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 $935 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are British Airways and Ethiopian Air, starting at $962 and $1,012 round-trip. Users have found that Turkish Airlines is 36% 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 $619. However, be on the lookout for offers from American Airlines 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 $1,506, 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 $857 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 Saturday departure is the best way to save up to 22% 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 27% 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 $1,153 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 $1,476. 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 July.

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.

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. 9 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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Round-trip from	$935 (oojo)
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Average price	$1,398
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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 25, 2025.

Wed 5/141:30 pmIAD - CPT

1 stop40h 20mTurkish Airlines

Tue 5/204:35 pmCPT - IAD

1 stop25h 10mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 4/23

$935

Thu 5/1510:40 pmIAD - CPT

1 stop30h 20mBritish Airways

Fri 5/306:55 pmCPT - IAD

1 stop31h 15mBritish Airways

Deal found 4/25

$962

Thu 5/88:33 pmIAD - CPT

3 stops59h 07mMultiple Airlines

Tue 5/2011:30 pmCPT - IAD

2 stops42h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/25

$964

Sun 11/210:00 amIAD - CPT

1 stop20h 45mEthiopian Air

Sun 11/91:50 pmCPT - IAD

2 stops25h 10mEthiopian Air

Deal found 4/24

$989

Sat 9/612:30 pmIAD - CPT

3 stops43h 15mKenya Airways

Tue 9/1611:30 pmCPT - IAD

2 stops42h 20mKenya Airways

Deal found 4/24

$1,045

Sun 6/89:20 pmBWI - CPT

1 stop31h 40mBritish Airways

Sun 6/156:55 pmCPT - BWI

1 stop30h 40mBritish Airways

Deal found 4/24

$1,056

Thu 5/82:54 pmDCA - CPT

2 stops38h 06mBritish Airways

Tue 5/136:55 pmCPT - DCA

2 stops30h 01mBritish Airways

Deal found 4/23

$1,275

Sun 6/89:20 pmBWI - CPT

2 stops35h 15mMultiple Airlines

Sun 6/153:20 pmCPT - BWI

2 stops34h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/24

$1,329

Sat 8/167:45 pmDCA - CPT

2 stops33h 15mAmerican Airlines

Tue 9/166:55 pmCPT - DCA

2 stops24h 58mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/24

$1,336

Sat 9/204:00 pmDCA - CPT

2 stops38h 40mUnited Airlines

Thu 10/27:50 pmCPT - DCA

1 stop18h 29mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/24

$1,358

Wed 5/712:45 pmDCA - CPT

2 stops40h 05mQatar Airways

Wed 5/211:00 pmCPT - DCA

2 stops35h 51mQatar Airways

Deal found 4/24

$1,365

Sat 9/276:05 amDCA - CPT

3 stops49h 40mKenya Airways

Fri 10/32:35 pmCPT - DCA

3 stops33h 30mKenya Airways

Deal found 4/25

$1,371

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 April 25, 2025.

