WAS - CPT

R9 598 Find Cheap Flights from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town departing on 11/4. 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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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town.
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Cheapest return fare
R14 806
Overall average: R23 026
Turkish Airlines
Sun 26/4Fri 1/5
IAD - CPT • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
R22 305
Typical prices: R22 217-R27 801
United Airlines
Sat 28/3Sun 19/4
IAD - CPT • Direct
Direct flights
3 days a week
Mon, Thu, Sat
You can fly direct with United Airlines. Average duration is 14h 25m
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Turkish Airlines
Cheapest • from R14 806 (return)
United Airlines
Best reviews • 7,4 score
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Istanbul (IST)
Cheapest • Avg R16 089 (return)
Dubai (DXB)
Shortest trip • 23h 55m (one-way)
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United Airlines
Most punctual • 64% on-time
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Best time • Fewest delays
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When to book
2 weeks
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 10% compared to booking last minute.
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March
Cheapest • 25% price drop
December
Most popular
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Cheap Flights from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town (WAS-CPT)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town 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 Washington, D.C. to Cape Town

Sun, Apr 26 - Fri, May 1
Turkish Airlines Logo
13:20 - 11:50
IAD
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CPT
40h 30m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
16:35 - 11:35
CPT
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IAD
25h 00m
1 stop
R14 806Turkish Airlines
Wed, Apr 22 - Wed, Jun 17
Turkish Airlines Logo
13:20 - 11:50
IAD
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CPT
40h 30m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
16:35 - 11:35
CPT
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IAD
25h 00m
1 stop
R14 822Turkish Airlines
Thu, May 14 - Sun, May 31
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:33 - 13:35
IAD
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CPT
60h 02m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
14:25 - 18:53
CPT
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IAD
34h 28m
3 stops
R15 319Multiple Airlines
Sat, May 16 - Mon, Jun 1
Kenya Airways Logo
19:33 - 6:00
IAD
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CPT
52h 27m
2 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
14:25 - 12:23
CPT
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IAD
27h 58m
3 stops
R15 575Kenya Airways
Fri, Apr 24 - Wed, Apr 29
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:30 - 13:00
BWI
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CPT
34h 30m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:50 - 19:25
CPT
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BWI
35h 35m
3 stops
R20 847Multiple Airlines
Wed, Mar 11 - Wed, Mar 18
United Airlines Logo
16:30 - 17:00
DCA
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CPT
18h 30m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
20:50 - 10:29
CPT
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DCA
19h 39m
1 stop
R21 712United Airlines
Sun, Apr 5 - Sun, Apr 12
Kenya Airways Logo
11:00 - 13:35
DCA
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CPT
44h 35m
2 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
14:25 - 17:30
CPT
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DCA
33h 05m
2 stops
R22 001Kenya Airways
Mon, Mar 16 - Tue, Mar 24
Delta Logo
19:43 - 19:15
DCA
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CPT
17h 32m
1 stop
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23:45 - 22:36
CPT
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DCA
28h 51m
2 stops
R22 385Delta
Thu, Mar 19 - Mon, Mar 30
Delta Logo
17:00 - 19:15
DCA
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CPT
20h 15m
2 stops
Delta Logo
23:15 - 23:44
CPT
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DCA
30h 29m
2 stops
R22 465Delta
Wed, Mar 18 - Wed, Mar 25
United Airlines Logo
15:25 - 17:00
DCA
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CPT
19h 35m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
20:50 - 10:29
CPT
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DCA
19h 39m
1 stop
R22 513United Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Washington, D.C. to Cape Town flights

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

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

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town costs R24 683 on the route between Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (IAD) and Cape Town (CPT). It is also the most popular route.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town?

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

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Cape Town on a Thursday and more expensive on a Monday. On your return trip to Washington, D.C., you should consider flying back on a Saturday, and avoid Fridays for better deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town, 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 Washington, D.C. to Cape Town is March, where tickets cost R17 658 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R29 436 and R26 615 respectively.

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

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.

