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Flights from Washington D.C. to Cape Town Starting at NZD 1,251

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  • Round-trip
      • Cheapest nonstop
        IAD18:50
        14h 20m
        Nonstop
        CPT16:10
        Sat, Jan 18|Washington D.C. - Cape Town|United Airlines
        NZD 1,894NZD 2,047
        8% OFF
        8% OFF
        NZD 2,047NZD 1,894

        Choose United Airlines flights from Washington D.C. to Cape Town. The one-way direct flight with United Airlines departs from Dulles International Airport on Sat, Jan 18, arriving at Cape Town International Airport. One-way Prices start from NZD 1,894 including taxes and charges.

      • IAD18:50
        14h 20m
        Nonstop
        CPT16:10
        Sat, Feb 15|Washington D.C. - Cape Town|United Airlines
        NZD 1,904NZD 2,047
        7% OFF
        7% OFF
        NZD 2,047NZD 1,904

        Choose United Airlines flights from Washington D.C. to Cape Town. The one-way direct flight with United Airlines departs from Dulles International Airport on Sat, Feb 15, arriving at Cape Town International Airport. One-way Prices start from NZD 1,904 including taxes and charges.

      • IAD20:05
        31h 25m
        1 stop
        CPT10:30
        Thu, Jan 23|Washington D.C. - Cape Town|Qatar Airways
        NZD 1,251NZD 2,047
        39% OFF
        39% OFF
        NZD 2,047NZD 1,251

        Choose Qatar Airways flights from Washington D.C. to Cape Town. The one-way connecting flight with Qatar Airways departs from Dulles International Airport on Thu, Jan 23, arriving at Cape Town International Airport. One-way Prices start from NZD 1,251 including taxes and charges.

      • IAD20:05
        31h 25m
        1 stop
        CPT10:30
        Mon, Jan 27|Washington D.C. - Cape Town|Qatar Airways
        NZD 1,253
        NZD 1,253

        Choose Qatar Airways flights from Washington D.C. to Cape Town. The one-way connecting flight with Qatar Airways departs from Dulles International Airport on Mon, Jan 27, arriving at Cape Town International Airport. One-way Prices start from NZD 1,253 including taxes and charges.

      • IAD20:05
        31h 35m
        1 stop
        CPT10:40
        Sun, Feb 16|Washington D.C. - Cape Town|Qatar Airways
        NZD 1,253
        NZD 1,253

        Choose Qatar Airways flights from Washington D.C. to Cape Town. The one-way connecting flight with Qatar Airways departs from Dulles International Airport on Sun, Feb 16, arriving at Cape Town International Airport. One-way Prices start from NZD 1,253 including taxes and charges.

      • IAD20:05
        31h 25m
        1 stop
        CPT10:30
        Mon, Feb 10|Washington D.C. - Cape Town|Qatar Airways
        NZD 1,255
        NZD 1,255

        Choose Qatar Airways flights from Washington D.C. to Cape Town. The one-way connecting flight with Qatar Airways departs from Dulles International Airport on Mon, Feb 10, arriving at Cape Town International Airport. One-way Prices start from NZD 1,255 including taxes and charges.

      • IAD20:05
        31h 25m
        1 stop
        CPT10:30
        Mon, Feb 3|Washington D.C. - Cape Town|Qatar Airways
        NZD 1,263
        NZD 1,263

        Choose Qatar Airways flights from Washington D.C. to Cape Town. The one-way connecting flight with Qatar Airways departs from Dulles International Airport on Mon, Feb 3, arriving at Cape Town International Airport. One-way Prices start from NZD 1,263 including taxes and charges.

      • IAD10:00
        20h 45m
        1 stop
        CPT13:45
        Thu, Jan 16|Washington D.C. - Cape Town|Ethiopian Airlines
        NZD 1,281
        NZD 1,281

        Choose Ethiopian Airlines flights from Washington D.C. to Cape Town. The one-way connecting flight with Ethiopian Airlines departs from Dulles International Airport on Thu, Jan 16, arriving at Cape Town International Airport. One-way Prices start from NZD 1,281 including taxes and charges.

      • IAD20:05
        31h 25m
        1 stop
        CPT10:30
        Sat, Feb 15|Washington D.C. - Cape Town|Qatar Airways
        NZD 1,290
        NZD 1,290

        Choose Qatar Airways flights from Washington D.C. to Cape Town. The one-way connecting flight with Qatar Airways departs from Dulles International Airport on Sat, Feb 15, arriving at Cape Town International Airport. One-way Prices start from NZD 1,290 including taxes and charges.

      • IAD10:00
        20h 45m
        1 stop
        CPT13:45
        Sun, Feb 16|Washington D.C. - Cape Town|Ethiopian Airlines
        NZD 1,294
        NZD 1,294

        Choose Ethiopian Airlines flights from Washington D.C. to Cape Town. The one-way connecting flight with Ethiopian Airlines departs from Dulles International Airport on Sun, Feb 16, arriving at Cape Town International Airport. One-way Prices start from NZD 1,294 including taxes and charges.

      • WAS01:00 pm
        3h 5m
        Nonstop
        CPT02:00 pm
        Fri, Jan 17|Washington D.C. - Cape Town|United Airlines
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Airlines Flying from Washington D.C. to Cape Town

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EgyptAir
From NZD 940
Turkish Airlines
From NZD 1,084
Qatar Airways
From NZD 1,108
Etihad Airways
From NZD 1,177
Jetblue Airways
From NZD 1,216
Icelandair
From NZD 1,254
American Airlines
From NZD 1,270
TAP Air Portugal
From NZD 1,278
Ethiopian Airlines
From NZD 1,281
British Airways
From NZD 1,390

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Alternative Routes from Washington D.C. to Cape Town

Searching for potential routes that might be cheaper and faster? Check out these alternative flights from Washington D.C. to Cape Town.

  • Cheapest
    EgyptAir
    IAD
    12:00
    46h 30m
    2 transfer
    CPT
    17:30
    Dulles International Airport - Cape Town International Airport
    Sat, Feb 15EgyptAir
    NZD 940
  • Jetblue Airways
    DCA
    15:00
    35h 50m
    2 transfer
    CPT
    09:50
    Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport - Cape Town International Airport
    Tue, Feb 4Jetblue Airways
    NZD 1,216
  • Jetblue Airways
    DCA
    15:00
    35h 50m
    2 transfer
    CPT
    09:50
    Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport - Cape Town International Airport
    Tue, Feb 4Jetblue Airways
    NZD 1,216
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FAQ

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

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

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

    According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around NZD 3,186.

  • How long does it take to fly from Washington D.C. (WAS) to Cape Town (CPT) and what is the distance?

    It takes around 14 hours 20 minutes to fly from Washington D.C. (WAS) to Cape Town (CPT).

  • What is the transportation method from the main airport to downtown in Cape Town?

    • The distance from Cape Town International Airport to downtown is about 17 km. It takes about 30 minutes by taxi.

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

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

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Flight Information from Washington D.C. to Cape Town

Cheapest nonstop flight priceNZD 1,250
Cheapest round-trip ticket priceNZD 2,211
Off-season for travelNovember
Peak season for travelApril
Flight distance12,727.66 km
Average flight time14 hours 20 minutes
Popular airlineEmirates

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