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$682+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) 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 5/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — CPT
May 5 — May 121
Mon 5/5
Mon 5/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town Intl are usually found in March or February, booked 15 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

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AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$947
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$682
(American Airlines)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,398

Good round-trip deal

$1,514 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,188 or less
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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 April 30, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/79:40 pmIAD - CPT
1 stop32h 10mTurkish Airlines
Tue 5/274:35 pmCPT - IAD
1 stop25h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/29$947
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/1612:30 pmIAD - CPT
3 stops67h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/282:25 pmCPT - IAD
3 stops32h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$964
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/510:55 amIAD - CPT
1 stop21h 40mEthiopian Air
Thu 5/151:50 pmCPT - IAD
2 stops25h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/29$974
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/1112:30 pmIAD - CPT
3 stops67h 10mKenya Airways
Mon 9/292:35 pmCPT - IAD
3 stops27h 15mKenya Airways
Deal found 4/29$1,114
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/49:00 pmIAD - CPT
1 stop31h 50mQatar Airways
Mon 5/126:05 amCPT - IAD
2 stops39h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/29$1,119
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Sat 8/169:20 pmBWI - CPT
1 stop31h 40mBritish Airways
Tue 9/166:55 pmCPT - BWI
1 stop30h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/28$1,167
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Wed 5/710:00 pmDCA - CPT
2 stops31h 00mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/276:55 pmCPT - DCA
2 stops29h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,202
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Wed 5/79:20 pmBWI - CPT
1 stop31h 40mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/276:55 pmCPT - BWI
2 stops27h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,211
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Wed 5/78:02 pmIAD - CPT
2 stops32h 58mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/276:55 pmCPT - IAD
2 stops28h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,227
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/45:59 pmDCA - CPT
2 stops34h 51mQatar Airways
Mon 9/151:00 pmCPT - DCA
2 stops36h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/27$1,370
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/276:05 amDCA - CPT
3 stops49h 40mKenya Airways
Fri 10/32:35 pmCPT - DCA
3 stops33h 30mKenya Airways
Deal found 4/29$1,371
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/78:45 amDCA - CPT
3 stops47h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/2711:30 pmCPT - DCA
2 stops48h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,397

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town that are best for you.

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Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 9/21

9:40 pm-11:50 am

1 stop32h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 9/26

4:35 pm-11:45 am

1 stop25h 10m

$955

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 10/16

12:30 pm-1:40 pm

3 stops67h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/28

2:25 pm-4:31 pm

3 stops32h 06m

$964

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 9/29

10:55 am-2:35 pm

1 stop21h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 10/5

1:50 pm-8:55 am

2 stops25h 05m

$1,012

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 9/11

12:30 pm-1:40 pm

3 stops67h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/29

2:35 pm-11:50 am

3 stops27h 15m

$1,114

BaltimoreCape Town

BWI - CPT

BWICPT

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 8/16

9:20 pm-11:00 am

1 stop31h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 9/16

6:55 pm-7:35 pm

1 stop30h 40m

$1,167

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 5/19

10:40 pm-11:00 am

1 stop30h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 5/30

6:55 pm-5:30 pm

1 stop28h 35m

$1,188

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

DCA - CPT

DCACPT

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 5/21

10:00 pm-11:00 am

2 stops31h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/29

6:55 pm-5:19 pm

2 stops28h 24m

$1,202

BaltimoreCape Town

BWI - CPT

BWICPT

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 8/14

9:20 pm-11:00 am

1 stop31h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 8/29

6:55 pm-4:46 pm

2 stops27h 51m

$1,211

BaltimoreCape Town

BWI - CPT

BWICPT

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 5/21

8:17 pm-11:00 am

2 stops32h 43m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/29

6:55 pm-4:37 pm

2 stops27h 42m

$1,227

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 5/17

8:06 pm-11:00 am

2 stops32h 54m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 5/28

6:55 pm-4:56 pm

2 stops28h 01m

$1,227

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
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 April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-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 AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on Washington, D.C.-Cape Town flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >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 AranGrant the most. AranGrant 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.

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cape Town from Washington, D.C. with our price prediction graph.
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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?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on April 25, 2025.

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?

Find hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. 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 April 30, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 26% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

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.

Rainfall in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 April 30, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town, such as Delta, KLM and SWISS. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,334 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,588 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,563 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

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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.

  • 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 $947 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Ethiopian Air and Qatar Airways, starting at $974 and $1,119 round-trip. Users have found that Turkish Airlines is 35% 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 American Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $682. However, be on the lookout for offers from Turkish Airlines and Ethiopian Air, 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 $1,431, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $1,128. When looking at the most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Cape Town Intl), you can expect to pay $868 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

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$845Average$964FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
American AirlinesCheapest$910Average$1,113FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$945Average$1,242FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
British AirwaysCheapest$959Average$1,317FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,312Average$1,530FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$1,326Average$1,700FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
KLMCheapest$1,344Average$1,587FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
EmiratesCheapest$1,357Average$1,510FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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