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

Currently priced at $968, 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. Search Cheapflights for deals from Ethiopian Air and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,032 and $1,035, respectively. Delta is 13% 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 Qatar Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $593. Turkish Airlines flights start at $615 while deals on Delta start at $811 one-way.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Cape Town to Washington, D.C.?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Cape Town to Washington, D.C. flight should consider departing on Tuesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Cape Town to Washington, D.C.?

Users have found that flying from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. on a Thursday typically leans towards higher prices. However, this doesn’t mean you still can’t find a deal. Flexibility with other aspects of your flight can still land a great price for your trip.

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

Find a great deal and save up to 8% by booking at least 12 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at $918.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Washington, D.C.?

Flights from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. lean towards being more expensive in January. Prices are generally better when you fly from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. in May, with the cheapest ticket starting at $892.

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. 3 airlines have flights to Washington, D.C. from Cape Town Intl on a regular basis.

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.

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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 June 12, 2025.

Fri 7/2511:15 pmCPT - IAD

2 stops26h 36mDelta

Thu 8/73:37 pmIAD - CPT

1 stop20h 13mDelta

Deal found 6/12

$928

Tue 6/1711:15 pmCPT - IAD

2 stops26h 35mKLM

Tue 6/245:25 pmIAD - CPT

1 stop22h 00mKLM

Deal found 6/9

$943

Sun 7/2711:15 pmCPT - BWI

2 stops29h 33mDelta

Sun 8/37:52 pmBWI - CPT

1 stop39h 58mDelta

Deal found 6/12

$968

Sun 6/158:00 pmCPT - IAD

Nonstop15h 40mUnited Airlines

Mon 7/286:30 pmIAD - CPT

Nonstop14h 50mUnited Airlines

Deal found 6/12

$1,013

Fri 7/258:05 pmCPT - DCA

1 stop28h 47mDelta

Thu 8/79:59 amDCA - CPT

2 stops25h 51mDelta

Deal found 6/12

$1,026

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

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

Sun 7/276:05 pmCPT - DCA

2 stops44h 52mUnited Airlines

Sun 8/35:15 pmDCA - CPT

1 stop17h 55mUnited Airlines

Deal found 6/12

$1,041

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

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

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

Sun 9/286:55 pmCPT - BWI

1 stop30h 40mBritish Airways

Sat 10/119:20 pmBWI - CPT

2 stops35h 15mBritish Airways

Deal found 6/12

$1,309

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Sun 7/2711:15 pmCPT - BWI

2 stops29h 33mDelta

Sun 8/37:52 pmBWI - CPT

1 stop39h 58mDelta

Deal found 6/12

$968

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

Sun 7/278:00 pmCPT - IAD

Nonstop15h 40mUnited Airlines

Sun 8/36:35 amIAD - CPT

2 stops44h 55mUnited Airlines

Deal found 6/12

$1,035

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

Mon 10/272:00 pmCPT - IAD

2 stops32h 35mBritish Airways

Mon 12/296:15 pmIAD - CPT

2 stops56h 30mBritish Airways

Deal found 6/12

$1,127

Sun 7/2711:15 pmCPT - IAD

1 stop22h 20mKLM

Sun 8/35:50 pmIAD - CPT

2 stops45h 35mKLM

Deal found 6/12

$1,155

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

Sat 7/269:20 amCPT - IAD

2 stops29h 20mMultiple Airlines

Sat 8/29:00 pmIAD - CPT

1 stop31h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/10

$1,360

Sun 9/282:30 pmCPT - DCA

3 stops33h 35mKenya Airways

Sat 10/116:05 amDCA - CPT

3 stops49h 40mKenya Airways

Deal found 6/11

$1,558

Sun 9/286:55 pmCPT - BWI

1 stop30h 40mAmerican Airlines

Sat 10/119:20 pmBWI - CPT

1 stop31h 40mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/11

$2,039

Fri 7/258:05 pmCPT - DCA

1 stop28h 47mDelta

Thu 8/79:59 amDCA - CPT

2 stops25h 51mDelta

Deal found 6/12

$1,026

Sun 7/276:05 pmCPT - DCA

2 stops44h 52mUnited Airlines

Sun 8/35:15 pmDCA - CPT

1 stop17h 55mUnited Airlines

Deal found 6/12

$1,041

Last-minute flights from Cape Town to Washington, D.C.
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Thu 6/122:35 pmCPT - IAD

