Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The duration of a direct flight to Cape Town from Washington, D.C. is typically 14h 20m. The journey crosses a distance of 20 472 km. <a href='/flight-routes/Washington-WAS/Cape-Town-Intl-CPT'>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 20m. The most common departure time is 18:00 and most flights take off in the evening. Each week, there are 3 flights. <a href='/flight-routes/Washington-WAS/Cape-Town-Intl-CPT'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 3

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

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In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town was R618 for a one-way ticket and R869 for a return. <a href='/flight-routes/Washington-WAS/Cape-Town-Intl-CPT'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 4

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

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If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Cape Town on a Tuesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Friday is the most expensive day to fly from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Wednesday and avoiding Saturdays for the best deals. <a href='/flight-routes/Washington-WAS/Cape-Town-Intl-CPT'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 5

Which airports will I be using when flying from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town?

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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 6

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 18:50 and will be landing in Cape Town at 16:10.

Question 7

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

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If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town jets off at 18:50 and lands at 16:10.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

There is just one airline that flies from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town direct and that is United Airlines. The best one-way deal found from United Airlines for the route is R24 555.

Question 9

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town?

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The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Washington, D.C. to Cape Town flight route.

Question 10

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

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

Question 11

On which days can I fly direct from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town?

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

Question 12

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

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The cheapest month for flights from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town is January, where tickets cost R22 232 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of tickets is R31 229 and R30 831 respectively.

Question 13

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town?

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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 14

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 15

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 16

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 17

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest return flight ticket from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town found by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours was for R15 732 on Turkish Airlines, followed by Ethiopian Air (R16 692). One-way flight deals have also been found from as low as R12 329 on Qatar Airways and from R13 162 on Turkish Airlines.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town cost R26 877 and was between Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport and Cape Town. On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is R25 572.

Question 20

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 3 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 142 days before departure.

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

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

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 January, where tickets cost R22 232 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of tickets is R31 229 and R30 831 respectively.

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 3 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 142 days before departure.

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

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

There is just one airline that flies from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town direct and that is United Airlines. The best one-way deal found from United Airlines for the route is R24 555.

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

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 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 20m. 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?

The duration of a direct flight to Cape Town from Washington, D.C. is typically 14h 20m. The journey crosses a distance of 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 18:50 and will be landing in Cape Town at 16:10.

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 18:50 and lands at 16:10.

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