Wed 5/141:30 pmIAD - CPT

1 stop40h 20mTurkish Airlines

Tue 5/204:35 pmCPT - IAD

1 stop25h 10mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 4/23

$935

Thu 5/1510:40 pmIAD - CPT

1 stop30h 20mBritish Airways

Fri 5/306:55 pmCPT - IAD

1 stop31h 15mBritish Airways

Deal found 4/25

$962

Wed 5/141:30 pmIAD - CPT

1 stop40h 20mMultiple Airlines

Tue 5/207:00 amCPT - IAD

2 stops34h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/23

$991

Wed 5/79:40 pmIAD - CPT

2 stops34h 05mEthiopian Air

Wed 5/212:35 pmCPT - IAD

2 stops24h 20mEthiopian Air

Deal found 4/24

$1,012

Wed 4/309:00 pmIAD - CPT

1 stop31h 50mQatar Airways

Sat 5/101:00 pmCPT - IAD

1 stop32h 40mQatar Airways

Deal found 4/23

$1,227

Sat 5/106:05 amDCA - CPT

3 stops49h 40mKenya Airways

Fri 5/232:35 pmCPT - DCA

3 stops33h 32mKenya Airways

Deal found 4/24

$1,371

Sat 5/104:58 pmBWI - CPT

1 stop18h 52mDelta

Fri 5/238:05 pmCPT - BWI

1 stop27h 25mDelta

Deal found 4/24

$1,449

Mon 6/97:00 pmDCA - CPT

2 stops34h 00mAmerican Airlines

Mon 6/166:55 pmCPT - DCA

2 stops30h 30mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/25

$1,469

Wed 6/2511:19 amBWI - CPT

2 stops23h 51mUnited Airlines

Mon 6/307:50 pmCPT - BWI

2 stops23h 58mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/24

$1,553

Wed 5/212:59 pmDCA - CPT

2 stops24h 26mKLM

Mon 6/211:00 pmCPT - DCA

2 stops24h 00mKLM

Deal found 4/25

$1,564

Sun 6/89:20 pmBWI - CPT

1 stop31h 40mBritish Airways

Sun 6/156:55 pmCPT - BWI

1 stop30h 40mBritish Airways

Deal found 4/24

$1,056

Sun 6/89:20 pmBWI - CPT

2 stops35h 15mMultiple Airlines

Sun 6/153:20 pmCPT - BWI

2 stops34h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/24

$1,329

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 April 25, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Wed 4/309:40 pmIAD - CPT

3 stops38h 20mMultiple Airlines

Wed 5/76:05 pmCPT - IAD

3 stops32h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/24

$1,016

Wed 4/3010:55 amIAD - CPT

1 stop21h 40mEthiopian Air

Sat 5/103:25 pmCPT - IAD

2 stops47h 30mEthiopian Air

Deal found 4/23

$1,018

Wed 4/307:25 pmIAD - CPT

1 stop33h 35mBritish Airways

Wed 5/146:55 pmCPT - IAD

1 stop31h 10mBritish Airways

Deal found 4/23

$1,061

Wed 4/309:00 pmIAD - CPT

1 stop31h 50mQatar Airways

Sat 5/101:00 pmCPT - IAD

1 stop32h 40mQatar Airways

Deal found 4/23

$1,227

Wed 4/309:20 pmBWI - CPT

1 stop31h 40mBritish Airways

Wed 5/146:55 pmCPT - BWI

1 stop30h 40mBritish Airways

Deal found 4/23

$1,321

Wed 4/3011:00 amDCA - CPT

3 stops44h 45mMultiple Airlines

Sat 5/102:20 pmCPT - DCA

2 stops34h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/23

$1,561

Wed 4/305:09 pmDCA - CPT

2 stops35h 41mQatar Airways

Wed 5/141:00 pmCPT - DCA

2 stops33h 29mQatar Airways

Deal found 4/23

$1,606

Wed 4/3010:50 amBWI - CPT

2 stops24h 20mUnited Airlines

Sat 5/107:50 pmCPT - BWI

2 stops24h 26mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/23

$1,653

Wed 4/306:05 pmDCA - CPT

2 stops34h 55mBritish Airways

Sat 5/106:55 pmCPT - DCA

2 stops27h 00mBritish Airways

Deal found 4/23

$1,689

Thu 5/111:00 amDCA - CPT

2 stops44h 00mKenya Airways

Thu 5/82:30 pmCPT - DCA

3 stops33h 37mKenya Airways

Deal found 4/24

$1,526

Mon 5/59:40 pmIAD - CPT

1 stop32h 10mTurkish Airlines

Sun 5/184:35 pmCPT - IAD

1 stop25h 10mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 4/25

$1,002

Mon 5/57:00 pmIAD - CPT

Nonstop14h 20mUnited Airlines

Sun 5/188:00 pmCPT - IAD

Nonstop15h 50mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/25

$1,634

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 April 25, 2025.

