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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Philadelphia from R12 846

CPT — PHL
Sep 18 — Sep 251
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Philadelphia

Tue 25/820:00 -
1 stop24h 21m
Mon 19/106:15 -
1 stop27h 05m
Deal found 17/8R17 101
Tue 25/820:00 -
2 stops31h 43m
Thu 15/1011:20 -
2 stops22h 00m
Deal found 14/8R17 134
Fri 21/820:00 -
1 stop28h 54m
Fri 28/88:05 -
2 stops27h 05m
Deal found 18/8R17 183
Tue 25/820:05 -
1 stop33h 37m
Mon 19/105:20 -
1 stop30h 30m
Deal found 17/8R17 248
Tue 25/820:00 -
1 stop24h 21m
Tue 20/1018:55 -
2 stops40h 15m
Deal found 17/8R17 345
Tue 25/820:00 -
1 stop19h 43m
Thu 15/106:15 -
1 stop27h 05m
Deal found 14/8R18 401
Fri 2/1013:15 -
1 stop31h 15m
Fri 9/1021:30 -
2 stops54h 15m
Deal found 18/8R19 115
Fri 2/1019:30 -
1 stop25h 00m
Fri 9/1021:30 -
1 stop30h 45m
Deal found 18/8R19 635
Tue 25/820:00 -
2 stops24h 40m
Mon 19/106:10 -
2 stops27h 10m
Deal found 17/8R20 252
Fri 2/1013:50 -
3 stops30h 30m
Fri 9/106:15 -
2 stops25h 55m
Deal found 18/8R22 802

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Round-trip from

R19 115

One-way from

R12 846

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

R17 832
2/10-9/10
  • 2/10-9/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 85h 30m total
  • Cape Town to Philadelphia
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25/8
  • 25/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 18m total
  • Cape Town to Philadelphia
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 24% potential increase in price (R97 512 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (R12 583 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cape TownPhiladelphia

CPT Cape Town Intl - PHL Philadelphia

CPTPHL

Cape Town Intl

Fri 2/10

19:30-14:30

1 stop25h 00m

Philadelphia

Fri 9/10

21:30-10:15

1 stop30h 45m

R19 635

Cape TownPhiladelphia

CPT Cape Town Intl - PHL Philadelphia

CPTPHL

Cape Town Intl

Fri 2/10

9:55-14:30

2 stops34h 35m

Philadelphia

Fri 9/10

21:30-9:45

2 stops54h 15m

R21 243

Cape TownPhiladelphia

CPT Cape Town Intl - PHL Philadelphia

CPTPHL

Cape Town Intl

Wed 27/1

18:55-16:15

1 stop28h 20m

Philadelphia

Sun 31/1

18:35-12:10

1 stop34h 35m

R21 584
Cheapest one-way

Cape TownPhiladelphia

CPT Cape Town Intl - PHL Philadelphia

CPTPHL

Cape Town Intl

Tue 25/8

13:15-22:33

2 stops39h 18m

R12 846
Fastest single journey

Cape TownPhiladelphia

CPT Cape Town Intl - PHL Philadelphia

CPTPHL

Cape Town Intl

Fri 1/1

19:25-14:50

1 stop26h 25m

R17 848

Cape TownPhiladelphia

CPT Cape Town Intl - PHL Philadelphia

CPTPHL

Cape Town Intl

Fri 1/1

12:35-15:00

1 stop33h 25m

R18 790

Cape TownPhiladelphia

CPT Cape Town Intl - PHL Philadelphia

CPTPHL

Cape Town Intl

Tue 25/8

13:15-14:30

1 stop31h 15m

R20 788

Cape TownPhiladelphia

CPT Cape Town Intl - PHL Philadelphia

CPTPHL

Cape Town Intl

Tue 25/8

14:35-14:21

3 stops29h 46m

R21 178

Cape TownPhiladelphia

CPT Cape Town Intl - PHL Philadelphia

CPTPHL

Cape Town Intl

Fri 1/1

17:20-13:31

2 stops51h 11m

R26 878

Cape TownPhiladelphia

CPT Cape Town Intl - PHL Philadelphia

CPTPHL

Cape Town Intl

Sun 4/10

18:25-14:30

2 stops50h 05m

R52 165

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Cheapflights Insights

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

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Cape Town to Philadelphia?

