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

Currently priced at $919, 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 KLM and Turkish Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $928 and $999, respectively. Delta is 19% 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 $591. Turkish Airlines flights start at $614 while deals on Delta start at $809 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 - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National or Cape Town Intl - Baltimore/Washington, 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 $1,259 for a flight from Cape Town to Washington, D.C.. The cheapest flight overall is $866 while the most popular route, (Cape Town Intl - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl) is currently priced at $928.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Cape Town to Washington, D.C.?

When booking a flight from Cape Town to Washington, D.C., you may want to consider flying on Delta, KLM or United Airlines as they are the most popular for this route.

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 September. Prices are generally better when you fly from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. in November, with the cheapest ticket starting at $834.

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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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Round-trip from	$919 (Delta)
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Average price	$997
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Good one-way deal	$914 or less

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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Washington, D.C.
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 mayo 1, 2025.

mar. 6/38:05 pmCPT - IAD

2 stops26h 39mDelta

mié. 6/118:30 pmIAD - CPT

2 stops39h 20mDelta

Deal found 4/29

$919

vie. 11/219:30 pmCPT - DCA

1 stop28h 46mDelta

mié. 1/78:00 amDCA - CPT

1 stop28h 15mDelta

Deal found 4/30

$920

dom. 6/111:15 pmCPT - IAD

1 stop22h 20mKLM

mié. 6/115:25 pmIAD - CPT

1 stop22h 00mKLM

Deal found 4/29

$928

vie. 11/219:30 pmCPT - BWI

1 stop25h 10mDelta

mié. 1/77:00 amBWI - CPT

1 stop29h 15mDelta

Deal found 4/30

$960

jue. 6/124:35 pmCPT - IAD

1 stop25h 10mTurkish Airlines

jue. 6/199:40 pmIAD - CPT

1 stop32h 10mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 4/29

$999

vie. 10/313:20 pmCPT - IAD

2 stops33h 00mMultiple Airlines

mié. 12/317:10 pmIAD - CPT

1 stop30h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/30

$1,019

dom. 9/287:00 amCPT - IAD

2 stops40h 35mBritish Airways

sáb. 10/1110:50 pmIAD - CPT

2 stops39h 05mBritish Airways

Deal found 4/30

$1,078

vie. 5/308:00 pmCPT - IAD

Nonstop15h 40mUnited Airlines

mié. 6/114:00 pmIAD - CPT

2 stops35h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/29

$1,086

lun. 11/1710:00 pmCPT - BWI

1 stop27h 45mBritish Airways

mar. 12/308:30 pmBWI - CPT

2 stops33h 10mBritish Airways

Deal found 4/30

$1,097

lun. 10/138:40 amCPT - IAD

1 stop37h 35mSWISS

sáb. 12/68:45 pmIAD - CPT

2 stops37h 00mSWISS

Deal found 4/29

$1,118

mar. 10/1411:35 pmCPT - IAD

1 stop22h 45mAir France

mié. 12/106:30 pmIAD - CPT

1 stop29h 00mAir France

Deal found 4/29

$1,139

vie. 6/1311:15 pmCPT - DCA

2 stops30h 18mKLM

vie. 6/204:50 pmDCA - CPT

2 stops46h 35mKLM

Deal found 4/30

$1,143

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mar. 6/38:05 pmCPT - IAD

