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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Philadelphia from R10 710

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 13/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — PHL
Jan 6 — Jan 131
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to Philadelphia

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Best flights from Cape Town to Philadelphia
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Cape Town to Philadelphia that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 7 December 2025.

Thu 12/319:50CPT - PHL
2 stops24h 34mUnited Airlines
Mon 30/314:56PHL - CPT
1 stop18h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/12R16 463
Mon 16/319:50CPT - PHL
2 stops24h 27mUnited Airlines
Tue 24/39:55PHL - CPT
2 stops25h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/12R16 463
Wed 11/319:50CPT - PHL
2 stops24h 27mUnited Airlines
Sun 29/313:27PHL - CPT
2 stops21h 43mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/12R16 463
Sun 15/320:50CPT - PHL
1 stop23h 27mUnited Airlines
Thu 26/38:00PHL - CPT
2 stops25h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/12R16 463
Tue 10/320:50CPT - PHL
1 stop18h 57mUnited Airlines
Tue 24/39:55PHL - CPT
2 stops25h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/12R16 463
Mon 16/319:50CPT - PHL
2 stops24h 27mUnited Airlines
Wed 25/39:55PHL - CPT
2 stops25h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/12R16 463
Wed 11/319:50CPT - PHL
2 stops27h 24mUnited Airlines
Thu 26/314:52PHL - CPT
1 stop18h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/12R16 463
Sun 15/320:50CPT - PHL
1 stop23h 27mUnited Airlines
Wed 25/39:55PHL - CPT
2 stops25h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/12R16 463
Fri 13/320:50CPT - PHL
1 stop23h 01mUnited Airlines
Mon 30/310:35PHL - CPT
1 stop22h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/12R16 463
Tue 10/320:50CPT - PHL
2 stops26h 24mUnited Airlines
Wed 25/312:10PHL - CPT
2 stops22h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/12R16 463
Wed 11/319:50CPT - PHL
2 stops24h 27mUnited Airlines
Mon 30/310:00PHL - CPT
2 stops23h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/12R16 463

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 7 December 2025.

Round-trip from

R16 463

One-way from

R10 710

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R19 763
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 10/3-29/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 48h 07m total
  • Cape Town to Philadelphia
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 13/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 26h 25m total
  • Cape Town to Philadelphia
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R15 000 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R8 112 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
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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 7 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cape Town to Philadelphia that are best for you.

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Cape Town

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Philadelphia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownPhiladelphia

CPT - PHL

CPTPHL

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/3

19:50-14:24

2 stops24h 34m

Philadelphia

Mon 30/3

14:56-15:20

1 stop18h 24m

R16 463

Cape TownPhiladelphia

CPT - PHL

CPTPHL

Cape Town Intl

Mon 16/3

19:50-14:17

2 stops24h 27m

Philadelphia

Tue 24/3

9:55-17:00

2 stops25h 05m

R16 463

Cape TownPhiladelphia

CPT - PHL

CPTPHL

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/3

19:50-14:17

2 stops24h 27m

Philadelphia

Sun 29/3

13:27-17:10

2 stops21h 43m

R16 463

Cape TownPhiladelphia

CPT - PHL

CPTPHL

Cape Town Intl

Sun 15/3

20:50-14:17

1 stop23h 27m

Philadelphia

Thu 26/3

8:00-15:05

2 stops25h 05m

R16 463

Cape TownPhiladelphia

CPT - PHL

CPTPHL

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/3

20:50-9:47

1 stop18h 57m

Philadelphia

Tue 24/3

9:55-17:00

2 stops25h 05m

R16 463

Cape TownPhiladelphia

CPT - PHL

CPTPHL

Cape Town Intl

Mon 16/3

19:50-14:17

2 stops24h 27m

Philadelphia

Wed 25/3

9:55-17:00

2 stops25h 05m

R16 463

Cape TownPhiladelphia

CPT - PHL

CPTPHL

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/3

19:50-17:14

2 stops27h 24m

Philadelphia

Thu 26/3

14:52-15:05

1 stop18h 13m

R16 463

Cape TownPhiladelphia

CPT - PHL

CPTPHL

Cape Town Intl

Sun 15/3

20:50-14:17

1 stop23h 27m

Philadelphia

Wed 25/3

9:55-17:00

2 stops25h 05m

R16 463

Cape TownPhiladelphia

CPT - PHL

CPTPHL

Cape Town Intl

Fri 13/3

20:50-13:51

1 stop23h 01m

Philadelphia

Mon 30/3

10:35-15:20

1 stop22h 45m

R16 463

Cape TownPhiladelphia

CPT - PHL

CPTPHL

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/3

20:50-17:14

2 stops26h 24m

Philadelphia

Wed 25/3

12:10-17:00

2 stops22h 50m

R16 463

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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Philadelphia

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

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 874). Flying from Cape Town to Philadelphia in August is currently the most expensive (average of R16 497). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CPT to PHL?

Find hourly flight availability from Cape Town to Philadelphia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 7 December 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Cape Town to Philadelphia in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 16% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

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 7 December 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM, Virgin Atlantic, 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.
KLM
7,7
Good
1 430 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,2

Crew

8,3

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
KLM
7,7
Good
1 430 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 430 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,2

Crew

8,3

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
675 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 430 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,2

Crew

8,3

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 676 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 430 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,2

Crew

8,3

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 073 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 430 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,2

Crew

8,3

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 564 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 430 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,2

Crew

8,3

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

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 can get you from Cape Town to Philadelphia in just under 24h 34m. Your travel time can differ by up to . Airlines will cover a distance of 12627 km.

  • 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 850. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by United Airlines and British Airways, with the lowest prices starting at R15 440 and R17 282, respectively. Users have found that Virgin Atlantic is 24% 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 874). Flying from Cape Town to Philadelphia in August is currently the most expensive (average of R16 497). 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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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 7 December 2025.
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Top 5 airlines flying from Cape Town to Philadelphia

Discover the top 5 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 7 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AtlanticCheapestR14 850AverageR16 444FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapestR15 440AverageR20 911FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapestR16 350AverageR18 325FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapestR17 282AverageR18 915FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR17 574AverageR21 997FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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