$830 Cheap Flights from Washington (DCA) to Cape Town (CPT)

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Cheap Flights from Washington to Cape Town (DCA-CPT)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $830 for one-way flights and $1,248 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

British Airways
Tue, May 13 - Tue, May 27
DCA
Washington
CPT
Cape Town
$1,248 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$1,248
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select British Airways flight, departing Tue, May 13 from Washington to Cape Town, returning Tue, May 27, priced at $1,248 found 1 day ago
British Airways
Mon, May 19 - Mon, May 26
DCA
Washington
CPT
Cape Town
$1,275 Roundtrip, found 7 hours ago
$1,275
Roundtrip
found 7 hours ago
Select British Airways flight, departing Mon, May 19 from Washington to Cape Town, returning Mon, May 26, priced at $1,275 found 7 hours ago
British Airways
Mon, May 12 - Sun, Jun 1
DCA
Washington
CPT
Cape Town
$1,281 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$1,281
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select British Airways flight, departing Mon, May 12 from Washington to Cape Town, returning Sun, Jun 1, priced at $1,281 found 5 days ago
British Airways
Mon, May 19 - Mon, May 26
DCA
Washington
CPT
Cape Town
$1,281 Roundtrip, found 7 hours ago
$1,281
Roundtrip
found 7 hours ago
Select British Airways flight, departing Mon, May 19 from Washington to Cape Town, returning Mon, May 26, priced at $1,281 found 7 hours ago
British Airways
Mon, May 19 - Mon, May 26
DCA
Washington
CPT
Cape Town
$1,287 Roundtrip, found 7 hours ago
$1,287
Roundtrip
found 7 hours ago
Select British Airways flight, departing Mon, May 19 from Washington to Cape Town, returning Mon, May 26, priced at $1,287 found 7 hours ago
British Airways
Mon, May 5 - Wed, May 14
DCA
Washington
CPT
Cape Town
$1,302 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$1,302
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select British Airways flight, departing Mon, May 5 from Washington to Cape Town, returning Wed, May 14, priced at $1,302 found 3 days ago
Delta
Sun, Feb 8 - Tue, Feb 17
DCA
Washington
CPT
Cape Town
$1,349 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$1,349
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Delta flight, departing Sun, Feb 8 from Washington to Cape Town, returning Tue, Feb 17, priced at $1,349 found 1 hour ago
United
Sun, Feb 8 - Tue, Feb 17
DCA
Washington
CPT
Cape Town
$1,358 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$1,358
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select United flight, departing Sun, Feb 8 from Washington to Cape Town, returning Tue, Feb 17, priced at $1,358 found 1 hour ago
Air Canada
Sat, Jan 31 - Tue, Feb 24
DCA
Washington
CPT
Cape Town
$1,397 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$1,397
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Air Canada flight, departing Sat, Jan 31 from Washington to Cape Town, returning Tue, Feb 24, priced at $1,397 found 4 days ago
Kenya Airways
Thu, Nov 13 - Thu, Nov 20
DCA
Washington
CPT
Cape Town
$1,480 Roundtrip, found 5 hours ago
$1,480
Roundtrip
found 5 hours ago
Select Kenya Airways flight, departing Thu, Nov 13 from Washington to Cape Town, returning Thu, Nov 20, priced at $1,480 found 5 hours ago

Frequently asked questions

How much does a flight from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) cost?
Discover the latest flight deals from DCA to CPT by entering your preferred travel dates and searching on Expedia. Easily compare prices by departure date if you have flexibility with your schedule and use handy filters to explore prices for your preferred journey. As a member of One Key™, our free loyalty program, you can use Price Tracking to watch fares and receive notifications if prices go up or down.
What is the cheapest month to fly from DCA to CPT?
The cheapest flights from DCA to CPT are usually during off-peak season, when demand is lower. To save money, avoid flying during public holidays, school breaks and major local events.
Which airlines fly direct from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT)?
Direct flights aren’t available from Washington, DC (DCA-Ronald Reagan Washington National) to Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT). However, you can find other airports that offer nonstop flights. Hop on your plane at Washington Dulles Intl. Airport (IAD) and head straight to Cape Town without any detours.
What is the cheapest airline that flies from DCA to CPT?
Use the filter tool on Expedia to compare airlines and find the cheapest carrier that’ll take you from DCA to CPT. Sort your results by “Price (lowest to highest)” to snap up a great deal.
How many flights per day from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT)?
Direct flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) aren’t available daily, so you’ll have to take a flight with a layover. Explore your options with our filter tool. Enter your dates and click on either “1 Stop” or “2+ Stops.”
What day of the week has the most flights from DCA to CPT?
You’ll generally find Tuesday the quietest day for flights, while Fridays tend to be the busiest.* However this can change from season to season and during peak travel times or public holidays.*Busiest/quietest day to travel is based on Expedia flight demand through January to December 2024.
What is the best time to fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT)?
To touch down at Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) on schedule, pick a flight that takes off from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) before 3 PM. The chance of cancellations is 22% higher, on average, for departures after this hour.**Most reliable time of the day and month to travel recommendation is based on January through August 2024 flight status data sourced from OAG’s global flight data platform.
Is it cheaper to buy a plane ticket from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) last-minute?
Booking your ticket from DCA to CPT just before your journey is typically more expensive. But if you’re flexible with your travel times and dates, you could snag a cheap last-minute fare.
Is it cheaper to book a DCA to CPT flight and hotel package?
Opting for a DCA to CPT flight and hotel package is generally cheaper than booking separately. With Expedia, you can enjoy the ease of organizing your travels in one place. Pick from our impressive range of stays and then add activities, flights and car rentals to your booking. Bundle it all together, and you could save hundreds of dollars.
Can I cancel or change the date of my flight from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT)?
If you reserved your DCA to CPT flight in the last 24 hours, you may be able to cancel or modify it without any fees. Depending on the airline and the ticket type you purchased, additional charges may apply for changes beyond that time. Airline policies and contact information can be found in your itinerary or confirmation email. Or, visit our Customer Service portal if you’d like more information.
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