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Cheap flights from Philadelphia to Cape Town from R22 135

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 31/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
PHL — CPT
May 7 — May 141
1 adult
Tue 7/5
Tue 14/5

Cheap flight deals from Philadelphia to Cape Town

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Philadelphia (PHL) to Cape Town (CPT). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 2 May 2024.

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December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R23 554

Round-trip from

R1 933
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From Philadelphia to Cape Town Intl
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How far in advance should I book a flight from Philadelphia to Cape Town?

Travellers have found it’s best to book a flight 24 days in advance to save up to 76% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 24 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from Philadelphia to Cape Town 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as R26 562, or R33 921 for flights within the next 24 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Philadelphia to Cape Town?

Flights from Philadelphia to Cape Town lean towards being more expensive in December. Prices are generally better when you fly from Philadelphia to Cape Town in May, with the cheapest ticket starting at R20 061.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Philadelphia to Cape Town (PHL - CPT)?

When flying from Philadelphia to Cape Town, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Cheap American Airlines flights from Philadelphia to Cape Town

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by American Airlines for the route between Philadelphia and Cape Town. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 579 040 searches. Data last updated 2 May 2024.
Consider these cheap American Airlines flights we've found departing from Philadelphia to Cape Town. Be sure to come back soon if the deals available don't appeal to you at this time.
Fri 31/522:35PHL - CPT
1 stop30h 25mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/618:40CPT - PHL
2 stops44h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/5R22 135
Fri 31/513:16PHL - CPT
2 stops39h 44mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/618:40CPT - PHL
2 stops44h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/5R22 228

Cheap Delta flights from Philadelphia to Cape Town

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Delta for the route between Philadelphia and Cape Town. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 579 040 searches. Data last updated 2 May 2024.
To aid your search, here are some of the cheapest Delta flights we've found from Philadelphia to Cape Town. Ensure the flight price, dates, time, and airline match your criteria before you book.
Mon 22/78:05PHL - CPT
1 stop27h 45mDelta
Sun 28/721:30CPT - PHL
1 stop22h 31mDelta
Deal found 1/5R27 571
Mon 22/79:30PHL - CPT
2 stops26h 20mDelta
Sun 28/721:30CPT - PHL
2 stops31h 39mDelta
Deal found 1/5R27 664
Thu 20/66:36PHL - CPT
2 stops32h 49mDelta
Mon 24/623:00CPT - PHL
2 stops28h 24mDelta
Deal found 1/5R28 822
Thu 24/1010:45PHL - CPT
2 stops28h 40mDelta
Mon 4/110:35CPT - PHL
2 stops29h 14mDelta
Deal found 1/5R139 403

Cheap Philadelphia to Cape Town flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from Philadelphia to Cape Town specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 579 040 searches. Prices were last updated on 2 May 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from Philadelphia to Cape Town in 2024. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Fri 31/522:35PHL - CPT
1 stop30h 25mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/618:40CPT - PHL
2 stops44h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/5R22 135
Fri 31/513:16PHL - CPT
2 stops39h 44mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/618:40CPT - PHL
2 stops44h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/5R22 228
Tue 21/517:02PHL - CPT
2 stops22h 23mKLM
Tue 28/523:15CPT - PHL
2 stops28h 32mKLM
Deal found 2/5R26 338
Tue 21/518:30PHL - CPT
1 stop34h 30mBritish Airways
Tue 28/518:55CPT - PHL
2 stops32h 59mBritish Airways
Deal found 2/5R26 655
Tue 21/518:30PHL - CPT
1 stop34h 30mBritish Airways
Tue 28/518:55CPT - PHL
1 stop27h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 2/5R27 085
Sun 5/517:49PHL - CPT
2 stops39h 31mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/520:00CPT - PHL
2 stops34h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/5R30 727
Sun 5/517:49PHL - CPT
1 stop17h 21mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/520:00CPT - PHL
2 stops26h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/5R31 194
Sun 5/520:45PHL - CPT
1 stop32h 05mQatar Airways
Sun 12/513:00CPT - PHL
1 stop32h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 1/5R35 715

