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$676+ 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 9/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — WAS
Aug 7 — Aug 141
Fri 8/7
Fri 8/14
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Washington, D.C. are usually found in November or September, booked 42 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday

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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 July 8, 2026.

This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/4. 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 10/291:50 pm
CPT
-
IAD
2 stops25h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 11/910:00 am
IAD
-
CPT
1 stop21h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 7/4$960
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/5. 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.
Sun 7/121:50 pm
CPT
-
IAD
2 stops25h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 7/2710:55 am
IAD
-
CPT
1 stop21h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 7/5$990
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/5. 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.
Sun 7/128:05 pm
CPT
-
IAD
1 stop30h 58m
Virgin Atlantic
Mon 7/275:46 pm
IAD
-
CPT
1 stop18h 04m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 7/5$1,062
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/108:05 pm
CPT
-
IAD
1 stop19h 55m
Virgin Atlantic
Thu 7/238:27 am
IAD
-
CPT
1 stop27h 23m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 7/7$1,073
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/5. 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 7/108:05 pm
CPT
-
DCA
2 stops26h 29m
Delta
Thu 7/2310:16 am
DCA
-
CPT
1 stop25h 34m
Delta
Deal found 7/5$1,073
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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.
Tue 7/1411:15 pm
CPT
-
IAD
1 stop22h 20m
KLM
Sat 7/255:40 pm
IAD
-
CPT
1 stop21h 45m
KLM
Deal found 7/7$1,074
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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.
Tue 8/46:25 pm
CPT
-
IAD
2 stops27h 10m
KLM
Tue 8/115:40 pm
IAD
-
CPT
1 stop21h 45m
KLM
Deal found 7/7$1,085
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/4. 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.
Thu 7/911:15 pm
CPT
-
DCA
2 stops28h 48m
KLM
Sun 8/233:15 pm
DCA
-
CPT
2 stops23h 55m
KLM
Deal found 7/4$1,086
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/5. 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.
Sun 7/1211:15 pm
CPT
-
IAD
2 stops25h 04m
KLM
Mon 7/2712:29 pm
IAD
-
CPT
2 stops26h 56m
KLM
Deal found 7/5$1,087
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/4. 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.
Thu 10/298:50 pm
CPT
-
DCA
1 stop27h 35m
Delta
Mon 11/912:59 pm
DCA
-
CPT
2 stops22h 36m
Delta
Deal found 7/4$1,087
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
Mon 8/1711:00 pm
CPT
-
IAD
2 stops27h 55m
KLM
Mon 8/246:10 pm
IAD
-
CPT
1 stop21h 15m
KLM
Deal found 7/3$1,090
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/5. 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.
Sun 11/1510:00 pm
CPT
-
IAD
1 stop29h 30m
Virgin Atlantic
Sat 11/281:00 pm
IAD
-
CPT
2 stops40h 05m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 7/5$1,095

Find 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 July 8, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$960
(SmartFares)

One-way from

$708
(Turkish Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,204

Good round-trip deal

$980 or less

Good one-way deal

$950 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($118 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($29 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 July 8, 2026.
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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Cheapest round-trip

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/20

8:05 pm-4:17 pm

1 stop26h 12m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 11/21

6:00 am-6:35 pm

1 stop29h 35m

$1,087

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - DCA

CPTDCA

Cape Town Intl

Thu 10/29

8:50 pm-11:26 am

1 stop20h 36m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 11/9

10:00 am-6:35 pm

1 stop25h 35m

$1,087

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 8/17

11:00 pm-8:55 pm

2 stops27h 55m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 8/24

6:10 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop21h 15m

$1,090

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 12/15

7:35 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop31h 55m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 1/5

10:25 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop30h 40m

$1,095

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 9/11

7:40 am-3:35 pm

1 stop37h 55m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 9/28

10:55 pm-5:50 am

2 stops24h 55m

$1,100

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - DCA

CPTDCA

Cape Town Intl

Thu 11/19

8:50 pm-4:23 pm

1 stop26h 33m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 11/22

4:30 pm-6:00 pm

1 stop18h 30m

$1,104
Quickest round-trip

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/20

8:00 pm-5:30 am

Nonstop15h 30m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 11/21

6:45 pm-4:10 pm

Nonstop14h 25m

$1,105

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

Thu 10/22

6:45 pm-3:20 pm

Nonstop14h 35m

$1,105

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 11/8

1:50 pm-8:00 am

2 stops25h 10m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 11/12

10:00 am-2:35 pm

1 stop21h 35m

$1,136

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Sat 11/7

12:55 am-7:25 pm

1 stop25h 30m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 11/12

9:20 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop42h 40m

$1,147

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
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 July.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*1 star
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice 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.

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.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to Washington, D.C.?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. (average of $657). Flying from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. in August is currently the most expensive (average of $1,024). 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 July 8, 2026.

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.

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

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 173 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 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 65 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.

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

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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 July 8, 2026.
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
9,948 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.7

Reviews

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
9,948 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,948 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.7

Reviews

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

Related info for your journey

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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. 1 airline has 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 25h 10m. Fly via Ethiopian Air, Virgin Atlantic, or KLM 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 is the cheapest airline to fly from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. round-trip?

    Currently priced at $1,005, United Airlines will fly you from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. and back. In addition to United Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. United Airlines is 15% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • 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 $2,194 for a flight from Cape Town to Washington, D.C.. The cheapest flight overall is $869 while the most popular route, (Cape Town Intl - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl) is currently priced at $960.

  • 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. (average of $657). Flying from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. in August is currently the most expensive (average of $1,024). 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 airline flying from Cape Town to Washington, D.C.

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Cape Town to Washington, D.C.. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 8, 2026.
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,005Average$1,029FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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