Cheap Flights from Cape Town to Washington D.C.

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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Cape Town to Washington D.C. flights are currently cheapest in November.

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Cape Town to Washington D.C.: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$1,391
Cheapest month to flyApril
Average flight time15 hrs, 55 mins
Most popular airlineUnited
Average flights per week4

Finding cheap flights from Cape Town to Washington D.C.: Frequently asked questions

There are 5 airports in Washington D.C.: Washington Ronald Reagan, Washington Dulles, Baltimore Washington International, Manassas, and Baltimore Glenn L Martin.
The best price we found for a return flight from Cape Town to Washington D.C. is $1,391. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
15 hours and 55 minutes is the average flight time from Cape Town to Washington D.C..
United flies direct from Cape Town to Washington D.C..
As of October 2024, there are 5 flights per week flying from Cape Town to Washington D.C..
The cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Washington D.C. is usually October 2024.
If you're flying from Cape Town Airport, the cheapest airport near Washington D.C. is Washington Dulles – which is 36.5 km away from the centre of Washington D.C.. We've found flights into this airport from $1,391.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Cape Town Airport to Washington D.C. on Tuesday, 8 April 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 15 hours and 55 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Washington D.C. but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Washington D.C. is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In October, the average temperature is usually around 14°C. July is typically the warmest month in Washington D.C., when it usually averages around 31°C. You can expect the least rain in February. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging -4°C. The rainiest month is September.
Currently, Ethiopian Airlines and United offer the cheapest flight tickets to Washington D.C..

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