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Cheap flights from Philadelphia to Cape Town from R12 426

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 6/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHL — CPT
Jan 16 — Jan 231
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 17 December 2025.

Mon 22/1218:34PHL - CPT
2 stops40h 26mUnited Airlines
Tue 30/1220:50CPT - PHL
1 stop20h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/12R27 150
Fri 19/1218:34PHL - CPT
2 stops38h 36mUnited Airlines
Wed 31/1218:45CPT - PHL
1 stop28h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/12R36 458
Mon 22/1217:49PHL - CPT
1 stop18h 26mDelta
Tue 30/1221:30CPT - PHL
1 stop30h 03mDelta
Deal found 15/12R36 558
Thu 18/1217:40PHL - CPT
2 stops54h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 31/1218:45CPT - PHL
1 stop28h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12R43 702
Thu 18/1217:40PHL - CPT
2 stops54h 50mSWISS
Wed 31/129:00CPT - PHL
2 stops38h 05mSWISS
Deal found 16/12R44 440
Thu 18/129:39PHL - CPT
2 stops29h 16mDelta
Tue 30/1221:30CPT - PHL
1 stop26h 08mDelta
Deal found 16/12R44 993

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 17 December 2025.

Round-trip from

R17 977

One-way from

R12 426

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R28 073
Delta
  • Delta
  • 5/2-20/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 52h 05m total
  • Philadelphia to Cape Town
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6/3
  • 6/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 43h 48m total
  • Philadelphia to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (R9 053 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R10 652 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
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Philadelphia

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PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Thu 5/2

10:30-19:15

1 stop25h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 20/2

21:30-11:09

1 stop20h 39m

R17 977

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Sun 1/2

19:50-12:10

1 stop33h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 16/6

18:50-15:30

1 stop26h 40m

R19 470

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Sun 1/2

10:30-18:00

2 stops24h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 16/6

20:00-13:51

1 stop23h 51m

R19 570

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Thu 19/3

20:45-12:10

1 stop33h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 23/3

22:10-14:10

1 stop22h 00m

R19 604

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Sat 16/5

19:40-11:00

1 stop33h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 25/5

18:50-15:30

1 stop26h 40m

R19 889

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Tue 12/5

22:20-11:00

1 stop30h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 25/5

18:50-15:30

1 stop26h 40m

R19 889

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Sat 16/5

22:20-11:00

1 stop30h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 25/5

18:50-13:55

2 stops25h 05m

R19 923

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Tue 12/5

19:40-11:00

1 stop33h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 25/5

18:50-13:55

2 stops25h 05m

R19 923

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Tue 12/5

19:40-11:00

1 stop33h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 25/5

18:50-12:15

1 stop23h 25m

R19 973

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Fri 6/3

9:17-12:05

3 stops43h 48m

R12 426

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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 227). Flying from Philadelphia to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R23 310). 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, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Philadelphia to Cape Town in about 24h 30m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 8h 50m. 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 227). Flying from Philadelphia to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R23 310). 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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