1 stop21h 39mDelta

jue. 6/1210:07 amIAD - CPT

1 stop25h 43mDelta

Deal found 4/29

$919

dom. 6/111:15 pmCPT - IAD

1 stop22h 20mKLM

mié. 6/115:25 pmIAD - CPT

1 stop22h 00mKLM

Deal found 4/29

$928

jue. 6/124:35 pmCPT - IAD

1 stop25h 10mTurkish Airlines

jue. 6/199:40 pmIAD - CPT

1 stop32h 10mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 4/29

$999

vie. 6/132:00 pmCPT - IAD

2 stops35h 15mMultiple Airlines

vie. 6/208:30 pmIAD - CPT

2 stops42h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/30

$1,051

dom. 9/287:00 amCPT - IAD

2 stops40h 35mBritish Airways

sáb. 10/1110:50 pmIAD - CPT

2 stops39h 05mBritish Airways

Deal found 4/30

$1,078

vie. 5/308:00 pmCPT - IAD

Nonstop15h 40mUnited Airlines

mié. 6/114:00 pmIAD - CPT

2 stops35h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/29

$1,086

lun. 10/138:40 amCPT - IAD

1 stop37h 35mSWISS

sáb. 12/68:45 pmIAD - CPT

2 stops37h 00mSWISS

Deal found 4/29

$1,118

mar. 10/1411:35 pmCPT - IAD

1 stop22h 45mAir France

mié. 12/106:30 pmIAD - CPT

1 stop29h 00mAir France

Deal found 4/29

$1,139

jue. 6/126:55 pmCPT - DCA

2 stops28h 51mAmerican Airlines

jue. 6/196:59 pmDCA - CPT

2 stops34h 01mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/29

$1,208

dom. 9/283:25 pmCPT - IAD

2 stops47h 30mEthiopian Air

sáb. 10/1110:55 amIAD - CPT

1 stop21h 40mEthiopian Air

Deal found 4/29

$1,212

dom. 10/126:05 pmCPT - IAD

2 stops47h 08mLufthansa

lun. 12/810:20 pmIAD - CPT

2 stops29h 35mLufthansa

Deal found 4/29

$1,465

dom. 9/282:30 pmCPT - DCA

3 stops37h 49mKenya Airways

sáb. 10/1111:00 amDCA - CPT

3 stops44h 45mKenya Airways

Deal found 4/30

$1,658

Last-minute flights from Cape Town to Washington, D.C.
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mié. 5/711:15 pmCPT - IAD

1 stop22h 20mDelta

sáb. 5/245:25 pmIAD - CPT

1 stop22h 00mDelta

Deal found 4/29

$1,032

mié. 5/711:15 pmCPT - DCA

2 stops30h 00mDelta

sáb. 5/242:59 pmDCA - CPT

2 stops24h 26mDelta

Deal found 4/29

$1,057

mié. 5/711:05 amCPT - IAD

2 stops35h 10mSWISS

sáb. 5/248:45 pmIAD - CPT

2 stops34h 40mSWISS

Deal found 4/29

$1,151

mié. 5/76:55 pmCPT - BWI

1 stop30h 40mBritish Airways

sáb. 5/249:20 pmBWI - CPT

1 stop31h 40mBritish Airways

Deal found 4/29

$1,187

sáb. 5/1011:15 pmCPT - IAD

1 stop22h 20mKLM

sáb. 5/175:25 pmIAD - CPT

1 stop22h 00mKLM

Deal found 4/29

$1,312

sáb. 5/101:50 pmCPT - IAD

2 stops25h 05mEthiopian Air

sáb. 5/1710:55 amIAD - CPT

1 stop20h 50mEthiopian Air

Deal found 4/30

$1,320

sáb. 5/106:55 pmCPT - DCA

2 stops27h 00mBritish Airways

sáb. 5/175:49 pmDCA - CPT

2 stops35h 11mBritish Airways

Deal found 4/30

$1,585

sáb. 5/102:20 pmCPT - DCA

2 stops33h 47mMultiple Airlines

sáb. 5/176:05 amDCA - CPT

3 stops49h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/30

$1,709

sáb. 5/102:20 pmCPT - DCA

2 stops38h 25mKenya Airways

sáb. 5/176:05 amDCA - CPT

3 stops49h 40mKenya Airways

Deal found 4/29

$1,748

sáb. 5/1011:15 pmCPT - BWI

2 stops25h 52mKLM

sáb. 5/171:00 pmBWI - CPT

2 stops26h 25mKLM

Deal found 4/30

$1,805

sáb. 5/1011:15 pmCPT - BWI

2 stops30h 05mDelta

sáb. 5/177:00 amBWI - CPT

1 stop28h 50mDelta

Deal found 4/29

$1,939

sáb. 5/1010:40 amCPT - IAD

3 stops49h 00mSingapore Airlines

sáb. 5/177:25 pmIAD - CPT

3 stops56h 00mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 4/30

$2,782

One-way flights from Cape Town to Washington, D.C.
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mar. 5/201:00 pmCPT - IAD

