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

Currently priced at $828, Ethiopian Air will fly you from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. and back. In addition to Ethiopian Air, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Delta and KLM - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $904 and $962, respectively. Ethiopian Air is 25% 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 $578. Turkish Airlines flights start at $659 while deals on Delta start at $897 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 $1,301 for a flight from Cape Town to Washington, D.C.. The cheapest flight overall is $730 while the most popular route, (Cape Town Intl - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl) is currently priced at $820.

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.

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 March, with the cheapest ticket starting at $840.

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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.

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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The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Washington, D.C. are usually found in March or May, booked 3 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Thursday and return on a Sunday

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Round-trip from	$828 (SmartFares)
One-way from	$578 (Mytrip)
Popular in	January
Cheapest in	March
Average price	$975
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Good one-way deal	$1,199 or less

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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 marzo 17, 2025.

jue. 4/101:50 pmCPT - IAD

2 stops25h 05mEthiopian Air

jue. 4/1710:55 amIAD - CPT

1 stop20h 50mEthiopian Air

Deal found 3/16

$828

mar. 6/38:05 pmCPT - IAD

1 stop31h 29mDelta

mar. 6/1712:35 pmIAD - CPT

2 stops26h 50mDelta

Deal found 3/16

$904

mar. 6/38:05 pmCPT - DCA

2 stops25h 15mDelta

mar. 6/1712:00 pmDCA - CPT

2 stops27h 25mDelta

Deal found 3/16

$904

mar. 6/311:15 pmCPT - BWI

2 stops25h 52mKLM

mar. 6/172:10 pmBWI - CPT

2 stops25h 15mKLM

Deal found 3/16

$962

mié. 3/266:10 pmCPT - IAD

2 stops28h 35mKLM

dom. 4/65:25 pmIAD - CPT

1 stop21h 45mKLM

Deal found 3/16

$986

mié. 3/266:10 pmCPT - IAD

2 stops28h 35mMultiple Airlines

lun. 4/71:48 pmIAD - CPT

2 stops25h 42mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/16

$988

mar. 6/34:35 pmCPT - IAD

1 stop24h 10mTurkish Airlines

mar. 6/179:40 pmIAD - CPT

1 stop32h 10mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 3/16

$1,002

mié. 4/307:25 pmCPT - IAD

1 stop26h 15mQatar Airways

mié. 5/79:00 pmIAD - CPT

1 stop31h 50mQatar Airways

Deal found 3/16

$1,022

mar. 6/32:00 pmCPT - IAD

2 stops33h 30mBritish Airways

mar. 6/1710:40 pmIAD - CPT

2 stops36h 40mBritish Airways

Deal found 3/16

$1,077

vie. 5/168:05 pmCPT - BWI

1 stop27h 08mDelta

lun. 5/262:29 pmBWI - CPT

2 stops24h 56mDelta

Deal found 3/16

$1,107

lun. 10/279:30 amCPT - IAD

2 stops35h 40mLufthansa

lun. 12/295:50 pmIAD - CPT

2 stops37h 45mLufthansa

Deal found 3/17

$1,200

lun. 4/1411:00 pmCPT - DCA

2 stops24h 10mKLM

lun. 4/214:31 pmDCA - CPT

2 stops22h 39mKLM

Deal found 3/15

$1,235

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jue. 4/101:50 pmCPT - IAD

2 stops25h 05mEthiopian Air

jue. 4/1710:55 amIAD - CPT

