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$820+ Cheap flights from Washington to Cape Town (CPT)

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SEA — CPT
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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3 stars

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AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,238
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One-way from

$903
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,699
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Cheapest flights from Washington to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 1, 2025.

This Justfly.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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/2112:30 pmSEA - CPT
1 stop38h 20mTurkish Airlines
Tue 11/45:15 pmCPT - SEA
1 stop33h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,178
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/85:05 pmSEA - CPT
2 stops33h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/1512:55 pmCPT - SEA
2 stops35h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$1,275
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/85:40 pmPDX - CPT
2 stops36h 40mUnited Airlines
Wed 10/297:50 pmCPT - PDX
2 stops26h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$1,473
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.
Wed 11/57:00 amPDX - CPT
2 stops41h 30mQatar Airways
Sun 11/3012:35 pmCPT - PDX
2 stops43h 49mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/29$1,475
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/138:00 amSEA - CPT
2 stops44h 45mEthiopian Air
Sat 9/271:50 pmCPT - SEA
3 stops39h 52mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/30$1,506
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/2711:45 amPDX - CPT
1 stop22h 30mDelta
Wed 11/58:30 amCPT - PDX
2 stops37h 23mDelta
Deal found 4/30$1,510
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/274:15 pmPDX - CPT
2 stops30h 25mLufthansa
Wed 11/56:30 pmCPT - PDX
2 stops30h 14mLufthansa
Deal found 4/30$1,518
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/37:25 pmPDX - CPT
1 stop30h 35mBritish Airways
Sat 9/136:55 pmCPT - PDX
1 stop31h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/30$1,597
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/208:00 amSEA - CPT
1 stop22h 20mUnited Airlines
Thu 10/307:50 pmCPT - SEA
1 stop24h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$1,649
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/193:20 pmSEA - CPT
1 stop41h 30mDelta
Mon 11/39:30 pmCPT - SEA
1 stop24h 54mDelta
Deal found 4/29$1,661
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/15:15 pmSEA - CPT
1 stop33h 20mEmirates
Fri 10/241:05 pmCPT - SEA
1 stop33h 20mEmirates
Deal found 5/1$1,666
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Mon 7/143:00 pmPDX - CPT
2 stops35h 00mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/26:55 pmCPT - PDX
1 stop31h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$1,687

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Washington 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 May 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington to Cape Town that are best for you.

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SeattleCape Town

SEA - CPT

SEACPT

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 10/21

12:30 pm-11:50 am

1 stop38h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/4

5:15 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop33h 50m

$1,178

SeattleCape Town

SEA - CPT

SEACPT

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sun 6/8

5:05 pm-12:00 pm

2 stops33h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 6/15

12:55 pm-3:05 pm

2 stops35h 10m

$1,275

PortlandCape Town

PDX - CPT

PDXCPT

Portland

Wed 10/8

5:40 pm-3:20 pm

2 stops36h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 10/29

7:50 pm-1:15 pm

2 stops26h 25m

$1,473

SeattleCape Town

SEA - CPT

SEACPT

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sat 9/13

8:00 am-1:45 pm

2 stops44h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 9/27

1:50 pm-8:42 pm

3 stops39h 52m

$1,506

PortlandCape Town

PDX - CPT

PDXCPT

Portland

Mon 10/27

11:45 am-7:15 pm

1 stop22h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/5

8:30 am-11:53 am

2 stops37h 23m

$1,510

PortlandCape Town

PDX - CPT

PDXCPT

Portland

Mon 10/27

4:15 pm-7:40 am

2 stops30h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/5

6:30 pm-2:44 pm

2 stops30h 14m

$1,518

PortlandCape Town

PDX - CPT

PDXCPT

Portland

Wed 9/3

7:00 am-10:50 am

2 stops42h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 9/13

1:00 pm-7:10 pm

2 stops39h 10m

$1,588

PortlandCape Town

PDX - CPT

PDXCPT

Portland

Wed 9/3

7:25 pm-11:00 am

1 stop30h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 9/13

6:55 pm-5:35 pm

1 stop31h 40m

$1,597

SeattleCape Town

SEA - CPT

SEACPT

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Mon 10/20

8:00 am-3:20 pm

1 stop22h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 10/29

7:50 pm-10:59 am

1 stop24h 09m

$1,649

SeattleCape Town

SEA - CPT

SEACPT

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sun 10/19

3:20 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop41h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 11/3

9:30 pm-12:24 pm

1 stop24h 54m

$1,661

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington to Cape Town

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from State of Washington to Cape Town?

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

Find hourly flight availability from Washington 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 May 1, 2025.

When flying from State of Washington 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.

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 May 1, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Delta and KLM from Washington to Cape Town by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,215 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,215 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,215 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,215 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,334 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,215 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,588 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,215 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,563 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,215 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Washington to Cape Town. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Cape Town Intl (CPT) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Washington to Cape Town. It is only a 9.7 mi journey from Cape Town Intl (CPT) to Cape Town’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from State of Washington to Cape Town one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for American Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $903. Users have also found prices from $1,022 and $1,160 on Ethiopian Air and Turkish Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from State of Washington to Cape Town?

    While some choose either Portland - Cape Town Intl or Pasco Tri Cities - Cape Town Intl, Seattle/Tacoma Intl - Cape Town Intl is the most popular route from State of Washington to Cape Town.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Washington 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 to Cape Town.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Washington to Cape Town?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington 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 State of Washington to Cape Town?

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

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Washington 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 May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,038Average$1,192FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,089Average$1,383FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,373Average$1,553FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,406Average$1,614FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,432Average$1,776FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
EmiratesCheapest$1,660Average$1,784FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$1,699Average$2,229FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
KLMCheapest$1,716Average$1,878FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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