1 stop25h 40mQatar Airways

Deal found 4/30

$591

lun. 9/224:35 pmCPT - IAD

1 stop33h 10mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 4/29

$614

mar. 5/209:25 amCPT - IAD

2 stops29h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/30

$650

dom. 5/185:45 amCPT - BWI

3 stops55h 46mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/30

$662

mar. 5/201:00 pmCPT - DCA

2 stops35h 51mQatar Airways

Deal found 4/30

$789

dom. 9/218:05 pmCPT - DCA

2 stops29h 15mDelta

Deal found 4/29

$809

mar. 5/61:05 pmCPT - IAD

1 stop25h 35mEmirates

Deal found 4/30

$813

dom. 9/216:25 pmCPT - IAD

2 stops27h 10mKLM

Deal found 4/30

$823

lun. 9/2211:00 pmCPT - BWI

2 stops31h 12mDelta

Deal found 4/29

$839

mar. 5/204:35 pmCPT - DCA

3 stops54h 24mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/30

$885

lun. 9/2210:40 amCPT - IAD

3 stops43h 40mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 4/29

$888

mié. 6/182:35 pmCPT - DCA

2 stops33h 38mKenya Airways

Deal found 4/30

$889

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Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

mar. 6/3

8:05 pm-11:44 am

1 stop21h 39m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

jue. 6/12

10:07 am-5:50 pm

1 stop25h 43m

$919

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

dom. 6/1

11:15 pm-3:35 pm

1 stop22h 20m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

mar. 6/10

12:13 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops27h 12m

$932

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - DCA

CPTDCA

Cape Town Intl

mié. 5/28

11:15 pm-11:15 pm

2 stops30h 00m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

mié. 6/4

1:15 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops26h 10m

$934

Cape TownBaltimore

CPT - BWI

CPTBWI

Cape Town Intl

mié. 5/28

11:15 pm-11:00 pm

2 stops29h 45m

Baltimore/Washington

mié. 6/4

9:00 am-9:25 pm

2 stops30h 25m

$974

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

jue. 6/12

4:35 pm-11:45 am

1 stop25h 10m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

jue. 6/19

9:40 pm-11:50 am

1 stop32h 10m

$999

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

vie. 6/13

2:00 pm-7:15 pm

2 stops35h 15m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

vie. 6/20

8:30 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops42h 55m

$1,051

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

dom. 9/28

7:00 am-5:35 pm

2 stops40h 35m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

sáb. 10/11

10:50 pm-7:55 pm

2 stops39h 05m

$1,078

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

vie. 5/30

8:00 pm-5:40 am

Nonstop15h 40m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

mié. 6/11

4:00 pm-9:30 am

2 stops35h 30m

$1,086

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

lun. 10/13

8:40 am-4:15 pm

1 stop37h 35m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

sáb. 12/6

8:45 pm-4:45 pm

2 stops37h 00m

$1,118

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

mar. 10/14

11:35 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop22h 45m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

mié. 12/10

6:30 pm-6:30 am

1 stop29h 00m

$1,139

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eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*2 stars
AranGrant	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Priceline	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Ovago	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*2 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 AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on Cape Town-Washington, D.C. flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >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 AranGrant the most. AranGrant 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.

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

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

Airports

CPT

At CPT, security lines are generally short, but international passengers should arrive early due to potentially long exit passport control lines.

IAD

From IAD, the Silver Line Metro offers a cheap, under 40-minute ride to Washington, D.C., with the station just five minutes from the terminal.

Our travel experts

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Expert on CPT

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Expert on IAD

Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Washington, D.C.

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Washington, D.C. 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.

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 84 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 $309). Flying from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. in June is currently the most expensive (average of $373). 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, Emirates and Delta. 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

1,292 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

1,292 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very good

1,292 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.

Emirates

8.0

Very good

3,215 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very good

1,292 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

7,934 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very good

1,292 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

1,334 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very good

1,292 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.

SWISS

7.5

Good

1,588 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very good

1,292 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 $919, 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 KLM and Turkish Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $928 and $999, respectively. Delta is 19% 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 $591. Turkish Airlines flights start at $614 while deals on Delta start at $809 one-way.
What are the most popular routes from Cape Town to Washington, D.C.?
While some choose either Cape Town Intl - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National or Cape Town Intl - Baltimore/Washington, 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 $1,259 for a flight from Cape Town to Washington, D.C.. The cheapest flight overall is $866 while the most popular route, (Cape Town Intl - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl) is currently priced at $928.
Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. that include hotel bookings?
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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..
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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 $309). Flying from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. in June is currently the most expensive (average of $373). 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$1,046	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
KLM	Cheapest$891	Average$1,202	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%
United Airlines	Cheapest$919	Average$1,346	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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