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Find cheap flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Cape Town from R12 392

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Dulles Intl to Cape Town departing on 16/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap flight deals from Dulles Intl to Cape Town (IAD-CPT)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Dulles Intl 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.
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21:50 - 11:50IAD-CPT
32h 00m1 stop
16:35 - 19:55CPT-IAD
33h 20m1 stop
R16 366Turkish Airlines
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Mon, Sep 23 - Tue, Oct 8
16:40 - 11:50IAD-CPT
37h 10m1 stop
16:35 - 19:55CPT-IAD
33h 20m1 stop
R16 656Turkish Airlines
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Mon, Sep 9 - Tue, Sep 17
11:00 - 14:30IAD-CPT
21h 30m1 stop
14:35 - 8:00CPT-IAD
24h 25m2 stops
R17 182Ethiopian Air
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Mon, Oct 28 - Mon, Nov 11
10:00 - 13:45IAD-CPT
20h 45m1 stop
14:35 - 8:00CPT-IAD
24h 25m2 stops
R17 309Ethiopian Air
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Sun, Nov 3 - Mon, Nov 11
12:30 - 12:45IAD-CPT
42h 15m2 stops
14:05 - 12:10CPT-IAD
28h 05m2 stops
R18 162Kenya Airways
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Thu, Sep 12 - Sat, Sep 21
17:00 - 12:45IAD-CPT
37h 45m2 stops
14:30 - 16:30CPT-IAD
56h 00m3 stops
R18 525Kenya Airways
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Thu, Aug 29 - Sun, Sep 8
16:55 - 12:45IAD-CPT
37h 50m2 stops
14:30 - 12:10CPT-IAD
51h 40m3 stops
R18 888
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Thu, Sep 12 - Fri, Sep 20
21:50 - 11:50IAD-CPT
32h 00m1 stop
14:00 - 14:45CPT-IAD
30h 45m2 stops
R18 960
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Mon, Sep 9 - Tue, Sep 17
18:30 - 15:20IAD-CPT
14h 50mdirect
20:00 - 5:35CPT-IAD
15h 35mdirect
R23 805United Airlines
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Mon, Sep 23 - Tue, Oct 8
18:30 - 15:20IAD-CPT
14h 50mdirect
17:45 - 13:30CPT-IAD
25h 45m1 stop
R24 512United Airlines
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Mon, Sep 23 - Tue, Oct 8

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

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Dulles Intl to Cape Town 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 Washington Dulles Airport to Cape Town?

The average price of all flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cape Town clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from Washington Dulles Airport to Cape Town, look for departures on Tuesdays and avoid leaving on a Monday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Cape Town, Monday is the cheapest day to fly and Friday is the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cape Town, 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 Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cape Town is January, where tickets cost R21 210 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and December, where the average cost of tickets is R30 119 and R29 901 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cape Town, 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 Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cape Town, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 6 days before departure.

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

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 3 days, Qatar Airways offered the best one-way deal for that route, at R12 392. KAYAK users also found Washington Dulles Airport to Cape Town return flights on Turkish Airlines from R16 366 and on Ethiopian Air from R17 182.

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

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cape Town.
There is just one airline that flies from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cape Town direct and that is United Airlines. The best one-way deal found from United Airlines for the route is R23 264.

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

There is a maximum of 1 direct flight a day that takes off from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport 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.

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

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is 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 Washington Dulles Airport to Cape Town take?

A direct flight to Cape Town will take on average 14h 20m to travel the 20 527 km flying distance from Washington Dulles Airport.

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

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

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

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

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Low season

August

High season

December

Cheapest flight

R12 392
Best time to beat the crowds (0% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (21% more expensive on average)
Flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Cape Town

When to book flights from Dulles Intl to Cape Town

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Dulles Intl to Cape Town based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns 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 Washington Dulles Airport to Cape Town flights

  • Which airline offers flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Cape Town with less carbon emissions?

