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 25m. The flying distance between the two cities is 20 472 km. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 2

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

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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 45m. The most common departure time is 18:00 and most flights take off in the evening. Each week, there are 3 flights. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 3

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 45m. The most common departure time is 18:00 and most flights take off in the evening. Each week, there are 3 flights. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town was R645 for a one-way ticket and R905 for a return. <a href='/flight-routes/Washington-WAS/Cape-Town-Intl-CPT'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 5

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

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Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Cape Town on a Sunday and more expensive on a Monday. On your return trip to Washington, D.C., you should consider flying back on a Thursday, and avoid Fridays for better deals. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Cape Town on a Sunday and more expensive on a Monday. On your return trip to Washington, D.C., you should consider flying back on a Thursday, and avoid Fridays for better deals. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 7

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. <a href='/flight-routes/Washington-WAS/Cape-Town-Intl-CPT'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 8

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 18:35 and will be landing in Cape Town at 15:20.

Question 9

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 18:35 and lands at 15:20.

Question 10

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 11

Which airline alliances offer flights from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Washington, D.C. and Cape Town.

Question 12

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 13

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 March, where tickets cost R20 269 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R30 291 and R28 849 respectively.

Question 14

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 March, where tickets cost R20 269 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R30 291 and R28 849 respectively.

Question 15

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. <a href='/flight-routes/Washington-WAS/Cape-Town-Intl-CPT'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 16

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. <a href='/flight-routes/Washington-WAS/Cape-Town-Intl-CPT'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 17

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. <a href='/flight-routes/Washington-WAS/Cape-Town-Intl-CPT'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 18

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. <a href='/flight-routes/Washington-WAS/Cape-Town-Intl-CPT'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

Flights via Dubai (DXB) offer the most affordable fares, with an average price of R24 580 for a return.

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

Istanbul (IST) is the top choice – 50% of KAYAK users who clicked on one-stop flights from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town picked an itinerary connecting there.

Question 21

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

Accepted Answer

If you prefer a quick connection, Dubai (DXB) often has the shortest stopovers from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town, with an average time of 1h 25m.

Question 22

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

Accepted Answer

Consider flying via Atlanta (ATL) for the shortest journey. The average one-way travel time for flights connecting there is 17h 35m.

Question 23

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

Accepted Answer

There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Economy and Prem 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 are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Economy and Prem 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 3 days, the cheapest return tickets from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town were found on Turkish Airlines (R15 719) and Ethiopian Air (R17 681).

Question 26

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

Accepted Answer

In the past 3 days, the cheapest return tickets from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town were found on Turkish Airlines (R15 719) and Ethiopian Air (R17 681).

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 R17 169 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 R17 169 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 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 15% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 21 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 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 15% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 21 weeks before departure.

Question 31

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

Accepted Answer

No, with an average price for the route of R31 872, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

Question 32

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

Accepted Answer

No, with an average price for the route of R31 872, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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 R21 363 and R27 790 in October.
The lowest price found in the past 3 days was R15 719 on Turkish Airlines (Oct 28-Nov 4).

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

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

The cheapest return flight from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town costs R17 169 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?

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

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

The cheapest month for flights from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town is March, where tickets cost R20 269 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R30 291 and R28 849 respectively.

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

No, with an average price for the route of R31 872, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

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 15% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 21 weeks before departure.

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

In the past 3 days, the cheapest return tickets from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town were found on Turkish Airlines (R15 719) and Ethiopian Air (R17 681).

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

Istanbul (IST) is the top choice – 50% of KAYAK users who clicked on one-stop flights from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town picked an itinerary connecting there.

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

Flights via Dubai (DXB) offer the most affordable fares, with an average price of R24 580 for a return.

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

Consider flying via Atlanta (ATL) for the shortest journey. The average one-way travel time for flights connecting there is 17h 35m.

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

If you prefer a quick connection, Dubai (DXB) often has the shortest stopovers from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town, with an average time of 1h 25m.

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

There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are 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 many flights are there between Washington, D.C. and Cape Town per day?

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 45m. The most common departure time is 18:00 and most flights take off in the evening. Each week, there are 3 flights.

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

Direct flights from Washington, D.C. generally make it to Cape Town in 14h 25m. The flying distance between the two cities is 20 472 km.

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

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Washington, D.C. at 18:35 and will be landing in Cape Town at 15:20.

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

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town jets off at 18:35 and lands at 15:20.

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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 R645 for a one-way ticket and R905 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.

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.

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.

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