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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. from R10 784

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 7/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — WAS
Feb 26 — Mar 51
1 adult

The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Washington, D.C. are usually found in March or November, booked 4 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap 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 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

R16 223

One-way from

R10 784

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R18 269

Good round-trip deal

R16 860 or less

Good one-way deal

R21 352 or less
Delta
  • Delta
  • 6/5-9/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 52h 49m total
  • Cape Town to Washington, D.C.
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 7/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 27h 45m total
  • Cape Town to Washington, D.C.
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 0% potential increase in price (R2 450 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R5 791 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Cape Town Intl to Washington, D.C. (WAS).
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Cape Town Intl to Washington, D.C. (WAS).

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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 21 February 2025.

Tue 6/520:05CPT - DCA
1 stop28h 13mDelta
Sat 9/88:15DCA - CPT
2 stops27h 35mDelta
Deal found 20/2R16 223
Fri 9/520:05CPT - BWI
1 stop27h 00mDelta
Sat 9/813:00BWI - CPT
2 stops22h 50mDelta
Deal found 20/2R16 923
Thu 8/519:50CPT - DCA
1 stop20h 46mUnited Airlines
Sun 10/817:00DCA - CPT
1 stop18h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/2R17 144
Thu 27/323:20CPT - IAD
1 stop23h 25mDelta
Tue 27/517:25IAD - CPT
1 stop22h 00mDelta
Deal found 20/2R17 587
Thu 27/315:20CPT - IAD
2 stops31h 25mKLM
Tue 27/517:25IAD - CPT
1 stop22h 00mKLM
Deal found 20/2R18 398
Thu 27/322:00CPT - BWI
1 stop27h 45mBritish Airways
Tue 27/521:20BWI - CPT
1 stop31h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 20/2R18 730
Tue 1/418:25CPT - IAD
2 stops55h 45mBritish Airways
Sun 1/619:25IAD - CPT
1 stop33h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 20/2R19 172
Mon 3/318:10CPT - BWI
2 stops55h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/621:20BWI - CPT
1 stop31h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2R19 430
Thu 27/318:10CPT - IAD
2 stops28h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 27/521:35IAD - CPT
2 stops35h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2R19 615
Tue 18/313:50CPT - IAD
2 stops25h 10mEthiopian Air
Fri 4/410:55IAD - CPT
1 stop21h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 20/2R20 131
Mon 17/32:30CPT - IAD
2 stops46h 49mAir France
Fri 4/421:20IAD - CPT
1 stop42h 10mAir France
Deal found 20/2R20 665
Mon 27/1018:30CPT - IAD
1 stop28h 20mLufthansa
Mon 29/1217:50IAD - CPT
1 stop34h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 20/2R21 311

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

Customise 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 594 507 searches. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

Fly from

Cape Town

Fly to

Washington, D.C.

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - DCA

CPTDCA

Cape Town Intl

Tue 6/5

20:05-14:41

1 stop24h 36m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 8/8

20:30-17:50

1 stop39h 20m

R16 223

Cape TownBaltimore

CPT - BWI

CPTBWI

Cape Town Intl

Fri 9/5

20:05-17:05

1 stop27h 00m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 9/8

13:00-17:50

2 stops22h 50m

R16 923

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - DCA

CPTDCA

Cape Town Intl

Thu 8/5

19:50-10:36

1 stop20h 46m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 10/8

17:00-17:10

1 stop18h 10m

R17 144

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 27/3

23:20-16:45

1 stop23h 25m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 27/5

17:25-21:25

1 stop22h 00m

R17 587

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 27/3

15:20-16:45

2 stops31h 25m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 27/5

17:25-21:25

1 stop22h 00m

R18 398

Cape TownBaltimore

CPT - BWI

CPTBWI

Cape Town Intl

Thu 27/3

22:00-19:45

1 stop27h 45m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 27/5

21:20-11:00

1 stop31h 40m

R18 730

Cape TownBaltimore

CPT - BWI

CPTBWI

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/3

18:45-19:24

2 stops31h 39m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 3/6

21:20-11:00

1 stop31h 40m

R19 098

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 1/4

18:25-20:10

2 stops55h 45m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 1/6

19:25-11:00

1 stop33h 35m

R19 172

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 27/3

18:10-16:45

2 stops28h 35m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 27/5

21:35-14:35

2 stops35h 00m

R19 615

Cape TownWashington, D.C.

CPT - IAD

CPTIAD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 18/3

13:50-9:00

2 stops25h 10m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 4/4

10:55-14:35

1 stop21h 40m

R20 131

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

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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.?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Cape Town to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on 14 February 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 4 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 Cape Town to Washington, D.C.?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. (average of R815). Flying from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. in August is currently the most expensive (average of R1 266). 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 21 February 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 29% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Cape Town to Washington, D.C.?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Cape Town to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on 23 June 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Cape Town to Washington, D.C. flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Washington, D.C. by month

Plan your trip to Washington, D.C. by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Washington, D.C. ranges from 66.0 - 102.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 102.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Washington, D.C. when rainfall is around 66.0 mm.

Temperature in Washington, D.C. by month

Plan your trip to Washington, D.C. by taking into account the average temperature totals 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 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 2.0 C).

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 21 February 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines and Delta from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Cape Town to 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 Washington, D.C. from Cape Town. Booking flights from Cape Town Intl (CPT) to Washington, D.C. should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Washington, D.C. from 9 different airlines.

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

    According to our current data, Delta (R16 223), United Airlines (R17 015), and Ethiopian Air (R17 163) offers the cheapest pricing from Cape Town to Washington, D.C.. Delta is 20% 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?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. are Qatar Airways (R10 784), Turkish Airlines (R12 148), and KLM (R14 637).

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

  • What are the cheapest flights from Cape Town to Washington, D.C.?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Cape Town to Washington, D.C.? While on average our users pay R43 762, our data indicates the cheapest price to be R13 507. The most popular route (Cape Town Intl - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl), is priced around R16 370.

  • 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 holiday 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. (average of R815). Flying from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. in August is currently the most expensive (average of R1 266). 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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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR14 625AverageR16 653FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR15 223AverageR18 098FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR15 469AverageR16 314FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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DeltaCheapestR15 668AverageR20 866FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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United AirlinesCheapestR15 724AverageR29 626FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapestR16 100AverageR24 713FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR17 998AverageR19 026FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapestR18 330AverageR21 918FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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EmiratesCheapestR20 135AverageR27 273FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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