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Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cape Town from R11 611

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 10/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IAD — CPT
mar 31 — abr 71
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Cape Town Intl are usually found in March or May, booked 81 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Tuesday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Dulles Intl to Cape Town

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Dulles Intl (IAD) 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 26 março 2025.

Round-trip from

R17 098

One-way from

R11 611

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R22 001
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 22/4-29/4
  • 4 total stops
  • 94h 00m total
  • Washington, D.C. to Cape Town
10/5
  • 10/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 45m total
  • Washington, D.C. to Cape Town
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price (R80 778 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R12 386 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025

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Cheapest flights from Dulles Intl to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Dulles Intl to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 26 março 2025.

ter 22/420:33IAD - CPT
2 stops43h 37mMultiple Airlines
ter 29/423:30CPT - IAD
2 stops50h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/3R17 098
ter 22/413:30IAD - CPT
1 stop40h 20mTurkish Airlines
ter 29/416:35CPT - IAD
1 stop25h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 26/3R17 262
qua 8/1010:55IAD - CPT
1 stop21h 40mEthiopian Air
seg 13/1014:35CPT - IAD
2 stops24h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 26/3R18 520
seg 14/421:00IAD - CPT
1 stop31h 50mQatar Airways
ter 29/413:00CPT - IAD
1 stop32h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 25/3R20 142
sáb 13/912:30IAD - CPT
3 stops43h 15mKenya Airways
dom 21/914:30CPT - IAD
3 stops27h 25mKenya Airways
Deal found 25/3R21 363
sáb 24/519:25IAD - CPT
1 stop33h 35mBritish Airways
dom 15/618:55CPT - IAD
1 stop26h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 25/3R21 619
sáb 10/520:06IAD - CPT
2 stops32h 54mAmerican Airlines
dom 25/518:55CPT - IAD
2 stops28h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 25/3R23 605
sáb 30/818:30IAD - CPT
Nonstop14h 50mUnited Airlines
ter 30/920:00CPT - IAD
Nonstop15h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 25/3R24 335

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cape Town that are best for you.

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Dulles Intl

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Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

ter 13/5

20:33-22:10

2 stops43h 37m

Cape Town Intl

ter 20/5

14:30-19:42

3 stops35h 12m

R17 098

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

ter 13/5

13:30-11:50

1 stop40h 20m

Cape Town Intl

ter 20/5

16:35-11:45

1 stop25h 10m

R17 262

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

sex 12/9

10:55-14:35

1 stop21h 40m

Cape Town Intl

seg 22/9

14:35-8:55

2 stops24h 20m

R18 520

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

seg 14/4

21:00-10:50

1 stop31h 50m

Cape Town Intl

ter 29/4

13:00-15:40

1 stop32h 40m

R20 142

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

sáb 20/9

22:45-11:00

1 stop30h 15m

Cape Town Intl

dom 28/9

18:55-17:35

1 stop28h 40m

R21 236

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

sáb 13/9

12:30-13:45

3 stops43h 15m

Cape Town Intl

dom 21/9

14:30-11:55

3 stops27h 25m

R21 363

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

sáb 10/5

20:06-11:00

2 stops32h 54m

Cape Town Intl

dom 25/5

18:55-16:56

2 stops28h 01m

R23 605

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

sáb 30/8

18:30-15:20

Nonstop14h 50m

Cape Town Intl

ter 30/9

20:00-5:50

Nonstop15h 50m

R24 335

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

seg 7/7

12:35-17:50

1 stop23h 15m

Cape Town Intl

dom 20/7

20:05-12:00

1 stop21h 55m

R28 254

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

seg 7/7

20:45-16:45

2 stops38h 00m

Cape Town Intl

qui 17/7

11:05-16:15

2 stops35h 10m

R29 238

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Best time to book a flight from Dulles Intl to Cape Town

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cape Town from Dulles Intl with our price prediction graph.
Estimated return price
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cape Town

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Dulles Intl to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 21 March 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cape Town may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 81 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cape Town (average of R110). Flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport 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 IAD to CPT?

Find hourly flight availability from Dulles Intl 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 26 março 2025.

When flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cape Town, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 23% versus a flight at midday.

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 26 março 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, SWISS and Qatar Airways from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town have to say. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,5

Overall

8,0

Entertainment

7,9

Food

7,3

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

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

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,5

Overall

8,0

Entertainment

7,9

Food

7,3

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

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

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,5

Overall

8,0

Entertainment

7,9

Food

7,3

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

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

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,5

Overall

8,0

Entertainment

7,9

Food

7,3

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

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

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,5

Overall

8,0

Entertainment

7,9

Food

7,3

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

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

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,5

Overall

8,0

Entertainment

7,9

Food

7,3

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

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

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Cape Town from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl?

    Cape Town Intl (CPT) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Cape Town. You should not have trouble finding flights to Cape Town Intl from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 0 airlines have flights to the Cape Town airport from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl. It is only a 15,6 km journey from Cape Town Intl (CPT) to Cape Town’s city centre.

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

    According to our current data, Turkish Airlines (R17 262), Ethiopian Air (R18 520), and Qatar Airways (R20 142) offers the cheapest pricing from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cape Town. These flights start at 35% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as R12 432 on American Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Turkish Airlines from R13 616 and SWISS from R16 023 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Dulles Intl to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Dulles Intl to Cape Town?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Dulles Intl to Cape Town?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Dulles Intl 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. Dulles Intl Airport to Cape Town?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cape Town (average of R110). Flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport 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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