How often are flights from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. delayed?

About 5% of weekly flights between Cape Town and Washington, D.C. have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 176 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Cape Town to Washington, D.C. flights?

Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Friday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Tuesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Cape Town to Washington, D.C. flights?

Over the last year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 5% of flights being delayed.

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 24h 19m. 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 $1,021. United Airlines is priced at 17% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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.

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).

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 $886. While the most popular route (Cape Town Intl - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl) can be booked for $933 on average, our data indicates $2,627 when flying from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport.

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Most trusted provider : When it comes to deals on Cape Town-Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust Ovago the most. Ovago 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.

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.

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.

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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.

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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 September 22, 2026.

Fri 11/61:50 pm -

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$931

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$933

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$935

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Deal found 9/17

$936

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$939

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Deal found 9/22

$943

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Deal found 9/18

$953

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Deal found 9/17

$964

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1 stop21h 15m

Deal found 9/21

$967

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Sat 10/311:50 pm -

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Deal found 9/18

$964

Tue 11/38:50 pm -

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Deal found 9/19

$1,013

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Deal found 9/21

$1,063

Tue 10/1311:15 pm -

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Deal found 9/21

$1,107

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Deal found 9/19

$1,109

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Deal found 9/21

$1,315

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$1,013

Thu 1/218:50 pm -

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Sun 2/281:00 pm -

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Deal found 9/19

$1,091

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$1,109

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$1,103

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$1,159

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Sat 9/262:30 pm -

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$967

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$968

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$970

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$943

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$942

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$935

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$1,013

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$933

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Deal found 9/19

$1,007

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1 stop21h 10m

Deal found 9/17

$964

One-way flights from Cape Town to Dulles Intl
Search for one-way flight options from Cape Town to Dulles Intl. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated September 22, 2026.

Mon 11/25:15 pm -

1 stop26h 30m

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Deal found 9/19

$656

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Deal found 9/20

$667

Thu 11/1212:35 pm -

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$672

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1 stop26h 30m

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Deal found 9/19

$674

Mon 11/3012:55 am -

1 stop41h 50m

Wed 12/3112:00 am -

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Deal found 9/17

$675

Tue 12/85:15 pm -

1 stop25h 30m

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Deal found 9/21

$676

Tue 1/1212:55 am -

1 stop25h 30m

Wed 12/3112:00 am -

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Deal found 9/17

$683

Thu 10/81:15 pm -

2 stops57h 58m

Wed 12/3112:00 am -

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Deal found 9/18

$691

Sat 11/1412:55 am -

1 stop25h 30m

Wed 12/3112:00 am -

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Deal found 9/20

$698

Tue 11/177:20 am -

3 stops47h 23m

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Nonstop0h 00m

Deal found 9/20

$699

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Mon 11/16

5:15 pm-7:25 pm

1 stop33h 10m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-7:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

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CPT Cape Town Intl - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

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Cape Town Intl

Sat 10/31

1:50 pm-9:00 am

2 stops25h 10m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 11/30

10:00 am-2:10 pm

1 stop21h 10m

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Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT Cape Town Intl - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

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Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/3

8:50 pm-2:09 pm

1 stop24h 19m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 11/10

6:55 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop34h 10m

$1,013

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT Cape Town Intl - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

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Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/13

8:05 pm-11:32 am

1 stop21h 27m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 12/1

6:55 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop34h 10m

$1,013

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Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT Cape Town Intl - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 11/6

8:50 pm-5:55 am

Nonstop16h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-7:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,039

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT Cape Town Intl - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/3

8:50 pm-8:14 pm

1 stop30h 24m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 11/14

8:05 am-6:35 pm

1 stop27h 30m

$1,063

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT Cape Town Intl - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 1/21

8:50 pm-6:26 pm

1 stop28h 36m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 2/28

1:00 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop22h 35m

$1,091

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT Cape Town Intl - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

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Cape Town Intl

Sun 11/1

8:50 pm-2:09 pm

1 stop24h 19m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 11/11

12:32 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop23h 03m

$1,103

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT Cape Town Intl - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/13

11:15 pm-12:42 am

2 stops31h 27m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 12/1

5:45 pm-9:45 am

2 stops33h 00m

$1,107

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT Cape Town Intl - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/3

8:50 pm-4:28 pm

2 stops26h 38m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 11/12

11:25 am-6:35 pm

2 stops24h 10m

$1,108

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Expedia	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
Ovago	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
AranGrant	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars

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Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Cape Town-Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flights, users find the pricing of Ovago to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Ovago Users can find the same prices on Cape Town-Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Ovago >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 Ovago the most. Ovago 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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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (average of $1,026). Flying from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,912). 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?

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?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Cape Town to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flights typically cost between $996 and $1,070 in October.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $933 on Ethiopian Air (Oct 19-Oct 26).

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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

10,226 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family

United Airlines

7.4

Good

10,226 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

10,226 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family

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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 24h 19m. 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 $1,021. United Airlines is priced at 17% 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 $886. While the most popular route (Cape Town Intl - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl) can be booked for $933 on average, our data indicates $2,627 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (average of $1,026). Flying from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,912). 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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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CPT to IAD?

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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Cape Town to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flights typically cost between $996 and $1,070 in October.The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $933 on Ethiopian Air (Oct 19-Oct 26).

How often are flights from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. delayed?

About 5% of weekly flights between Cape Town and Washington, D.C. have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 176 minutes.

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Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Friday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Tuesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Cape Town to Washington, D.C. flights?

Over the last year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 5% of flights being delayed.

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Cape Town to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flights typically cost between $996 and $1,070 in October.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $933 on Ethiopian Air (Oct 19-Oct 26).