How long is the flight from Cape Town to Philadelphia?

Virgin Atlantic and United Airlines can get you from Cape Town to Philadelphia in just under 27h 43m. Your travel time can differ by up to 11m. 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 United Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Philadelphia, with prices starting at R15 867. Another option worth looking into is Qatar Airways, starting at R17 014 round trip. Users have found that United Airlines is 17% 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 is the cheapest time of day to fly from CPT to PHL?

When flying from Cape Town to Philadelphia, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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.

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

Doha (DOH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 63% 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 282.

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: 24h 16m.

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 58m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Philadelphia

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How long is the flight from Cape Town to Philadelphia?
Virgin Atlantic and United Airlines can get you from Cape Town to Philadelphia in just under 27h 43m. Your travel time can differ by up to 11m. 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 United Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Philadelphia, with prices starting at R15 867. Another option worth looking into is Qatar Airways, starting at R17 014 round trip. Users have found that United Airlines is 17% 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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What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Cape Town to Philadelphia?

Doha (DOH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 63% of one-stop itineraries from Cape Town to Philadelphia on Cheapflights.

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Washington, D.C. (IAD) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R17 282.

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Flights via Washington, D.C. (IAD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 24h 16m.

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 58m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Philadelphia

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