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Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town from R10 460

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 19/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — CPT
Jan 26 — Feb 21
1 adult

The best prices from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town Intl are usually found in February or January, booked 66 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Thursday

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

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Cape Town (CPT). 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 21 January 2025.

Round-trip from

R16 948

One-way from

R10 460

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R25 394
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 10/3-25/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 61h 50m total
  • Washington, D.C. to Cape Town
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 19/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 31h 35m total
  • Washington, D.C. to Cape Town
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R46 823 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R7 824 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2025

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Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 January 2025.

Mon 27/120:30BWI - CPT
1 stop28h 30mBritish Airways
Fri 7/218:45CPT - BWI
1 stop31h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 20/1R16 948
Mon 3/220:30BWI - CPT
1 stop30h 50mAmerican Airlines
Tue 18/220:55CPT - BWI
1 stop28h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 21/1R17 078
Mon 27/121:55IAD - CPT
1 stop29h 25mAmerican Airlines
Mon 3/222:00CPT - IAD
2 stops28h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 19/1R17 283
Sun 5/1021:40IAD - CPT
1 stop32h 10mTurkish Airlines
Mon 13/1016:35CPT - IAD
1 stop33h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 21/1R17 433
Tue 4/219:37IAD - CPT
2 stops43h 03mMultiple Airlines
Tue 18/223:00CPT - IAD
2 stops43h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/1R17 451
Mon 27/118:00IAD - CPT
1 stop33h 20mBritish Airways
Fri 7/222:00CPT - IAD
1 stop24h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 20/1R18 253
Sat 20/912:30IAD - CPT
3 stops43h 10mKenya Airways
Mon 6/1014:30CPT - IAD
3 stops27h 25mKenya Airways
Deal found 20/1R18 589
Wed 5/320:30BWI - CPT
1 stop32h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 19/322:00CPT - BWI
1 stop27h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1R18 812
Mon 5/511:00IAD - CPT
1 stop21h 30mEthiopian Air
Tue 10/613:50CPT - IAD
2 stops25h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 20/1R18 831
Tue 18/36:00DCA - CPT
2 stops24h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 25/322:00CPT - DCA
2 stops26h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1R19 092
Wed 22/120:05IAD - CPT
1 stop31h 35mQatar Airways
Mon 27/112:35CPT - IAD
1 stop34h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 21/1R20 546
Mon 5/519:45DCA - CPT
2 stops33h 15mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/618:55CPT - DCA
2 stops27h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 20/1R20 956

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BWI - CPT

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Baltimore/Washington

Mon 3/2

20:30-10:20

1 stop30h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 18/2

20:55-18:45

1 stop28h 50m

R17 078

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 1/2

21:55-10:20

1 stop29h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 10/2

22:00-19:35

2 stops28h 35m

R17 283

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 19/2

19:35-12:55

2 stops58h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 26/2

14:30-11:25

3 stops27h 55m

R17 451

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 22/4

21:40-11:50

1 stop32h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 2/5

16:35-10:50

1 stop24h 15m

R17 489

BaltimoreCape Town

BWI - CPT

BWICPT

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 1/2

20:30-10:20

1 stop30h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 10/2

22:00-16:55

1 stop25h 55m

R18 253

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 7/2

21:55-12:10

1 stop31h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 14/2

18:45-19:45

1 stop32h 00m

R18 253

BaltimoreCape Town

BWI - CPT

BWICPT

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 5/3

20:30-12:10

1 stop32h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 19/3

22:00-19:45

1 stop27h 45m

R18 812

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 5/5

11:00-14:30

1 stop21h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/6

13:50-8:55

2 stops25h 05m

R18 831

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

DCA - CPT

DCACPT

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 18/3

6:00-12:10

2 stops24h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 25/3

22:00-18:48

2 stops26h 48m

R19 092

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 12/2

20:05-10:40

1 stop31h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 23/2

6:50-15:55

2 stops40h 05m

R20 733

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

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

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 17 January 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town, you should look to book at least 66 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 Washington, D.C. to Cape Town?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town (average of R110). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R187). 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 WAS to CPT?

Find hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 21 January 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 16% on airfare.

Rainfall in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 20.0 - 100.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

Temperature in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 12.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cape Town. 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 Cape Town. Reviews last updated 21 January 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town, such as Delta, British Airways and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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Entertainment

7,9

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8,0

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,3

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1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

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8 521 reviews
8,0
Very Good
8 521 reviews

Entertainment

7,9

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8,0

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

7,8
Good
1 341 reviews
8,0
Very Good
8 521 reviews

Entertainment

7,9

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8,0

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

7,5
Good
3 754 reviews
8,0
Very Good
8 521 reviews

Entertainment

7,9

Overall

8,0

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

7,5
Good
1 600 reviews
8,0
Very Good
8 521 reviews

Entertainment

7,9

Overall

8,0

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

7,4
Good
8 984 reviews
8,0
Very Good
8 521 reviews

Entertainment

7,9

Overall

8,0

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town. 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 into for flights to Cape Town from Washington, D.C.?

    Located just 15,6 km from the city centre, Cape Town Intl is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Cape Town from Washington, D.C.. Booking flights from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town Intl (CPT) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from Washington, D.C. from 2 different airlines.

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

    American Airlines, at R16 948, was found to be the cheapest airline from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Turkish Airlines and British Airways. You may be able to fly from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town for 38% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Qatar Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R10 460. However, be on the lookout for offers from American Airlines and Turkish Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town for a low price.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town (average of R110). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R187). 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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