Cape Town

$606+ Cheap flights from Dulles Intl (IAD) to Cape Town (CPT)

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IAD — CPT
Jun 19 — Jun 261
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Cape Town Intl are usually found in March or February, booked 21 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Friday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Dulles Intl to Cape Town

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Dulles Intl (IAD) to Cape Town (CPT). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated June 14, 2025.

Round-trip from

$949
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$606
(CrystalTravel)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,616

Good round-trip deal

$1,435 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,128 or less
From Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Cape Town Intl
One-way flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Cape Town Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($184 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($27 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Cape Town Intl.
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Cheapest flights from Dulles Intl to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Dulles Intl to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 14, 2025.

This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/2012:30 pmIAD - CPT
3 stops67h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/282:30 pmCPT - IAD
3 stops27h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/14$939
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/2412:55 pmIAD - CPT
1 stop39h 55mTurkish Airlines
Fri 12/55:15 pmCPT - IAD
1 stop24h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 6/14$944
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/510:02 amIAD - CPT
3 stops45h 38mKenya Airways
Wed 10/152:35 pmCPT - IAD
3 stops31h 56mKenya Airways
Deal found 6/13$980
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/510:55 amIAD - CPT
1 stop20h 50mEthiopian Air
Wed 10/152:35 pmCPT - IAD
2 stops24h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 6/14$1,013
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/2111:00 amIAD - CPT
2 stops26h 55mQatar Airways
Sun 9/281:00 pmCPT - IAD
1 stop32h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/14$1,102
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/55:50 pmIAD - CPT
1 stop35h 10mBritish Airways
Wed 10/156:55 pmCPT - IAD
1 stop28h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/14$1,189
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/18:19 pmIAD - CPT
2 stops32h 41mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/86:55 pmCPT - IAD
2 stops29h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/13$1,230

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cape Town that are best for you.

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Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 9/20

12:30 pm-1:40 pm

3 stops67h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/28

2:30 pm-11:50 am

3 stops27h 20m

$939

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 11/24

12:55 pm-11:50 am

1 stop39h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 12/5

5:15 pm-11:10 am

1 stop24h 55m

$944

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 10/5

10:02 am-1:40 pm

3 stops45h 38m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 10/15

2:35 pm-4:31 pm

3 stops31h 56m

$980

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 10/5

10:55 am-1:45 pm

1 stop20h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 10/15

2:35 pm-8:55 am

2 stops24h 20m

$1,013

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 9/21

11:00 am-7:55 pm

2 stops26h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/28

1:00 pm-3:40 pm

1 stop32h 40m

$1,102

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 10/5

5:50 pm-11:00 am

1 stop35h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 10/15

6:55 pm-5:35 pm

1 stop28h 40m

$1,189

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 9/1

8:19 pm-11:00 am

2 stops32h 41m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/8

6:55 pm-6:51 pm

2 stops29h 56m

$1,230

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 8/27

9:00 pm-10:50 am

1 stop31h 50m

$606

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 8/3

11:00 am-9:50 pm

2 stops28h 50m

$627

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 9/25

9:40 pm-11:50 am

1 stop32h 10m

$734

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The best insider tips for Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cape Town flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cape Town trip
Airports
IAD

For evening departures, expect the check-in area to be swarmed. Arrive early to navigate potential crowds efficiently.

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CPT

Use Uber or Bolt for a convenient and inexpensive ride from CPT to Cape Town. They offer various sizes for different travel needs.

Read more about CPTby John Walton
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John Walton

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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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Best time to book a flight from Dulles Intl to Cape Town

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cape Town from Dulles Intl with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cape Town

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Dulles Intl to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on June 13, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cape Town, you should look to book at least 20 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cape Town (average of $1,292). Flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,830). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from IAD to CPT?

Find hourly flight availability from Dulles Intl to Cape Town. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 14, 2025.

When flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cape Town, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 24% versus a flight in the afternoon.

Rainfall in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 0.8 - 3.9 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 0.8 in.

Temperature in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 53.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cape Town. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cape Town. Reviews last updated June 14, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, Delta and SWISS from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
8.0
Very good

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Cape Town from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl?

    Located just 9.7 mi from the city center, Cape Town Intl is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Cape Town from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl. Booking flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Cape Town Intl (CPT) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl from 8 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cape Town round-trip?

    Turkish Airlines, at $949, was found to be the cheapest airline from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cape Town.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Kenya Airways and Ethiopian Air. Users have found that Turkish Airlines is 35% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cape Town one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $606 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Ethiopian Air from $765 and Turkish Airlines from $788 one-way.

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $1,128. While the most popular route (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Cape Town Intl) can be booked for $918 on average our data indicates $2,989 when flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cape Town.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Dulles Intl to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Dulles Intl to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Dulles Intl to Cape Town?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Dulles Intl to Cape Town.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Dulles Intl to Cape Town?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Dulles Intl to Cape Town by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cape Town (average of $1,292). Flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,830). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 8 airlines flying from Dulles Intl to Cape Town

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Dulles Intl to Cape Town. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$845Average$962FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
American AirlinesCheapest$910Average$1,109FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$947Average$1,259FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
British AirwaysCheapest$959Average$1,253FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,312Average$1,518FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$1,327Average$1,585FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
KLMCheapest$1,344Average$1,587FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
EmiratesCheapest$1,357Average$1,510FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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