How to get from Washington to Cape Town

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via New York: about 18h 51m including the connection. Other options: via Amsterdam, London, Zurich and Munich. Two tickets from $835.

Flights from Washington to Cape Town

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via New York
18h 51m
two tickets, via London
$835
connection options
5
straight-line distance
7,899 mi (12,712 km)
fastest
Via New York
18h 51m
with the connection
Washington to New York flight 1h 23m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: John F. Kennedy International, LaGuardia, Newark Liberty International. Departure to Cape Town: Newark Liberty International.
New York to Cape Town flight 14h 28m
two ticketsfrom $1,301
Via Amsterdam
Netherlands
21h 43m
with the connection
Washington to Amsterdam flight 7h 20m
Connection of about 3h
Amsterdam to Cape Town flight 11h 23m
two ticketsfrom $2,074
Via London
United Kingdom
21h 58m
with the connection
Washington to London flight 7h 23m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: London Heathrow. Departure to Cape Town: London Gatwick, London Heathrow.
London to Cape Town flight 11h 35m
two ticketsfrom $835
Via Zurich
Switzerland
22h 5m
with the connection
Washington to Zurich flight 8h 10m
Connection of about 3h
Zurich to Cape Town flight 10h 55m
two ticketsfrom $2,320
Via Munich
Germany
22h 20m
with the connection
Washington to Munich flight 8h 5m
Connection of about 3h
Munich to Cape Town flight 11h 15m
two ticketsfrom $1,355

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

When to visit Cape Town

Weather by month

Best time to visit: January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December, +18° to +28° by day, sea +14° to +18°. In November it is +25° by day and +15° at night, sea +17°, with 5 rainy days.

Jan
+28° +17° +18° 3 days
Feb
+28° +17° +18° 3 days
Mar
+26° +16° +17° 7 days
Apr
+24° +13° +16° 4 days
May
+20° +11° +16° 8 days
Jun
+19° +10° +15° 10 days
Jul
+17° +8° +14° 12 days
Aug
+18° +8° +14° 10 days
Sep
+19° +9° +15° 6 days
Oct
+23° +12° +16° 5 days
Nov
+25° +15° +17° 5 days
Dec
+26° +16° +18° 5 days

Daytime and night temperatures in °C, sea temperature (in blue), rainy days. Months with the most comfortable weather are in green. Long-term averages.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Washington to Cape Town?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via New York.
What is the fastest way to fly from Washington to Cape Town?
Via New York: 1h 23m to the connection, 14h 28m after it, about 18h 51m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Washington to Cape Town with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via London from $835. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between Washington and Cape Town?
New York (18h 51m total), Amsterdam (21h 43m total), London (21h 58m total), Zurich (22h 5m total) and Munich (22h 20m total).
How far is Cape Town from Washington?
7,899 mi (12,712 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.