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 $911 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Ethiopian Air and Kenya Airways, starting at $990 and $1,051 round-trip. Users have found that Turkish Airlines is 37% 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 $602. However, be on the lookout for offers from Turkish Airlines and SWISS, 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 $1,362, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $771. When looking at the most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Cape Town Intl), you can expect to pay $914 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 17% 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 $1,464. 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?

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Wed 8/201:30 pmIAD - CPT

1 stop40h 20mTurkish Airlines

Thu 8/284:35 pmCPT - IAD

1 stop25h 10mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 7/1

$911

Sat 9/208:17 pmIAD - CPT

3 stops59h 23mMultiple Airlines

Sun 9/282:30 pmCPT - IAD

3 stops27h 26mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/3

$966

Tue 9/1610:55 amIAD - CPT

1 stop20h 50mEthiopian Air

Tue 9/301:50 pmCPT - IAD

2 stops25h 05mEthiopian Air

Deal found 7/2

$990

Fri 10/1710:02 amIAD - CPT

3 stops45h 38mKenya Airways

Tue 10/212:30 pmCPT - IAD

3 stops32h 01mKenya Airways

Deal found 7/1

$1,014

Sun 11/26:59 pmDCA - CPT

2 stops30h 01mAmerican Airlines

Thu 11/1310:00 pmCPT - DCA

2 stops25h 25mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/2

$1,031

Sun 11/28:11 pmBWI - CPT

2 stops28h 49mAmerican Airlines

Thu 11/138:50 pmCPT - BWI

1 stop28h 55mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/2

$1,069

Sun 11/28:35 pmBWI - CPT

1 stop28h 25mBritish Airways

Thu 11/1310:00 pmCPT - BWI

1 stop27h 45mBritish Airways

Deal found 7/2

$1,103

Sat 10/47:29 pmDCA - CPT

1 stop39h 41mUnited Airlines

Mon 10/137:50 pmCPT - DCA

1 stop25h 32mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/2

$1,347

Tue 10/75:25 pmBWI - CPT

2 stops22h 00mDelta

Mon 11/39:30 pmCPT - BWI

1 stop22h 03mDelta

Deal found 7/1

$1,392

Mon 10/611:00 amDCA - CPT

2 stops28h 25mDelta

Tue 10/289:30 pmCPT - DCA

1 stop23h 09mDelta

Deal found 7/1

$1,392

Tue 10/75:00 pmDCA - CPT

2 stops22h 25mKLM

Thu 10/3011:45 pmCPT - DCA

2 stops28h 34mKLM

Deal found 7/1

$1,409

Fri 9/268:00 pmDCA - CPT

2 stops31h 30mMultiple Airlines

Mon 10/68:40 amCPT - DCA

2 stops43h 11mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/3

$1,427

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Wed 8/201:30 pmIAD - CPT

1 stop40h 20mTurkish Airlines

Thu 8/284:35 pmCPT - IAD

1 stop25h 10mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 7/1

$911

Tue 9/1610:55 amIAD - CPT

1 stop20h 50mEthiopian Air

Tue 9/301:50 pmCPT - IAD

2 stops25h 05mEthiopian Air

Deal found 7/2

$990

Mon 9/151:30 pmIAD - CPT

2 stops43h 05mMultiple Airlines

Wed 10/14:35 pmCPT - IAD

1 stop25h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/2

$1,036

