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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight from Cape Town Airport to Washington Dulles Airport? If you want to travel next month, round-trip fares start from $1,139. Find the lowest prices on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.

Washington, D.C..$935 per passenger.Departing Sun, Jul 12, returning Mon, Jul 27.Round-trip flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departing from Cape Town on Sun, Jul 12, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departing from Washington Dulles on Mon, Jul 27, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From $935, select.

Washington, D.C..$953 per passenger.Departing Thu, Sep 24, returning Thu, Oct 8.Round-trip flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departing from Cape Town on Thu, Sep 24, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departing from Washington Dulles on Thu, Oct 8, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From $953, select.

Washington, D.C..$960 per passenger.Departing Mon, Oct 19, returning Mon, Nov 9.Round-trip flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departing from Cape Town on Mon, Oct 19, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departing from Washington Dulles on Mon, Nov 9, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From $960, select.

Washington, D.C..$963 per passenger.Departing Fri, May 14, returning Sat, May 29.Round-trip flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departing from Cape Town on Fri, May 14, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departing from Washington Dulles on Sat, May 29, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From $963, select.

Washington, D.C..$1,059 per passenger.Departing Fri, Jul 24, returning Thu, Aug 6.Round-trip flight with KLM.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departing from Cape Town on Fri, Jul 24, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departing from Washington Dulles on Thu, Aug 6, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,059, select.

Washington, D.C..$1,076 per passenger.Departing Tue, Mar 9, returning Sat, Mar 20.Round-trip flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departing from Cape Town on Tue, Mar 9, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departing from Washington Dulles on Sat, Mar 20, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,076, select.

Washington, D.C..$1,083 per passenger.Departing Tue, Dec 1, returning Thu, Dec 31.Round-trip flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departing from Cape Town on Tue, Dec 1, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departing from Washington Dulles on Thu, Dec 31, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,083, select.

Washington, D.C..$1,083 per passenger.Departing Tue, Oct 13, returning Thu, Oct 29.Round-trip flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departing from Cape Town on Tue, Oct 13, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departing from Washington Dulles on Thu, Oct 29, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,083, select.

Washington, D.C..$1,093 per passenger.Departing Fri, Dec 18, returning Wed, Jan 6.Round-trip flight with Virgin Atlantic.Outbound indirect flight with Virgin Atlantic, departing from Cape Town on Fri, Dec 18, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound indirect flight with Virgin Atlantic, departing from Washington Dulles on Wed, Jan 6, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,093, select.

Washington, D.C..$1,094 per passenger.Departing Sun, Jul 12, returning Mon, Jul 20.Round-trip flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departing from Cape Town on Sun, Jul 12, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound direct flight with United departing from Washington Dulles on Mon, Jul 20, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,094, select.

Washington, D.C..$1,094 per passenger.Departing Tue, Oct 13, returning Thu, Oct 29.Round-trip flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departing from Cape Town on Tue, Oct 13, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound direct flight with United departing from Washington Dulles on Thu, Oct 29, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,094, select.

Washington, D.C..$1,096 per passenger.Departing Tue, Oct 27, returning Thu, Nov 26.Round-trip flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departing from Cape Town on Tue, Oct 27, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound direct flight with United departing from Washington Dulles on Thu, Nov 26, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,096, select.

Washington, D.C..$1,096 per passenger.Departing Sun, Sep 27, returning Mon, Oct 19.Round-trip flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departing from Cape Town on Sun, Sep 27, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound direct flight with United departing from Washington Dulles on Mon, Oct 19, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,096, select.

Washington, D.C..$1,097 per passenger.Departing Fri, Jul 24, returning Mon, Aug 3.Round-trip flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departing from Cape Town on Fri, Jul 24, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound direct flight with United departing from Washington Dulles on Mon, Aug 3, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,097, select.

Washington, D.C..$1,097 per passenger.Departing Fri, Nov 20, returning Fri, Dec 4.Round-trip flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departing from Cape Town on Fri, Nov 20, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound indirect flight with United, departing from Washington Dulles on Fri, Dec 4, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,097, select.

