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$628+ Cheap flights from Cape Town (CPT) to Dulles Intl (IAD)

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 10/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — IAD
Jul 21 — Jul 281
Tue 7/21
Tue 7/28
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl are usually found in February or September, booked 2 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday

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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 21, 2026.

This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/19. 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 10/224:35 pm
CPT
-
IAD
1 stop25h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 11/181:30 pm
IAD
-
CPT
1 stop39h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 6/19$1,080
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/19. 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.
Tue 10/208:05 pm
CPT
-
IAD
1 stop21h 54m
Delta
Sat 11/215:30 pm
IAD
-
CPT
1 stop18h 05m
Delta
Deal found 6/19$1,087
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/19. 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.
Tue 10/208:05 pm
CPT
-
IAD
1 stop24h 36m
Delta
Wed 11/1810:25 pm
IAD
-
CPT
1 stop30h 40m
Delta
Deal found 6/19$1,093
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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 11/21:50 pm
CPT
-
IAD
2 stops25h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 11/2310:00 am
IAD
-
CPT
1 stop21h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 6/18$1,095
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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 10/308:50 pm
CPT
-
IAD
1 stop25h 46m
Delta
Sat 11/215:30 pm
IAD
-
CPT
1 stop18h 05m
Delta
Deal found 6/18$1,096
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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 11/28:50 pm
CPT
-
IAD
1 stop24h 51m
Delta
Mon 11/237:00 am
IAD
-
CPT
1 stop28h 35m
Delta
Deal found 6/18$1,098
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/19. 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 10/227:50 pm
CPT
-
IAD
1 stop33h 09m
United Airlines
Thu 11/196:45 pm
IAD
-
CPT
Nonstop14h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/19$1,102
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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.
Fri 10/308:50 pm
CPT
-
IAD
Nonstop16h 05m
United Airlines
Thu 11/266:45 pm
IAD
-
CPT
Nonstop14h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/18$1,105
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 8/308:05 pm
CPT
-
IAD
1 stop21h 28m
Delta
Sat 9/1912:25 pm
IAD
-
CPT
2 stops23h 25m
Delta
Deal found 6/16$1,106
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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.
Sat 10/318:50 pm
CPT
-
IAD
1 stop33h 10m
United Airlines
Tue 11/248:15 am
IAD
-
CPT
1 stop26h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/18$1,111
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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.
Fri 7/1711:15 pm
CPT
-
IAD
1 stop22h 20m
KLM
Wed 7/296:10 pm
IAD
-
CPT
1 stop21h 15m
KLM
Deal found 6/18$1,112
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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.
Mon 11/21:50 pm
CPT
-
IAD
2 stops25h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 11/2410:00 am
IAD
-
CPT
1 stop21h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 6/18$1,114

Find 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 21, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,080
(SmartFares)

One-way from

$628
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,430

Good round-trip deal

$1,051 or less

Good one-way deal

$950 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Cape Town to Dulles Intl 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 June 21, 2026.
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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Price

Cheapest round-trip

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 10/9

8:05 pm-4:36 pm

1 stop26h 31m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 10/29

4:00 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop20h 35m

$1,096

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 9/22

8:00 pm-5:30 am

Nonstop15h 30m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 9/30

5:50 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop17h 20m

$1,155

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 7/16

11:15 pm-3:35 pm

1 stop22h 20m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 7/30

12:37 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop23h 13m

$1,158

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Wed 9/2

11:15 pm-3:35 pm

1 stop22h 20m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 9/19

12:25 pm-5:50 pm

2 stops23h 25m

$1,166

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 7/16

7:50 pm-11:19 pm

1 stop33h 29m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 7/30

6:25 pm-3:20 pm

Nonstop14h 55m

$1,173

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 10/9

11:15 pm-9:05 pm

2 stops27h 50m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 10/29

9:30 pm-5:50 am

2 stops26h 20m

$1,203
Quickest round-trip

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 9/18

8:00 pm-5:30 am

Nonstop15h 30m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 9/26

6:45 pm-3:20 pm

Nonstop14h 35m

$1,234

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 7/24

8:00 pm-5:30 am

Nonstop15h 30m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 8/1

6:25 pm-3:20 pm

Nonstop14h 55m

$1,288

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Sat 7/25

7:50 pm-11:19 pm

1 stop33h 29m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 8/1

6:25 pm-3:20 pm

Nonstop14h 55m

$1,359

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Sat 7/25

11:15 pm-3:35 pm

1 stop22h 20m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 8/1

5:40 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop21h 45m

$1,427

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Cape Town to Dulles Intl in June.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 Cape Town-Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Cape Town-Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Cape Town-Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Cape Town-Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 Cape Town-Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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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?

Booking 1 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (average of $1,025). Flying from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,586). 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 21, 2026.

When flying from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

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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 21, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport, such as United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,868 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Dynasty,May 2026

LAX - EWR

The food wasn’t nice - Hosts were not that kind.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,868 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,868 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Dynasty,May 2026

LAX - EWR

The food wasn’t nice - Hosts were not that kind.

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. 1 airline has flights to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl from Cape Town Intl on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

    Departing from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport will take you 15h 30m. Cape Town and Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport are separated by a distance of 7926 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly 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 $1,005. United Airlines is priced at 14% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • 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 $943. While the most popular route (Cape Town Intl - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl) can be booked for $1,080 on average, our data indicates $2,564 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (average of $1,025). Flying from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,586). 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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