    British Airways offers flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Cape Town and has taken steps to reduce its carbon footprint. The airline is exploring and investing in sustainable aviation fuels that can significantly lower carbon emissions and has implemented energy-efficient operations to minimize emissions in both ground operations and flight operations.

  • How do I get from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to the city center?

    There are several shuttle services that operate from CPT to the city center. You can pre-book or find them located outside the airport arrivals hall. MyCiTi Bus Rapid Transit system also provides a direct and affordable connection to the city center. The service is reliable and operates on a scheduled timetable. In addition, metered taxis are available from the airport and will take you to the city center in about 20-30 minutes.

  • What travel class options are available for flights from Washington Dulles to Cape Town with Ethiopian Air?

    Ethiopian Airlines offers various travel classes on their flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Cape Town. Economy Class is the standard fare option with seats in the Economy cabin. Cloud Nine is the airline's Business Class and provides passengers with a premium experience with wider seats, more legroom, priority check-in, and access to Ethiopian Airlines lounges.

  • What services are available for passengers with reduced mobility on flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Cape Town with American Airlines?

    Passengers with reduced mobility on flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Cape Town with American Airlines can benefit from several services at both airports. At Washington Dulles Airport, passengers can request wheelchair assistance upon arrival and can request specific seating arrangements to accommodate their needs on board.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cape Town was R683 for a one-way ticket and R902 for a return.

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

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

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

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

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

    You can catch a direct flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Cape Town on Monday, Thursday, and Saturday.

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

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Washington Dulles Airport 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 Dulles Airport is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Washington Dulles Airport 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 Dulles Airport with another airline.

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

  • As Cape Town International Airport (CPT) is a base for South African Airways, British Airways, and FlySafair, passengers of these airlines can expect a variety of services and amenities at the airport. For example, passengers can benefit from priority baggage handling, faster immigration, and baggage delivery service.
  • Flights from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Cape Town (CPT) usually have layovers in various cities. Some of the common layovers for this route include London (LHR), Amsterdam (AMS), Doha (DOH), Johannesburg (JNB), Munich (MUC), Frankfurt (FRA), New York (JFK), and Paris (CDG).
  • US citizens require a visa to enter South Africa, including for flights from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Cape Town (CPT). The visa can be obtained by applying at the South African embassy or consulate in the United States or through an online application process. It is recommended to apply for the visa well in advance of the travel date to avoid any delays or complications.
  • Cape Town International Airport (CPT) serves various nearby cities in addition to Cape Town. These cities include Stellenbosch, Somerset West, Franschhoek, Paarl, Hermanus, Langebaan, Ceres, Tulbagh, Darling, Montagu, Worcester, Robertson, Swellendam, Gansbaai, and Clanwilliam.
  • Lufthansa offers a range of special meals for children on flights from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Cape Town (CPT) such as infant meals, toddler meals, and children's meals. Bassinets are also available for infants and can be attached to the bulkhead seats in economy class.
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Prefer to fly direct from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Cape Town Intl?

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

Direct departures

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

Monday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Thursday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Saturday

United Airlines

United Airlines

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Direct returns

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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Top airline flying from Dulles Intl to Cape Town

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town. 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.
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7,4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 10894 reviews
8,1Crew
6,7Food
7,2Comfort
7,7Boarding
7,1Entertainment
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We ended up with seats in the very back. So they did not recline. Have no idea why, we reserved and checked in very early. The isles were very narrow and the seats had very little leg room. But they did give us water, and a snack.

4,0 OkayAnonymous, May 2024IAD - DEN
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We ended up with seats in the very back. So they did not recline. Have no idea why, we reserved and checked in very early. The isles were very narrow and the seats had very little leg room. But they did give us water, and a snack.

Should have video screens Plane audio was poor and without wired connection hard to understand crew. Should serve more than just cups of water and pretzels on six hour flight. Did not see crew rest of flight. Fix charging sockets to retain charging blocks.