1 stop20h 50mEthiopian Air

Deal found 3/16

$828

mar. 6/38:05 pmCPT - IAD

1 stop31h 29mDelta

mar. 6/1712:35 pmIAD - CPT

2 stops26h 50mDelta

Deal found 3/16

$904

mar. 6/311:15 pmCPT - BWI

2 stops25h 52mKLM

mar. 6/172:10 pmBWI - CPT

2 stops25h 15mKLM

Deal found 3/16

$962

mié. 3/266:10 pmCPT - IAD

2 stops28h 35mMultiple Airlines

lun. 4/71:48 pmIAD - CPT

2 stops25h 42mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/16

$988

mar. 6/34:35 pmCPT - IAD

1 stop24h 10mTurkish Airlines

mar. 6/179:40 pmIAD - CPT

1 stop32h 10mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 3/16

$1,002

mié. 4/307:25 pmCPT - IAD

1 stop26h 15mQatar Airways

mié. 5/79:00 pmIAD - CPT

1 stop31h 50mQatar Airways

Deal found 3/16

$1,022

mar. 6/32:00 pmCPT - IAD

2 stops33h 30mBritish Airways

mar. 6/1710:40 pmIAD - CPT

2 stops36h 40mBritish Airways

Deal found 3/16

$1,077

mié. 3/2611:55 pmCPT - IAD

1 stop23h 30mSWISS

mar. 4/88:45 pmIAD - CPT

1 stop31h 15mSWISS

Deal found 3/16

$1,369

vie. 5/166:05 pmCPT - IAD

1 stop27h 45mUnited Airlines

lun. 5/266:30 pmIAD - CPT

Nonstop14h 50mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/16

$1,398

jue. 3/276:25 pmCPT - IAD

1 stop44h 35mEmirates

mar. 4/810:55 amIAD - CPT

1 stop42h 40mEmirates

Deal found 3/16

$1,489

mié. 4/302:35 pmCPT - DCA

3 stops33h 35mKenya Airways

mié. 5/76:05 amDCA - CPT

2 stops34h 05mKenya Airways

Deal found 3/16

$1,557

jue. 3/273:20 pmCPT - IAD

2 stops31h 30mLufthansa

vie. 4/411:05 pmIAD - CPT

2 stops28h 25mLufthansa

Deal found 3/16

$1,739

Last-minute flights from Cape Town to Washington, D.C.
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mié. 3/266:10 pmCPT - IAD

2 stops28h 35mKLM

dom. 4/65:25 pmIAD - CPT

1 stop21h 45mKLM

Deal found 3/16

$986

mié. 3/266:10 pmCPT - IAD

2 stops28h 35mMultiple Airlines

lun. 4/71:48 pmIAD - CPT

2 stops25h 42mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/16

$988

mié. 3/268:05 amCPT - IAD

1 stop38h 40mDelta

lun. 4/76:30 pmIAD - CPT

1 stop21h 00mDelta

Deal found 3/16

$1,009

mié. 3/2611:55 pmCPT - IAD

1 stop23h 30mSWISS

mar. 4/88:45 pmIAD - CPT

1 stop31h 15mSWISS

Deal found 3/16

$1,369

mié. 3/269:30 amCPT - IAD

1 stop41h 35mUnited Airlines

lun. 4/77:00 pmIAD - CPT

Nonstop14h 20mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/16

$1,539

mié. 3/262:30 pmCPT - DCA

3 stops33h 30mKenya Airways

lun. 4/76:30 amDCA - CPT

2 stops33h 40mKenya Airways

Deal found 3/16

$1,635

jue. 3/271:50 pmCPT - IAD

2 stops25h 10mEthiopian Air

lun. 4/710:55 amIAD - CPT

1 stop21h 40mEthiopian Air

Deal found 3/16

$832

jue. 3/276:25 pmCPT - IAD

1 stop44h 35mEmirates

mié. 4/210:55 amIAD - CPT

1 stop23h 55mEmirates

Deal found 3/17

$1,300

jue. 3/273:20 pmCPT - IAD

2 stops31h 30mLufthansa

vie. 4/411:05 pmIAD - CPT

2 stops28h 25mLufthansa

Deal found 3/16

$1,739

jue. 3/2712:35 pmCPT - DCA

2 stops37h 40mQatar Airways

dom. 4/66:05 pmDCA - CPT

2 stops34h 45mQatar Airways

Deal found 3/16

$2,296

jue. 3/271:40 pmCPT - DCA

2 stops40h 19mEmirates

sáb. 4/55:00 pmDCA - CPT

2 stops41h 50mEmirates

Deal found 3/16

$2,301

jue. 3/2712:35 pmCPT - BWI

2 stops40h 22mQatar Airways

sáb. 4/511:45 amBWI - CPT

2 stops41h 05mQatar Airways

Deal found 3/16

$2,664

One-way flights from Cape Town to Washington, D.C.
Search for one-way flight options from Cape Town to Washington, D.C.. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated marzo 17, 2025.

