CPT - IAD

R9 049 Find Cheap Flights from Cape Town to Washington Dulles Airport

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Cape Town to Dulles Intl departing on 30/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Everything you should know

Cheapest return fare
R13 334
Overall average: R16 467
Ethiopian Air
Tue 5/5Mon 11/5
CPT - IAD • 2 stops
Cheapest direct flights
R20 800
Typical prices: R19 201-R28 330
United Airlines
Tue 17/3Sat 28/3
CPT - IAD • Direct
Direct flights
3 days a week
Tue, Fri, Sun
You can fly direct with United Airlines. Average duration is 16h 10m
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Ethiopian Air
Cheapest • from R14 565 (return)
KLM
Best reviews • 7,7 score
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United Airlines
Most punctual • 94% on-time
Evening flights
Best time • Fewest delays
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When to book
2 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 34% compared to booking last minute.
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September
Cheapest • 8% price drop
December
Most popular
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Cheap Flights from Cape Town to Dulles Intl (CPT-IAD)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Cape Town to Dulles Intl that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Cape Town to Dulles Intl

Tue, May 5 - Mon, May 11
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 8:55
CPT
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IAD
25h 05m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:55 - 14:35
IAD
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CPT
21h 40m
1 stop
R13 334Ethiopian Air
Sat, Mar 21 - Mon, Apr 13
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 9:00
CPT
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IAD
25h 10m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:55 - 14:35
IAD
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CPT
21h 40m
1 stop
R14 565Ethiopian Air
Wed, Mar 18 - Mon, Mar 23
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:35 - 9:00
CPT
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IAD
24h 25m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
11:00 - 14:35
IAD
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CPT
21h 35m
1 stop
R14 853Ethiopian Air
Sun, May 3 - Mon, May 11
Delta Logo
20:05 - 16:31
CPT
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IAD
26h 26m
1 stop
Delta Logo
15:08 - 17:50
IAD
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CPT
20h 42m
1 stop
R15 029Delta
Wed, Mar 25 - Thu, Apr 9
Delta Logo
23:45 - 17:05
CPT
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IAD
23h 20m
1 stop
Delta Logo
12:47 - 17:50
IAD
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CPT
23h 03m
1 stop
R15 092Delta
Wed, Mar 25 - Sun, Apr 12
Delta Logo
20:50 - 21:30
CPT
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IAD
30h 40m
1 stop
Delta Logo
22:55 - 7:05
IAD
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CPT
26h 10m
1 stop
R15 140Delta
Sun, May 3 - Sun, May 10
Delta Logo
20:05 - 0:42
CPT
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IAD
34h 37m
1 stop
Delta Logo
17:40 - 21:25
IAD
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CPT
21h 45m
1 stop
R15 172Delta
Wed, Mar 25 - Tue, Apr 14
Delta Logo
23:45 - 12:39
CPT
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IAD
66h 54m
2 stops
Delta Logo
18:50 - 17:50
IAD
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CPT
65h 00m
2 stops
R15 188Delta
Mon, Apr 20 - Tue, Apr 28
Delta Logo
23:15 - 15:35
CPT
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IAD
22h 20m
1 stop
Delta Logo
17:40 - 21:25
IAD
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CPT
21h 45m
1 stop
R15 204Delta
Wed, Mar 25 - Tue, Apr 14
Delta Logo
23:45 - 17:05
CPT
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IAD
23h 20m
1 stop
Delta Logo
17:40 - 21:25
IAD
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CPT
21h 45m
1 stop
R15 236Delta
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Cape Town to Dulles Intl flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Cape Town to Dulles Intl to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cape Town to Washington Dulles Airport?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Washington Dulles Airport on a Saturday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Friday is the most expensive day to fly from Cape Town to Washington Dulles Airport. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Thursday and avoiding Mondays for the best deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport is September, where tickets cost R16 324 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R21 871 and R19 585 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of R19 201, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 34% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 2 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flightR9 049
Best time to beat the crowds (8% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (4% more expensive on average)
Flight from Cape Town to Washington Dulles Airport

When to book flights from Cape Town to Dulles Intl

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Cape Town to Dulles Intl based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Cape Town to Washington Dulles Airport flights

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport was R9 049 for a one-way ticket and R14 565 for a return.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Cape Town to Washington Dulles Airport?

    The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Cape Town to Washington Dulles Airport flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Cape Town to Washington Dulles Airport?

    SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Cape Town and Washington Dulles Airport, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Cape Town to Washington Dulles Airport?

    You can catch a direct flight from Cape Town to Washington Dulles Airport on Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Cape Town to Washington, D.C., United Airlines or KLM?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. are United Airlines and KLM. With an average price for the route of R18 457 and an overall rating of 7,4, United Airlines is the most popular choice. KLM is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of R17 517 and an overall rating of 7,7.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Cape Town to Washington Dulles Airport?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Cape Town to Washington Dulles Airport.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Cape Town to Washington Dulles Airport?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Washington Dulles Airport from Cape Town is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Cape Town to Washington Dulles Airport?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Washington Dulles Airport with an airline and back to Cape Town with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Cape Town to Washington Dulles Airport?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Washington Dulles Airport from Cape Town up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for R15 309 or less one-way and R15 599 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Cape Town Intl to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl?

 
Nonstop data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying nonstop from Cape Town Intl to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl.
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Direct departures

Cape Town Intl to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tuesday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Friday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Sunday

United Airlines

United Airlines

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Direct returns

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Cape Town Intl

Monday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Thursday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Saturday

United Airlines

United Airlines

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Reviews of the top 4 airlines flying from Cape Town to Dulles Intl

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Cape Town to Washington, D.C.. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Cape Town to Dulles Intl? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7,7
KLMOverall score based on 1460 reviews
7,3Food
7,8Boarding
7,1Entertainment
7,6Comfort
8,4Crew
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Empty seats next to me - wish it had been for a longer flight!!