Food was terrible Not many options Stewards dont care Delay

The ride was good but no food ot entertainment hence, it was just over an hour flight.

they made me check my carryon. There was space in the overhead bins.

The plane was delayed 2 hours. The wifi did not work. The seat in first class was not comfortable because the bottom felt like it lost all of its padding. And I did not like when the flight attendant made me wait at my seat to use the bathroom and didn't tell me why. If there were too many people using the 1st Class bathroom, she should have told me to go in the back, coach bathrooms. I guess I have to feel fortunate that they found 2 local pilots to still fly the plane tonight after the original pilots ended up at an airport 60 miles away due to high winds.

The crew were really great, but the 4 hour delay in small chunks was the worst.

Every experience was good except for the lack of comfort in those economy seats. I never had knee pain until that flight. Those seats are uncomfortable.

The food needs to be improved, up to the standard of the people and the accommodation.

I bought internet for the flight. Don’t waste your money. I wasn’t able to download a 1 Mb file from Google Docs during a 3-4 hr period. You can only use WhatsApp and email if you are willing to wait.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
16/9Mon
1 stopQatar Airways
31h 45mIAD-CPT
R12 392
10/8Sat
1 stopQatar Airways
41h 55mIAD-CPT
R13 209
29/9Sun
3 stops
44h 30mIAD-CPT
R13 263
20/8Tue
3 stops
44h 30mIAD-CPT
R13 281
12/9Thu
1 stopEthiopian Air
20h 50mIAD-CPT
R13 354
21/10Mon
1 stopEthiopian Air
21h 35mIAD-CPT
R13 444
20/8Tue
1 stopTurkish Airlines
37h 10mIAD-CPT
R13 517
23/10Wed
1 stopTurkish Airlines
37h 10mIAD-CPT
R14 007
16/9Mon
directUnited Airlines
14h 50mIAD-CPT
R20 285
22/7Mon
directUnited Airlines
14h 45mIAD-CPT
R21 373

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Last minute flights from Dulles Intl to Cape Town

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town that are departing in the next 10 days.
23/5Thu
multi-stopTurkish Airlines
37h 10mIAD-CPT
2/6Sun
multi-stopTurkish Airlines
28h 10mCPT-IAD
R21 881
23/5Thu
multi-stopEthiopian Air
20h 55mIAD-CPT
2/6Sun
multi-stopEthiopian Air
24h 20mCPT-IAD
R22 407
25/5Sat
multi-stopEthiopian Air
34h 00mIAD-CPT
29/5Wed
multi-stopEthiopian Air
24h 20mCPT-IAD
R23 805
23/5Thu
multi-stop
20h 55mIAD-CPT
25/5Sat
multi-stop
50h 20mCPT-IAD
R26 671
25/5Sat
multi-stopBritish Airways
30h 15mIAD-CPT
29/5Wed
multi-stopBritish Airways
31h 35mCPT-IAD
R27 923
23/5Thu
multi-stop
20h 55mIAD-CPT
14/6Fri
multi-stop
28h 00mCPT-IAD
R28 359
25/5Sat
multi-stopBritish Airways
30h 15mIAD-CPT
28/5Tue
multi-stopBritish Airways
31h 35mCPT-IAD
R29 411
23/5Thu
multi-stopUnited Airlines
41h 32mIAD-CPT
14/6Fri
directUnited Airlines
15h 45mCPT-IAD
R30 971
22/5Wed
multi-stopUnited Airlines
37h 06mIAD-CPT
28/5Tue
directUnited Airlines
15h 45mCPT-IAD
R31 878
22/5Wed
multi-stopQatar Airways
31h 45mIAD-CPT
28/5Tue
multi-stopQatar Airways
33h 10mCPT-IAD
R32 314

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Washington Dulles Airport - Cape Town Flights

Departure:

Washington Dulles Airport (undefined)United States

Destination:

Cape Town (CPT)South Africa

Return flight deals:

Cape Town - Washington Dulles Airport

Cabin classes:

R78 762
R33 112

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