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$453 Find cheap flights from Cape Town to Washington Dulles Airport

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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Cape Town to Washington, D.C., as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to Dulles Intl (CPT-IAD)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Cape Town to Dulles Intl 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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11:15 pm - 3:35 pmCPT-IAD
22h 20m1 stop
7:16 am - 5:50 pmIAD-CPT
28h 34m1 stop
$867Delta
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Wed, Jul 3 - Mon, Jul 29
11:15 pm - 10:59 pmCPT-IAD
29h 44m2 stops
7:16 am - 5:50 pmIAD-CPT
28h 34m1 stop
$870Delta
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Wed, Jul 3 - Mon, Jul 29
1:50 pm - 8:00 amCPT-IAD
25h 10m2 stops
10:00 am - 1:45 pmIAD-CPT
20h 45m1 stop
$877Ethiopian Air
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Sun, Nov 3 - Sun, Nov 17
8:50 pm - 5:55 amCPT-IAD
16h 05mnonstop
8:45 pm - 10:55 amIAD-CPT
31h 10m1 stop
Sun, Nov 3 - Sun, Nov 17
8:00 pm - 5:45 amCPT-IAD
15h 45mnonstop
6:35 pm - 3:20 pmIAD-CPT
14h 45mnonstop
$916United Airlines
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Sun, Jun 30 - Mon, Jul 15
8:00 pm - 5:45 amCPT-IAD
15h 45mnonstop
6:35 pm - 3:20 pmIAD-CPT
14h 45mnonstop
$922United Airlines
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Tue, Jul 2 - Mon, Jul 29
11:15 pm - 5:32 pmCPT-IAD
24h 17m2 stops
5:25 pm - 9:25 pmIAD-CPT
22h 00m1 stop
$1,168KLM
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Thu, Jul 4 - Sun, Jul 28
11:15 pm - 3:35 pmCPT-IAD
22h 20m1 stop
5:25 pm - 9:25 pmIAD-CPT
22h 00m1 stop
$1,187KLM
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Thu, Jul 4 - Sun, Jul 28
12:35 am - 4:45 pmCPT-IAD
22h 10m1 stop
6:45 pm - 6:30 amIAD-CPT
28h 45m1 stop
$1,396
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Sat, Nov 2 - Sun, Nov 17
2:35 pm - 8:55 amCPT-IAD
24h 20m2 stops
9:45 pm - 1:45 pmIAD-CPT
34h 00m2 stops
$1,431Ethiopian Air
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Tue, Jun 25 - Sat, Jul 13

Flights from Cape Town to Dulles Intl - Travel Insights & Trends

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

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cape Town to Washington Dulles Airport?

The average price of all flights from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Washington Dulles Airport on a Thursday and more expensive on a Saturday. On your return trip to Cape Town, you should consider flying back on a Tuesday, and avoid Saturdays for better deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport, 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 Cape Town to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport is November, where tickets cost $851 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and August, where the average cost of tickets is $1,273 and $1,231 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport, you should book around 2 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 55 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Cape Town to Washington Dulles Airport?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The best deals for a one-way ticket found by KAYAK users over the last 3 days were on Qatar Airways ($453) and JetBlue ($557). The cheapest round-trip tickets were found on Delta ($867) and Ethiopian Air ($877).

Which airlines fly non-stop between Cape Town and Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport.
There is just one airline that flies from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport direct and that is United Airlines. The best one-way deal found from United Airlines for the route is $912.

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

There is a maximum of 1 nonstop flight a day that takes off from Cape Town and lands in Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport, with an average flight time of 15h 45m. The most common departure time is 8:00 pm and most flights take off in the evening. Each week, there are 3 flights.

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

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, 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 long does a flight from Cape Town to Washington Dulles Airport take?

The average nonstop flight takes 15h 35m, covering a distance of 7,926 miles.

What’s the earliest departure time from Cape Town to Washington Dulles Airport?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Cape Town at 8:00 pm and will be landing in Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport at 5:45 am.

What’s the latest departure time from Cape Town to Washington Dulles Airport?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport jets off at 8:00 pm and lands at 5:45 am.

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Low season

January

High season

December

Cheapest flight

$453
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 12% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 13% lower on average.
Flight from Cape Town to Washington Dulles Airport

When to book flights from Cape Town to Dulles Intl

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Cape Town to Dulles Intl based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Cape Town to Washington Dulles Airport flights

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport was $453 for a one-way ticket and $867 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Cape Town and Washington Dulles Airport?

    Yes

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Cape Town to Washington Dulles Airport?