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 2 stops stopover the cheapest option at R24 058 on average.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town, 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 Washington, D.C. to Cape Town, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 10% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flightR9 598
Best time to beat the crowds (5% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (25% more expensive on average)
Flight from Baltimore to Cape Town

When to book flights from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town 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 flights from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town was R9 598 for a one-way ticket and R14 806 for a return.

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

    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.

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

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

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

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

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

    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.

  • 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?

    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.

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

    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.

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

    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.

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

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for R24 699 or less round-trip.

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

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

Washington, D.C. to Cape Town Intl

Monday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Thursday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Saturday

United Airlines

United Airlines

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Direct returns

Cape Town Intl to Washington, D.C.

Tuesday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Friday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Sunday

United Airlines

United Airlines

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Reviews of the top airline flying from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town. 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 Washington, D.C. to Cape Town? 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.
7,4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 9342 reviews
7,3Comfort
7,7Boarding
6,6Food
8,1Crew
7,1Entertainment
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Wonderful. Quick boarding. Early departure and we arrived 30 minutes early at our destination. Unfortunately, when you arrive early, there is still a departing aircraft at our gate. We had to park for 30 minutes until the gate was clear. So our early arrival was not really early at the gate. Otherwise it was a quick and smooth flight. Appreciated the efficiency.

10,0 ExcellentDr. Joseph, Feb 2026
DCA - ORD
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Wonderful. Quick boarding. Early departure and we arrived 30 minutes early at our destination. Unfortunately, when you arrive early, there is still a departing aircraft at our gate. We had to park for 30 minutes until the gate was clear. So our early arrival was not really early at the gate. Otherwise it was a quick and smooth flight. Appreciated the efficiency.

Wifi took a while to kick in and we had a maintenance issue that took over 40 mins at the gate in Washington before pulling back

Very good. Because of the delays with my previous flight, I missed my connection, but I was able to book another flight through the United app easily.

Was happy we finally got upgraded in 1st class. The seat getting old. The cushiness need some improvement.

Ineffective communication with United resulted in lost baggage. Their Baggage Tracing counter at MUC was shut down from 11:00-14:15 on my arrival. Undertrained, underinformed staff had me Running all over MUC to find someone to help me to no avail. Staff was rude, unhelpful, and unable to effectively use the systems they did have operational. They refused to contact United in any way or provide any accommodation or other resources while I waited for my luggage. This has destroyed my downstream itinerary. If they had even the slightest visibility I may have been able to reschedule/plan, but again, their staff provided nothing, and did nothing more than their website, which doesn’t even work on a standard phone browser. Miserable failure at all levels that weren’t associated with the operation of the aircraft.

Sat next to a one year old. She crawled all over the place and made me laugh.

The Crew and the food was the worst I ever had in Business Class. First they told us there were no space for carry on. It was plenty of space over our 2 row seats, we had to ask to let us travel with it which was accepted. They were aware that we had to run for the connection due to the previous flight delay. Have us one hour waiting for more customers and not even offer a glass of water. Then started the service and they started to serve other passengers drinks in business and did not offer any drinks until they serve our pre ordered meal and I ask for something to drink. I had to wait until they finished to serve all passengers until Inget something. The crew was the worts I ever had for Business Class in my life.

Not great experience - we were super late boarding due to issues with aircraft. Then when we finally all got onboard and seated and they started taxiing out to the runway they just stopped then turned around and went back to the airport. Apparently the crew “ran out of time” to legally fly us. They mentioned that they were about 2 minutes away from taking off. I understand the rules and safety but kinda wonder why they would have bothered boarding us in the first place? Had to go all the way back and de plane and then wait in a HUGE line to get a hotel (this is somewhere around 2:30am) finally got to hotel by Uber (no shuttle after 20min so gave up) and they ended up putting us all back on the same aircraft at 10am next morning so got about 2.5 hours sleep. They did give us. $250 credit, but it was a São Paulo Brazil flight out of Dulles. The flight and everything was fine.

Starlink wifi on the Embraer E175 is an excellent experience. I was able to connect and work from IAD all the way to approach into BTV.

7 hours delayed due to operational issues on United’s end. Basically laziness.

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