8,0 ExcellentAnonymous, Feb 2026
AMS - NCL
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Empty seats next to me - wish it had been for a longer flight!!

I’m grateful for the KLM Air France shuttle bus service to Ottawa. However due to construction and other issues related to the chaotic Uber pickup system at YUL, it’s a challenge to find the Kelios bus service to Ottawa. The signs are not clear or even available. No staff to guide passengers. It’s a stressful experience.

Flight was on time, staff are friendly and helpful onboard.

Delay on my previous leg, had to run to catch my flight. But that happens. Overall ok.

Delay and had to run between flight to get my connection due to this delay but besides that the overall experience was ok. I arrived with just an hour of delay.

Flight was ok but lack of communication cost me to literally beg to be put on another flight as connecting flight had departed

They forgot to serve food and the crew was very unfriendly. Never experienced such a bad KLM flight. Usually fly from Toronto. New York was different.

The immigration hall in Amsterdam was understaffed, so passport checking was slower than it should be for a major airport. They need to get the automatic readers up and running for non EU passport holders. Waiting in line after a long flight feels a bit abusive.

First of all we couldn’t check in online, then we learn at the airport we were on stand by for KLM’s mistake of overbooking. The seats were not comfy at all. Our luggage got lost.

Ad experience - been flying many years with them but they are losing out to other carriers with their service and bagage / seating policy. My 2 12-yo kids were not placed with the parent. Absurdity.

Food has been disappointing in both legs of flight to india

Great staff great experience, made a 2 hour delay very bearable

Great staff, great experience, made a 2 hour delay very bearable

Food was the worst I’ve had on a VA flight. Normally it’s a lot better

I was my pleasure to fly virgin on my birthday for my first solo trip ever 🫶🏼

These are one of the older seat arrangements facing away from the windows! Not particularly convenient sets. No storage spaces. NO COAT HANGING HOOKS. Inconvenient business class seat compared to any other airlines of similar class. Staff are excellent! Extremely professional, friendly. Food is good too.

Overall, flight was excellent but check in was very slow for Premium Economy. Economy queue was shorter but we weren't allowed to use it.

The staff was not very polite but the flight was very very nice and comfortable and the entertainment was great

Great crew - old style upper class seats on the older fleet now feels dated

Premium economy more comfortable than economy, but not by much. Did was awful, do not try the omelette. Flight crew were helpful. Flight was delayed by over an hour. Overall but bad, arrived safely and thank God.

Crew was great. 2 1/2 hour delay was due to staff needing "rest" was avoidable and self inflicted as United not willing to hire enough crew to keep flight on time.. Ridiculous. The crew and the passengers both suffered due to this.

Fine not above and beyond as I had a connection that was delayed due to maintenance

Bad food, bad service, cold cabin with no additional blankets when asked for (they told me they don’t provide additional blankets). I’m a frequent traveler and this is one of the worst companies I traveled with (by the way I thought that I booked my ticket with Lufthansa but I didn’t see that the flights were handled by United).

Great other than a couple very drunk guys that for a while kept bumping my seat from behind. The staff did their best to control them. Even refused serving them alcohol and allowed the gal sitting next to them to move.

Good crew. Boarding delays. Almost two hours wait for the bags in DC.

Unfortunately weather delayed our flight waiting for our plane to arrive and due to a little snow time was needed to deice the plane so departure was very delayed and I missed the connecting flight

It was great. There were some issues prior to takeoff. The weather was poor so we had to go through deicing, and we were delayed a bit by the pilots' concern about one of the engines, but that's aviation. The pilots handled everything with aplomb, and kept us apprised

The seats were comfortable and we had leg room. Great entertainment.

The flight crew where really good. Better then the crew from BNE to SFO

Safe made to destination. Late to start at GVA for icy reasons but we fought our next fly.

Boarding was disorganized. Cabin crew was rude. Food was okay. Baggage was lost in Jeddah. Called airline for the past 5 days, either no response or saying the same thing as always which was "No bag has arrived. It should be here by tonight."

A bit chaotic boarding flight but over all good experience.

The crew were amazing. They should improve the inflight entertainment

The plane was ok, I was in business class and was surprised there were no pods and each seat was right next to another one. That said it was comfortable and the food and coffee were good. Entertainment wise again I was surprised to see only movies and no TV shows. Check-in at Toronto Pearson was an absolute disaster, which was especially disappointing as I was a business class passenger. There was no dedicated staffing for the business counter and four (4) airlines employees assisted one economy class passenger for about 15 minutes when one could have easily assisted me. Overall room for improvement, particularly in the on-ground experience and airplane infrastructure.

I had a memorable experience. I dont have any comments at this time regarding waht could be better.

Good. Crew do seem to be less friendly- management are clearly limiting them or not empowering them as they used to.

The food was terrible and the seating was uncomfortable, but the airline did a great thing letting us board in Abbis Ababa on our connecting flight after our original flight was very delayed.

Delays delays making us miss or next connection to IAD hence having to stay additional 24 hrs in Addis Ababa

i send you separate claim of what happens ,I buy ticketed from you and you said that it is confirmed and shall send the ticket in 24 hrs but you did not send and when we go to Ethiopian air line counter they say it is pending and we dont know why ,and we forced to buy another ticket ,and this all because Ethiopian air lines canceled the return flight from Adi Ababa to Amman, please note that we buy all the tickets through your app and hold you responsible for all loss and discomfort.

Im if Ethiopian can allow customers to use their mileage for in flight connexion it will be great.

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