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$524+ Cheap flights from Cape Town (CPT) to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

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 11/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — WAS
nov. 13 — nov. 201
jue. 11/13
jue. 11/20
1 adult, Economy
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cape Town to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on octubre 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.
jue. 11/279:30 pmCPT - IAD
1 stop21h 04mVirgin Atlantic
jue. 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.
jue. 11/201:50 pmCPT - IAD
2 stops25h 10mEthiopian Air
lun. 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.
lun. 10/272:35 pmCPT - IAD
2 stops24h 25mEthiopian Air
lun. 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.
lun. 10/279:30 pmCPT - IAD
1 stop25h 27mDelta
lun. 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.
mié. 12/2411:45 pmCPT - IAD
1 stop23h 20mDelta
lun. 2/94:00 pmIAD - CPT
1 stop20h 15mDelta
Deal found 10/14$931
This Cheapflightsfares 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 12/41:50 pmCPT - IAD
2 stops25h 10mEthiopian Air
jue. 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.
dom. 11/161:50 pmCPT - IAD
2 stops25h 10mEthiopian Air
jue. 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.
jue. 12/49:30 pmCPT - BWI
1 stop29h 08mDelta
jue. 1/157:00 amBWI - CPT
1 stop29h 15mDelta
Deal found 10/13$967
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.
jue. 12/49:30 pmCPT - DCA
1 stop29h 10mDelta
jue. 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.
jue. 11/208:50 pmCPT - DCA
1 stop20h 39mUnited Airlines
lun. 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.
jue. 11/2010:10 pmCPT - DCA
2 stops24h 49mBritish Airways
lun. 11/247:45 pmDCA - CPT
2 stops29h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 10/14$1,162
This Cheapflightsfares 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 12/46:25 pmCPT - BWI
2 stops31h 20mBritish Airways
jue. 1/158:35 pmBWI - CPT
2 stops40h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 10/13$1,178

Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to Washington, D.C.

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cape Town (CPT) to Washington, D.C. (WAS). 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 octubre 14, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$848
(Virgin Atlantic)

One-way from

$524
(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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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($71 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($21 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. 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 octubre 14, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. that are best for you.

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Cape Town

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Washington, D.C.

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Return

Price

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

jue. 11/27

9:30 pm-11:34 am

1 stop21h 04m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

jue. 12/4

12:30 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop23h 45m

$848

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

lun. 10/27

2:35 pm-9:00 am

2 stops24h 25m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

lun. 11/24

10:00 am-2:35 pm

1 stop21h 35m

$918

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

mié. 12/24

11:45 pm-4:05 pm

1 stop23h 20m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

mié. 2/11

4:00 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop20h 15m

$931

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

mié. 12/24

11:45 pm-4:05 pm

1 stop23h 20m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

lun. 2/9

1:00 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop23h 15m

$931

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

lun. 10/27

8:50 pm-7:18 pm

2 stops28h 28m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

lun. 11/24

7:49 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops33h 16m

$942

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

mar. 3/31

11:35 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop25h 40m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

lun. 4/13

5:50 pm-6:00 am

1 stop30h 10m

$951

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

dom. 11/16

1:50 pm-8:00 am

2 stops25h 10m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

jue. 11/20

10:00 am-1:45 pm

1 stop20h 45m

$955

Cape TownBaltimore

CPT - BWI

CPTBWI

Cape Town Intl

jue. 12/4

9:30 pm-11:03 pm

2 stops32h 33m

Baltimore/Washington

jue. 1/15

7:00 am-7:15 pm

1 stop29h 15m

$967

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - DCA

CPTDCA

Cape Town Intl

mar. 3/31

8:05 pm-8:14 pm

1 stop30h 09m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

lun. 4/13

12:05 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop23h 45m

$976

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - DCA

CPTDCA

Cape Town Intl

jue. 12/4

9:30 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop24h 30m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

jue. 1/15

10:00 am-7:15 pm

2 stops26h 15m

$976

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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 Washington, D.C. in October.
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FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
PricelinePrice 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. 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. flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Cape Town-Washington, D.C. flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Cape Town-Washington, D.C. 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. 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 Cape Town to Washington, D.C.

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Cape Town to Washington, D.C.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Cape Town to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on October 10, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Cape Town to Washington, D.C., you should look to book at least 77 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 Cape Town to Washington, D.C.?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. (average of $839). Flying from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. 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 WAS?

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

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 27% on airfare.

The best insider tips for Cape Town to Washington, D.C. flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Cape Town to Washington, D.C. trip
Airports
CPT

For international departures, arrive early at CPT for exit passport control, which can have long lines during peak times.

Read more about CPTby John Walton
IAD

Use the Washington Metro Silver Line for a cost-effective 40-minute ride to D.C. from IAD, with the station just five minutes from the terminal.

Read more about IADby Ramsey Qubein
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John Walton

Independent aviation journalist John Walton took his first flight at eight weeks old and hasn’t stopped travelling since. A world-renowned expert in airlines and the passenger experience, he writes in depth on aviation, is a resident expert on travel in Japan and France, and offers a uniquely queer perspective on travelling the world.

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Ramsey Qubein

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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Washington, D.C.

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Washington, D.C.. 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 Washington, D.C.. Reviews last updated octubre 14, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines 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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,976 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

YUL - ORD

Crew and customer service are 5 stars. I had a lot of luggage for a very long trip and they were nothing but helpful and found solutions to every problem. It was my first time flying with United, and they really are the friendly skies. Leg room however, on 2/3 flights was terrible. Same for entertainment: There was only a seat-mounted screen on 1/3 flights. It would have been nice to have on the longest leg of the journey.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,976 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,976 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

YUL - ORD

Crew and customer service are 5 stars. I had a lot of luggage for a very long trip and they were nothing but helpful and found solutions to every problem. It was my first time flying with United, and they really are the friendly skies. Leg room however, on 2/3 flights was terrible. Same for entertainment: There was only a seat-mounted screen on 1/3 flights. It would have been nice to have on the longest leg of the journey.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cape Town to Washington, D.C.. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    For a flight from Cape Town to Washington, D.C., 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. per day. 2 airlines have flights to Washington, D.C. from Cape Town Intl on a regular basis.

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

    There are many flights that can get you from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. in 21h 04m. Fly via Virgin Atlantic, Ethiopian Air, or Delta to get the fastest option. There are 7926 mi between Cape Town and Washington, D.C.. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    Currently priced at $890, Delta will fly you from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. and back. In addition to Delta, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on United Airlines for as low as $927. Delta is 20% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Turkish Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $627. Virgin Atlantic flights start at $866 while deals on Delta start at $914 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Cape Town to Washington, D.C.?

    While some choose either Cape Town Intl - Baltimore/Washington or Cape Town Intl - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National, Cape Town Intl - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl is the most popular route from Cape Town to Washington, D.C..

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

    On average you can expect to pay $2,562 for a flight from Cape Town to Washington, D.C.. The cheapest flight overall is $703 while the most popular route, (Cape Town Intl - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl) is currently priced at $848.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Cape Town to Washington, D.C.?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to Washington, D.C.?

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

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. (average of $839). Flying from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C.

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DeltaCheapest$890Average$990FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$927Average$1,027FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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