Philadelphia to Cape Town 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Philadelphia and Cape Town in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 579 040 searches. Data last updated 2 May 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from Philadelphia to Cape Town in 2024. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Fri 31/522:35PHL - CPT
1 stop30h 25mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/618:40CPT - PHL
2 stops44h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/5R22 135
Fri 31/513:16PHL - CPT
2 stops39h 44mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/618:40CPT - PHL
2 stops44h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/5R22 228
Sun 10/118:20PHL - CPT
2 stops43h 10mQatar Airways
Sun 17/1118:25CPT - PHL
1 stop27h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 2/5R22 583
Thu 7/118:08PHL - CPT
2 stops49h 47mQatar Airways
Sun 17/1118:25CPT - PHL
1 stop27h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 1/5R23 181
Sun 10/1110:30PHL - CPT
2 stops42h 30mBritish Airways
Sun 17/1118:45CPT - PHL
2 stops32h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 2/5R23 368
Sun 10/1117:45PHL - CPT
1 stop34h 10mLufthansa
Sun 17/1118:30CPT - PHL
1 stop28h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 2/5R23 667
Thu 7/1118:35PHL - CPT
2 stops36h 55mBritish Airways
Sun 17/116:50CPT - PHL
2 stops40h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/5R23 835
Thu 7/1117:45PHL - CPT
1 stop34h 10mLufthansa
Sun 17/1118:30CPT - PHL
1 stop28h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 1/5R24 750
Sun 10/1117:45PHL - CPT
3 stops37h 45mSWISS
Sun 17/119:20CPT - PHL
2 stops37h 50mSWISS
Deal found 2/5R26 132

Find flights from Philadelphia to Cape Town within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Philadelphia to Cape Town that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 579 040 searches. Data last updated 2 May 2024.

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R22 135 - R44 326

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PhiladelphiaCape Town Intl

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Fri 31/5

1 stop30h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 8/6

2 stops44h 50m

R22 135

PhiladelphiaCape Town Intl

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Fri 31/5

2 stops39h 44m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 8/6

2 stops44h 50m

R22 228

PhiladelphiaCape Town Intl

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Mon 22/7

1 stop27h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 28/7

1 stop22h 31m

R27 571

PhiladelphiaCape Town Intl

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Mon 22/7

2 stops26h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 28/7

2 stops31h 39m

R27 664

PhiladelphiaCape Town Intl

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Sat 20/7

2 stops34h 22m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 27/7

1 stop26h 35m

R28 654

PhiladelphiaCape Town Intl

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Fri 26/7

1 stop34h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 3/8

2 stops33h 04m

R29 270

PhiladelphiaCape Town Intl

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Thu 20/6

1 stop32h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 24/6

1 stop32h 20m

R35 229

PhiladelphiaCape Town Intl

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Thu 20/6

2 stops37h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 24/6

3 stops32h 37m

R40 553

PhiladelphiaCape Town Intl

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Mon 22/7

2 stops25h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 6/8

3 stops29h 17m

R44 326

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When is the best time to book a flight from Philadelphia to Cape Town?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Philadelphia to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 28 January 2024.
The best time to book flights from Philadelphia to Cape Town is 23 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.
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Average price of flights to Cape Town by month

Plan your trip from Philadelphia to Cape Town by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Philadelphia to Cape Town is currently R0 while a return flight costs R30 848. Price data was last updated on 28 April 2024.

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Cape Town (average of R104). Flying from Philadelphia to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R141). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

January

R1 999

February

R2 260

March

R2 540

April

R2 391

May

R1 999

June

R1 943

July

R2 223

August

R2 242

September

R2 298

October

R2 260

November

R2 148

December

R2 634

Temperature and rainfall in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

CPT

Temperature

12 - 21 °C

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cape Town. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cape Town. Reviews last updated 2 May 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from Philadelphia to Cape Town, see what other customers have to say about American Airlines, Delta and British Airways. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8,1
Very Good
10 874 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Food

7,4

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

Delta
8,1
Very Good
10 874 reviews
Delta
8,1
Very Good
10 874 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Food

7,4

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

Qatar Airways
7,7
Good
4 452 reviews
Delta
8,1
Very Good
10 874 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Food

7,4

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

United Airlines
7,4
Good
11 159 reviews
Delta
8,1
Very Good
10 874 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Food

7,4

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

Ethiopian Air
7,4
Good
794 reviews
Delta
8,1
Very Good
10 874 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Food

7,4

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

American Airlines
7,3
Good
14 788 reviews
Delta
8,1
Very Good
10 874 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Food

7,4

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from Philadelphia to Cape Town for under R22 200 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Philadelphia to Cape Town for under R22 200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on American Airlines for just R22 135, but on average you can expect to pay R35 976.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Philadelphia to Cape Town round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Philadelphia to Cape Town round-trip from R22 135. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from R27 571, and British Airways, from R28 654. Users have found that American Airlines is 19% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What does PHL to CPT mean?

    PHL and CPT are unique codes to identify airports used in the aviation industry. They are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association) and are commonly called IATA codes. PHL to CPT refers to a flight route from Philadelphia Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Philadelphia to Cape Town that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Philadelphia to Cape Town flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Philadelphia to Cape Town with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Philadelphia to Cape Town flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Philadelphia to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Philadelphia to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Philadelphia to Cape Town?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Philadelphia to Cape Town.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Philadelphia to Cape Town?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Philadelphia to Cape Town by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Philadelphia to Cape Town that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Philadelphia to Cape Town offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Philadelphia to Cape Town?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Philadelphia to Cape Town flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Philadelphia to Cape Town flight deals updated?

    The Philadelphia to Cape Town flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 2/5.

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