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: 20h 17m.

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

Flights via Washington, D.C. (IAD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 4h 06m.

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

Atlanta (ATL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 36% of one-stop itineraries from Cape Town to Philadelphia on Cheapflights.

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

Atlanta (ATL) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R18 405.

How long is the flight from Cape Town to Philadelphia?

Virgin Atlantic and Delta can get you from Cape Town to Philadelphia in just under 25h 23m. Your travel time can differ by up to 7h 22m. 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 R15 106. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by United Airlines and KLM, with the lowest prices starting at R15 707 and R16 632, respectively. Users have found that Virgin Atlantic is 25% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Philadelphia ranges from 69.0 - 112.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 112.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Philadelphia when rainfall is around 69.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Philadelphia, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 26.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 1.0 C).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Cape Town to Philadelphia?

When booking a flight from Cape Town to Philadelphia, you may want to consider flying on United Airlines, British Airways or Qatar Airways as they are the most popular for this route.

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.

R10 861+ Cheap Flights from Cape Town to Philadelphia

Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to Philadelphia

Round-trip from	R16 249
One-way from	R10 861
Popular in	October
Cheapest in	January
Average price	R25 302

Virgin Atlantic
18/11-24/11
2 total stops
50h 59m total
Cape Town to Philadelphia

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Qatar Airways
13/3
1 total stop
26h 25m total
Cape Town to Philadelphia

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R29 659 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R8 037 potential savings vs. average return price).

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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 28 October 2025.

Tue 18/1121:30CPT - PHL

1 stop32h 45mVirgin Atlantic

Mon 24/1118:01PHL - CPT

1 stop18h 14mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 26/10R16 249

Tue 18/1121:30CPT - PHL

1 stop25h 23mDelta

Mon 24/1118:01PHL - CPT

1 stop18h 14mDelta

Deal found 27/10R16 851

Tue 18/1113:50CPT - PHL

3 stops36h 15mEthiopian Air

Mon 24/1110:34PHL - CPT

2 stops44h 11mEthiopian Air

Deal found 26/10R22 204

Thu 11/1212:35CPT - PHL

2 stops40h 13mMultiple Airlines

Thu 18/1219:40PHL - CPT

2 stops36h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/10R34 373

Thu 11/1212:35CPT - PHL

1 stop27h 45mQatar Airways

Thu 18/1219:40PHL - CPT

1 stop38h 45mQatar Airways

Deal found 27/10R36 456

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Tue 18/1121:30CPT - PHL

1 stop32h 45mVirgin Atlantic

Mon 24/1118:01PHL - CPT

1 stop18h 14mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 26/10R16 249

Tue 18/1121:30CPT - PHL

1 stop25h 23mDelta

Mon 24/1112:22PHL - CPT

2 stops23h 53mDelta

Deal found 26/10R16 851

Wed 4/220:35CPT - PHL

1 stop26h 40mBritish Airways

Sun 8/218:45PHL - CPT

2 stops34h 25mBritish Airways

Deal found 27/10R18 865

Tue 18/1113:50CPT - PHL

3 stops36h 15mEthiopian Air

Mon 24/1110:34PHL - CPT

2 stops44h 11mEthiopian Air

Deal found 26/10R22 204

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Tue 18/1121:30CPT - PHL

1 stop32h 45mVirgin Atlantic

Mon 24/1118:01PHL - CPT

1 stop18h 14mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 26/10R16 249

Tue 18/1121:30CPT - PHL

2 stops29h 03mDelta

Mon 24/1110:25PHL - CPT

1 stop25h 50mDelta

Deal found 27/10R16 851

Tue 18/1113:50CPT - PHL

3 stops36h 15mEthiopian Air

Mon 24/1110:34PHL - CPT

2 stops44h 11mEthiopian Air

Deal found 26/10R22 204

One-way flights from Cape Town to Philadelphia
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Fri 13/312:35CPT - PHL

1 stop26h 25mQatar Airways

Deal found 27/10R10 861

Tue 10/312:35CPT - PHL

3 stops52h 43mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/10R12 892

Fri 13/317:15CPT - PHL

2 stops36h 58mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 27/10R12 995

Fri 13/312:35CPT - PHL

3 stops52h 43mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/10R13 099

Thu 12/312:35CPT - PHL

3 stops52h 43mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/10R13 150

Tue 10/317:15CPT - PHL

2 stops36h 58mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 27/10R13 477

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Tue 18/11

21:30-23:15

1 stop32h 45m

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Mon 24/11

18:01-19:15

1 stop18h 14m

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CPT - PHL

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Cape Town Intl

Tue 18/11

21:30-15:53

1 stop25h 23m

Philadelphia

Mon 24/11

12:22-19:15

2 stops23h 53m

R16 851

Cape TownPhiladelphia

CPT - PHL

CPTPHL

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/2

20:35-16:15

1 stop26h 40m

Philadelphia

Sun 8/2

18:45-12:10

2 stops34h 25m

R18 865

Cape TownPhiladelphia

CPT - PHL

CPTPHL

Cape Town Intl

Tue 18/11

13:50-19:05

3 stops36h 15m

Philadelphia

Mon 24/11

10:34-13:45

2 stops44h 11m

R22 204

Cape TownPhiladelphia

CPT - PHL

CPTPHL

Cape Town Intl

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17:15-0:13

2 stops36h 58m

R12 995

Cape TownPhiladelphia

CPT - PHL

CPTPHL

Cape Town Intl

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12:35-11:18

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R13 099

Cape TownPhiladelphia

CPT - PHL

CPTPHL

Cape Town Intl

Mon 16/3

17:15-0:13

2 stops36h 58m

R13 477

Cape TownPhiladelphia

CPT - PHL

CPTPHL

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/3

17:15-0:13

2 stops36h 58m

R13 477

Cape TownPhiladelphia

CPT - PHL

CPTPHL

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/3

17:15-0:13

2 stops36h 58m

R13 477

Cape TownPhiladelphia

CPT - PHL

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Cape Town Intl

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1 stop26h 25m

R13 529

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to Philadelphia?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Philadelphia (average of R13 994). Flying from Cape Town to Philadelphia in August is currently the most expensive (average of R16 782). 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 CPT to PHL?

It’s typically best to fly out from Cape Town to Philadelphia in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 16% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

Reviews of airlines servicing Philadelphia

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM, Virgin Atlantic, 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.

KLM

7,7

Good

1 406 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

KLM

7,7

Good

1 406 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 406 reviews

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1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Virgin Atlantic

7,5

Good

670 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 406 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 659 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 406 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

United Airlines

7,4

Good

9 000 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 406 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

British Airways

6,7

Okay

7 483 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 406 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Cape Town to Philadelphia?
Virgin Atlantic and Delta can get you from Cape Town to Philadelphia in just under 25h 23m. Your travel time can differ by up to 7h 22m. 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 R15 106. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by United Airlines and KLM, with the lowest prices starting at R15 707 and R16 632, respectively. Users have found that Virgin Atlantic is 25% 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.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to Philadelphia?
Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Philadelphia (average of R13 994). Flying from Cape Town to Philadelphia in August is currently the most expensive (average of R16 782). 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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Top 5 airlines flying from Cape Town to Philadelphia

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Virgin Atlantic	CheapestR15 106	AverageR15 987	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
United Airlines	CheapestR15 707	AverageR20 884	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
KLM	CheapestR16 632	AverageR19 085	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
British Airways	CheapestR17 580	AverageR19 575	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR17 878	AverageR22 377	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights

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Reviews of airlines servicing Philadelphia

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM, Virgin Atlantic, 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.

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