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Cheap flights from Philadelphia to Cape Town from R13 196

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 9/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHL — CPT
Mar 3 — Mar 101
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 1 February 2026.

Mon 9/210:10
PHL
-
CPT
2 stops23h 00m
United Airlines
Tue 24/220:50
CPT
-
PHL
2 stops27h 24m
United Airlines
Deal found 30/1R17 150
Thu 19/26:27
PHL
-
CPT
2 stops26h 43m
United Airlines
Sun 1/320:50
CPT
-
PHL
2 stops48h 29m
United Airlines
Deal found 30/1R19 014
Sun 6/96:10
PHL
-
CPT
2 stops29h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 13/920:00
CPT
-
PHL
1 stop23h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/1R19 721
Sun 6/920:00
PHL
-
CPT
1 stop37h 20m
Brussels Airlines
Sun 13/920:00
CPT
-
PHL
1 stop19h 24m
Brussels Airlines
Deal found 31/1R19 738
Thu 12/26:26
PHL
-
CPT
2 stops26h 44m
United Airlines
Sun 15/218:45
CPT
-
PHL
2 stops46h 03m
United Airlines
Deal found 29/1R19 802
Wed 4/315:02
PHL
-
CPT
2 stops37h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 31/316:35
CPT
-
PHL
2 stops45h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/1R20 155
Wed 11/315:02
PHL
-
CPT
2 stops38h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 18/317:15
CPT
-
PHL
2 stops45h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/1R20 172
Fri 13/1118:35
PHL
-
CPT
2 stops38h 35m
United Airlines
Mon 23/1120:50
CPT
-
PHL
2 stops27h 32m
United Airlines
Deal found 29/1R20 268
Thu 23/410:33
PHL
-
CPT
1 stop22h 47m
United Airlines
Thu 30/419:50
CPT
-
PHL
2 stops27h 42m
United Airlines
Deal found 31/1R20 284
Wed 11/320:45
PHL
-
CPT
2 stops33h 55m
Qatar Airways
Wed 18/312:35
CPT
-
PHL
1 stop26h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 30/1R20 461

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 1 February 2026.

Round-trip from

R19 014

One-way from

R13 196

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R20 107
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 19/2-1/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 77h 54m total
  • Philadelphia to Cape Town
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United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 9/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 21h 44m total
  • Philadelphia to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R18 778 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R9 687 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
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Price

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Thu 19/2

6:27-16:10

2 stops26h 43m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/3

20:50-14:19

2 stops48h 29m

R19 014

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Thu 12/2

15:05-16:10

1 stop18h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 15/2

18:45-9:48

2 stops46h 03m

R19 721

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Wed 4/3

15:02-11:50

2 stops37h 48m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 31/3

16:35-7:40

2 stops45h 05m

R20 155

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Wed 11/3

15:02-11:50

2 stops38h 48m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 18/3

17:15-9:04

2 stops45h 49m

R20 172

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Fri 24/4

10:33-17:10

2 stops24h 37m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 28/4

20:00-9:58

1 stop19h 58m

R20 284

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Fri 8/5

11:32-20:55

2 stops27h 23m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 14/5

22:25-17:32

2 stops49h 07m

R20 734

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Fri 8/5

17:40-9:30

1 stop33h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 14/5

22:25-17:32

2 stops49h 07m

R21 007

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Sat 7/3

19:40-12:40

2 stops34h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 24/3

12:35-9:00

1 stop26h 25m

R21 104

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Tue 12/5

20:30-11:30

1 stop33h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 25/5

6:05-9:00

2 stops32h 55m

R21 345

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Thu 9/4

11:36-15:20

2 stops21h 44m

R13 196

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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 457). Flying from Philadelphia to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R22 518). 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 United Airlines fly from Philadelphia to Cape Town in about 26h 43m. 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Cape Town (average of R12 457). Flying from Philadelphia to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R22 518). 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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