    The Boeing 777 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Cape Town to Washington Dulles Airport flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Cape Town to Washington Dulles Airport?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Cape Town and Washington Dulles Airport.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Cape Town to Washington Dulles Airport?

    You can catch a nonstop flight from Cape Town to Washington Dulles Airport on Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Cape Town to Washington, D.C., Delta or KLM?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. are Delta and KLM. With an average price for the route of $1,046 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. KLM is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,267 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Cape Town to Washington Dulles Airport?

    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 Cape Town to Washington Dulles Airport.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Cape Town to Washington Dulles Airport?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Washington Dulles Airport from Cape Town 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 Cape Town to Washington Dulles Airport?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Washington Dulles Airport with an airline and back to Cape Town with another airline. Booking your flights between Cape Town and IAD can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

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

    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 Washington Dulles Airport from Cape Town up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $940 or less one-way and $1,148 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly non-stop from Cape Town to Washington Dulles Airport?

Find which airlines fly direct from Cape Town Intl to Dulles Intl, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Cape Town Intl to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tuesday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Friday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Sunday

United Airlines

United Airlines

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Nonstop returns

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Cape Town Intl

Monday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Thursday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Saturday

United Airlines

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Top 4 airlines serving from Cape Town to Dulles Intl

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Cape Town to Washington, D.C.. 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 Cape Town to Dulles Intl? 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.
8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 10293 reviews
7.4Food
8.6Crew
8.0Entertainment
8.2Boarding
7.9Comfort
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3 hours late and all they have is was a $12 meal voucher. That’s not even enough to cover fast food.

2.0 MediocreCraig, Jun 2024CVG - LGA
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3 hours late and all they have is was a $12 meal voucher. That’s not even enough to cover fast food.

Among the poorest flights I’ve had with Delta in a while. Entertainment system failed completely on a 7.5 hr flight. Crew seemed distracted and not the normal friendly crew. Flight overbooked it seemed… very crowded.

If I can, I always fly Delta. I’ve found their service to always be reliable and pleasant.

You could have not cancelled the flight (AA, which I will be flying from now on) left for BOS despite the fictitious weather issues (that no one in my Boston family could see). You could have rebooked my direct flight to another direct flight instead of sending me though JFK, the worst US airport after O’Hara You could have rebooked me on a Main Cabin seat (like the one I paid for in my original ticket instead of putting me a the last row on JFK->BOS leg, pocketing the difference in ticket price But I do not really care whether you will ever do that in a future because in a future neither I nor anyone from my company (unless they pay out of pocket) nor an of my clients and partners (if they heed my advice) will ever be caught dead on any of Delta flights

Really bad baggage handling. Had my Rimowa bag badly damaged at the latches.

It was pretty good I was worried with the short Layover that I might not catch my connection but the gate was there

It was good until there was a 3 hour delay because there was not any pilots to fly the plane.

There was plenty of overhead room but half of the passengers were told they had to check their carryon bags. My partner and I checked in as early as possible and our seats were split across the aisle.

Ongoing flight was delayed. Staff at bag recheck was able to get us on an earlier flight. With only 20 minutes till take off we feared our bags would not make the new earlier flight. We were most delighted that they did and were there when we landed. Delta came through

Friendly flight attendants. Comfort plus seats were very comfortable and had lots of leg room. 10A and 10 B.

The food from Lagos to Amsterdam was was very poor compared to AMS-YYZ

The flight was again delayed for more then 2 hours with some lousy explanation regarding the reason of the delay. Although the flight was delayed for more than 2 hours, no refreshments were offered (according to EU regulations). Last 4 flights on KLM - always at least 2 hrs late. So be prepared that you cannot plan anything with KLM.

The flight was delayed for 2 hrs. Because they didn’t have a crew to fly. And it is not a first time for klm to do that. Last time they cancelled my filght and rebooked me 3 days later. Not reliable airline

We left one hour late because of technical difficulties. The economy comfort seats are great for the price. The crew was mediocre, they do not provide a pleasant experience, they just deliver food and drinks and give orders, not very amicable, no service and hospitality focus.

Seats are fair enough for medium tall people. Good food all the trip. Fight attendances are warm

One of the vstewardeses wanted to bump me of the plane for absolutely nothing. There is CCTV in the plane ans everything can be verified. Very disappointing , you all will see, o other 5 years and the passangers who does not smile to flight attendent will be bumped off...

It was nice to be on a legacy airline, people try at least.

The plane was clean and the staff was friendly. Food and drinks as expected on international flights. The entertainment system was old style, with a pullout controller, and selections not as extensive as on other flights.

