Find flights
When to book
Airlines
FAQs

Cheap flights from Cape Town to Philadelphia from R9 206

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 20/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — PHL
Apr 9 — Apr 161
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to Philadelphia

Enter your travel dates to find the best prices.

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 10 March 2026.

Tue 6/1018:50
CPT
-
PHL
2 stops30h 05m
American Airlines
Tue 27/1022:10
PHL
-
CPT
2 stops30h 10m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/3R16 498
Tue 6/1020:00
CPT
-
PHL
1 stop19h 24m
United Airlines
Tue 27/1014:37
PHL
-
CPT
2 stops20h 23m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/3R16 698
Thu 8/1018:50
CPT
-
PHL
2 stops29h 00m
American Airlines
Tue 27/1020:50
PHL
-
CPT
1 stop31h 30m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/3R16 865
Wed 7/1018:50
CPT
-
PHL
2 stops30h 05m
American Airlines
Tue 27/1020:50
PHL
-
CPT
1 stop31h 30m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/3R17 198
Wed 7/1018:50
CPT
-
PHL
1 stop23h 25m
British Airways
Tue 27/1020:50
PHL
-
CPT
1 stop31h 30m
British Airways
Deal found 6/3R17 397
Tue 6/1018:50
CPT
-
PHL
1 stop27h 50m
British Airways
Tue 27/1020:50
PHL
-
CPT
1 stop33h 20m
British Airways
Deal found 6/3R17 481
Wed 21/1018:50
CPT
-
PHL
2 stops26h 55m
British Airways
Sun 25/1022:10
PHL
-
CPT
2 stops27h 55m
British Airways
Deal found 5/3R18 163

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 10 March 2026.

Round-trip from

R18 513

One-way from

R9 206

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

January

Average price

R16 249
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 20/4-27/4
  • 4 total stops
  • 54h 46m total
  • Cape Town to Philadelphia
Search Deals
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 20/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 26h 05m total
  • Cape Town to Philadelphia
Search Deals
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R21 056 potential increase over avg. return price).
Search Deals
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R7 562 potential savings vs. average return price).
Search Deals
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
Search Deals

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customise your flight search to find flights from Cape Town to Philadelphia that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 10 March 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cape Town to Philadelphia that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight
Fastest return journey

Cape TownPhiladelphia

CPT - PHL

CPTPHL

Cape Town Intl

Mon 20/4

19:50-17:33

2 stops27h 43m

Philadelphia

Mon 27/4

14:55-15:20

1 stop18h 25m

R18 513

Cape TownPhiladelphia

CPT - PHL

CPTPHL

Cape Town Intl

Mon 20/4

13:00-21:59

2 stops38h 59m

Philadelphia

Mon 27/4

20:30-13:35

3 stops35h 05m

R25 638
Cheapest one-way

Cape TownPhiladelphia

CPT - PHL

CPTPHL

Cape Town Intl

Mon 20/4

13:00-18:55

2 stops35h 55m

R11 937

Cape TownPhiladelphia

CPT - PHL

CPTPHL

Cape Town Intl

Sun 15/3

12:35-9:00

1 stop26h 25m

R12 736
Fastest single journey

Cape TownPhiladelphia

CPT - PHL

CPTPHL

Cape Town Intl

Thu 30/4

13:00-9:05

1 stop26h 05m

R12 769

Cape TownPhiladelphia

CPT - PHL

CPTPHL

Cape Town Intl

Mon 27/4

16:35-12:15

3 stops49h 40m

R13 152

Cape TownPhiladelphia

CPT - PHL

CPTPHL

Cape Town Intl

Fri 1/5

13:00-18:55

2 stops35h 55m

R13 185

Cape TownPhiladelphia

CPT - PHL

CPTPHL

Cape Town Intl

Mon 27/4

13:00-18:55

2 stops35h 55m

R13 185

Cape TownPhiladelphia

CPT - PHL

CPTPHL

Cape Town Intl

Wed 29/4

16:35-13:47

3 stops51h 12m

R13 818

Cape TownPhiladelphia

CPT - PHL

CPTPHL

Cape Town Intl

Wed 29/4

13:00-18:55

2 stops35h 55m

R14 234

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 6/3

Showing 1-10 of 12 resultsSorted by cheapest first
1
2

Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Philadelphia

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Philadelphia from Cape Town with our price prediction graph.
Estimated return price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Philadelphia (average of R13 585). Flying from Cape Town to Philadelphia in February is currently the most expensive (average of R15 266). 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.