jue. 5/151:00 pmCPT - IAD

1 stop25h 40mQatar Airways

Deal found 3/16

$578

vie. 5/164:35 pmCPT - IAD

1 stop24h 10mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 3/16

$659

mar. 3/256:40 amCPT - IAD

2 stops32h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/16

$663

mié. 4/91:00 pmCPT - BWI

2 stops39h 01mQatar Airways

Deal found 3/17

$836

dom. 4/278:05 pmCPT - DCA

1 stop33h 34mDelta

Deal found 3/16

$897

dom. 4/278:05 pmCPT - BWI

1 stop28h 40mDelta

Deal found 3/16

$917

vie. 5/21:05 pmCPT - BWI

3 stops34h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/17

$923

dom. 4/272:30 pmCPT - DCA

3 stops38h 15mKenya Airways

Deal found 3/16

$945

vie. 5/21:00 pmCPT - DCA

2 stops32h 56mQatar Airways

Deal found 3/17

$1,037

lun. 4/711:00 pmCPT - BWI

2 stops30h 55mKLM

Deal found 3/17

$1,048

dom. 4/272:30 pmCPT - IAD

3 stops28h 31mKenya Airways

Deal found 3/16

$1,063

lun. 9/12:35 pmCPT - DCA

3 stops33h 37mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/16

$1,093

Find flights from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. within your budget

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Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

jue. 4/10

1:50 pm-8:55 am

2 stops25h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

jue. 4/17

10:55 am-1:45 pm

1 stop20h 50m

$828

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

mar. 6/3

8:05 pm-9:34 pm

1 stop31h 29m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

mar. 6/17

12:35 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops26h 50m

$904

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - DCA

CPTDCA

Cape Town Intl

mar. 6/3

8:05 pm-3:20 pm

2 stops25h 15m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

mar. 6/17

12:00 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops27h 25m

$904

Cape TownBaltimore

CPT - BWI

CPTBWI

Cape Town Intl

mar. 6/3

11:15 pm-7:07 pm

2 stops25h 52m

Baltimore/Washington

mar. 6/17

2:10 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops25h 15m

$962

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

mar. 6/3

4:35 pm-10:45 am

1 stop24h 10m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

mar. 6/17

9:40 pm-11:50 am

1 stop32h 10m

$1,002

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

mié. 4/30

7:25 pm-3:40 pm

1 stop26h 15m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

mié. 5/7

9:00 pm-10:50 am

1 stop31h 50m

$1,022

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

mar. 6/3

2:00 pm-5:30 pm

2 stops33h 30m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

mar. 6/17

10:40 pm-5:20 pm

2 stops36h 40m

$1,077

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

jue. 3/27

3:20 pm-4:45 pm

2 stops31h 25m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

dom. 4/6

5:25 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop21h 45m

$1,089

Cape TownBaltimore

CPT - BWI

CPTBWI

Cape Town Intl

vie. 5/16

8:05 pm-5:13 pm

1 stop27h 08m

Baltimore/Washington

lun. 5/26

2:29 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops24h 56m

$1,107

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

lun. 4/14

5:45 am-8:55 am

3 stops33h 10m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

lun. 4/21

10:55 am-10:35 pm

2 stops29h 40m

$1,136

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eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
AranGrant	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
Priceline	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars

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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.

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

Find out what our experts recommend to make the most of 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.

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Expert on CPT

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Expert on IAD

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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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Travel insights for flights from Cape Town to Washington, D.C.

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 3 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 $387). 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

1,281 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very good

1,281 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very good

1,281 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Emirates

8.0

Very good

3,197 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very good

1,281 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,908 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very good

1,281 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

KLM

7.8

Good

1,318 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very good

1,281 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

SWISS

7.5

Good

1,565 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very good

1,281 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

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 $828, Ethiopian Air will fly you from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. and back. In addition to Ethiopian Air, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Delta and KLM - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $904 and $962, respectively. Ethiopian Air is 25% 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 $578. Turkish Airlines flights start at $659 while deals on Delta start at $897 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 $1,301 for a flight from Cape Town to Washington, D.C.. The cheapest flight overall is $730 while the most popular route, (Cape Town Intl - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl) is currently priced at $820.
Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. that include hotel bookings?
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How can I find direct flights from Cape Town to Washington, D.C.?
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Top 3 airlines flying from Cape Town to Washington, D.C.

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United Airlines	Cheapest$861	Average$1,373	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Delta	Cheapest$882	Average$1,046	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
KLM	Cheapest$891	Average$1,202	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%

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$578+ Cheap flights from Cape Town (CPT) to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

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The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Washington, D.C. are usually found in March or May, booked 3 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Thursday and return on a Sunday

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