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Cheap flights from Philadelphia to Cape Town from R9 919

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 11/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHL — CPT
Mar 15 — Mar 221
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 13 February 2026.

Sun 15/217:59
PHL
-
CPT
1 stop18h 16m
Virgin Atlantic
Mon 2/321:30
CPT
-
PHL
1 stop33h 54m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 10/2R16 707
Mon 16/214:31
PHL
-
CPT
1 stop21h 44m
Kenya Airways
Fri 27/221:30
CPT
-
PHL
1 stop20h 39m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 9/2R17 089
Sun 15/29:41
PHL
-
CPT
2 stops26h 34m
Delta
Mon 2/321:30
CPT
-
PHL
1 stop28h 22m
Delta
Deal found 10/2R17 168
Thu 12/312:59
PHL
-
CPT
1 stop24h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 19/321:30
CPT
-
PHL
1 stop22h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/2R17 248
Fri 20/212:55
PHL
-
CPT
2 stops22h 05m
United Airlines
Tue 24/220:50
CPT
-
PHL
2 stops31h 19m
United Airlines
Deal found 9/2R18 583
Tue 3/320:06
PHL
-
CPT
2 stops40h 09m
Delta
Thu 19/321:30
CPT
-
PHL
1 stop24h 16m
Delta
Deal found 10/2R18 599
Tue 24/312:15
PHL
-
CPT
2 stops22h 40m
United Airlines
Tue 28/420:00
CPT
-
PHL
2 stops27h 33m
United Airlines
Deal found 12/2R18 615
Thu 7/56:00
PHL
-
CPT
2 stops47h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 1/616:35
CPT
-
PHL
2 stops51h 43m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/2R19 155
Tue 3/310:06
PHL
-
CPT
2 stops24h 54m
United Airlines
Thu 19/39:30
CPT
-
PHL
2 stops54h 17m
United Airlines
Deal found 10/2R19 489
Tue 17/38:40
PHL
-
CPT
2 stops31h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 15/417:35
CPT
-
PHL
2 stops24h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/2R19 871
Thu 12/318:40
PHL
-
CPT
1 stop34h 20m
Lufthansa
Thu 19/39:30
CPT
-
PHL
2 stops43h 14m
Lufthansa
Deal found 12/2R19 982

Find 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 13 February 2026.

Round-trip from

R17 089

One-way from

R9 919

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R19 886
Virgin Atlantic
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • 5/3-12/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 58m total
  • Philadelphia to Cape Town
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11/5
  • 11/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 45h 00m total
  • Philadelphia to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R18 326 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R9 238 potential savings vs. average return price).
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PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Thu 5/3

18:16-19:15

1 stop17h 59m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/3

21:30-18:29

1 stop26h 59m

R17 089

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Thu 5/3

16:59-19:15

1 stop19h 16m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/3

21:30-23:00

2 stops31h 30m

R17 168

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Tue 3/3

20:06-19:15

2 stops40h 09m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 19/3

21:30-15:46

1 stop24h 16m

R18 599

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Tue 24/3

14:52-16:55

2 stops20h 03m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 28/4

20:00-14:10

1 stop24h 10m

R18 615

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Mon 16/3

18:25-19:15

1 stop18h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 16/4

20:25-0:59

2 stops34h 34m

R19 489

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Tue 3/3

10:06-18:00

2 stops24h 54m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 19/3

9:30-9:47

2 stops54h 17m

R19 489

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Mon 16/3

6:00-19:15

2 stops31h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 16/4

20:25-19:18

2 stops28h 53m

R20 093

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Fri 26/6

19:33-17:50

1 stop40h 17m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 7/7

20:05-15:02

1 stop24h 57m

R20 236

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Wed 4/3

14:31-19:15

1 stop21h 44m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 31/3

23:15-21:23

2 stops28h 08m

R20 268

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Thu 12/3

15:30-11:00

2 stops37h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 19/3

9:30-22:44

2 stops43h 14m

R20 284

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Best time to book a flight from Philadelphia to Cape Town

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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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Cape Town (average of R12 177). Flying from Philadelphia to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R22 096). 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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Philadelphia to Cape Town. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Philadelphia to Cape Town?

    Airlines like Virgin Atlantic, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Philadelphia to Cape Town in about 17h 59m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h 04m. There are 12627 km between Philadelphia and Cape Town. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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.

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

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Cape Town (average of R12 177). Flying from Philadelphia to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R22 096). 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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Franschhoek
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