Dulles Intl

$593+ Cheap flights from Cape Town (CPT) to Dulles Intl (IAD)

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CPT — IAD
Jun 17 — Jun 241
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl are usually found in October or May, booked 11 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to Dulles Intl

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cape Town (CPT) to Dulles Intl (IAD). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,032
(oojo)

One-way from

$593
(flightsite.co.za)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,298

Good round-trip deal

$1,074 or less

Good one-way deal

$992 or less
From Cape Town Intl to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
One-way flight from Cape Town Intl to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($62 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($43 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Cape Town Intl to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Cape Town Intl to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl.

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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Dulles Intl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cape Town to Dulles Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/2511:15 pmCPT - IAD
2 stops26h 36mDelta
Thu 8/73:37 pmIAD - CPT
1 stop20h 13mDelta
Deal found 6/12$928
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/1711:15 pmCPT - IAD
2 stops26h 35mKLM
Tue 6/245:25 pmIAD - CPT
1 stop22h 00mKLM
Deal found 6/9$943
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/158:00 pmCPT - IAD
Nonstop15h 40mUnited Airlines
Mon 7/286:30 pmIAD - CPT
Nonstop14h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/12$1,013
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 9/281:50 pmCPT - IAD
2 stops25h 05mEthiopian Air
Sat 10/1110:55 amIAD - CPT
1 stop21h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 6/11$1,032
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/274:35 pmCPT - IAD
1 stop25h 10mTurkish Airlines
Sun 8/31:30 pmIAD - CPT
1 stop40h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 6/12$1,041
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Mon 10/272:00 pmCPT - IAD
2 stops32h 35mBritish Airways
Mon 12/296:15 pmIAD - CPT
2 stops56h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/10$1,127
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/261:00 pmCPT - IAD
1 stop25h 40mQatar Airways
Sat 8/29:00 pmIAD - CPT
1 stop31h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/10$1,250
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/139:45 amCPT - IAD
2 stops36h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 7/510:45 pmIAD - CPT
2 stops35h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/12$1,274
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/122:50 pmCPT - IAD
3 stops27h 09mKenya Airways
Thu 7/3112:12 pmIAD - CPT
2 stops42h 48mKenya Airways
Deal found 6/12$1,978
This Singapore Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Singapore Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/2610:40 amCPT - IAD
3 stops43h 19mSingapore Airlines
Sat 8/27:59 pmIAD - CPT
3 stops55h 26mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 6/10$2,291
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/143:55 pmCPT - IAD
2 stops30h 20mSWISS
Fri 8/18:45 pmIAD - CPT
2 stops36h 30mSWISS
Deal found 6/12$2,928

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport that are best for you.

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Cape Town

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Dulles Intl

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Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 7/25

11:15 pm-7:51 pm

2 stops26h 36m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 8/7

3:37 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop20h 13m

$928

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 7/25

8:00 pm-5:40 am

Nonstop15h 40m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 8/7

6:30 pm-3:20 pm

Nonstop14h 50m

$1,017

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/28

1:50 pm-8:55 am

2 stops25h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 10/11

10:55 am-2:35 pm

1 stop21h 40m

$1,032

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 7/25

11:15 pm-7:51 pm

2 stops26h 36m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 8/7

5:25 pm-9:45 am

2 stops34h 20m

$1,038

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 7/27

4:35 pm-11:45 am

1 stop25h 10m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 8/3

1:30 pm-11:50 am

1 stop40h 20m

$1,041

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 10/27

2:00 pm-4:35 pm

2 stops32h 35m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 12/29

6:15 pm-9:45 am

2 stops56h 30m

$1,127

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Sat 7/26

1:00 pm-8:40 am

1 stop25h 40m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 8/2

9:00 pm-10:50 am

1 stop31h 50m

$1,250

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Sat 7/26

9:20 am-8:40 am

2 stops29h 20m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 8/2

9:00 pm-10:50 am

1 stop31h 50m

$1,360

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Sat 7/26

10:40 am-11:59 pm

3 stops43h 19m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 8/2

7:59 pm-9:25 am

3 stops55h 26m

$2,291

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 7/14

1:00 pm-3:40 pm

1 stop32h 40m

$593

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CPT

CPT offers free Wi-Fi with a 1GB or 4-hour limit. Download movies beforehand to avoid reaching the limit.

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IAD

The Silver Line Metro connects IAD to Washington in under 40 minutes, offering a cheap and efficient city transfer.

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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Dulles Intl

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Dulles Intl from Cape Town with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Cape Town to Dulles Intl. Price data was last updated on June 9, 2025.

Booking 11 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (average of $309). Flying from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $349). 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 IAD?

Find hourly flight availability from Cape Town to Dulles Intl. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

When flying from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 3% versus a flight at noon.

Rainfall in Dulles Intl by month

Plan your trip to Dulles Intl by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport ranges from 2.6 - 4.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.0 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport when rainfall is around 2.6 in.

Temperature in Dulles Intl by month

Plan your trip to Dulles Intl by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 35.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Dulles Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Dulles Intl. 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 Dulles Intl. Reviews last updated June 12, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines, Delta and KLM from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
8.0
Very good

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl?

    For a flight from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl, you will be flying from 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 outbound flights to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl per day. 3 airlines have flights to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl from Cape Town Intl on a regular basis.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport round-trip from $1,032. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from $1,035, and Turkish Airlines, from $1,041. Ethiopian Air is priced at 13% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Qatar Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $593. However, be on the lookout for offers from Turkish Airlines and Delta, as they are both options that can get you from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport for a low price.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $887. While the most popular route (Cape Town Intl - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl) can be booked for $942 on average our data indicates $1,112 when flying from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Cape Town to Dulles Intl?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to Dulles Intl 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 Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (average of $309). Flying from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $349). 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 3 airlines flying from Cape Town to Dulles Intl

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$890Average$993FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
KLMCheapest$891Average$1,214FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$919Average$1,183FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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