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

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Returns from £1155.40

One-way from £927.96

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.

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
AirlinerMoTuWeThFrSaSuFirst FlightLast FlightFlights
United Airlines110111116:1018:50VIEW 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
DayFlight TimesFlights
Monday
18:50
AirlineFlight  No
United AirlinesUA1011
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Tuesday
16:10
AirlineFlight  No
United AirlinesUA1011
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Thursday
18:50
AirlineFlight  No
United AirlinesUA1011
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Friday
16:10
AirlineFlight  No
United AirlinesUA1011
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Saturday
18:50
AirlineFlight  No
United AirlinesUA1011
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Sunday
16:10
AirlineFlight  No
United AirlinesUA1011
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Before you start your journey remember to check you have all your documents; in particular, your passport and flight tickets. You will be surprised at the amount of people of forget these!

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Flight Price FAQ - Washington (IAD) to Cape Town (CPT)

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What is the cheapest direct flight one way from Washington IAD to Cape Town CPT?
The cheapest direct flight one way from Washington IAD to Cape Town CPT is £927.96 ($1175 €1113.23)
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What is the cheapest direct return flight from Washington IAD to Cape Town CPT?
The cheapest direct return flight from Washington IAD to Cape Town CPT is £1155.40 ($1463 €1386.09)
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What is the cheapest flight one way from Washington IAD to Cape Town CPT?
The cheapest flight one way from Washington IAD to Cape Town CPT is £425.68 ($539 €510.66)
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What is the cheapest return flight from Washington IAD to Cape Town CPT?
The cheapest return flight from Washington IAD to Cape Town CPT is £724.20 ($917 €868.79)
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Flight Info FAQ - Washington (IAD) to Cape Town (CPT)

Who flies from Washington to Cape Town?
The following airlines fly from Washington (IAD) to Cape Town (CPT): United Airlines.
How far is the flight from Washington to Cape Town?
The flight from Washington to Cape Town is 12,763KM or 7,931 miles.
How long does the flight from Washington to Cape Town to take?
The flight from Washington to Cape Town takes 15 Hours 49 Minutes.

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