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Cheap flights from Philadelphia to Cape Town from R14 773

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 27/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHL — CPT
Jul 30 — Aug 61
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 30 June 2026.

Mon 13/710:39
PHL
-
CPT
1 stop22h 41m
United Airlines
Tue 28/720:00
CPT
-
PHL
1 stop33h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 29/6R21 182
Tue 14/712:36
PHL
-
CPT
2 stops26h 49m
KLM
Sat 18/723:15
CPT
-
PHL
2 stops28h 52m
KLM
Deal found 28/6R21 592
Mon 27/710:40
PHL
-
CPT
1 stop25h 10m
Delta
Tue 4/820:05
CPT
-
PHL
1 stop21h 00m
Delta
Deal found 29/6R23 170
Tue 18/821:30
PHL
-
CPT
1 stop30h 45m
Qatar Airways
Tue 25/813:15
CPT
-
PHL
1 stop31h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 26/6R23 515
Mon 27/717:35
PHL
-
CPT
2 stops21h 50m
KLM
Tue 4/823:15
CPT
-
PHL
2 stops29h 01m
KLM
Deal found 26/6R23 581
Tue 3/1120:30
PHL
-
CPT
1 stop31h 00m
Qatar Airways
Thu 12/1112:35
CPT
-
PHL
1 stop33h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 28/6R23 893
Tue 3/1117:30
PHL
-
CPT
2 stops34h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 12/1112:35
CPT
-
PHL
1 stop33h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/6R24 090
Fri 14/821:30
PHL
-
CPT
1 stop38h 00m
Qatar Airways
Tue 25/813:15
CPT
-
PHL
1 stop31h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 29/6R24 139
Mon 27/718:25
PHL
-
CPT
2 stops34h 35m
British Airways
Tue 4/818:50
CPT
-
PHL
1 stop26h 45m
British Airways
Deal found 26/6R24 156
Sat 4/713:25
PHL
-
CPT
1 stop22h 25m
Delta
Fri 24/720:05
CPT
-
PHL
1 stop27h 34m
Delta
Deal found 29/6R24 238

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 30 June 2026.

Round-trip from

R21 182

One-way from

R14 773

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R25 405
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 13/7-28/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 56h 01m total
  • Philadelphia to Cape Town
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Delta
  • Delta
  • 27/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 26h 04m total
  • Philadelphia to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R25 059 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R6 886 potential savings vs. average return price).
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PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Mon 27/7

9:46-17:50

2 stops26h 04m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 4/8

20:05-9:38

1 stop19h 33m

R23 252

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Mon 27/7

17:35-21:25

2 stops21h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 4/8

23:15-22:16

2 stops29h 01m

R23 581

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Thu 17/9

21:30-10:15

1 stop30h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 27/9

13:15-15:05

1 stop31h 50m

R24 534

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Sat 24/10

17:38-22:40

2 stops23h 02m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 11/12

0:30-0:51

2 stops31h 21m

R25 060

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Wed 21/10

6:15-17:10

2 stops28h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 25/10

20:50-18:48

1 stop27h 58m

R25 142

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Thu 17/9

6:15-17:50

2 stops29h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 27/9

20:05-19:19

2 stops29h 14m

R25 142
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Mon 27/7

14:32-17:50

1 stop21h 18m

R14 773

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Fri 2/10

20:25-22:10

2 stops43h 45m

R14 921

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Mon 27/7

6:30-11:50

3 stops47h 20m

R15 266

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Sun 2/8

6:30-10:15

2 stops45h 45m

R15 332

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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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Cape Town (average of R17 813). Flying from Philadelphia to Cape Town in March is currently the most expensive (average of R28 165). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Philadelphia to Cape Town?

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, KLM, and Qatar Airways fly from Philadelphia to Cape Town in about 21h 50m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 8h 55m. 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Cape Town (average of R17 813). Flying from Philadelphia to Cape Town in March is currently the most expensive (average of R28 165). 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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