/30

5:15 pm-7:35 am

2 stops31h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-5:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$788

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

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

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 11/9

9:20 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop31h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-5:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$806

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

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

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 11/2

10:20 pm-2:35 pm

2 stops57h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-5:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$823

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

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

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 12/11

1:30 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop26h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-5:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$914

BaltimoreCape Town

BWI Baltimore/Washington - CPT Cape Town Intl

BWICPT

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 11/3

8:41 pm-2:10 pm

2 stops34h 29m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-5:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$945

BaltimoreCape Town

BWI Baltimore/Washington - CPT Cape Town Intl

BWICPT

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 11/9

2:07 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops38h 58m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-5:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$965

BaltimoreCape Town

BWI Baltimore/Washington - CPT Cape Town Intl

BWICPT

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 11/30

2:29 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops38h 36m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-5:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$997

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

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

DCACPT

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 11/3

6:15 am-5:25 pm

2 stops28h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-5:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,056

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town in October.

Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
Ovago	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
AranGrant	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust 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.-Cape Town flights, users find the pricing of Ovago to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Ovago Users can find the same prices on Washington, D.C.-Cape Town flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Ovago >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Washington, D.C.-Cape Town flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C.-Cape Town flights, Cheapflights users trust Ovago the most. Ovago 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.-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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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town (average of $1,344). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,976). 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?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town as you normally would.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Washington, D.C. to Cape Town flights typically cost between $1,294 and $1,831 in November.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $1,011 on Multiple Airlines (Nov 10-Nov 16).

How often are flights from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town delayed?

About 26% of weekly flights between Washington, D.C. and Cape Town have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 176 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Washington, D.C. to Cape Town flights?

Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Washington, D.C. to Cape Town flights?

Over the last year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 26% of flights being delayed.

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 22 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.

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Expert on CPT

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An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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

Delta

7.8

Good

8,629 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Jennifer,Sep 2026

ORD - LGA

The flight crew was 30 minutes late to an am flight and then that caused a delay

Delta

7.8

Good

8,629 reviews

Delta

7.8

Good

8,629 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Jennifer,Sep 2026

ORD - LGA

The flight crew was 30 minutes late to an am flight and then that caused a delay

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,726 reviews

Delta

7.8

Good

8,629 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Jennifer,Sep 2026

ORD - LGA

The flight crew was 30 minutes late to an am flight and then that caused a delay

Turkish Airlines

7.4

Good

4,453 reviews

Delta

7.8

Good

8,629 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Jennifer,Sep 2026

ORD - LGA

The flight crew was 30 minutes late to an am flight and then that caused a delay

United Airlines

7.4

Good

10,279 reviews

Delta

7.8

Good

8,629 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Jennifer,Sep 2026

ORD - LGA

The flight crew was 30 minutes late to an am flight and then that caused a delay

Ethiopian Air

7.2

Good

1,040 reviews

Delta

7.8

Good

8,629 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Jennifer,Sep 2026

ORD - LGA

The flight crew was 30 minutes late to an am flight and then that caused a delay

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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.
How long is the flight from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town?
Ethiopian Air, Turkish Airlines, and Delta can get you from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town in just under 21h 10m. Your travel time can differ by up to 10h 35m. 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 $923 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and Ethiopian Air, starting at $964 and $1,018 round-trip. Users have found that Turkish Airlines is 44% 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 Qatar Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $762. However, be on the lookout for offers from Ethiopian Air and Turkish Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town for a low price.
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 $1,636, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $1,020. When looking at the most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Cape Town Intl), you can expect to pay $1,018 for that flight.
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Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town (average of $1,344). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,976). 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$923	Average$1,063	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%
Delta	Cheapest$964	Average$1,934	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Ethiopian Air	Cheapest$1,018	Average$1,270	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%
JetBlue	Cheapest$1,095	Average$2,709	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
United Airlines	Cheapest$1,328	Average$1,619	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Qatar Airways	Cheapest$1,420	Average$1,578	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%
Emirates	Cheapest$1,422	Average$1,508	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%
SWISS	Cheapest$1,552	Average$1,938	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%

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Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Washington, D.C. to Cape Town flights typically cost between $1,294 and $1,831 in November.The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $1,011 on Multiple Airlines (Nov 10-Nov 16).

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About 26% of weekly flights between Washington, D.C. and Cape Town have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 176 minutes.

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What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Washington, D.C. to Cape Town flights?

Over the last year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 26% of flights being delayed.

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Washington, D.C. to Cape Town flights typically cost between $1,294 and $1,831 in November.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $1,011 on Multiple Airlines (Nov 10-Nov 16).