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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Philadelphia from R10 398

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 7/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — PHL
Jun 12 — Jun 191
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 13 May 2026.

Wed 9/919:30
CPT
-
PHL
1 stop43h 30m
Qatar Airways
Wed 23/915:24
PHL
-
CPT
2 stops36h 51m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 12/5R19 773
Thu 11/619:30
CPT
-
PHL
2 stops32h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 17/614:27
PHL
-
CPT
2 stops37h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/5R21 672
Wed 9/919:30
CPT
-
PHL
2 stops33h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 23/910:05
PHL
-
CPT
2 stops42h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/5R22 365
Wed 8/713:15
CPT
-
PHL
2 stops36h 45m
Qatar Airways
Fri 17/717:30
PHL
-
CPT
2 stops34h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 12/5R22 976
Thu 26/1114:00
CPT
-
PHL
2 stops33h 15m
British Airways
Mon 14/1221:10
PHL
-
CPT
2 stops32h 00m
British Airways
Deal found 8/5R23 537
Thu 26/1118:55
CPT
-
PHL
2 stops32h 13m
Qatar Airways
Mon 14/1219:50
PHL
-
CPT
1 stop38h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 8/5R23 553
Fri 26/619:30
CPT
-
PHL
2 stops29h 20m
Qatar Airways
Fri 3/717:30
PHL
-
CPT
2 stops34h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 12/5R24 213
Thu 11/618:50
CPT
-
PHL
2 stops30h 05m
British Airways
Wed 17/622:10
PHL
-
CPT
1 stop30h 50m
British Airways
Deal found 12/5R26 739
Wed 9/914:15
CPT
-
PHL
3 stops33h 27m
SWISS
Wed 23/911:30
PHL
-
CPT
2 stops51h 25m
SWISS
Deal found 12/5R27 845

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 13 May 2026.

Round-trip from

R19 773

One-way from

R10 398

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

R21 639
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 9/9-23/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 80h 21m total
  • Cape Town to Philadelphia
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7/6
  • 7/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 03m total
  • Cape Town to Philadelphia
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (R33 046 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R8 630 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in May 2026
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Depart

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Price

Cheapest return flight

Cape TownPhiladelphia

CPT - PHL

CPTPHL

Cape Town Intl

Wed 9/9

19:30-9:00

1 stop43h 30m

Philadelphia

Wed 23/9

15:24-10:15

2 stops36h 51m

R19 773

Cape TownPhiladelphia

CPT - PHL

CPTPHL

Cape Town Intl

Wed 9/9

14:15-17:42

3 stops33h 27m

Philadelphia

Wed 23/9

11:30-20:55

2 stops51h 25m

R27 845

Cape TownPhiladelphia

CPT - PHL

CPTPHL

Cape Town Intl

Wed 8/7

12:20-17:52

3 stops35h 32m

Philadelphia

Fri 17/7

11:38-13:25

3 stops43h 47m

R44 779
Fastest return journey

Cape TownPhiladelphia

CPT - PHL

CPTPHL

Cape Town Intl

Fri 26/6

15:10-14:10

3 stops53h 00m

Philadelphia

Fri 3/7

6:10-14:10

2 stops26h 00m

R46 479
Cheapest one-way

Cape TownPhiladelphia

CPT - PHL

CPTPHL

Cape Town Intl

Sat 6/6

19:30-14:48

2 stops49h 18m

R10 795

Cape TownPhiladelphia

CPT - PHL

CPTPHL

Cape Town Intl

Sun 24/5

19:30-9:39

2 stops44h 09m

R11 026

Cape TownPhiladelphia

CPT - PHL

CPTPHL

Cape Town Intl

Sun 24/5

19:30-9:39

2 stops44h 09m

R11 356
Fastest single journey

Cape TownPhiladelphia

CPT - PHL

CPTPHL

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/11

12:35-9:00

1 stop27h 25m

R12 742

Cape TownPhiladelphia

CPT - PHL

CPTPHL

Cape Town Intl

Fri 11/9

19:30-22:45

2 stops33h 15m

R13 749

Cape TownPhiladelphia

CPT - PHL

CPTPHL

Cape Town Intl

Sat 13/6

19:30-0:57

2 stops35h 27m

R13 815

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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 13 May 2026.
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
3 728 reviews
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Food

7,3

Comfort

7,3

Entertainment

7,3

Overall

7,4

Crew

7,9

Boarding

7,5

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

preeti,Jan 2025

DOH - PHL

Can improve a lot from food to crew training to entertainment etc.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 728 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 728 reviews
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Food

7,3

Comfort

7,3

Entertainment

7,3

Overall

7,4

Crew

7,9

Boarding

7,5

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

preeti,Jan 2025

DOH - PHL

Can improve a lot from food to crew training to entertainment etc.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 706 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 728 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,3

Entertainment

7,3

Overall

7,4

Crew

7,9

Boarding

7,5

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

preeti,Jan 2025

DOH - PHL

Can improve a lot from food to crew training to entertainment etc.
Virgin Atlantic
7,4
Good
688 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 728 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,3

Entertainment

7,3

Overall

7,4

Crew

7,9

Boarding

7,5

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

preeti,Jan 2025

DOH - PHL

Can improve a lot from food to crew training to entertainment etc.

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?

    Qatar Airways, SWISS, and Ethiopian Air can get you from Cape Town to Philadelphia in just under 33h 27m. Your travel time can differ by up to 19h 33m. 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 486. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by United Airlines and Qatar Airways, with the lowest prices starting at R15 927 and R17 144, 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.

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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 13 May 2026.
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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 13 May 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AtlanticCheapestR14 486AverageR16 041FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapestR15 927AverageR19 670FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR17 144AverageR24 164FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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