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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Philadelphia from R20 536

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — PHL
Oct 17 — Oct 241
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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 17 September 2025.

Round-trip from

R20 536

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

January

Average price

R21 802
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 5/2-9/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 59h 05m total
  • Cape Town to Philadelphia
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (R44 885 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R7 755 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 17 September 2025.

Thu 5/212:35CPT - PHL
1 stop27h 25mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/219:50PHL - CPT
1 stop31h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 16/9R20 536
Thu 5/223:10CPT - PHL
2 stops29h 07mDelta
Mon 9/212:59PHL - CPT
2 stops23h 16mDelta
Deal found 16/9R29 590

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Cape Town

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Philadelphia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownPhiladelphia

CPT - PHL

CPTPHL

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/2

12:35-9:00

1 stop27h 25m

Philadelphia

Mon 9/2

19:50-10:30

1 stop31h 40m

R20 536

Cape TownPhiladelphia

CPT - PHL

CPTPHL

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/2

23:10-21:17

2 stops29h 07m

Philadelphia

Mon 9/2

12:59-19:15

2 stops23h 16m

R29 590

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Deals found on 16/9

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 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 17 September 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Cape Town to Philadelphia in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 17% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Cape Town to Philadelphia?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Cape Town to Philadelphia. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Cape Town to Philadelphia flight should consider departing on Thursday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 17 September 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM, 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.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 386 reviews
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Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 386 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 386 reviews
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Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 624 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 386 reviews
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Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
8 924 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 386 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.
Virgin Atlantic
7,4
Good
664 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 386 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 363 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 386 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

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?

    American Airlines can get you from Cape Town to Philadelphia in just under 27h 25m. 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 R15 222. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by United Airlines and KLM, with the lowest prices starting at R15 945 and R16 417, respectively. Users have found that Virgin Atlantic is 26% 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 17 September 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 17 September 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AtlanticCheapestR15 222AverageR16 109FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapestR15 945AverageR22 062FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapestR16 417AverageR18 785FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapestR17 715AverageR19 725FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR18 015AverageR22 315FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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