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Find cheap flights from Cape Town to Washington Dulles Airport from R10 774

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Cheap flight deals 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 round-trip 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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21:30 - 20:33CPT-IAD
29h 03m1 stop
12:35 - 21:25IAD-CPT
26h 50m2 stops
R17 963Delta
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Tue, May 14 - Thu, Jun 6
16:35 - 19:55CPT-IAD
33h 20m1 stop
16:40 - 11:50IAD-CPT
37h 10m1 stop
R20 136Turkish Airlines
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Sat, Jul 27 - Sun, Aug 11
16:35 - 19:55CPT-IAD
33h 20m1 stop
16:40 - 11:50IAD-CPT
37h 10m1 stop
R20 155Turkish Airlines
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Sat, Jul 27 - Sun, Aug 11
20:20 - 20:30CPT-IAD
54h 10m2 stops
22:45 - 11:00IAD-CPT
30h 15m1 stop
R20 308
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Sat, May 18 - Sat, May 25
23:15 - 19:10CPT-IAD
25h 55m2 stops
12:35 - 21:25IAD-CPT
26h 50m2 stops
R20 403KLM
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Tue, May 14 - Thu, Jun 6
13:50 - 8:55CPT-IAD
25h 05m2 stops
21:45 - 8:15IAD-CPT
28h 30m3 stops
R29 423Ethiopian Air
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Sat, May 18 - Sat, May 25
13:00 - 8:45CPT-IAD
25h 45m1 stop
10:55 - 10:50IAD-CPT
41h 55m1 stop
R30 967Qatar Airways
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Fri, May 31 - Fri, Jun 28
14:35 - 8:55CPT-IAD
24h 20m2 stops
21:45 - 8:15IAD-CPT
28h 30m3 stops
R34 514Ethiopian Air
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Wed, May 29 - Wed, Jun 19
20:00 - 5:45CPT-IAD
15h 45mdirect
17:27 - 17:10IAD-CPT
17h 43m1 stop
R43 648United Airlines
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Fri, May 31 - Fri, Jun 28
20:00 - 5:35CPT-IAD
15h 35mdirect
15:20 - 9:55IAD-CPT
36h 35m1 stop
R197 912United Airlines
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Tue, Sep 10 - Fri, Oct 11

Flights from Cape Town to Dulles Intl - Travel Insights & Trends

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 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 Thursday, 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 Tuesday and avoiding Fridays 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 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 November, where tickets cost R16 628 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and March, where the average cost of tickets is R21 605 and R20 441 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for 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 month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport, you should book around 1 day before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 31 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Cape Town to Washington Dulles Airport?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the best return deals on flights connecting Cape Town to Washington Dulles Airport were found on Delta (R17 963) and Turkish Airlines (R20 136). JetBlue proposed the cheapest one-way flight at R10 774.

Which airlines fly direct between Cape Town and Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport.
There is just one airline that flies from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport direct and that is United Airlines. The best one-way deal found from United Airlines for the route is R16 159.

How many flights are there between Cape Town and Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport per day?

There is a maximum of 1 direct flight a day that takes off from Cape Town and lands in Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport, with an average flight time of 16h 10m. The most common departure time is 20:00 and most flights take off in the evening. Each week, there are 3 flights.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Cape Town and Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Cape Town to Washington Dulles Airport take?

Direct flights cover the 20 527 km separating Cape Town and Washington Dulles Airport in about 16h 10m.

What’s the earliest departure time from Cape Town to Washington Dulles Airport?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Cape Town at 20:00 and will be landing in Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport at 6:10.

What’s the latest departure time from Cape Town to Washington Dulles Airport?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport jets off at 20:00 and lands at 6:10.

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Low season

February

High season

December

Cheapest flight

R10 774
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 1% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 6% lower 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.
Estimated return price
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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 R565 for a one-way ticket and R942 for a return.

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

    The Boeing 777 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?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Cape Town and Washington Dulles Airport.

  • 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 Qatar Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. are United Airlines and Qatar Airways. With an average price for the route of R19 839 and an overall rating of 7,4, United Airlines is the most popular choice. Qatar Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of R17 040 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.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Cape Town to Washington, D.C.

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for R16 594 or less one-way and R18 401 or less round-trip.

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

Find which airlines fly direct from Cape Town Intl to Dulles Intl, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

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

Tuesday

United Airlines

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Friday

United Airlines

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Sunday

United Airlines

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Direct returns

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

Monday

United Airlines

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Thursday

United Airlines

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Saturday

United Airlines

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Top 5 airlines serving 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.
7,8
KLMOverall score based on 1641 reviews
7,3entertainment
8,4crew
7,3food
7,6comfort
7,8boarding
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The food from Lagos to Amsterdam was was very poor compared to AMS-YYZ

8,0 ExcellentJacob Oluleke, Apr 2024LOS - AMS
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The food from Lagos to Amsterdam was was very poor compared to AMS-YYZ

The flight was again delayed for more then 2 hours with some lousy explanation regarding the reason of the delay. Although the flight was delayed for more than 2 hours, no refreshments were offered (according to EU regulations). Last 4 flights on KLM - always at least 2 hrs late. So be prepared that you cannot plan anything with KLM.