Mon 4/289:00 pmIAD - CPT

1 stop31h 50mQatar Airways

Deal found 4/24

$619

Sun 6/229:00 pmIAD - CPT

1 stop31h 50mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/24

$682

Mon 4/289:00 pmIAD - CPT

2 stops29h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/24

$713

Thu 5/19:40 pmIAD - CPT

1 stop32h 10mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 4/24

$743

Wed 4/304:15 pmDCA - CPT

2 stops36h 35mQatar Airways

Deal found 4/24

$755

Sun 5/2510:15 pmIAD - CPT

2 stops29h 15mLufthansa

Deal found 4/25

$850

Sun 6/225:45 pmIAD - CPT

2 stops41h 00mSWISS

Deal found 4/25

$879

Sun 5/257:58 pmDCA - CPT

2 stops33h 02mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/25

$948

Tue 6/178:40 pmDCA - CPT

2 stops35h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/24

$971

Sat 5/179:21 pmBWI - CPT

3 stops55h 29mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/25

$978

Wed 5/2110:55 amIAD - CPT

1 stop21h 40mEthiopian Air

Deal found 4/24

$1,011

Mon 4/2810:59 amBWI - CPT

2 stops41h 51mQatar Airways

Deal found 4/24

$1,072

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Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 5/14

1:30 pm-11:50 am

1 stop40h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 5/21

4:35 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop33h 10m

$935

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 5/15

10:40 pm-11:00 am

1 stop30h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 5/30

6:55 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop31h 15m

$962

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 5/8

8:33 pm-1:40 pm

3 stops59h 07m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 5/20

11:30 pm-11:40 am

2 stops42h 10m

$964

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 5/7

9:40 pm-1:45 pm

2 stops34h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 5/21

2:35 pm-8:55 am

2 stops24h 20m

$1,012

BaltimoreCape Town

BWI - CPT

BWICPT

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 6/8

9:20 pm-11:00 am

1 stop31h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 6/15

6:55 pm-7:35 pm

1 stop30h 40m

$1,056

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 4/30

9:00 pm-10:50 am

1 stop31h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 5/10

1:00 pm-3:40 pm

1 stop32h 40m

$1,227

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

DCA - CPT

DCACPT

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 5/8

2:54 pm-11:00 am

2 stops38h 06m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 5/13

6:55 pm-6:56 pm

2 stops30h 01m

$1,275

BaltimoreCape Town

BWI - CPT

BWICPT

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 6/8

9:20 pm-2:35 pm

2 stops35h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 6/15

3:20 pm-7:35 pm

2 stops34h 15m

$1,329

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

DCA - CPT

DCACPT

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 5/7

12:45 pm-10:50 am

2 stops40h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 5/21

1:00 pm-6:51 pm

2 stops35h 51m

$1,365

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

DCA - CPT

DCACPT

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 5/10

6:05 am-1:45 pm

3 stops49h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 5/23

2:35 pm-6:07 pm

3 stops33h 32m

$1,371

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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 April.

Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
AranGrant	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Expedia	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*2 stars
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicket	Price 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?

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 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?

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

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

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

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

7,920 reviews

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

7,920 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,920 reviews

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

1,333 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,920 reviews

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

1,582 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,920 reviews

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

3,562 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,920 reviews

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

8,685 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,920 reviews

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

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. 9 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 $935 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are British Airways and Ethiopian Air, starting at $962 and $1,012 round-trip. Users have found that Turkish Airlines is 36% 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 $619. However, be on the lookout for offers from American Airlines 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 $1,506, 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 $857 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?
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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 9 airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Turkish Airlines	Cheapest$845	Average$951	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%
American Airlines	Cheapest$910	Average$1,113	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Ethiopian Air	Cheapest$945	Average$1,244	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%
British Airways	Cheapest$959	Average$1,306	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%
Qatar Airways	Cheapest$998	Average$1,161	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%
United Airlines	Cheapest$1,312	Average$1,533	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Delta	Cheapest$1,326	Average$1,696	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
KLM	Cheapest$1,344	Average$1,721	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%
Emirates	Cheapest$1,357	Average$1,510	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%

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