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Flights from Cape Town to Washington D.C. Starting at £481

For as little as £481, you can take your next adventure to Washington D.C. without breaking the bank. Choose between one-way and return tickets from Cape Town below.

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Crossed out prices are calculated based on the average price of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Cape Town to Washington D.C. flight time & flight schedules

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule
  1. KQ783

    14:25

    CPT

    6.8h

    22:15

    NBO

    -M-W--S
  2. KQ002

    23:35

    NBO

    15.0h

    07:35

    JFK

    SMTWTFS
  3. AA4508

    17:45

    JFK

    1.4h

    19:07

    DCA

    SMTWTFS
  4. KQ783

    14:25

    CPT

    6.8h

    22:15

    NBO

    -M-W--S
  5. KQ002

    23:35

    NBO

    15.0h

    07:35

    JFK

    SMTWTFS
  6. DL5717

    17:15

    LGA

    1.5h

    18:45

    DCA

    SMTWTFS
  7. KQ783

    14:25

    CPT

    6.8h

    22:15

    NBO

    -M-W--S
  8. KQ002

    23:35

    NBO

    15.0h

    07:35

    JFK

    SMTWTFS
  9. UA1992

    15:08

    EWR

    1.3h

    16:25

    IAD

    SMTWTFS
  10. KQ783

    14:25

    CPT

    6.8h

    22:15

    NBO

    -M-W--S
  11. KQ002

    23:35

    NBO

    15.0h

    07:35

    JFK

    SMTWTFS
  12. UA6172

    15:08

    EWR

    3.9h

    19:00

    IAD

    ------S
  13. KQ793

    14:30

    CPT

    6.8h

    22:20

    NBO

    S-T-T--
  14. KQ002

    23:35

    NBO

    15.0h

    07:35

    JFK

    SMTWTFS
  15. DL5699

    16:25

    JFK

    1.7h

    18:07

    DCA

    SMTWTFS
  16. KQ793

    14:30

    CPT

    6.8h

    22:20

    NBO

    S-T-T--
  17. KQ002

    23:35

    NBO

    15.0h

    07:35

    JFK

    SMTWTFS
  18. UA4443

    16:25

    EWR

    1.5h

    17:54

    DCA

    SMTWT-S
  19. KQ793

    14:30

    CPT

    6.8h

    22:20

    NBO

    S-T-T--
  20. KQ002

    23:35

    NBO

    15.0h

    07:35

    JFK

    SMTWTFS
  21. AA4671

    14:36

    JFK

    1.3h

    15:55

    DCA

    SMTWTFS
  22. KQ793

    14:30

    CPT

    6.8h

    22:20

    NBO

    S-T-T--
  23. KQ002

    23:35

    NBO

    15.0h

    07:35

    JFK

    SMTWTFS
  24. UA1992

    15:08

    EWR

    1.3h

    16:25

    IAD

    SMTWTFS
  25. KQ793

    14:30

    CPT

    6.8h

    22:20

    NBO

    S-T-T--
  26. KQ002

    23:35

    NBO

    15.0h

    07:35

    JFK

    SMTWTFS
  27. DL3990

    10:30

    JFK

    1.4h

    11:51

    IAD

    --TW---
  28. TK045

    16:35

    CPT

    11.0h

    04:35

    IST

    SMTWTFS
  29. TK007

    16:05

    IST

    11.4h

    19:30

    IAD

    SMTWTFS

Find the best time to fly from Cape Town to Washington D.C.

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FAQ

  • When are flight tickets from Cape Town (CPT) to Washington D.C. (WAS) the cheapest?

    Airlines adjust prices for flights from Cape Town to Washington D.C. based on the date and time of your booking. By analyzing data from all airlines, on Trip.com, you can find the cheapest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.
  • How much are flights from Cape Town (CPT) to Washington D.C. (WAS) cost?

    According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around £1,111.
  • How long is the flight from Cape Town (CPT) to Washington D.C. (WAS)?

    It takes about 15 hours 40 minutes to fly from Cape Town (CPT) to Washington D.C. (WAS).
  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Cape Town (CPT) to Washington D.C. (WAS)?

    Airlines with flights from Cape Town (CPT) to Washington D.C. (WAS): United Airlines.
  • How many airports in Washington D.C. (WAS)?

    There are 2 airport(s) in Washington D.C. (WAS): Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and Dulles International Airport.

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1
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2
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Flight Information from Cape Town to Washington D.C.

Cheapest direct flight price£481
Cheapest return ticket price£702
Off-season travel monthApril
Peak season for travelNovember
Flight distance12,727.66km
Average flight time15 hours 40 minutes
Popular airlineBritish Airways