The food quality is poor. The staff are very friendly and accommodating. The entertainment program was limited. I experienced a delay of 30 minutes due to two issues. Passenger luggage had to be removed and there was a technical issue with the stairs not detaching from the aircraft. The pilot managed to compensate and we arrived only 15 minutes later. The luggage at Dubai airport was very slow. I waited over an hour.

The boarding was one of the worst I’ve ever experienced. The fault lays on Ohare Airport and not so much the airline. The waiting area by the gate was the size to accommodate a regional flight for 20-30 people and right next to a busy walkway. When you cramped nearly 300 passengers into that space is was unbearable.

More facilities to transport to the gates......felt too much walking distance

Just happy I flew Qatar Airways awesome no wonder they are #1 in the world right now! The food was just delicious, very courteous, professional crew.

It was good no problems made it on time for the next flight overseas!

It was a really long flight from Doha to Philadelphia and it was overall a good one. The one area that I would comment on is that there is a lot of single-use plastic and disposables in the meal service for American Airlines. It would be great to see more circular options in the meal service to reduce the amount of waste.

Suddenly Flight has been change by Qatar and there’s no information is there of us from Bom to Doha and counter person is behaving like Qatar owner next I will not buy Qatar and I will not suggest anyone to fly in Qatar

The crew was fantastic and the over flight was perfect as well.

They shld provide food. Between food they are giving 10 hours gap which is toooo much

The crew was great and the food and liquor offerings were good. Seats were a bit cramped. Flight arrived early at destination. That's a plus.

All over with Qatar airlines my experience was really bad due to delays and then putting me on different airlines and after 8 hours of wait I had to listen to their is no plane to fly for another 24 hours. Wore experience ever.

I had already opted for Vegan food before 2 months yet they say we have no record for it,

United is my favorite and I always try to fly United. I feel like this crew didn’t mesh well together.

Flight was delayed in the gate by 5 hours and ultimately cancelled- rebooking service by United agents was terrible

Flight was late due to mechanical, had to spend night in hotel. Experience disembarking plane was poor, United did little for passengers except what they were required to do by law.

Boarding was terrible. My wife uses a wheel chair and she was in an incredibly hot closed metal cargo box for close to 20 minutes before getting on board

Only water and pretzels served on six hour flight. Did not see crew rest of flight. No video screens and so no wired audio. Poor sound on plan so did not understand anything said by crew. This is a safety issue. Electrical socket did not retain charging block so could not charge phone. No video screen so could not watch movies. Phone is not a substitute.

The food that was offered based on class level of your ticket was absolutely ridiculous and disgusting. They didn't even hot tea to serve, the food was horrible. On our departure flight I was seated in premium plus economy and considering the cost of the flight the food was literally some of the worst I've ever eaten. On the return flight I sat in economy with extra leg room and was given a thin little throw "blanket" and a flimsy little pillow. The air condition was on artic and the seating arrangement wasn't really worth the money. The seat didn't recline good enough and the foot rest was laughable. Total waste.

All flights were on time and boarding was issue free

Water service would be great. The way they board is terrible. Slow passengers first😂😂 They need to smart up a bit

I like the non stop flight to Lagos. The cabin crew were great, the food was alright and the ride was smooth. The downside is there wasn’t wifi connection from Lagos to Washington as stated. The 11hrs flight, became boring at times because of no wifi.

It got me where I needed it to; not much more. It had no competition so that was why I chose it.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Cape Town to Washington, D.C. found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
10/9Wed
1 stopQatar Airways
25h 45mCPT-IAD
$453
7/10Wed
1 stopJetBlue
25h 45mCPT-IAD
$557
10/9Wed
2 stops
31h 55mCPT-IAD
$558
7/2Tue
1 stopJetBlue
25h 45mCPT-IAD
$560
10/9Wed
3 stops
35h 20mCPT-IAD
$618
7/12Fri
3 stops
34h 40mCPT-IAD
$641
7/12Fri
2 stopsDelta
29h 51mCPT-IAD
$819
7/12Fri
2 stopsKLM
25h 55mCPT-IAD
$842
6/25Tue
nonstopUnited Airlines
15h 45mCPT-IAD
$852
7/12Fri
nonstopUnited Airlines
15h 45mCPT-IAD
$3,689

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Cape Town - Washington Dulles Airport Flights

Departure:

Cape Town (CPT)South Africa

Destination:

Washington Dulles Airport (IAD)United States

Return flight deals:

Washington Dulles Airport - Cape Town

Cabin classes:

$5,308
$3,592
$1,934
$942