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Cheap flights from Philadelphia to Cape Town from R13 285

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 18/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHL — CPT
Oct 13 — Oct 201
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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 September 2025.

Round-trip from

R17 349

One-way from

R13 285

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R22 263
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 17/11-24/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 61h 15m total
  • Philadelphia to Cape Town
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18/9
  • 18/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 50h 55m total
  • Philadelphia to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (R12 829 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R12 821 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 13 September 2025.

Mon 17/1118:35PHL - CPT
1 stop34h 35mBritish Airways
Mon 24/1120:35CPT - PHL
1 stop26h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 11/9R17 349
Mon 1/1219:45PHL - CPT
1 stop29h 20mAmerican Airlines
Mon 15/1222:10CPT - PHL
1 stop25h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/9R17 436
Mon 17/1119:45PHL - CPT
1 stop33h 25mAmerican Airlines
Mon 24/1122:10CPT - PHL
2 stops28h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/9R17 609
Tue 28/1020:45PHL - CPT
1 stop33h 25mAmerican Airlines
Tue 4/1118:55CPT - PHL
1 stop25h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 13/9R18 634
Sun 26/1020:45PHL - CPT
1 stop33h 25mAmerican Airlines
Sun 2/1120:35CPT - PHL
1 stop23h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/9R19 502
Tue 28/109:22PHL - CPT
2 stops44h 28mTurkish Airlines
Tue 4/1117:15CPT - PHL
2 stops46h 22mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 13/9R19 936
Sun 26/1022:15PHL - CPT
2 stops27h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 2/1120:35CPT - PHL
1 stop23h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/9R20 023

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Philadelphia

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Price

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Mon 1/12

19:45-8:05

1 stop29h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 15/12

22:10-16:15

1 stop25h 05m

R17 436

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Sun 26/10

20:45-12:10

1 stop33h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/11

20:35-13:25

1 stop23h 50m

R19 502

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Thu 19/2

19:45-12:10

1 stop33h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 26/2

20:45-16:15

1 stop26h 30m

R20 266

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Tue 30/12

21:10-10:20

2 stops30h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 13/1

18:55-16:15

1 stop28h 20m

R20 891

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Mon 5/1

19:45-8:05

1 stop29h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 17/1

20:50-13:10

1 stop23h 20m

R21 048

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Tue 6/1

19:45-10:20

1 stop31h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 20/1

20:50-13:10

1 stop23h 20m

R21 569

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Thu 8/1

18:35-12:10

1 stop34h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 18/1

18:55-16:15

1 stop28h 20m

R21 569

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Sat 3/1

19:45-10:20

1 stop31h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 22/1

22:10-16:15

1 stop25h 05m

R21 569

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Wed 7/1

18:10-19:15

1 stop18h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 20/1

21:30-17:11

1 stop26h 41m

R21 725

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Tue 10/2

13:10-10:50

2 stops38h 40m

R13 372

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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 13 September 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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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 American Airlines fly from Philadelphia to Cape Town in about 29h 20m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . There are 12627 km between Philadelphia and Cape Town.

  • 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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