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$604+ Cheap flights from Cape Town (CPT) to District of Columbia

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 11/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — IAD
Nov 13 — Nov 201
Thu 11/13
Thu 11/20
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to District of Columbia

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Cape Town to District of Columbia flight deals. Data was last updated October 14, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$848
(Virgin Atlantic)

One-way from

$604
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$957

Good round-trip deal

$1,026 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,007 or less
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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to District of Columbia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cape Town to District of Columbia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 14, 2025.

This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/12. 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 Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/279:30 pmCPT - IAD
1 stop21h 04mVirgin Atlantic
Thu 12/412:30 pmIAD - CPT
1 stop23h 45mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 10/12$848
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/201:50 pmCPT - IAD
2 stops25h 10mEthiopian Air
Mon 11/2410:00 amIAD - CPT
1 stop21h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/14$904
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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.
Mon 10/272:35 pmCPT - IAD
2 stops24h 25mEthiopian Air
Mon 11/2410:00 amIAD - CPT
1 stop21h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/14$918
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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 10/279:30 pmCPT - IAD
1 stop25h 27mDelta
Mon 11/245:59 pmIAD - CPT
1 stop18h 16mDelta
Deal found 10/14$927
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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.
Wed 12/2411:45 pmCPT - IAD
1 stop23h 20mDelta
Mon 2/94:00 pmIAD - CPT
1 stop20h 15mDelta
Deal found 10/14$931
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Thu 12/41:50 pmCPT - IAD
2 stops25h 10mEthiopian Air
Thu 1/1510:00 amIAD - CPT
1 stop20h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/14$941
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/13. 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.
Sun 11/161:50 pmCPT - IAD
2 stops25h 10mEthiopian Air
Thu 11/2010:00 amIAD - CPT
1 stop20h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/13$955
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/13. 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.
Thu 12/49:30 pmCPT - DCA
1 stop29h 10mDelta
Thu 1/159:00 amDCA - CPT
1 stop27h 15mDelta
Deal found 10/13$976
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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.
Thu 11/208:50 pmCPT - DCA
1 stop20h 39mUnited Airlines
Mon 11/243:19 pmDCA - CPT
2 stops33h 21mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/14$1,089
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/2010:10 pmCPT - DCA
2 stops24h 49mBritish Airways
Mon 11/247:45 pmDCA - CPT
2 stops29h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 10/14$1,162
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/13. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/166:55 pmCPT - DCA
2 stops30h 49mBritish Airways
Thu 11/201:44 pmDCA - CPT
2 stops39h 26mBritish Airways
Deal found 10/13$1,187
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/13. 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 Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/169:30 pmCPT - DCA
1 stop28h 04mVirgin Atlantic
Thu 11/2012:39 pmDCA - CPT
1 stop23h 36mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 10/13$1,648

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Cape Town to District of Columbia 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 October 14, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cape Town to District of Columbia that are best for you.

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Cape Town

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District of Columbia

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Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 11/27

9:30 pm-11:34 am

1 stop21h 04m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 12/4

12:30 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop23h 45m

$848

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 10/27

2:35 pm-9:00 am

2 stops24h 25m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 11/24

10:00 am-2:35 pm

1 stop21h 35m

$918

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Wed 12/24

11:45 pm-4:05 pm

1 stop23h 20m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 2/11

4:00 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop20h 15m

$931

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Wed 12/24

11:45 pm-4:05 pm

1 stop23h 20m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 2/9

1:00 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop23h 15m

$931

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 10/27

8:50 pm-7:18 pm

2 stops28h 28m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 11/24

7:49 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops33h 16m

$942

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/31

11:35 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop25h 40m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 4/13

5:50 pm-6:00 am

1 stop30h 10m

$951

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 11/16

1:50 pm-8:00 am

2 stops25h 10m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 11/20

10:00 am-1:45 pm

1 stop20h 45m

$955

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - DCA

CPTDCA

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/31

8:05 pm-8:14 pm

1 stop30h 09m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 4/13

12:05 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop23h 45m

$976

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - DCA

CPTDCA

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/4

9:30 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop24h 30m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 1/15

10:00 am-7:15 pm

2 stops26h 15m

$976

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - DCA

CPTDCA

Cape Town Intl

Thu 11/20

8:50 pm-10:29 am

1 stop20h 39m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 11/24

3:19 pm-7:40 am

2 stops33h 21m

$1,089

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cape Town to District of Columbia

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to District of Columbia?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to District of Columbia (average of $839). Flying from Cape Town to District of Columbia in December is currently the most expensive (average of $942). 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 CPT to DC?

Find hourly flight availability from Cape Town to District of Columbia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated October 14, 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 27% on flights from Cape Town to District of Columbia by exploring options for tickets at noon.

Reviews of airlines servicing District of Columbia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to District of Columbia. 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 District of Columbia. Reviews last updated October 14, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta and United Airlines from Cape Town to District of Columbia to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,975 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,975 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,975 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,976 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,975 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Cape Town to District of Columbia?

    If you book a flight to District of Columbia from Cape Town, you will be flying from Cape Town Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Cape Town Intl (CPT) is located 9.7 mi from the center of Cape Town.

  • How long is the flight from Cape Town to District of Columbia?

    For as low as $848, Virgin Atlantic can have you in District of Columbia from Cape Town in 21h 04m. The distance between Cape Town and District of Columbia is about 7926 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $627 on Turkish Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Virgin Atlantic from $866 and Delta from $914 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Cape Town to District of Columbia?

    The cheapest flight price from Cape Town to District of Columbia is $703. On average you can expect to pay $2,562. The most popular route, (Cape Town Intl - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl), can usually be booked for $848.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Cape Town to District of Columbia?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cape Town to District of Columbia.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to District of Columbia?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to District of Columbia 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 Cape Town to District of Columbia?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to District of Columbia (average of $839). Flying from Cape Town to District of Columbia in December is currently the most expensive (average of $942). 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 2 airlines flying from Cape Town to District of Columbia

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Cape Town to District of Columbia. 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 October 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$890Average$990FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$927Average$1,027FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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