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Cheap Flight Deals from Cape Town to Washington D.C.

Whether you’re going for a one-way or round-trip to Washington D.C., we’ve got you covered! Check out these different flight options from Cape Town below.

  • One way
  • Return
      • Cheapest nonstop
        CPT20:50
        16h 5m
        Nonstop
        IAD05:55
        Fri, Jan 24|Cape Town - Washington D.C.|United Airlines
        AU$ 1,803AU$ 2,563
        30% OFF
        30% OFF
        AU$ 2,563AU$ 1,803

        Choose United Airlines flights from Cape Town to Washington D.C.. The one-way direct flight with United Airlines departs from Cape Town International Airport on Fri, Jan 24, arriving at Dulles International Airport. One-way Prices start from AU$ 1,803 including taxes and charges.

      • CPT20:50
        16h 5m
        Nonstop
        IAD05:55
        Fri, Jan 31|Cape Town - Washington D.C.|United Airlines
        AU$ 1,845AU$ 2,563
        28% OFF
        28% OFF
        AU$ 2,563AU$ 1,845

        Choose United Airlines flights from Cape Town to Washington D.C.. The one-way direct flight with United Airlines departs from Cape Town International Airport on Fri, Jan 31, arriving at Dulles International Airport. One-way Prices start from AU$ 1,845 including taxes and charges.

      • CPT17:15
        25h 20m
        1 stop
        IAD11:35
        Tue, Jan 28|Cape Town - Washington D.C.|Turkish Airlines
        AU$ 996AU$ 2,563
        61% OFF
        61% OFF
        AU$ 2,563AU$ 996

        Choose Turkish Airlines flights from Cape Town to Washington D.C.. The one-way connecting flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Cape Town International Airport on Tue, Jan 28, arriving at Dulles International Airport. One-way Prices start from AU$ 996 including taxes and charges.

      • CPT17:15
        26h
        1 stop
        IAD12:15
        Wed, Jan 15|Cape Town - Washington D.C.|Turkish Airlines
        AU$ 1,021
        AU$ 1,021

        Choose Turkish Airlines flights from Cape Town to Washington D.C.. The one-way connecting flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Cape Town International Airport on Wed, Jan 15, arriving at Dulles International Airport. One-way Prices start from AU$ 1,021 including taxes and charges.

      • CPT17:15
        33h 15m
        1 stop
        IAD19:30
        Tue, Feb 18|Cape Town - Washington D.C.|Turkish Airlines
        AU$ 1,023
        AU$ 1,023

        Choose Turkish Airlines flights from Cape Town to Washington D.C.. The one-way connecting flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Cape Town International Airport on Tue, Feb 18, arriving at Dulles International Airport. One-way Prices start from AU$ 1,023 including taxes and charges.

      • CPT17:15
        33h 15m
        1 stop
        IAD20:30
        Wed, Mar 12|Cape Town - Washington D.C.|Turkish Airlines
        AU$ 1,027
        AU$ 1,027

        Choose Turkish Airlines flights from Cape Town to Washington D.C.. The one-way connecting flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Cape Town International Airport on Wed, Mar 12, arriving at Dulles International Airport. One-way Prices start from AU$ 1,027 including taxes and charges.

      • CPT17:15
        33h 15m
        1 stop
        IAD20:30
        Tue, Mar 11|Cape Town - Washington D.C.|Turkish Airlines
        AU$ 1,034
        AU$ 1,034

        Choose Turkish Airlines flights from Cape Town to Washington D.C.. The one-way connecting flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Cape Town International Airport on Tue, Mar 11, arriving at Dulles International Airport. One-way Prices start from AU$ 1,034 including taxes and charges.

      • CPT17:15
        26h
        1 stop
        IAD12:15
        Mon, Feb 3|Cape Town - Washington D.C.|Turkish Airlines
        AU$ 1,034
        AU$ 1,034

        Choose Turkish Airlines flights from Cape Town to Washington D.C.. The one-way connecting flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Cape Town International Airport on Mon, Feb 3, arriving at Dulles International Airport. One-way Prices start from AU$ 1,034 including taxes and charges.

      • CPT17:15
        33h 15m
        1 stop
        IAD19:30
        Tue, Feb 11|Cape Town - Washington D.C.|Turkish Airlines
        AU$ 1,035
        AU$ 1,035

        Choose Turkish Airlines flights from Cape Town to Washington D.C.. The one-way connecting flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Cape Town International Airport on Tue, Feb 11, arriving at Dulles International Airport. One-way Prices start from AU$ 1,035 including taxes and charges.

      • CPT17:15
        33h 15m
        1 stop
        IAD19:30
        Tue, Feb 4|Cape Town - Washington D.C.|Turkish Airlines
        AU$ 1,052
        AU$ 1,052

        Choose Turkish Airlines flights from Cape Town to Washington D.C.. The one-way connecting flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Cape Town International Airport on Tue, Feb 4, arriving at Dulles International Airport. One-way Prices start from AU$ 1,052 including taxes and charges.

      • CPT01:00 pm
        3h 5m
        Nonstop
        WAS02:00 pm
        Tue, Jan 21|Cape Town - Washington D.C.|United Airlines
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Alternative Routes from Cape Town to Washington D.C.

There are various non-direct routes from Cape Town to Washington D.C. which could be cheaper and faster! Check out these alternative options to see if they could work for your trip.

  • Cheapest
    Flysafair
    CPT
    21:05
    50h 20m
    2 transfer
    IAD
    16:25
    Cape Town International Airport - Dulles International Airport
    Tue, Jan 28Flysafair
    AU$ 966
  • Kenya Airways
    CPT
    14:30
    38h 19m
    2 transfer
    DCA
    22:49
    Cape Town International Airport - Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
    Wed, Mar 12Kenya Airways
    AU$ 1,013
  • Kenya Airways
    CPT
    14:30
    38h 19m
    2 transfer
    DCA
    22:49
    Cape Town International Airport - Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
    Wed, Mar 12Kenya Airways
    AU$ 1,013
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FAQ

  • When are flight from Cape Town (CPT) to Washington D.C. (WAS) the cheapest?

    Airlines adjust prices for flights from Cape Town to Washington D.C. based on the date and time of your booking. By analyzing data from all airlines, on Trip.com, you can find the lowest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.

  • How much are flights from Cape Town (CPT) to Washington D.C. (WAS) cost?

    According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around AU$ 2,241.

  • How long is the flights from Cape Town (CPT) to Washington D.C. (WAS)?

    It takes about 15 hours 50 minutes to fly from Cape Town (CPT) to Washington D.C. (WAS).

  • What time does the latest flight from Cape Town to Washington D.C. depart?

    The latest flight departs from Cape Town (CPT) at 20:50 and arrives in Washington D.C. (IAD) at 05:55.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Cape Town (CPT) to Washington D.C. (WAS)?

    Airlines with flights from Cape Town (CPT) to Washington D.C. (WAS): United Airlines.

  • How many airports in Washington D.C. (WAS)?

    There are 2 airport(s) in Washington D.C. (WAS): Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and Dulles International Airport.

How to find a cheap flight from Cape Town to Washington D.C.

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Flight Information from Cape Town to Washington D.C.

Cheapest direct flight priceAU$ 996
Cheapest return ticket priceAU$ 1,446
Off-season for travelJanuary
Peak season for travelOctober
Flight distance12,727.66km
Average flight time15 hours 50 minutes
Popular airlineSouth African Airlink

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