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How much is the cheapest flight from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town?
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip 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.Good to know
When to book flights from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town
Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town
- The cheapest flight from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town was found, on average, 89 days before departure.
- Book at least 3 weeks before departure in order to get a below-average price.
- High season is considered to be November, December and January. The cheapest month to fly is September.
- Morning departure is around 22% cheaper than an evening flight, on average*.
FAQs for booking flights from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town
How long does a flight from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town take?
The duration of a direct flight to Cape Town from Washington, D.C. is typically 20h 45m. The journey crosses a distance of 20 472 km.
How many flights are there between Washington, D.C. and Cape Town?
In normal times, a total of 9 direct flights connect Washington, D.C. to Cape Town weekly. On average, there's 1 departure per day.
Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town?
The cheapest return flight ticket from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town found by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours was for R16 179 on Turkish Airlines, followed by Ethiopian Air (R18 242). One-way flight deals have also been found from as low as R14 096 on Turkish Airlines and from R14 193 on RwandAir.
What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town?
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Cape Town on a Sunday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Thursday is the most expensive day to fly from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Thursday and avoiding Saturdays for the best deals.
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.
What’s the earliest departure time from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town?
The earliest flight leaves Washington, D.C. at 18:35 and lands in Cape Town at 15:20.
What’s the latest departure time from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town?
The last flight leaves Washington, D.C. at 18:40 and lands in Cape Town at 15:10.
Which airlines fly direct between Washington, D.C. and Cape Town?
United Airlines is the only airline operating direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town.
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.
Which airline alliances offer flights from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town?
Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Washington, D.C. and Cape Town.
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.
Which airlines have a flexible cancellation policy for flights from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town due to COVID-19?
United Airlines has waived its change and cancellation fees on flights from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town. Confirm policy on booking site.
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.