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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Philadelphia from R10 517

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

Sun 12/720:00
CPT
-
PHL
1 stop28h 54m
United Airlines
Mon 3/88:05
PHL
-
CPT
2 stops25h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 8/6R17 199
Tue 14/720:00
CPT
-
PHL
1 stop19h 45m
United Airlines
Wed 5/86:10
PHL
-
CPT
2 stops29h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 8/6R18 565
Sat 25/713:15
CPT
-
PHL
2 stops37h 25m
Qatar Airways
Sat 1/821:30
PHL
-
CPT
1 stop30h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 10/6R24 803
Sat 25/717:55
CPT
-
PHL
2 stops35h 25m
United Airlines
Sat 1/86:10
PHL
-
CPT
2 stops53h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 10/6R25 560
Tue 14/718:50
CPT
-
PHL
1 stop23h 25m
Iberia
Wed 5/822:15
PHL
-
CPT
1 stop30h 45m
Iberia
Deal found 8/6R26 350
Tue 14/713:50
CPT
-
PHL
3 stops30h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 5/86:10
PHL
-
CPT
2 stops26h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 8/6R29 559
Mon 13/718:50
CPT
-
PHL
1 stop23h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/819:35
PHL
-
CPT
1 stop33h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/6R30 975
Mon 13/713:50
CPT
-
PHL
3 stops30h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 3/86:10
PHL
-
CPT
2 stops26h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 8/6R32 489
Sun 12/713:50
CPT
-
PHL
3 stops30h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 3/86:10
PHL
-
CPT
2 stops26h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 8/6R32 719
Sat 25/718:50
CPT
-
PHL
1 stop23h 25m
British Airways
Sat 1/819:35
PHL
-
CPT
1 stop33h 25m
British Airways
Deal found 10/6R35 484
Sat 25/713:50
CPT
-
PHL
3 stops30h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 1/86:10
PHL
-
CPT
2 stops26h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 10/6R38 529

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 12 June 2026.

Round-trip from

R17 199

One-way from

R10 517

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

R26 120
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 12/7-3/8
  • 4 total stops
  • 53h 07m total
  • Cape Town to Philadelphia
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13/7
  • 13/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 55h 34m total
  • Cape Town to Philadelphia
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price (R64 951 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (R14 000 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

Cape TownPhiladelphia

CPT - PHL

CPTPHL

Cape Town Intl

Sun 12/7

20:00-18:54

1 stop28h 54m

Philadelphia

Mon 3/8

6:10-15:20

1 stop27h 10m

R17 199
Fastest return journey

Cape TownPhiladelphia

CPT - PHL

CPTPHL

Cape Town Intl

Tue 14/7

20:00-9:45

1 stop19h 45m

Philadelphia

Wed 5/8

6:10-17:10

2 stops29h 00m

R18 565

Cape TownPhiladelphia

CPT - PHL

CPTPHL

Cape Town Intl

Sat 25/7

13:15-20:40

2 stops37h 25m

Philadelphia

Sat 1/8

21:30-10:15

1 stop30h 45m

R24 803

Cape TownPhiladelphia

CPT - PHL

CPTPHL

Cape Town Intl

Sat 25/7

17:55-23:20

2 stops35h 25m

Philadelphia

Sat 1/8

6:10-17:10

2 stops53h 00m

R25 560

Cape TownPhiladelphia

CPT - PHL

CPTPHL

Cape Town Intl

Sat 25/7

13:50-14:10

3 stops30h 20m

Philadelphia

Sat 1/8

6:10-14:10

2 stops26h 00m

R38 529

Cape TownPhiladelphia

CPT - PHL

CPTPHL

Cape Town Intl

Tue 14/7

13:50-14:10

3 stops30h 20m

Philadelphia

Wed 5/8

15:10-14:10

3 stops41h 00m

R46 363
Cheapest one-way

Cape TownPhiladelphia

CPT - PHL

CPTPHL

Cape Town Intl

Fri 11/9

13:15-15:05

1 stop31h 50m

R12 607

Cape TownPhiladelphia

CPT - PHL

CPTPHL

Cape Town Intl

Fri 11/9

7:40-16:17

2 stops38h 37m

R16 475

Cape TownPhiladelphia

CPT - PHL

CPTPHL

Cape Town Intl

Fri 11/9

20:05-0:27

1 stop34h 22m

R17 462
Fastest single journey

Cape TownPhiladelphia

CPT - PHL

CPTPHL

Cape Town Intl

Mon 13/7

18:50-12:15

1 stop23h 25m

R17 841

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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 12 June 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Virgin Atlantic,United Airlines, 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.
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
689 reviews
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Entertainment

7,5

Overall

7,5

Boarding

7,7

Crew

8,1

Food

6,9

Comfort

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
689 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
689 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,5

Overall

7,5

Boarding

7,7

Crew

8,1

Food

6,9

Comfort

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 813 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
689 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,5

Overall

7,5

Boarding

7,7

Crew

8,1

Food

6,9

Comfort

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.
Qatar Airways
7,3
Good
3 726 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
689 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,5

Overall

7,5

Boarding

7,7

Crew

8,1

Food

6,9

Comfort

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.

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 and Qatar Airways can get you from Cape Town to Philadelphia in just under 28h 54m. Your travel time can differ by up to 8h 31m. 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 445. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by United Airlines and Qatar Airways, with the lowest prices starting at R15 881 and R18 907, respectively. Users have found that Virgin Atlantic is 21% 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 12 June 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 12 June 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AtlanticCheapestR14 445AverageR15 995FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapestR15 881AverageR19 614FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR18 907AverageR24 566FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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