The flight was delayed for 2 hrs. Because they didn’t have a crew to fly. And it is not a first time for klm to do that. Last time they cancelled my filght and rebooked me 3 days later. Not reliable airline

We left one hour late because of technical difficulties. The economy comfort seats are great for the price. The crew was mediocre, they do not provide a pleasant experience, they just deliver food and drinks and give orders, not very amicable, no service and hospitality focus.

Seats are fair enough for medium tall people. Good food all the trip. Fight attendances are warm

One of the vstewardeses wanted to bump me of the plane for absolutely nothing. There is CCTV in the plane ans everything can be verified. Very disappointing , you all will see, o other 5 years and the passangers who does not smile to flight attendent will be bumped off...

It was nice to be on a legacy airline, people try at least.

The food quality is poor. The staff are very friendly and accommodating. The entertainment program was limited. I experienced a delay of 30 minutes due to two issues. Passenger luggage had to be removed and there was a technical issue with the stairs not detaching from the aircraft. The pilot managed to compensate and we arrived only 15 minutes later. The luggage at Dubai airport was very slow. I waited over an hour.

The boarding was one of the worst I’ve ever experienced. The fault lays on Ohare Airport and not so much the airline. The waiting area by the gate was the size to accommodate a regional flight for 20-30 people and right next to a busy walkway. When you cramped nearly 300 passengers into that space is was unbearable.

All and all pretty good. It’s crowded but that is what flying is all about. But no complaints otherwise.

More facilities to transport to the gates......felt too much walking distance

Just happy I flew Qatar Airways awesome no wonder they are #1 in the world right now! The food was just delicious, very courteous, professional crew.

It was good no problems made it on time for the next flight overseas!

It was a really long flight from Doha to Philadelphia and it was overall a good one. The one area that I would comment on is that there is a lot of single-use plastic and disposables in the meal service for American Airlines. It would be great to see more circular options in the meal service to reduce the amount of waste.

Suddenly Flight has been change by Qatar and there’s no information is there of us from Bom to Doha and counter person is behaving like Qatar owner next I will not buy Qatar and I will not suggest anyone to fly in Qatar

The crew was fantastic and the over flight was perfect as well.

They shld provide food. Between food they are giving 10 hours gap which is toooo much

The crew was great and the food and liquor offerings were good. Seats were a bit cramped. Flight arrived early at destination. That's a plus.

All over with Qatar airlines my experience was really bad due to delays and then putting me on different airlines and after 8 hours of wait I had to listen to their is no plane to fly for another 24 hours. Wore experience ever.

I had already opted for Vegan food before 2 months yet they say we have no record for it,

Cabin crew on our flight showed lack of any customer service gruff and acting annoyed if you asked anything and I mean anything Example a man on the seat over dropped his beer on my husbands blanket We asked if we could switch out blankets cabin crew Said. No we don’t have any extras OK well can you take the wet one Cabin crew looked disgusted and annoyed Took it no OK or yes just a growl

Quick flight. But cabin crew were very noisy and talking too much, especially when we were seated at the back of the plane trying to sleep through the night .

My ticket was for Premium Economy and all the seats were taken, I was placed in Economy class and I’m looking for a refund.

Unfortunately delayed 2 hrs due to faulty tyre.. which had to be changed, but better safe than sorry.

Hi vergin Atlantic service was good but the flight ticket agent travel up charge me extra 57 pounds as a airport charges, actually I refuse to pay but they say if I not pay £57 then they say you will not be able to travel from Heathrow to goa ,so for me there was no option and it was just 3 day before my departure so i paid, so please look in to the matter. And I have a receipt of £ 57 as well .thanks

We were in the last group to be called to the flight - which was 30 minutes late taking off. While we were lucky enough to have been given bulkhead seats (due to a medical condition I’d told them about beforehand) the seats weren’t particularly comfortable. A crying baby for the whole trip made things worse, so the crew managed very well with coping. The final thing I’d say was that there wasn’t enough food served during the flight.

Very good. Glad we had Premium for the flight out.

We flew Upper Class from London to The Turks and Caicos. Check in was amazing. Our ldriver too us directly to a special entrance to terminal 3. It took 10 minutes to check in and clear customs. Amazing! The VA lounge is large and comfortable. Boarding the flight was easy and without a wait. The crew was excellent. But the seats were awful, strange and uncomfortable. Having a comfortable flat bed seat is the reason we pays 1000s extra. The VA 787 uses a reverse herringbone configuration. Look it up. You have your back to the window and are facing the aisle with no privacy. Turning the seat into a bed requires assistance from the crew so not very spontaneous. . The food was ok. A bit tasteless and meager portions. Had to pay for WiFi. I believe VA has other configuration on their dream airbus flights. Lots of stuff about all this on YouTube where you can see what I have been describing. I can not recommend taking VA on a long flight with these seats.