Atlanta (ATL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 48% of one-stop itineraries from Cape Town to Philadelphia on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Cape Town to Philadelphia?

Washington, D.C. (IAD) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R17 803.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Cape Town to Philadelphia?

Flights via Washington, D.C. (IAD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 21h 50m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Cape Town to Philadelphia?

Flights via Atlanta (ATL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 4h 35m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Philadelphia

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Qatar Airways,United Airlines, andVirgin Atlantic 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.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 739 reviews
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Boarding

7,5

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,3

Crew

7,9

Entertainment

7,3

Overall

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Scott,Jul 2026

DOH - ORD

Food and entertainment were really good. Seats and leg room were horrible. Stop being greedy and treating your passengers like cattle. Cramming people into seats where they have little to no leg room is inhumane. I'm over 2m tall, so I understand I'm on the high end of the spectrum, but there should be no reason why my knees were smashed up against the seat in front of me for an entire 14hr flight. I have flown internationally for over 30 years and it was the most uncomfortable flight I have ever been on. I would expect more from an airline that is trying to promote itself as a top tier option.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 739 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 739 reviews
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Boarding

7,5

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,3

Crew

7,9

Entertainment

7,3

Overall

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Scott,Jul 2026

DOH - ORD

Food and entertainment were really good. Seats and leg room were horrible. Stop being greedy and treating your passengers like cattle. Cramming people into seats where they have little to no leg room is inhumane. I'm over 2m tall, so I understand I'm on the high end of the spectrum, but there should be no reason why my knees were smashed up against the seat in front of me for an entire 14hr flight. I have flown internationally for over 30 years and it was the most uncomfortable flight I have ever been on. I would expect more from an airline that is trying to promote itself as a top tier option.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
10 102 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 739 reviews
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Boarding

7,5

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,3

Crew

7,9

Entertainment

7,3

Overall

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Scott,Jul 2026

DOH - ORD

Food and entertainment were really good. Seats and leg room were horrible. Stop being greedy and treating your passengers like cattle. Cramming people into seats where they have little to no leg room is inhumane. I'm over 2m tall, so I understand I'm on the high end of the spectrum, but there should be no reason why my knees were smashed up against the seat in front of me for an entire 14hr flight. I have flown internationally for over 30 years and it was the most uncomfortable flight I have ever been on. I would expect more from an airline that is trying to promote itself as a top tier option.
Virgin Atlantic
7,4
Good
695 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 739 reviews
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Boarding

7,5

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,3

Crew

7,9

Entertainment

7,3

Overall

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Scott,Jul 2026

DOH - ORD

Food and entertainment were really good. Seats and leg room were horrible. Stop being greedy and treating your passengers like cattle. Cramming people into seats where they have little to no leg room is inhumane. I'm over 2m tall, so I understand I'm on the high end of the spectrum, but there should be no reason why my knees were smashed up against the seat in front of me for an entire 14hr flight. I have flown internationally for over 30 years and it was the most uncomfortable flight I have ever been on. I would expect more from an airline that is trying to promote itself as a top tier option.

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from Cape Town to Philadelphia?

    Qatar Airways and British Airways can get you from Cape Town to Philadelphia in just under 25h. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 20m. Airlines will cover a distance of 12627 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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 253. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by United Airlines and Qatar Airways, with the lowest prices starting at R15 671 and R16 804, respectively. Users have found that Virgin Atlantic is 22% 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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Top 3 airlines flying from Cape Town to Philadelphia

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AtlanticCheapestR14 253AverageR14 956FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapestR15 671AverageR17 345FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR16 804AverageR24 175FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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