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Ethiopian Airlines Flights from Washington (IAD) to Cape Town (CPT)

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Amazing Ethiopian Airlines IAD to CPT Flight Deals

The cheapest flights to Cape Town Intl. found within the past 7 days were $745 round trip and $703 one way. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Sun, Jan 31 -
IAD
Washington
to
CPT
Cape Town
$703

One way

found 1 day ago

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Thu, Mar 11 - Wed, Mar 31
IAD
Washington
to
CPT
Cape Town
$745

Roundtrip

found 10 hours ago

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Tue, Oct 5 - Sun, Oct 17
IAD
Washington
to
CPT
Cape Town
$745

Roundtrip

found 21 hours ago

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Thu, Feb 25 - Sat, Mar 13
IAD
Washington
to
CPT
Cape Town
$794

Roundtrip

found 6 days ago

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Sat, Nov 20 - Thu, Dec 2
IAD
Washington
to
CPT
Cape Town
$795

Roundtrip

found 4 days ago

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Sat, Apr 10 -
IAD
Washington
to
CPT
Cape Town
$803

One way

found 2 days ago

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Sat, Feb 27 - Sat, Mar 6
IAD
Washington
to
CPT
Cape Town
$844

Roundtrip

found 6 days ago

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Sat, Oct 30 - Sat, Nov 13
IAD
Washington
to
CPT
Cape Town
$845

Roundtrip

found 11 hours ago

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Sun, Jan 31 -
IAD
Washington
to
CPT
Cape Town
$703

One way

found 1 day ago

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Thu, Feb 25 - Sat, Mar 13
IAD
Washington
to
CPT
Cape Town
$794

Roundtrip

found 6 days ago

Open IAD to CPT flights search result page
Sat, Feb 27 - Sat, Mar 6
IAD
Washington
to
CPT
Cape Town
$844

Roundtrip

found 6 days ago

Open IAD to CPT flights search result page
Thu, Mar 11 - Wed, Mar 31
IAD
Washington
to
CPT
Cape Town
$745

Roundtrip

found 10 hours ago

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Sat, Apr 10 -
IAD
Washington
to
CPT
Cape Town
$803

One way

found 2 days ago

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Tue, Oct 5 - Sun, Oct 17
IAD
Washington
to
CPT
Cape Town
$745

Roundtrip

found 21 hours ago

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Sat, Oct 30 - Sat, Nov 13
IAD
Washington
to
CPT
Cape Town
$845

Roundtrip

found 11 hours ago

Open IAD to CPT flights search result page
Sat, Nov 20 - Thu, Dec 2
IAD
Washington
to
CPT
Cape Town
$795

Roundtrip

found 4 days ago

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FAQs about Ethiopian Airlines Flights from IAD to CPT

What terminal is Ethiopian Airlines at Washington, DC (IAD-Washington Dulles Intl.)?

Check your ticket to find out which Washington, DC (IAD-Washington Dulles Intl.) terminal you'll be departing from on your way to Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) with Ethiopian Airlines. If you can't spot the information on there, get in touch with your airline.

Are there Ethiopian Airlines non-stop flights from IAD to CPT?

Be ready for a stopover when jetting from Washington, DC (IAD-Washington Dulles Intl.) to Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.), as Ethiopian Airlines doesn't operate nonstop flights on this route. While in transit, you might like to buy a newspaper or an interesting magazine from the airport bookstore to help pass the time.

How long is an Ethiopian Airlines flight from IAD to CPT?

You can wander wisely from the instant you walk on the plane. With an Ethiopian Airlines flight from Washington, DC (IAD-Washington Dulles Intl.) to Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) lasting around 19 hours and 45 minutes, it's smart to have some survival tricks to fall back on. A neck pillow, toiletries and spare clothes should be among the basics tucked away in your hand luggage.

How many direct and indirect flights does Ethiopian Airlines fly from IAD to CPT?

Ethiopian Airlines makes traveling from Washington, DC (IAD-Washington Dulles Intl.) to Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) easy and worry-free. It currently offers about 7 flights each week on this route.

If I am not able to travel due to COVID-19, can I change my booking to a later date?

For more info about changing your flight to Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.), please visit our Customer Service Portal.

What is the best day to buy a plane ticket?

This just in! Airfares offered on Tuesdays tend to be the cheapest, according to flight demand on Travelocity in 2019. Wednesday and Friday prices are also good, but you may want to prepare your budget if booking on a Monday, as data shows the start of the week is when prices are generally at their highest.

What are the cheapest days to fly?

Frequent travelers may already know this, but earlier in the week can be the cheapest time to fly. In 2019, flights departing on a Tuesday were generally the cheapest of the week, whereas you may pay a premium for weekend flights when demand is usually high. On average, tickets were most expensive for Saturday departures, so if you need to fly out on a weekend, you might look for deals ahead of time.

How far in advance can you book a flight?

Trying to figure out how early you should book your flight? It's possible to start comparing international airfares on Travelocity up to 12 months in advance. However, it does depend on the carrier as not all airlines release their prices that far out. According to our 2019 flight demand trends, last minute planners can still bag a bargain with some of the cheapest fares appearing 1-2 weeks prior to their travel dates.

How can I save money on airline tickets?

We'll let you in on a secret...You can save big on flights if you mix and match your airlines and fare types. In fact, travelers who booked flights on Travelocity in 2019 saved nearly 50% when their return flights consisted of two different airlines or fare types.

*According to flight demand on Travelocity.com from January to December 2019. Savings are subject to change based on departure location, date and destination.

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