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 10 March 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Virgin Atlantic,Qatar Airways, andUnited Airlines 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
680 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,2

Entertainment

7,6

Food

6,9

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,3

Overall

7,5

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pratap,Aug 2025

JFK - LHR

The flight is clean, food good and the staff are excellent! Very professional, polite and accommodating. The seat itself is really mediocre. Can’t believe there is not inch of storage space. Believe it or not it there is not place even to put away your phone or pen!! Very very surprising and terribly inconvenient. No coat hanger hook either. Had to give it away. ALL IN ALL VERY INCONVENIENT business class seat compared to their peers. What is even more surprising is that this on their relatively new fleet of Airbus A350-1000. I was having com platelets different expectations of Virgin and this has disappointed me. Everything else is just as good and as you would expect from Virgin!
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
680 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
680 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,2

Entertainment

7,6

Food

6,9

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,3

Overall

7,5

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pratap,Aug 2025

JFK - LHR

The flight is clean, food good and the staff are excellent! Very professional, polite and accommodating. The seat itself is really mediocre. Can’t believe there is not inch of storage space. Believe it or not it there is not place even to put away your phone or pen!! Very very surprising and terribly inconvenient. No coat hanger hook either. Had to give it away. ALL IN ALL VERY INCONVENIENT business class seat compared to their peers. What is even more surprising is that this on their relatively new fleet of Airbus A350-1000. I was having com platelets different expectations of Virgin and this has disappointed me. Everything else is just as good and as you would expect from Virgin!
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 744 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
680 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,2

Entertainment

7,6

Food

6,9

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,3

Overall

7,5

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pratap,Aug 2025

JFK - LHR

The flight is clean, food good and the staff are excellent! Very professional, polite and accommodating. The seat itself is really mediocre. Can’t believe there is not inch of storage space. Believe it or not it there is not place even to put away your phone or pen!! Very very surprising and terribly inconvenient. No coat hanger hook either. Had to give it away. ALL IN ALL VERY INCONVENIENT business class seat compared to their peers. What is even more surprising is that this on their relatively new fleet of Airbus A350-1000. I was having com platelets different expectations of Virgin and this has disappointed me. Everything else is just as good and as you would expect from Virgin!
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 413 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
680 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,2

Entertainment

7,6

Food

6,9

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,3

Overall

7,5

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pratap,Aug 2025

JFK - LHR

The flight is clean, food good and the staff are excellent! Very professional, polite and accommodating. The seat itself is really mediocre. Can’t believe there is not inch of storage space. Believe it or not it there is not place even to put away your phone or pen!! Very very surprising and terribly inconvenient. No coat hanger hook either. Had to give it away. ALL IN ALL VERY INCONVENIENT business class seat compared to their peers. What is even more surprising is that this on their relatively new fleet of Airbus A350-1000. I was having com platelets different expectations of Virgin and this has disappointed me. Everything else is just as good and as you would expect from Virgin!
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 781 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
680 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,2

Entertainment

7,6

Food

6,9

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,3

Overall

7,5

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pratap,Aug 2025

JFK - LHR

The flight is clean, food good and the staff are excellent! Very professional, polite and accommodating. The seat itself is really mediocre. Can’t believe there is not inch of storage space. Believe it or not it there is not place even to put away your phone or pen!! Very very surprising and terribly inconvenient. No coat hanger hook either. Had to give it away. ALL IN ALL VERY INCONVENIENT business class seat compared to their peers. What is even more surprising is that this on their relatively new fleet of Airbus A350-1000. I was having com platelets different expectations of Virgin and this has disappointed me. Everything else is just as good and as you would expect from Virgin!

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 27h 43m. 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 611. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by United Airlines and British Airways, with the lowest prices starting at R15 573 and R17 140, respectively. Users have found that Virgin Atlantic is 23% 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Philadelphia (average of R13 585). Flying from Cape Town to Philadelphia in February is currently the most expensive (average of R15 266). 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.

See more FAQs

Travelling to a place near Philadelphia?

Book flights to Philadelphia if you plan to visit one of these locations
Newark
Reading
Cape May

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

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 10 March 2026.
Qatar Airways flights from Cape Town Intl to Philadelphia
United Airlines flights from Cape Town Intl to Philadelphia
British Airways flights from Cape Town Intl to Philadelphia

Top 4 airlines flying from Cape Town to Philadelphia

Discover the top 4 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 10 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AtlanticCheapestR14 611AverageR16 180FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Search Virgin Atlantic flights
United AirlinesCheapestR15 573AverageR20 319FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Search United Airlines flights
British AirwaysCheapestR17 140AverageR18 477FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Search British Airways flights
Qatar AirwaysCheapestR17 292AverageR21 643FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Search Qatar Airways flights

Fly with Cheapflights

Find the best flight deals on Cheapflights, where travellers can enjoy low prices and a wide availability of flights to their desired destinations.

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Cape Town to Philadelphia?

When you search for this flight from Cape Town to Philadelphia, Cheapflights searches on 900+ travel sites to save you time finding great flight deals online. Additionally, we offer filter features so you can choose a preferred cabin class or airline, see different price ranges, and much more so you can book the flight for you.

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Cape Town to Philadelphia?

Cheapflights helps you find that perfect flight to Philadelphia from Cape Town by searching from hundreds of airlines and agencies you know and love. We are also free to use, in case you were wondering!

Can Cheapflights find flights from Cape Town to Philadelphia with no change fees?

Users can book flights with no change fees policies with our dedicated filters. Book flights from Cape Town to Philadelphia flexibly with Cheapflights today.

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Cape Town to Philadelphia become cheaper?

Yes, Cheapflights has a feature called Price Alert, which notifies users when flight prices change. Track prices for your flight to Philadelphia from Cape Town today and book when prices fit your budget.

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book With Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees.

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.