Sun 9/2110:02 amIAD - CPT

3 stops45h 38mKenya Airways

Sun 9/282:30 pmCPT - IAD

3 stops27h 20mKenya Airways

Deal found 7/2

$1,051

Fri 8/159:20 pmBWI - CPT

1 stop31h 40mAmerican Airlines

Fri 8/226:55 pmCPT - BWI

1 stop30h 40mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/1

$1,091

Mon 9/19:20 pmBWI - CPT

1 stop31h 40mBritish Airways

Mon 9/86:55 pmCPT - BWI

1 stop30h 40mBritish Airways

Deal found 7/3

$1,171

Sun 9/214:12 pmDCA - CPT

1 stop18h 58mUnited Airlines

Sun 9/286:05 pmCPT - DCA

2 stops27h 46mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/2

$1,396

Wed 9/241:20 pmDCA - CPT

2 stops26h 05mDelta

Sun 10/58:05 pmCPT - DCA

1 stop22h 40mDelta

Deal found 7/1

$1,442

Sat 9/201:00 pmBWI - CPT

2 stops26h 25mKLM

Sun 9/2811:15 pmCPT - BWI

2 stops23h 50mKLM

Deal found 7/2

$1,514

Tue 9/161:35 pmDCA - CPT

2 stops39h 15mQatar Airways

Tue 9/301:00 pmCPT - DCA

2 stops37h 51mQatar Airways

Deal found 7/1

$1,575

Fri 8/157:20 pmDCA - CPT

2 stops33h 40mAmerican Airlines

Fri 8/226:55 pmCPT - DCA

2 stops28h 48mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/1

$1,106

Mon 8/411:51 amBWI - CPT

1 stop23h 59mDelta

Sun 8/248:05 pmCPT - BWI

1 stop25h 29mDelta

Deal found 7/2

$1,450

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Wed 7/91:08 pmBWI - CPT

2 stops26h 17mDelta

Sun 7/208:05 pmCPT - BWI

1 stop19h 18mDelta

Deal found 7/1

$1,692

Wed 7/912:29 pmDCA - CPT

2 stops26h 56mDelta

Sun 7/208:05 pmCPT - DCA

1 stop19h 04mDelta

Deal found 7/1

$1,692

Wed 7/97:25 pmIAD - CPT

2 stops56h 20mBritish Airways

Wed 9/106:55 pmCPT - IAD

1 stop28h 40mBritish Airways

Deal found 7/2

$1,711

Thu 7/106:30 pmIAD - CPT

Nonstop14h 50mUnited Airlines

Tue 9/308:00 pmCPT - IAD

Nonstop15h 50mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/2

$1,586

Thu 7/105:25 pmIAD - CPT

1 stop22h 00mDelta

Fri 10/311:15 pmCPT - IAD

1 stop22h 20mDelta

Deal found 7/2

$1,670

Fri 7/1111:00 amIAD - CPT

1 stop41h 50mQatar Airways

Wed 7/166:05 amCPT - IAD

2 stops32h 35mQatar Airways

Deal found 7/2

$1,554

Fri 7/114:05 pmDCA - CPT

1 stop19h 05mUnited Airlines

Sat 9/277:50 pmCPT - DCA

1 stop18h 31mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/2

$1,600

Sat 7/1210:55 amIAD - CPT

1 stop21h 40mEthiopian Air

Wed 10/12:35 pmCPT - IAD

2 stops24h 20mEthiopian Air

Deal found 7/2

$1,508

Sat 7/124:51 pmDCA - CPT

2 stops22h 34mKLM

Tue 9/3011:15 pmCPT - DCA

2 stops23h 50mKLM

Deal found 7/2

$1,724

Sat 7/125:25 pmIAD - CPT

1 stop22h 00mKLM

Tue 9/3011:15 pmCPT - IAD

1 stop22h 20mKLM

Deal found 7/2

$1,763

Sun 7/131:30 pmIAD - CPT

1 stop40h 20mTurkish Airlines

Tue 9/304:35 pmCPT - IAD

1 stop25h 10mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 7/2

$1,404

Sun 7/136:10 amIAD - CPT

2 stops47h 40mMultiple Airlines

Sun 7/271:00 pmCPT - IAD

1 stop25h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/2

$1,617

One-way flights from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town
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Sat 8/1612:00 pmIAD - CPT

