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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Philadelphia from R17 604

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — PHL
Jul 3 — Jul 101
1 adult

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 28 June 2025.

Round-trip from

R17 604

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R19 620
Delta
  • Delta
  • 10/8-17/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 64h 00m total
  • Cape Town to Philadelphia
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (R40 476 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R8 199 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025

Find flight deals from Cape Town to Philadelphia

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 28 June 2025.

Sun 10/820:05CPT - PHL
1 stop30h 50mDelta
Sun 17/86:00PHL - CPT
2 stops33h 10mDelta
Deal found 26/6R17 604
Tue 29/720:00CPT - PHL
1 stop28h 48mUnited Airlines
Fri 31/1017:07PHL - CPT
2 stops35h 53mUnited Airlines
Deal found 26/6R17 818
Sun 10/818:55CPT - PHL
1 stop24h 15mAmerican Airlines
Sun 17/820:25PHL - CPT
1 stop32h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 26/6R20 190
Sun 10/816:35CPT - PHL
2 stops35h 51mMultiple Airlines
Sun 17/817:35PHL - CPT
3 stops35h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/6R39 025
Wed 30/714:35CPT - PHL
3 stops29h 33mEthiopian Air
Thu 30/1010:34PHL - CPT
2 stops46h 01mEthiopian Air
Deal found 26/6R41 469

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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 28 June 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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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownPhiladelphia

CPT - PHL

CPTPHL

Cape Town Intl

Sun 10/8

20:05-20:55

1 stop30h 50m

Philadelphia

Sun 17/8

6:00-21:10

2 stops33h 10m

R17 604

Cape TownPhiladelphia

CPT - PHL

CPTPHL

Cape Town Intl

Tue 29/7

20:00-18:48

1 stop28h 48m

Philadelphia

Fri 31/10

17:07-11:00

2 stops35h 53m

R17 818

Cape TownPhiladelphia

CPT - PHL

CPTPHL

Cape Town Intl

Sun 10/8

18:55-13:10

1 stop24h 15m

Philadelphia

Sun 17/8

20:25-10:50

1 stop32h 25m

R20 190

Cape TownPhiladelphia

CPT - PHL

CPTPHL

Cape Town Intl

Sun 10/8

16:35-22:26

2 stops35h 51m

Philadelphia

Sun 17/8

17:35-10:50

3 stops35h 15m

R39 025

Cape TownPhiladelphia

CPT - PHL

CPTPHL

Cape Town Intl

Wed 30/7

14:35-14:08

3 stops29h 33m

Philadelphia

Thu 30/10

10:34-14:35

2 stops46h 01m

R41 469

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Deals found on 26/6

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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 28 June 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.

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

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 28 June 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines, andAmerican 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.

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,9

Crew

8,5

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,9

Crew

8,5

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,9

Crew

8,5

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,9

Crew

8,5

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,9

Crew

8,5

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

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.
  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cape Town to Philadelphia round-trip?

    Flying on Delta is currently your cheapest option to Philadelphia, with prices starting at R17 604. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by United Airlines and American Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at R17 818 and R20 190, respectively. Users have found that Delta is 16% 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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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 28 June 2025.
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR14 950AverageR21 856FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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British AirwaysCheapestR18 072AverageR20 568FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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