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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Philadelphia from R12 445

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 15/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — PHL
Feb 18 — Feb 251
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap 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 19 January 2026.

Round-trip from

R15 052

One-way from

R12 445

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R16 692
Virgin Atlantic
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • 3/3-23/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 55h 09m total
  • Cape Town to Philadelphia
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 15/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 26h 25m total
  • Cape Town to Philadelphia
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R23 915 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R7 993 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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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 19 January 2026.

Tue 3/321:30
CPT
-
PHL
1 stop28h 22m
Virgin Atlantic
Mon 23/310:28
PHL
-
CPT
1 stop26h 47m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 16/1R15 052
Tue 3/221:30
CPT
-
PHL
1 stop27h 12m
SAUDIA
Wed 25/212:16
PHL
-
CPT
1 stop23h 59m
SAUDIA
Deal found 18/1R15 347
Tue 3/218:55
CPT
-
PHL
2 stops26h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 25/220:50
PHL
-
CPT
2 stops28h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/1R15 593
Tue 3/220:50
CPT
-
PHL
1 stop29h 04m
United Airlines
Tue 24/26:27
PHL
-
CPT
2 stops28h 33m
United Airlines
Deal found 18/1R15 938
Tue 3/320:50
CPT
-
PHL
2 stops27h 24m
United Airlines
Mon 23/38:00
PHL
-
CPT
2 stops25h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 17/1R15 954
Tue 3/321:30
CPT
-
PHL
2 stops26h 02m
Delta
Mon 23/318:25
PHL
-
CPT
1 stop18h 50m
Delta
Deal found 17/1R16 102
Thu 5/218:55
CPT
-
PHL
2 stops27h 40m
British Airways
Mon 9/221:25
PHL
-
CPT
2 stops27h 40m
British Airways
Deal found 18/1R17 954
Tue 3/220:50
CPT
-
PHL
1 stop26h 25m
British Airways
Tue 24/218:35
PHL
-
CPT
1 stop30h 30m
British Airways
Deal found 18/1R20 184
Thu 5/212:35
CPT
-
PHL
1 stop27h 25m
Qatar Airways
Mon 9/219:45
PHL
-
CPT
1 stop38h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 18/1R22 890

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Cape Town

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Philadelphia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownPhiladelphia

CPT - PHL

CPTPHL

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/3

21:30-18:52

1 stop28h 22m

Philadelphia

Mon 23/3

10:28-19:15

1 stop26h 47m

R15 052

Cape TownPhiladelphia

CPT - PHL

CPTPHL

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/2

18:55-14:05

2 stops26h 10m

Philadelphia

Wed 25/2

20:50-8:05

2 stops28h 15m

R15 593

Cape TownPhiladelphia

CPT - PHL

CPTPHL

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/2

20:50-10:05

1 stop20h 15m

Philadelphia

Wed 25/2

12:55-18:00

2 stops22h 05m

R15 938

Cape TownPhiladelphia

CPT - PHL

CPTPHL

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/2

20:50-18:54

1 stop29h 04m

Philadelphia

Tue 24/2

6:27-18:00

2 stops28h 33m

R15 938

Cape TownPhiladelphia

CPT - PHL

CPTPHL

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/3

20:50-21:09

2 stops31h 19m

Philadelphia

Mon 23/3

14:52-15:05

1 stop18h 13m

R15 954

Cape TownPhiladelphia

CPT - PHL

CPTPHL

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/3

21:30-16:32

2 stops26h 02m

Philadelphia

Mon 23/3

17:18-19:15

2 stops19h 57m

R16 102

Cape TownPhiladelphia

CPT - PHL

CPTPHL

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/2

18:55-15:35

2 stops27h 40m

Philadelphia

Mon 9/2

21:25-8:05

2 stops27h 40m

R17 954

Cape TownPhiladelphia

CPT - PHL

CPTPHL

Cape Town Intl

Sun 15/3

12:35-9:00

1 stop26h 25m

R12 445

Cape TownPhiladelphia

CPT - PHL

CPTPHL

Cape Town Intl

Sun 15/3

7:00-23:54

3 stops46h 54m

R23 562

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Philadelphia (average of R13 396). Flying from Cape Town to Philadelphia in August is currently the most expensive (average of R15 282). 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.

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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 19 January 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
678 reviews
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Boarding

7,7

Crew

8,2

Entertainment

7,6

Comfort

7,3

Food

6,9

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

Boarding

7,7

Crew

8,2

Entertainment

7,6

Comfort

7,3

Food

6,9

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
3 720 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
678 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,7

Crew

8,2

Entertainment

7,6

Comfort

7,3

Food

6,9

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
9 177 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
678 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,7

Crew

8,2

Entertainment

7,6

Comfort

7,3

Food

6,9

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
7 689 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
678 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,7

Crew

8,2

Entertainment

7,6

Comfort

7,3

Food

6,9

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?

    Virgin Atlantic and United Airlines can get you from Cape Town to Philadelphia in just under 20h 15m. Your travel time can differ by up to 8h 07m. 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 390. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by United Airlines and British Airways, with the lowest prices starting at R15 074 and R16 747, 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Philadelphia (average of R13 396). Flying from Cape Town to Philadelphia in August is currently the most expensive (average of R15 282). 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.

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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 19 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AtlanticCheapestR14 390AverageR15 935FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapestR14 963AverageR19 540FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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British AirwaysCheapestR16 747AverageR18 198FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR17 031AverageR21 316FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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