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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport to Cape Town Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from £1,246. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Cape Town.£507 per passenger.Departing Sat, 5 Sep.One-way flight with jetBlue.Outbound indirect flight with jetBlue, departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Sat, 5 Sep, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From £507, select.
Cape Town.£605 per passenger.Departing Tue, 5 Jan.One-way flight with jetBlue.Outbound indirect flight with jetBlue, departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Tue, 5 Jan, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From £605, select.
Cape Town.£628 per passenger.Departing Sun, 10 May.One-way flight with Virgin Atlantic.Outbound indirect flight with Virgin Atlantic, departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Sun, 10 May, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From £628, select.
Cape Town.£654 per passenger.Departing Tue, 28 Jul.One-way flight with jetBlue.Outbound indirect flight with jetBlue, departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Tue, 28 Jul, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From £654, select.
Cape Town.£765 per passenger.Departing Mon, 8 Jun.One-way flight with jetBlue.Outbound indirect flight with jetBlue, departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Mon, 8 Jun, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From £765, select.
Cape Town.£767 per passenger.Departing Mon, 27 Apr.One-way flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Mon, 27 Apr, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From £767, select.
Cape Town.£781 per passenger.Departing Sun, 18 Oct.One-way flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Sun, 18 Oct, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From £781, select.
Cape Town.£782 per passenger.Departing Mon, 9 Nov.One-way flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Mon, 9 Nov, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From £782, select.
Cape Town.£814 per passenger.Departing Thu, 10 Dec.One-way flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Thu, 10 Dec, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From £814, select.
Cape Town.£856 per passenger.Departing Sun, 16 Aug.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Sun, 16 Aug, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From £856, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Washington Ronald Reagan to Cape Town

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Washington Ronald Reagan to Cape Town flights are currently cheapest in September.
Apr
from £767
May
from £628
Jun
from £765
Jul
from £654
Aug
from £856
Sep
from £507
Oct
from £781
Nov
from £782
Dec
from £814
Jan
from £605
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Washington Ronald Reagan to Cape Town: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Washington Ronald Reagan to Cape Town below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Cape Town.

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Washington D.C. to Cape Town: Flight information

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Cheapest month to flySeptember

Finding cheap flights from Washington Ronald Reagan to Cape Town: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Washington Ronald Reagan to Cape Town is £1,169. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Washington Ronald Reagan to Cape Town. But we found flights with one or more stops from £1,169.
As of April 2026, there are no flights flying from Washington Ronald Reagan to Cape Town.
The cheapest month to fly from Washington Ronald Reagan to Cape Town is usually January.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport to Cape Town Airport on Tuesday, 26 January 2027.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Washington Ronald Reagan Airport and Cape Town Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Cape Town but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Cape Town is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, United offers the cheapest flight tickets to Cape Town.

Travelling from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT): what you need to know

  • The timezone in Cape Town is UTC+2, which is six hours ahead of Washington DC.

  • Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your DCA to CPT flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.

  • Flying during a peak month such as February? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.

  • Choose a stopover if you prefer to break up your flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to look at all your options for tickets from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Cape Town International Airport. Newark Liberty International Airport is a popular stopover on the DCA to CPT route.

How to find the cheapest flights from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

  • £507 is the best price for a one-way Ronald Reagan National Airport to Cape Town International Airport flight. Return flights start at £1,169. These fares may change depending on availability.

  • To score cheap tickets from DCA to CPT, book ahead. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.

  • If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when searching for your flight from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Cape Town International Airport.

  • You won't have to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from DCA to CPT.

  • Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Cape Town International Airport.

Handy information about Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)

  • DCA's address is 1 Aviation Circle.

  • Of all flights departing from Ronald Reagan National Airport, 76.44% arrive on time at their destination.

  • Central Washington DC to Ronald Reagan National Airport is approximately 5 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.

  • You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes when using public transport.

  • Searching for a convenient hotel close to DCA? If you've booked an early flight from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Cape Town International Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:

Arriving at Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

Getting from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to central Cape Town

  • Cape Town International Airport is approximately 12 miles from the centre of Cape Town. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.

When to fly to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

  • The quietest month for a flight from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Cape Town International Airport is April, while June is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Cape Town based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.

  • Lock in your flight from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Cape Town International Airport for February if you want to visit Cape Town during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).

  • July sees average temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Search for cheap tickets from DCA to CPT sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.

Explore more of South Africa

  • You've seen Cape Town, now it's time to explore other parts of South Africa. Travel around 35 miles north-east to Paarl to check off its must-visit sights. From Bretagne Rock to Skydive Africa and Paarl Trails, there's plenty to keep you on the go.

  • Around 60 miles east of Cape Town, Worcester is another favourite stop in South Africa. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Green Valley, Queen's Plain and Worcester Town Hall.

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