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Cheap flights from Philadelphia to Cape Town from R14 076

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 15/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHL — CPT
Dec 2 — Dec 91
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 2 November 2025.

Round-trip from

R17 089

One-way from

R14 076

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R22 439
Delta
  • Delta
  • 12/11-20/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 46h 52m total
  • Philadelphia to Cape Town
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SWISS
  • SWISS
  • 15/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 15m total
  • Philadelphia to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (R8 937 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R11 632 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 2 November 2025.

Sun 9/1110:25PHL - CPT
1 stop25h 50mDelta
Sun 16/1121:30CPT - PHL
1 stop25h 23mDelta
Deal found 2/11R17 089
Tue 11/1112:22PHL - CPT
2 stops22h 38mUnited Airlines
Tue 18/1120:50CPT - PHL
1 stop24h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/11R17 158
Sun 9/1120:00PHL - CPT
1 stop37h 10mUnited Airlines
Wed 19/1120:50CPT - PHL
2 stops31h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/11R17 245
Fri 14/116:02PHL - CPT
2 stops32h 53mDelta
Mon 17/1121:30CPT - PHL
1 stop21h 02mDelta
Deal found 2/11R17 799
Tue 11/1119:25PHL - CPT
1 stop40h 50mDelta
Wed 19/1123:45CPT - PHL
2 stops30h 21mDelta
Deal found 2/11R17 886
Tue 11/1119:25PHL - CPT
1 stop40h 50mDelta
Sat 22/1123:45CPT - PHL
2 stops30h 21mDelta
Deal found 2/11R17 903
Mon 10/1112:22PHL - CPT
2 stops26h 33mKLM
Thu 20/1123:45CPT - PHL
2 stops48h 49mKLM
Deal found 2/11R17 989
Wed 12/1119:25PHL - CPT
2 stops27h 25mKLM
Wed 19/1123:45CPT - PHL
2 stops30h 21mKLM
Deal found 2/11R18 076
Fri 14/1117:32PHL - CPT
2 stops29h 18mDelta
Sat 22/1123:45CPT - PHL
2 stops30h 21mDelta
Deal found 2/11R18 526
Thu 4/128:00PHL - CPT
1 stop28h 15mDelta
Tue 9/1221:30CPT - PHL
1 stop25h 26mDelta
Deal found 31/10R18 820

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Philadelphia to Cape Town that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 2 November 2025.
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Philadelphia

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Cape Town

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Depart

Return

Price

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Wed 12/11

18:01-19:15

1 stop18h 14m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 16/11

21:30-11:32

1 stop21h 02m

R17 089

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Thu 13/11

15:00-16:10

1 stop18h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 16/11

20:50-9:46

1 stop19h 56m

R17 089

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Wed 12/11

10:25-19:15

1 stop25h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 20/11

21:30-11:32

1 stop21h 02m

R17 089

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Thu 13/11

10:34-16:10

1 stop22h 36m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 21/11

20:50-19:05

1 stop29h 15m

R17 089

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Wed 12/11

18:01-19:15

1 stop18h 14m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 18/11

21:30-16:56

1 stop26h 26m

R17 089

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Fri 14/11

10:05-18:00

2 stops24h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 21/11

20:50-14:07

2 stops24h 17m

R17 158

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Wed 12/11

10:05-18:00

2 stops24h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 16/11

20:50-14:07

2 stops24h 17m

R17 158

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Fri 14/11

10:34-18:00

2 stops24h 26m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 18/11

20:50-9:46

1 stop19h 56m

R17 158

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Thu 13/11

10:05-16:10

2 stops23h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 18/11

20:50-14:07

2 stops24h 17m

R17 158

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Thu 13/11

15:00-16:10

1 stop18h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 22/11

20:50-21:21

2 stops31h 31m

R17 158

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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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Cape Town (average of R15 721). Flying from Philadelphia to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R24 067). 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 2 November 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Philadelphia to Cape Town in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 37% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at midday.

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 18h 10m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Cape Town (average of R15 721). Flying from Philadelphia to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R24 067). 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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