Which airports can I use when flying from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

Flights from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport usually depart from Cape Town Intl (CPT) and arrive at Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA).

Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

Only Economy class is available on flights from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport.

Which airports do connecting flights from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport pass through?

Connecting flights from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport most commonly pass through: • Newark (EWR) – 93% of one-stop connections • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) – 7% of one-stop connections

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 36% on flights from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at R16 882 return on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at R26 266, a difference of R9 384. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Do I need a passport to fly from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

Flying via Newark (EWR) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 18h 45m, compared to 19h 47m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

What is the time difference between Cape Town and Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport is 6 hours behind Cape Town (Eastern Time vs South Africa Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Which car hire options are available at Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (DCA)?

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (DCA) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around R402 for economy cars. Top options include: • Sixt • Dollar • Thrifty • Hertz • Alamo

How much should I expect to pay for a Cape Town to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport flight?

Return flights from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport range from R17 006 to R20 510, with an average of R18 252 over the past 12 months. Anything below R17 006 counts as a good deal.

How much is a return flight from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

Return flights from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport typically range from R17 006 to R20 510. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was R17 160 on Delta.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

Delta (R17 160) offered the cheapest return ticket from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport in the last 5 days.

What is the most popular stopover airport when flying from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

Newark (EWR) is the most popular stopover for the Cape Town to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport route. 93% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop return journeys over the past 3 months connected via EWR.

What is the cheapest stopover airport when flying from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

Flights via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) offer the most affordable fares, with an average return price of R17 043. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport, which airport offers the shortest stopover?

Newark (EWR) had the shortest average connection time for Cape Town to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport stopovers at 10h 06m over the past 3 months.

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R17 160

Typical prices: R17 006-R20 510

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February

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Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL)

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Shortest trip • 18h 45m (one-way)

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Recent return flight deals from Cape Town to Reagan-National

Fri, Nov 20 - Sun, Nov 29

20:50 - 23:01CPT Cape Town Intl-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

33h 11m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

7:00 - 18:35DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-CPT Cape Town Intl

28h 35m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R17 160Delta

1 day ago

Tue, Mar 16 - Thu, Apr 8

20:50 - 20:13CPT Cape Town Intl-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

29h 23m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

8:00 - 17:50DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-CPT Cape Town Intl

27h 50m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R17 620Delta

2 days ago

Tue, Mar 16 - Thu, Apr 8

20:50 - 19:19CPT Cape Town Intl-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

28h 29m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

6:00 - 17:50DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-CPT Cape Town Intl

29h 50m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R17 653Delta

21 hours ago

Tue, Mar 16 - Fri, Apr 9

20:50 - 16:24CPT Cape Town Intl-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

25h 34m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson New York LaGuardia

19:30 - 17:50DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-CPT Cape Town Intl

40h 20m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R17 718Delta

7 hours ago

Sun, Mar 28 - Sun, Apr 18

23:45 - 19:12CPT Cape Town Intl-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

25h 27m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Boston Logan Intl

17:00 - 21:25DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-CPT Cape Town Intl

22h 25m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Amsterdam Schiphol

R18 276KLM

2 days ago

Wed, Mar 17 - Sat, Apr 10

20:50 - 18:23CPT Cape Town Intl-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

27h 33m1 stop Newark

20:00 - 17:10DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-CPT Cape Town Intl

39h 10m1 stop Newark

R18 588United Airlines

7 hours ago

Sun, Mar 28 - Sat, Apr 17

23:45 - 19:12CPT Cape Town Intl-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

25h 27m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Boston Logan Intl

13:45 - 21:45DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-CPT Cape Town Intl

26h 00m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Paris Charles de Gaulle

R18 621Multiple Airlines

2 days ago

Mon, Mar 15 - Wed, Apr 7

20:50 - 18:14CPT Cape Town Intl-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

27h 24m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

6:05 - 21:25DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-CPT Cape Town Intl

33h 20m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Amsterdam Schiphol

R18 686Delta

7 hours ago

Tue, Mar 16 - Tue, Apr 6

20:50 - 12:44CPT Cape Town Intl-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

21h 54m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

12:00 - 21:25DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-CPT Cape Town Intl

27h 25m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Amsterdam Schiphol

R18 752Delta

7 hours ago

Wed, Mar 17 - Thu, Apr 8

20:50 - 16:23CPT Cape Town Intl-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