2 stops42h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/2

$590

Thu 8/79:00 pmIAD - CPT

1 stop31h 50mQatar Airways

Deal found 6/30

$602

Sat 8/165:19 pmBWI - CPT

3 stops56h 56mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/2

$669

Thu 8/71:44 pmDCA - CPT

2 stops39h 06mQatar Airways

Deal found 6/30

$733

Thu 9/259:40 pmIAD - CPT

1 stop32h 10mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 7/2

$740

Thu 9/258:45 pmIAD - CPT

2 stops36h 30mSWISS

Deal found 7/1

$823

Thu 11/278:40 pmIAD - CPT

2 stops34h 55mEthiopian Air

Deal found 7/3

$836

Thu 8/76:30 amDCA - CPT

3 stops32h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/30

$890

Thu 8/77:00 pmBWI - CPT

2 stops33h 50mQatar Airways

Deal found 6/30

$948

Sat 7/198:05 pmDCA - CPT

2 stops32h 55mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/2

$1,097

Mon 7/2111:51 amBWI - CPT

1 stop23h 59mDelta

Deal found 7/2

$1,193

Sun 8/105:30 pmDCA - CPT

1 stop17h 40mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/1

$1,193

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Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 8/20

1:30 pm-11:50 am

1 stop40h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 8/28

4:35 pm-11:45 am

1 stop25h 10m

$911

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 9/20

8:17 pm-1:40 pm

3 stops59h 23m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/28

2:30 pm-11:56 am

3 stops27h 26m

$966

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 9/16

10:55 am-1:45 pm

1 stop20h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 9/30

1:50 pm-8:55 am

2 stops25h 05m

$990

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 10/17

10:02 am-1:40 pm

3 stops45h 38m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/21

2:30 pm-4:31 pm

3 stops32h 01m

$1,014

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

DCA - CPT

DCACPT

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 11/2

6:59 pm-8:00 am

2 stops30h 01m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 11/13

10:00 pm-4:25 pm

2 stops25h 25m

$1,031

BaltimoreCape Town

BWI - CPT

BWICPT

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 11/2

8:11 pm-8:00 am

2 stops28h 49m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 11/13

8:50 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop28h 55m

$1,069

BaltimoreCape Town

BWI - CPT

BWICPT

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 11/2

8:35 pm-8:00 am

1 stop28h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 11/13

10:00 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop27h 45m

$1,103

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

DCA - CPT

DCACPT

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 10/4

7:29 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop39h 41m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 10/13

7:50 pm-3:22 pm

1 stop25h 32m

$1,347

BaltimoreCape Town

BWI - CPT

BWICPT

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 10/7

5:25 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops22h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 11/3

9:30 pm-12:33 pm

1 stop22h 03m

$1,392

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

DCA - CPT

DCACPT

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 10/6

11:00 am-9:25 pm

2 stops28h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 11/2

9:30 pm-12:45 pm

1 stop22h 15m

$1,392

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

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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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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 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

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

Emirates

8.1

Very good

3,287 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Emirates

8.1

Very good

3,287 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very good

3,287 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very good

1,320 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very good

3,287 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,982 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very good

3,287 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

KLM

7.8

Good

1,367 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very good

3,287 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

SWISS

7.5

Good

1,654 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very good

3,287 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

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 $911 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Ethiopian Air and Kenya Airways, starting at $990 and $1,051 round-trip. Users have found that Turkish Airlines is 37% 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 $602. However, be on the lookout for offers from Turkish Airlines and SWISS, 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 $1,362, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $771. When looking at the most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Cape Town Intl), you can expect to pay $914 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$970	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%
American Airlines	Cheapest$910	Average$1,109	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
British Airways	Cheapest$914	Average$1,287	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%
Ethiopian Air	Cheapest$959	Average$1,242	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%
United Airlines	Cheapest$1,312	Average$1,516	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Delta	Cheapest$1,327	Average$1,708	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
KLM	Cheapest$1,344	Average$1,547	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%
Emirates	Cheapest$1,357	Average$1,510	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%

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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 July 3, 2025.