2 stops24h 20mEthiopian Air

Mon 7/289:50 pmIAD - CPT

2 stops33h 55mEthiopian Air

Deal found 6/12

$1,507

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

Sun 6/158:00 pmCPT - IAD

Nonstop15h 40mUnited Airlines

Mon 7/286:30 pmIAD - CPT

Nonstop14h 50mUnited Airlines

Deal found 6/12

$1,013

Tue 6/1711:15 pmCPT - IAD

2 stops26h 35mKLM

Tue 6/245:25 pmIAD - CPT

1 stop22h 00mKLM

Deal found 6/9

$943

Tue 6/178:05 pmCPT - IAD

1 stop21h 49mDelta

Tue 6/245:25 pmIAD - CPT

1 stop22h 00mDelta

Deal found 6/9

$1,037

Tue 6/172:30 pmCPT - IAD

3 stops27h 29mMultiple Airlines

Tue 6/248:30 pmIAD - CPT

2 stops43h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/9

$1,727

Tue 6/176:55 pmCPT - BWI

1 stop30h 40mBritish Airways

Tue 6/249:20 pmBWI - CPT

1 stop31h 40mBritish Airways

Deal found 6/9

$2,051

Tue 6/176:55 pmCPT - DCA

2 stops27h 35mBritish Airways

Tue 6/246:59 pmDCA - CPT

2 stops34h 01mBritish Airways

Deal found 6/9

$2,284

Tue 6/1711:15 pmCPT - IAD

2 stops30h 04mKLM

Tue 6/2412:13 pmIAD - CPT

2 stops27h 12mKLM

Deal found 6/9

$943

Fri 7/2511:15 pmCPT - IAD

2 stops26h 36mDelta

Thu 8/73:37 pmIAD - CPT

1 stop20h 13mDelta

Deal found 6/12

$928

Fri 7/258:05 pmCPT - DCA

1 stop28h 47mDelta

Thu 8/79:59 amDCA - CPT

2 stops25h 51mDelta

Deal found 6/12

$1,026

Fri 7/2511:15 pmCPT - BWI

2 stops27h 33mKLM

Fri 8/11:08 pmBWI - CPT

2 stops26h 17mKLM

Deal found 6/10

$1,588

One-way flights from Cape Town to Washington, D.C.
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Mon 7/141:00 pmCPT - IAD

1 stop32h 40mQatar Airways

Deal found 6/11

$593

Tue 12/95:15 pmCPT - IAD

1 stop24h 55mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 6/10

$615

Thu 10/212:30 amCPT - BWI

3 stops37h 03mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/11

$617

Tue 7/151:00 pmCPT - IAD

3 stops56h 28mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/11

$660

Sun 12/79:30 pmCPT - IAD

1 stop26h 06mDelta

Deal found 6/10

$811

Sun 12/79:30 pmCPT - DCA

1 stop29h 44mDelta

Deal found 6/10

$811

Sun 12/79:30 pmCPT - BWI

1 stop30h 17mDelta

Deal found 6/10

$831

Wed 10/2912:30 amCPT - DCA

3 stops47h 37mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/12

$874

Fri 10/32:35 pmCPT - IAD

3 stops27h 15mKenya Airways

Deal found 6/11

$942

Fri 10/32:35 pmCPT - DCA

3 stops33h 30mKenya Airways

Deal found 6/11

$942

Thu 8/141:00 pmCPT - IAD

1 stop25h 40mJetBlue

Deal found 6/10

$968

Fri 8/298:00 pmCPT - IAD

Nonstop15h 40mUnited Airlines

Deal found 6/12

$996

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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 TownBaltimore

CPT - BWI

CPTBWI

Cape Town Intl

Sun 7/27

11:15 pm-10:48 pm

2 stops29h 33m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 8/3

7:52 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop39h 58m

$968

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 - DCA

CPTDCA

Cape Town Intl

Fri 7/25

8:05 pm-6:52 pm

1 stop28h 47m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 8/7

9:59 am-5:50 pm

2 stops25h 51m

$1,026

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 - DCA

CPTDCA

Cape Town Intl

Sun 7/27

6:05 pm-8:57 am

2 stops44h 52m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 8/3

5:15 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop17h 55m

$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

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

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.

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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.?

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 74 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. (average of $241). Flying from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. in March is currently the most expensive (average of $290). 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?

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

Rainfall in Washington, D.C. by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Washington, D.C. 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. when rainfall is around 2.6 in.

Temperature in Washington, D.C. by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Washington, D.C., 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 Washington, D.C.

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Cape Town to Washington, D.C., such as Singapore Airlines, Delta and KLM. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very good

1,302 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very good

1,302 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very good

1,302 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,946 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very good

1,302 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

KLM

7.8

Good

1,358 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very good

1,302 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,584 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very good

1,302 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,790 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very good

1,302 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Related info for your journey

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. 3 airlines have flights to Washington, D.C. from Cape Town Intl on a regular basis.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. round-trip?
Currently priced at $968, 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. Search Cheapflights for deals from Ethiopian Air and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,032 and $1,035, respectively. Delta is 13% 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 Qatar Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $593. Turkish Airlines flights start at $615 while deals on Delta start at $811 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..
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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. (average of $241). Flying from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. in March is currently the most expensive (average of $290). 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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Delta	Cheapest$890	Average$993	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
KLM	Cheapest$891	Average$1,214	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%
United Airlines	Cheapest$919	Average$1,183	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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$593+ Cheap flights from Cape Town (CPT) to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Washington, D.C. are usually found in May or November, booked 74 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday

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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 June 12, 2025.