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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Philadelphia from R9 389

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 4/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — PHL
Sep 4 — Sep 111
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 5 August 2026.

Wed 9/919:30 -
1 stop25h 00m
Thu 24/921:30 -
1 stop30h 45m
Deal found 5/8R16 641
Wed 7/1013:15 -
1 stop31h 50m
Wed 28/1021:30 -
1 stop31h 00m
Deal found 4/8R16 904
Wed 2/913:15 -
1 stop31h 15m
Wed 23/921:30 -
1 stop30h 45m
Deal found 4/8R16 937
Wed 4/1120:50 -
2 stops24h 27m
Wed 25/1119:40 -
1 stop37h 30m
Deal found 4/8R17 414
Fri 7/820:00 -
2 stops27h 53m
Tue 8/918:56 -
2 stops40h 14m
Deal found 1/8R17 512
Sun 9/819:30 -
1 stop25h 00m
Tue 11/821:30 -
1 stop30h 45m
Deal found 5/8R17 693
Wed 7/1017:55 -
1 stop28h 10m
Wed 28/106:15 -
2 stops29h 45m
Deal found 4/8R18 351
Wed 2/97:40 -
2 stops41h 09m
Wed 23/917:00 -
2 stops22h 25m
Deal found 4/8R18 466
Wed 9/97:40 -
2 stops40h 28m
Thu 24/913:24 -
2 stops26h 46m
Deal found 5/8R18 548
Wed 4/1120:50 -
2 stops29h 01m
Wed 25/1111:20 -
2 stops23h 40m
Deal found 4/8R18 680
Wed 4/1112:35 -
1 stop33h 05m
Wed 25/1120:30 -
1 stop31h 00m
Deal found 4/8R18 926

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 5 August 2026.

Round-trip from

R16 641

One-way from

R9 389

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

R18 713
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 9/9-24/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 55h 45m total
  • Cape Town to Philadelphia
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 4/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 33h 05m total
  • Cape Town to Philadelphia
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 24% potential increase in price (R98 521 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (R12 768 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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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 5 August 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

Cape TownPhiladelphia

CPT Cape Town Intl - PHL Philadelphia

CPTPHL

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/11

20:50-21:34

2 stops31h 44m

Philadelphia

Wed 25/11

10:30-18:00

2 stops24h 30m

R17 414

Cape TownPhiladelphia

CPT Cape Town Intl - PHL Philadelphia

CPTPHL

Cape Town Intl

Wed 9/9

7:40-18:08

2 stops40h 28m

Philadelphia

Thu 24/9

13:24-22:10

2 stops26h 46m

R18 548
Fastest return journey

Cape TownPhiladelphia

CPT Cape Town Intl - PHL Philadelphia

CPTPHL

Cape Town Intl

Wed 9/9

23:15-21:53

2 stops28h 38m

Philadelphia

Thu 24/9

10:35-17:50

1 stop25h 15m

R18 976

Cape TownPhiladelphia

CPT Cape Town Intl - PHL Philadelphia

CPTPHL

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/11

18:55-13:50

1 stop25h 55m

Philadelphia

Wed 25/11

19:50-8:05

1 stop29h 15m

R20 834

Cape TownPhiladelphia

CPT Cape Town Intl - PHL Philadelphia

CPTPHL

Cape Town Intl

Fri 20/11

7:00-16:15

2 stops40h 15m

Philadelphia

Tue 24/11

20:40-8:05

2 stops28h 25m

R21 294

Cape TownPhiladelphia

CPT Cape Town Intl - PHL Philadelphia

CPTPHL

Cape Town Intl

Fri 20/11

18:55-14:40

1 stop26h 45m

Philadelphia

Tue 24/11

20:30-10:30

1 stop31h 00m

R23 646

Cape TownPhiladelphia

CPT Cape Town Intl - PHL Philadelphia

CPTPHL

Cape Town Intl

Wed 2/12

18:55-15:00

1 stop27h 05m

Philadelphia

Wed 23/12

20:40-17:25

1 stop37h 45m

R24 978
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

Cape TownPhiladelphia

CPT Cape Town Intl - PHL Philadelphia

CPTPHL

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/11

12:35-14:40

1 stop33h 05m

R9 389

Cape TownPhiladelphia

CPT Cape Town Intl - PHL Philadelphia

CPTPHL

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/11

6:05-14:40

2 stops39h 35m

R11 741

Cape TownPhiladelphia

CPT Cape Town Intl - PHL Philadelphia

CPTPHL

Cape Town Intl

Tue 5/1

0:55-12:35

2 stops42h 40m

R13 961

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

How much does it cost for a return flight from Cape Town to Philadelphia?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Cape Town to Philadelphia flights typically cost between R18 055 and R28 365 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R16 641 on Qatar Airways (Sept 9–Sept 24).

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 5 August 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
694 reviews
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Comfort

7,3

Overall

7,5

Food

6,9

Entertainment

7,5

Boarding

7,7

Crew

8,1

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
694 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
694 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,3

Overall

7,5

Food

6,9

Entertainment

7,5

Boarding

7,7

Crew

8,1

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
7,4
Good
3 737 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
694 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,3

Overall

7,5

Food

6,9

Entertainment

7,5

Boarding

7,7

Crew

8,1

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
10 072 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
694 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,3

Overall

7,5

Food

6,9

Entertainment

7,5

Boarding

7,7

Crew

8,1

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, KLM, and Delta can get you from Cape Town to Philadelphia in just under 28h 38m. Your travel time can differ by up to 12h 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 431. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by United Airlines and Qatar Airways, with the lowest prices starting at R15 867 and R17 014, respectively. Users have found that Virgin Atlantic is 22% 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 5 August 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 5 August 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AtlanticCheapestR14 431AverageR15 273FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapestR15 867AverageR17 562FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR17 014AverageR24 544FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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