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Cheap flights from Philadelphia to Cape Town from R11 260

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 7/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHL — CPT
Dec 13 — Dec 201
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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 13 November 2025.

Round-trip from

R18 345

One-way from

R11 260

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R21 631
Delta
  • Delta
  • 5/2-20/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 43h 54m total
  • Philadelphia to Cape Town
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7/4
  • 7/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 46h 13m total
  • Philadelphia to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 0% potential increase in price (R1 398 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R10 735 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 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 13 November 2025.

Thu 4/1215:05PHL - CPT
1 stop18h 05mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/1220:50CPT - PHL
1 stop19h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/11R18 602
Tue 2/1216:32PHL - CPT
2 stops36h 18mTurkish Airlines
Fri 12/1217:15CPT - PHL
2 stops47h 24mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/11R18 619
Thu 4/128:00PHL - CPT
1 stop28h 15mDelta
Tue 9/1221:30CPT - PHL
2 stops29h 09mDelta
Deal found 12/11R18 670
Mon 8/1210:33PHL - CPT
2 stops38h 07mUnited Airlines
Mon 22/1220:50CPT - PHL
2 stops34h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/11R19 235
Mon 8/1212:22PHL - CPT
2 stops26h 33mDelta
Mon 22/1221:30CPT - PHL
1 stop30h 03mDelta
Deal found 12/11R19 304
Tue 2/1210:15PHL - CPT
2 stops28h 40mDelta
Fri 12/1221:30CPT - PHL
1 stop34h 06mDelta
Deal found 11/11R19 389
Mon 8/1219:51PHL - CPT
1 stop33h 19mAmerican Airlines
Mon 22/1218:55CPT - PHL
1 stop25h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/11R20 279
Wed 31/1217:00PHL - CPT
2 stops40h 10mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/120:50CPT - PHL
2 stops32h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11R25 345
Thu 4/1210:33PHL - CPT
2 stops45h 02mEthiopian Air
Tue 9/1213:50CPT - PHL
3 stops31h 18mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/11R28 117

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Philadelphia

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Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Mon 16/2

10:35-16:10

1 stop22h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 23/2

20:50-14:24

2 stops24h 34m

R18 414

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Thu 5/2

6:00-19:15

2 stops30h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 20/2

21:30-23:15

2 stops32h 45m

R18 414

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Thu 19/2

15:05-16:10

1 stop18h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 26/2

20:50-17:14

2 stops27h 24m

R18 414

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Thu 4/12

15:05-16:10

1 stop18h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 9/12

20:50-9:35

1 stop19h 45m

R18 602

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Tue 7/4

17:57-22:10

3 stops46h 13m

R11 260

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Wed 14/1

15:30-7:40

2 stops33h 10m

R13 673

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Wed 8/4

13:27-7:25

2 stops35h 58m

R13 913

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Wed 14/1

13:10-7:30

2 stops35h 20m

R13 913

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Thu 9/4

9:42-17:50

2 stops26h 08m

R14 050

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Wed 14/1

12:11-19:15

1 stop24h 04m

R14 050

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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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Cape Town (average of R15 539). Flying from Philadelphia to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R23 719). 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 Delta and United Airlines fly from Philadelphia to Cape Town in about 22h 35m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 1h 24m. 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Cape Town (average of R15 539). Flying from Philadelphia to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R23 719). 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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