Washington Airport (IAD) Flights to Cape Town International Airport Airport (CPT)

Q: How long does the flight from Washington to Cape Town to take?

The flight from Washington to Cape Town takes15 Hours 49 Minutes.

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Direct flights to Cape Town International from Washington Dulles International are only offered by United Airlines as this route is in low demand, so the options are limited. If this route is not ideal, the only other option is to get a flight with a stop over. When travelling from Washington Dulles International you will cover about 7,931 miles before you reach Cape Town International. This journey will take 15 Hours 49 Minutes.

The cost of the flights varies significantly so we can’t provide you an estimate. Prices can be 50% cheaper if you book more than a month in advance. If you are on a tight budget then you should avoid flying at peak hours as the prices are more expensive. The cheapest flights are in the evenings and in mid week. The ticket prices for most airliners will increase the closer you get the departure date, so as soon as you know the date you will travel you should book your flights.

On arriving at Cape Town International please note the time difference, the time zone at Cape Town International is 2.0 GMT compared to 5.0 GMT at Washington Dulles International.

Travellers planning to fly from Washington Dulles International Airport to Cape Town International Airport can pre-book short or long term car parking at Washington Dulles International Airport.

If you had a rental car at Cape Town International Airport and need to return it, find the nearest fuel station on your route to Cape Town International Airport and avoid excess fees.

Below are some options if you require transport to Washington Dulles International Airport:

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For a full summary of all the airliners that fly from Washington Dulles International to Cape Town International, please see the table below.

Flights Chart

Airliner	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa	Su	First Flight	Last Flight	Flights
United Airlines	1	1	0	1	1	1	1	16:10	18:50	VIEW FLIGHTS

United Airlines is the most popular airliners who operate this route. They have around 6 a week with times that vary between 16:10 and 18:50.

To book your flight you can visit United Airlines on their website united.com. You will find up to date information on availability and the latest discounts.

Flight times for the route are summarised in the table below. These time were correct at the time of writing, but please be aware that times may vary from time to time so please check their website for exact times and the dates you wish to fly.

Flights Time In WeekDays

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