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Cheap flights from Philadelphia to Cape Town from R15 244

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 18/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHL — CPT
May 2 — May 91
1 adult

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 27 April 2025.

Round-trip from

R21 756

One-way from

R15 244

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R29 910
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 16/5-23/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 85h 05m total
  • Philadelphia to Cape Town
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Lufthansa
  • Lufthansa
  • 18/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 33h 55m total
  • Philadelphia to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (R12 463 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R14 742 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Philadelphia to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 27 April 2025.

Fri 16/519:55PHL - CPT
1 stop33h 05mBritish Airways
Fri 23/518:25CPT - PHL
2 stops52h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 25/4R21 756
Tue 16/915:00PHL - CPT
2 stops38h 50mTurkish Airlines
Mon 29/916:35CPT - PHL
2 stops46h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 27/4R22 446
Sat 6/912:35PHL - CPT
1 stop23h 15mDelta
Sun 28/920:05CPT - PHL
1 stop23h 23mDelta
Deal found 26/4R24 722
Sat 6/96:30PHL - CPT
2 stops26h 50mUnited Airlines
Sun 28/920:00CPT - PHL
2 stops48h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 26/4R25 040
Wed 11/621:15PHL - CPT
2 stops31h 45mAmerican Airlines
Wed 18/618:55CPT - PHL
1 stop24h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 27/4R27 353
Sun 25/517:35PHL - CPT
1 stop33h 55mLufthansa
Tue 1/718:05CPT - PHL
1 stop27h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 25/4R27 782
Tue 10/610:35PHL - CPT
3 stops30h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 17/620:00CPT - PHL
2 stops31h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4R29 350
Tue 8/720:30PHL - CPT
1 stop32h 20mQatar Airways
Fri 1/813:00CPT - PHL
1 stop26h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 26/4R42 150
Sat 28/615:05PHL - CPT
2 stops40h 40mEthiopian Air
Tue 8/713:50CPT - PHL
3 stops30h 18mEthiopian Air
Deal found 27/4R43 847
Sun 25/516:56PHL - CPT
2 stops36h 39mEmirates
Fri 27/613:05CPT - PHL
2 stops38h 30mEmirates
Deal found 25/4R95 849
Fri 26/913:15PHL - CPT
2 stops26h 10mKLM
Wed 15/1023:15CPT - PHL
2 stops28h 01mKLM
Deal found 25/4R169 064

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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 594 507 searches. Data last updated 27 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Philadelphia to Cape Town that are best for you.

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PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Fri 16/5

19:55-11:00

1 stop33h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 23/5

18:25-16:25

2 stops52h 00m

R21 756

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Tue 16/9

15:00-11:50

2 stops38h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 29/9

16:35-9:20

2 stops46h 45m

R22 446

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Sat 6/9

12:35-17:50

1 stop23h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 28/9

20:05-13:28

1 stop23h 23m

R24 722

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Sat 6/9

6:30-15:20

2 stops26h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 28/9

20:00-14:16

2 stops48h 16m

R25 040

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Wed 11/6

21:15-11:00

2 stops31h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 18/6

18:55-13:00

1 stop24h 05m

R27 353

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Sun 25/5

17:35-9:30

1 stop33h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 1/7

18:05-16:00

1 stop27h 55m

R27 782

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Tue 10/6

10:35-22:50

3 stops30h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 17/6

20:00-21:33

2 stops31h 33m

R29 350

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Tue 8/7

20:30-10:50

1 stop32h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 1/8

13:00-9:00

1 stop26h 00m

R42 150

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Sat 28/6

15:05-13:45

2 stops40h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 8/7

13:50-14:08

3 stops30h 18m

R43 847

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Sun 25/5

16:56-11:35

2 stops36h 39m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 27/6

13:05-21:35

2 stops38h 30m

R95 849

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Deals found on 27/4

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Best time to book a flight from Philadelphia to Cape Town

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cape Town from Philadelphia with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Philadelphia to Cape Town

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Philadelphia to Cape Town?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Cape Town (average of R110). Flying from Philadelphia to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R187). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from PHL to CPT?

Find hourly flight availability from Philadelphia to Cape Town. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 27 April 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Philadelphia to Cape Town at midday. By choosing this option you can save up to 2% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

Rainfall in Cape Town by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 20.0 - 100.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

Temperature in Cape Town by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 12.0 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 27 April 2025.
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 213 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 213 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 213 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Delta
8,0
Very Good
7 922 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 213 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 334 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 213 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
SWISS
7,5
Good
1 587 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 213 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 561 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 213 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

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  • 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 R21 756. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Turkish Airlines, from R22 446, and Delta, from R24 722. Users have found that British Airways is 21% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Philadelphia to Cape Town one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Lufthansa, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R15 244. However, be on the lookout for offers from SWISS and Qatar Airways, as they are both options that can get you from Philadelphia to Cape Town for a low price.

  • 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.

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    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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Philadelphia to Cape Town?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Cape Town (average of R110). Flying from Philadelphia to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R187). 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.

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