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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Philadelphia from R13 107

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 6/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — PHL
Aug 23 — Aug 301
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Philadelphia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cape Town to Philadelphia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 24 July 2026.

Wed 9/919:30
CPT
-
PHL
1 stop25h 00m
Qatar Airways
Thu 24/921:30
PHL
-
CPT
1 stop30h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 22/7R16 952
Tue 6/1013:15
CPT
-
PHL
1 stop31h 50m
Qatar Airways
Tue 27/1021:30
PHL
-
CPT
1 stop31h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 19/7R17 084
Wed 7/1019:30
CPT
-
PHL
1 stop25h 35m
Qatar Airways
Thu 29/1021:30
PHL
-
CPT
1 stop31h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 19/7R17 167
Sat 3/1019:50
CPT
-
PHL
2 stops24h 30m
United Airlines
Sun 25/1019:40
PHL
-
CPT
1 stop38h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 20/7R17 300
Tue 18/820:05
CPT
-
PHL
1 stop33h 37m
Virgin Atlantic
Mon 24/815:58
PHL
-
CPT
1 stop19h 52m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 20/7R17 598
Sun 1/1120:50
CPT
-
PHL
2 stops26h 45m
Delta
Sun 31/19:42
PHL
-
CPT
2 stops25h 53m
Delta
Deal found 21/7R17 847
Fri 7/813:15
CPT
-
PHL
1 stop31h 15m
Qatar Airways
Tue 8/921:30
PHL
-
CPT
1 stop30h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 20/7R17 979
Thu 1/1013:15
CPT
-
PHL
1 stop31h 50m
Qatar Airways
Thu 22/1021:30
PHL
-
CPT
1 stop30h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 20/7R18 045
Wed 7/1017:55
CPT
-
PHL
2 stops33h 37m
United Airlines
Thu 29/109:55
PHL
-
CPT
2 stops24h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 19/7R18 277
Sat 3/1013:15
CPT
-
PHL
1 stop31h 50m
Qatar Airways
Sun 25/1021:30
PHL
-
CPT
1 stop31h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 20/7R18 294
Fri 7/820:05
CPT
-
PHL
1 stop29h 53m
Delta
Tue 8/96:15
PHL
-
CPT
2 stops33h 10m
Delta
Deal found 23/7R18 443

Find flight deals from Cape Town to Philadelphia

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cape Town (CPT) to Philadelphia (PHL). 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 24 July 2026.

Round-trip from

R16 952

One-way from

R13 107

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

R23 050
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 9/9-24/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 55h 45m total
  • Cape Town to Philadelphia
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 6/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 31h 15m total
  • Cape Town to Philadelphia
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 22% potential increase in price (R93 021 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (R12 252 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2026
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Price

Cheapest return flight

Cape TownPhiladelphia

CPT - PHL

CPTPHL

Cape Town Intl

Tue 6/10

20:00-19:42

2 stops29h 42m

Philadelphia

Tue 27/10

11:24-18:00

2 stops24h 36m

R17 300

Cape TownPhiladelphia

CPT - PHL

CPTPHL

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/8

19:50-17:52

2 stops28h 02m

Philadelphia

Tue 8/9

19:40-17:10

2 stops39h 30m

R17 300

Cape TownPhiladelphia

CPT - PHL

CPTPHL

Cape Town Intl

Fri 7/8

20:00-0:57

2 stops34h 57m

Philadelphia

Tue 8/9

17:01-17:10

2 stops42h 09m

R17 300

Cape TownPhiladelphia

CPT - PHL

CPTPHL

Cape Town Intl

Sat 3/10

19:50-14:20

2 stops24h 30m

Philadelphia

Sun 25/10

19:40-16:10

1 stop38h 30m

R17 300

Cape TownPhiladelphia

CPT - PHL

CPTPHL

Cape Town Intl

Thu 1/10

19:50-10:11

2 stops44h 21m

Philadelphia

Thu 22/10

15:08-15:20

1 stop18h 12m

R17 300
Fastest return journey

Cape TownPhiladelphia

CPT - PHL

CPTPHL

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/11

20:50-16:35

2 stops26h 45m

Philadelphia

Sun 31/1

9:42-18:35

2 stops25h 53m

R17 847

Cape TownPhiladelphia

CPT - PHL

CPTPHL

Cape Town Intl

Wed 7/10

17:55-21:32

2 stops33h 37m

Philadelphia

Thu 29/10

9:55-16:10

2 stops24h 15m

R18 277

Cape TownPhiladelphia

CPT - PHL

CPTPHL

Cape Town Intl

Fri 7/8

20:05-16:40

2 stops26h 35m

Philadelphia

Tue 8/9

9:35-21:25

2 stops29h 50m

R18 443
Cheapest one-way

Cape TownPhiladelphia

CPT - PHL

CPTPHL

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/8

13:15-14:30

1 stop31h 15m

R13 107

Cape TownPhiladelphia

CPT - PHL

CPTPHL

Cape Town Intl

Sat 8/8

13:15-8:22

2 stops49h 07m

R18 045

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cape Town to Philadelphia

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Cape Town to Philadelphia flights typically cost between R20 365 and R27 897 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R16 952 on Qatar Airways (Sept 9–Sept 24).

Reviews of airlines servicing Philadelphia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Philadelphia. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Philadelphia. Reviews last updated 24 July 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Virgin Atlantic,United Airlines, andQatar Airways from Cape Town to Philadelphia to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
694 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,5

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,3

Food

6,9

Crew

8,1

Entertainment

7,5

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
694 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
694 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,5

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,3

Food

6,9

Crew

8,1

Entertainment

7,5

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
10 025 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
694 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,5

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,3

Food

6,9

Crew

8,1

Entertainment

7,5

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.
Qatar Airways
7,3
Good
3 747 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
694 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,5

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,3

Food

6,9

Crew

8,1

Entertainment

7,5

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cape Town to Philadelphia. 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 Cape Town to Philadelphia?

    United Airlines can get you from Cape Town to Philadelphia in just under 29h 42m. Your travel time can differ by up to . Airlines will cover a distance of 12627 km.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cape Town to Philadelphia round-trip?

    Flying on Virgin Atlantic is currently your cheapest option to Philadelphia, with prices starting at R14 543. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by United Airlines and Qatar Airways, with the lowest prices starting at R15 990 and R17 707, respectively. Users have found that Virgin Atlantic is 24% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to Philadelphia that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Cape Town to Philadelphia flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Cape Town to Philadelphia?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cape Town to Philadelphia.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to Philadelphia?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to Philadelphia by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Fly from Cape Town to Philadelphia on these airlines

Choose from the following airlines for your flight from Cape Town to Philadelphia. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 24 July 2026.
Qatar Airways flights from Cape Town Intl to Philadelphia
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Top 3 airlines flying from Cape Town to Philadelphia

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Cape Town to Philadelphia. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 24 July 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AtlanticCheapestR14 543AverageR15 391FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapestR15 990AverageR18 269FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR17 707AverageR24 734FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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