Question 1

How long does a flight from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town take?

Accepted Answer

Direct flights from Washington, D.C. generally make it to Cape Town in 14h 55m. The flying distance between the two cities is 20 472 km.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

There is a maximum of 1 direct flight a day that takes off from Washington, D.C. and lands in Cape Town, with an average flight time of 14h 55m. The most common departure time is 18:00 and most flights take off in the evening. Each week, there are 3 flights.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town was R11 297 for a one-way ticket and R16 723 for a return.

Question 4

Which airports will I be using when flying from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

On your way to Cape Town, you’ll fly out from one of these Washington, D.C. airports: Washington, D.C. Reagan-National or Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl. You’ll be landing at Cape Town Intl.

Question 5

What’s the earliest departure time from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town?

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Early birds can take the earliest flight from Washington, D.C. at 18:25 and will be landing in Cape Town at 15:20.

Question 6

What’s the latest departure time from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town jets off at 18:45 and lands at 15:20.

Question 7

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

On which days can I fly direct from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

You can catch a direct flight from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town on on Monday, Thursday, and Saturday.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town is September, where tickets cost R20 275 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R31 983 and R29 384 respectively.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town is September, where tickets cost R20 275 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R31 983 and R29 384 respectively.

Question 11

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

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 Washington, D.C. to Cape Town.

Question 12

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

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 Cape Town with an airline and back to Washington, D.C. with another airline.

Question 14

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

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 Cape Town from Washington, D.C. up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

Flights via Istanbul (IST) offer the most affordable fares, with an average price of R16 511 for a return.

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

Istanbul (IST) is the top choice – 75% of KAYAK users who clicked on one-stop flights from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town picked an itinerary connecting there.

Question 17

Which stopover airport has the quickest connection when flying from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

If you prefer a quick connection, Istanbul (IST) often has the shortest stopovers from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town, with an average time of 7h 00m.

Question 18

Which stopover airport offers the shortest total travel time from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

Consider flying via London (LHR) for the shortest journey. The average one-way travel time for flights connecting there is 29h 10m.

Question 19

How often are flights from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town delayed?

Accepted Answer

Weekly flights between Washington, D.C. and Cape Town historically see delays in approximately 30% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 169 minutes.

Question 20

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Washington, D.C. to Cape Town flights?

Accepted Answer

Based on our data, United Airlines have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 30% of their flights encountering any delays.

Question 21

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Statistically, Saturday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Monday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

Question 22

What is the most punctual flight time for Washington, D.C. to Cape Town flights?

Accepted Answer

Typically, flights leaving in the evening tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights in the evening have historically encountered delays more often.

Question 23

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

Accepted Answer

There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 24

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

Accepted Answer

There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 25

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town were found on Qatar Airways (R20 225) and Ethiopian Air (R20 242).

Question 26

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town were found on Qatar Airways (R20 225) and Ethiopian Air (R20 242).

Question 27

What is the cheapest Washington, D.C. to Cape Town flight route?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest return flight from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town costs R41 443 on the route between Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (IAD) and Cape Town (CPT). It is also the most popular route.

Question 28

What is the cheapest Washington, D.C. to Cape Town flight route?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest return flight from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town costs R41 443 on the route between Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (IAD) and Cape Town (CPT). It is also the most popular route.

Question 29

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

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 14 weeks before departure.

Question 30

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

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 14 weeks before departure.

Question 31

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

Accepted Answer

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop stopover the cheapest option at R20 634 on average.

Question 32

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

Accepted Answer

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop stopover the cheapest option at R20 634 on average.

Question 33

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

Accepted Answer

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.Flights to Cape Town from Washington, D.C. usually cost between R20 637 and R29 121 in November.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was R16 739 on Multiple Airlines (Nov 10–Nov 16).

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