Washington, D.C..$1,097 per passenger.Departing Fri, Mar 5, returning Mon, Mar 15.Round-trip flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departing from Cape Town on Fri, Mar 5, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound direct flight with United departing from Washington Dulles on Mon, Mar 15, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,097, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Washington Dulles

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

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Direct flights from Cape Town to Washington Dulles

Cape Town to Washington Dulles: Alternative routes

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Cape Town to Washington, D.C.: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	$935
Cheapest month to fly	July
Average flight time	15 hrs, 52 mins
Most popular airline	United
Average flights per week	4

Finding cheap flights from Cape Town to Washington Dulles: Frequently asked questions

How much are round-trip flights from Cape Town to Washington Dulles?

The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Cape Town to Washington Dulles is $935. 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.

How long does it take to fly from Cape Town to Washington Dulles?

15 hours and 52 minutes is the average flight time from Cape Town to Washington Dulles.

Which airlines fly direct from Cape Town to Washington Dulles?

United flies direct from Cape Town to Washington Dulles.

How many flights are there a week from Cape Town to Washington Dulles?

There are 4 flights per week flying from Cape Town to Washington Dulles, as of July 2026.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to Washington Dulles?

The cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Washington Dulles is usually July.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Cape Town Airport to Washington Dulles Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Cape Town Airport to Washington Dulles Airport on Sunday, July 12, 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Cape Town Airport to Washington Dulles Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 15 hours and 52 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Washington Dulles?

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 Dulles 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.

When is the best time to book flights to Washington, D.C.?

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.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly with from Cape Town Airport to Washington Dulles?

Currently, Ethiopian Airlines and United offer the cheapest flight tickets to Washington Dulles.

Flying from Cape Town Airport (CPT) to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD): what you need to know

Book a direct flight from Cape Town Airport to Washington Dulles Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 15 hours 50 minutes.
The timezone in Washington DC is UTC-5, which is seven hours behind Cape Town.
Take your pick of three weekly Cape Town Airport to Washington Dulles Airport flights. The 20:00 departure with United Airlines is the earliest you can take. United Airlines operates the last service of the day at 20:50.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Get to the airport on time to catch your CPT to IAD flight.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months like November. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
United has direct flights from Cape Town Airport to Washington Dulles Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Washington DC — and maybe even more of the United States if your schedule allows.
The airline most travelers fly with on this route is United.
United is the most punctual carrier that operates CPT to IAD flights. A dependable 92.31% of its services on this route arrive as planned.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Cape Town Airport to Washington Dulles Airport. These are the top stopovers between CPT and IAD:
- Dubai Airport
- Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
- Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Cape Town Airport (CPT) to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD)

$683 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Cape Town Airport to Washington Dulles Airport flight. A return flight starts from $935. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
To find cheap tickets from CPT to IAD, book early. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Cape Town Airport to Washington Dulles Airport. If you prefer to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.
Save time looking for cheap flights from CPT to IAD by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Cape Town Airport to Washington Dulles Airport.

Handy information about Cape Town Airport (CPT)

81% of flights departing from Cape Town Airport land at their destination as planned. Given its strong on-time performance, you're unlikely to be delayed when taking off from CPT.
Central Cape Town to Cape Town Airport is approximately 19 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes.
Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near CPT. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Cape Town Airport to Washington Dulles Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are perfect:

Arriving at Washington Dulles Airport (IAD)

Reserve a hotel near IAD if you're on a late Cape Town Airport to Washington Dulles Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Follow your own route with a Washington Dulles Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Sixt and venture far and wide through Washington DC and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Washington Dulles Airport around one week ahead can help you get the lowest rate.

Getting from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to central Washington DC

The street address for IAD is 1 Saarinen Circle.
From Washington Dulles Airport, Washington DC is approximately 40 kilometers away. It takes around 45 minutes to reach the center driving.
It takes around 1 hour 10 minutes to get there by public transport.

When to fly to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD)

July is the most popular month for flights from Cape Town Airport to Washington Dulles Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Washington DC in February.
When booking your flight from Cape Town Airport to Washington Dulles Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Washington DC, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from CPT to IAD in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -6ºC (21ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) on average.

Explore more of the United States

You've visited Washington DC, now it's time to explore more of the United States. Travel around 322 kilometers north-east to New York to check off its leading sights. From Central Park to Statue of Liberty and Metropolitan Museum of Art, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 193 kilometers north-east of Washington DC, Philadelphia is another favorite stop in the United States. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art.