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Cheap flights from Philadelphia to Cape Town from R13 709

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 14/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHL — CPT
Sep 1 — Sep 81
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 August 2025.

Round-trip from

R19 365

One-way from

R13 709

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R27 929
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 19/2-26/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 110h 56m total
  • Philadelphia to Cape Town
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SWISS
  • SWISS
  • 14/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 20m total
  • Philadelphia to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (R14 415 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R14 236 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
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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 August 2025.

Sun 7/96:00PHL - CPT
2 stops33h 10mDelta
Fri 19/920:05CPT - PHL
1 stop26h 05mDelta
Deal found 25/8R19 841
Tue 9/917:27PHL - CPT
2 stops21h 58mKLM
Mon 15/923:00CPT - PHL
2 stops28h 34mKLM
Deal found 25/8R19 911
Tue 9/917:27PHL - CPT
2 stops21h 58mKLM
Mon 22/923:00CPT - PHL
2 stops28h 34mKLM
Deal found 26/8R19 929
Fri 28/1119:45PHL - CPT
1 stop33h 25mAmerican Airlines
Wed 17/1218:55CPT - PHL
1 stop25h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 26/8R20 123
Fri 28/1121:20PHL - CPT
2 stops54h 00mBritish Airways
Wed 17/1220:35CPT - PHL
1 stop26h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 26/8R20 863
Wed 10/96:00PHL - CPT
2 stops33h 25mDelta
Tue 25/1121:30CPT - PHL
1 stop22h 55mDelta
Deal found 25/8R21 303
Wed 31/1218:35PHL - CPT
1 stop34h 35mBritish Airways
Wed 14/120:35CPT - PHL
1 stop26h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 25/8R21 849
Wed 31/1218:35PHL - CPT
1 stop34h 35mBritish Airways
Sat 24/119:00CPT - PHL
1 stop28h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 25/8R21 867
Wed 31/1217:30PHL - CPT
2 stops35h 40mBritish Airways
Tue 20/120:50CPT - PHL
1 stop26h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 25/8R21 955
Tue 9/918:50PHL - CPT
2 stops34h 10mBritish Airways
Mon 22/918:55CPT - PHL
1 stop27h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 25/8R21 973

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Philadelphia

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Cape Town

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Depart

Return

Price

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Thu 19/2

19:26-11:50

2 stops57h 24m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 26/2

17:15-15:47

2 stops53h 32m

R19 365

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Sun 7/9

6:00-21:10

2 stops33h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 19/9

20:05-16:10

1 stop26h 05m

R19 841

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Tue 9/9

17:27-21:25

2 stops21h 58m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 15/9

23:00-21:34

2 stops28h 34m

R19 911

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Tue 9/9

17:27-21:25

2 stops21h 58m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 22/9

23:00-21:34

2 stops28h 34m

R19 911

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Thu 19/2

19:45-12:10

1 stop33h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 26/2

22:10-16:15

1 stop25h 05m

R20 105

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Sat 3/1

19:45-8:05

1 stop29h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 22/1

22:10-16:15

1 stop25h 05m

R20 123

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Wed 14/1

13:10-7:30

2 stops35h 20m

R13 709

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Wed 3/9

17:35-9:30

1 stop33h 55m

R13 762

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Wed 14/1

18:35-8:05

1 stop30h 30m

R14 942

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Wed 14/1

18:35-8:05

1 stop30h 30m

R14 942

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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, 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 August 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.

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

    Airlines like Turkish Airlines, Delta, and KLM fly from Philadelphia to Cape Town in about 21h 58m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 35h 26m. There are 12627 km between Philadelphia and Cape Town. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is SWISS, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R13 709. However, be on the lookout for offers from Lufthansa and American Airlines, 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.

  • 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, 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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