From the start everything was perfectly fine. First meal was fantastic. Breakfast needs a lot of work and food was overcooked and not very nice for breakfast. Staff were fantastic friendly nice they came round and check we need anything else to eat or drink

From the start everything was perfectly fine. First meal was fantastic. Breakfast needs a lot of work and food was overcooked and not very nice for breakfast. Staff for a fantastic friendly nice we came round and check we need anything else to eat or drink

It got me where I needed it to; not much more. It had no competition so that was why I chose it.

Plane didn’t even make it off the ground. We all had to get off and walk to a different terminal (lots of confusion) to get on a different plane. Landed fairly late, connections missed.

One of the best flying experiences I’ve ever had.

The flight cancellation and process for getting a new flight was not that clear. United also had some delays that were unexpected. I am the most disappointed by the fact that I originally bought a Lufthansa ticket, only to be flown by United.

Need to have more snacks for the duration and coffee.

Crowded flight, but upbeat and kind crew. Pilot greeted us at door, flight attendant thanked a number of “special” passengers for their business, another addressed an eight-year old boy as “young man.” United obviously trying to up their game, but though all of that is nice and notable, flying still feels like moving along a human assembly line, being herded into one small space after another (boarding areas with too few seats, planes with limited personal space, shuttles (IAD) packed too full.

On time - really well operated flight. Friendly staff. Super impressed with United on this round trip.

It was ok until we got to DC and I wanted to use my United Club pass and the snobbish receptionist said that they don’t take one pass. It took me everything itch of patience not to tell her off

Food choice was poor and we had to buy on board snacks.

We were offer chocolate cookies , not everyone eat chocolate. Thank you

The food could be better, the beef was quite tough. The crew were friendly and helpful on this flight, which has not being my experience on other Ethiopian flights.

The flight was one hour late. The food is mediocre and the screen was broken

It is just ok, the sits are very uncomfortable, the temperature too low and there weren’t blankets. The food is mediocre and there are no screens to watch movies.

it was a nice tripe but they need to work on the serving of soda,they should be abled to serve cain soda not on cup.At least each passenger should be entitled to one cain of soda not serving on cup.thanks.

On my return flight the TV did not work the entire flight! They knew it wasn’t working but they let me sit there. The guy sitting nièce to me told me he was ok the previous flight and it wasn’t working. This is business class by the way!

Same but worse than international. The inter African flights are worse.

The entertainment (movies) blockbuster and classics never change. I am a frequent Ethiopian flyer and this should be addressed. Not much changed from my summer flight and my December flight. It is annoying - surely you can update the selections more often. Same with food options. It becomes extremely boring to be offered the same exact meals from Washington to Addis to Maputo every trip, each time. AS

The check in staff was amazing. Best customer service! The plane was old! My entertainment on the first flight didn't work at all, in my seat or in the seat next to me. The bathroom doors were old and troublesome. One of the bathrooms, the whole sink panel was broken. Everything felt old and falling apart. The airline stewardesses were amazing and quite hospitable. When there were delays, they kept us well informed. Transit was GREAT! I wasn't sure how I would make it to my next flight in 1 1/2 hours but the security lines were short and efficient. The C gates in Addis Ababa were CROWDED! That whole space downstairs was too crowded and challenging to manuever. I usually fly Ethiopian within Africa and was interested to see how the experience would be intercontinental. Overall, I would choose it again if it was cheaper than Delta/Air France or Lufthansa/KLM. I wouldn't make it a first choice if the prices were the same because the planes are so old! The food and entertainment also weren't as good. Good selection of movies but as I mentioned, on the first flight they didn't work at all (I slept so it was okay) and the 2nd flight it was glitchy. All in all, I didn't hate it but it would be a first choice only if it's cheaper.

The seats were quite uncomfortable despite having good legroom. The 350s are quite nice but the problem is on the old 777 aircraft. Special meal requests are not catered for as they should. They never had any ice for drinks.

I've never been served three bread courses in a single meal before. Was really impressed by the novelty of that.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
3/5Fri
1 stopJetBlue
26h 55mCPT-IAD
R10 774
26/4Fri
1 stopJetBlue
26h 55mCPT-IAD
R10 793
28/9Sat
1 stopQatar Airways
33h 10mCPT-IAD
R11 041
19/5Sun
2 stops
49h 05mCPT-IAD
R11 403
25/4Thu
2 stopsEthiopian Air
25h 05mCPT-IAD
R13 310
28/4Sun
2 stopsEthiopian Air
25h 05mCPT-IAD
R13 348
28/9Sat
2 stopsQatar Airways
44h 35mCPT-IAD
R13 558
19/5Sun
directUnited Airlines
16h 10mCPT-IAD
R15 884
3/5Fri
directUnited Airlines
16h 10mCPT-IAD
R15 922
27/4Sat
1 stopEmirates
25h 35mCPT-IAD
R17 943

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Cape Town - Washington Dulles Airport Flights

Departure:

Cape Town (CPT)South Africa

Destination:

Washington Dulles Airport (IAD)United States

Return flight deals:

Washington Dulles Airport - Cape Town

Cabin classes:

R56 386
R31 196
R14 568