25h 33m1 stop Newark

20:00 - 17:10DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-CPT Cape Town Intl

39h 10m1 stop Newark

R18 850United Airlines

7 hours ago

Recent last minute flight deals from Cape Town to Reagan-National

Fri, Oct 23 - Sat, Nov 7

20:05 - 17:32CPT Cape Town Intl-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

27h 27m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

12:26 - 18:35DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-CPT Cape Town Intl

23h 09m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R16 471Virgin Atlantic

18 hours ago

Mon, Oct 26 - Tue, Nov 10

21:00 - 17:53CPT Cape Town Intl-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

26h 53m2 stops London Heathrow Boston Logan Intl

19:40 - 18:35DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-CPT Cape Town Intl

39h 55m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R16 488Virgin Atlantic

2 days ago

Fri, Oct 23 - Sat, Nov 7

20:05 - 14:57CPT Cape Town Intl-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

24h 52m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

6:10 - 18:35DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-CPT Cape Town Intl

29h 25m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R17 193Delta

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Fri, Oct 23 - Sat, Nov 7

20:05 - 19:32CPT Cape Town Intl-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

29h 27m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

12:26 - 18:35DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-CPT Cape Town Intl

23h 09m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R17 242Delta

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Mon, Oct 26 - Tue, Nov 10

20:50 - 21:49CPT Cape Town Intl-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

30h 59m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

19:40 - 18:35DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-CPT Cape Town Intl

39h 55m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R17 275Virgin Atlantic

2 days ago

Mon, Oct 26 - Tue, Nov 10

20:50 - 16:39CPT Cape Town Intl-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

25h 49m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

11:13 - 22:40DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-CPT Cape Town Intl

28h 27m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Amsterdam Schiphol

R18 194Delta

2 days ago

Mon, Oct 26 - Sat, Oct 31

20:50 - 14:25CPT Cape Town Intl-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

23h 35m1 stop Newark

19:00 - 18:00DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-CPT Cape Town Intl

41h 00m1 stop Newark

R18 588United Airlines

1 day ago

Mon, Oct 26 - Sat, Oct 31

20:50 - 16:28CPT Cape Town Intl-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

25h 38m1 stop Newark

19:00 - 17:20DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-CPT Cape Town Intl

40h 20m2 stops Newark Johannesburg OR Tambo

R19 588United Airlines

1 day ago

Fri, Oct 23 - Sat, Nov 7

20:05 - 17:32CPT Cape Town Intl-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

27h 27m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

12:27 - 18:35DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-CPT Cape Town Intl

23h 08m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R19 949Delta

2 days ago

Fri, Oct 23 - Sat, Nov 7

23:45 - 23:48CPT Cape Town Intl-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

30h 03m2 stops London Heathrow Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

14:00 - 23:35DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-CPT Cape Town Intl

26h 35m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Johannesburg OR Tambo

R23 903Multiple Airlines

2 days ago

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How much is a return flight from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport? This analysis is based on the cheapest return price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport departing in November.

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Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?
Only Economy class is available on flights from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport.
How long is a flight from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?
A direct flight from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport takes 00m, covering 20 468 km.
Do I need a passport to fly from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?
Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.
How much should I expect to pay for a Cape Town to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport flight?
Return flights from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport range from R17 006 to R20 510, with an average of R18 252 over the past 12 months. Anything below R17 006 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about R17 160 to R95 556. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport looking right now?
One-way fares from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R14 572, which is 16% below the typical average for this route.
Which car hire options are available at Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (DCA)?
Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (DCA) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around R402 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Sixt
• Dollar
• Thrifty
• Hertz
• Alamo
Which airports can I use when flying from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?
Flights from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport usually depart from Cape Town Intl (CPT) and arrive at Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA).
Which airports do connecting flights from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport pass through?
Connecting flights from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport most commonly pass through:

• Newark (EWR) – 93% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) – 7% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 36% on flights from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at R16 882 return on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at R26 266, a difference of R9 384.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.
How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?
Flying via Newark (EWR) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 18h 45m, compared to 19h 47m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).
What is the time difference between Cape Town and Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?
Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport is 6 hours behind Cape Town (Eastern Time vs South Africa Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Saturday departure and avoid flying on Tuesday. On this route, Saturday flights average R16 882, about R9 384 less than Tuesday fares (36% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Cape Town to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport trip for February. Fares historically average R16 996 return in that month – typically R5 315 less than the most expensive month, which is May (based on the last 12 months).

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