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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Philadelphia from R13 572

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 24/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — PHL
May 28 — Jun 41
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 28 April 2026.

Thu 6/813:15
CPT
-
PHL
2 stops38h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 25/810:05
PHL
-
CPT
2 stops42h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/4R20 094
Mon 8/619:30
CPT
-
PHL
2 stops32h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 15/616:35
PHL
-
CPT
2 stops35h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/4R20 887
Tue 2/619:30
CPT
-
PHL
2 stops32h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 19/617:30
PHL
-
CPT
2 stops34h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/4R20 936
Wed 10/614:00
CPT
-
PHL
2 stops28h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 17/620:25
PHL
-
CPT
2 stops32h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4R22 207
Fri 23/1013:15
CPT
-
PHL
1 stop25h 45m
Qatar Airways
Tue 27/1020:50
PHL
-
CPT
1 stop31h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 23/4R22 884

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 28 April 2026.

Round-trip from

R20 094

One-way from

R13 572

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

R22 273
6/8-25/8
  • 6/8-25/8
  • 4 total stops
  • 80h 29m total
  • Cape Town to Philadelphia
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24/5
  • 24/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 28m total
  • Cape Town to Philadelphia
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R29 959 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R6 845 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
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Depart

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Price

Cheapest return flight

Cape TownPhiladelphia

CPT - PHL

CPTPHL

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/6

19:30-21:33

2 stops32h 03m

Philadelphia

Fri 19/6

17:30-10:15

2 stops34h 45m

R20 936

Cape TownPhiladelphia

CPT - PHL

CPTPHL

Cape Town Intl

Wed 10/6

14:00-12:10

2 stops28h 10m

Philadelphia

Wed 17/6

20:25-11:00

2 stops32h 35m

R22 207

Cape TownPhiladelphia

CPT - PHL

CPTPHL

Cape Town Intl

Fri 23/10

13:15-9:00

1 stop25h 45m

Philadelphia

Tue 27/10

20:50-10:30

1 stop31h 40m

R22 934

Cape TownPhiladelphia

CPT - PHL

CPTPHL

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/8

18:50-16:45

1 stop27h 55m

Philadelphia

Tue 25/8

11:05-11:00

2 stops41h 55m

R23 710
Fastest return journey

Cape TownPhiladelphia

CPT - PHL

CPTPHL

Cape Town Intl

Sun 7/6

20:05-11:02

1 stop20h 57m

Philadelphia

Sun 14/6

6:00-21:25

2 stops33h 25m

R23 792

Cape TownPhiladelphia

CPT - PHL

CPTPHL

Cape Town Intl

Fri 23/10

18:50-17:00

2 stops52h 10m

Philadelphia

Tue 27/10

22:10-12:10

2 stops32h 00m

R27 524
Cheapest one-way

Cape TownPhiladelphia

CPT - PHL

CPTPHL

Cape Town Intl

Sun 24/5

19:30-0:58

2 stops35h 28m

R13 572
Fastest single journey

Cape TownPhiladelphia

CPT - PHL

CPTPHL

Cape Town Intl

Sun 24/5

20:00-9:45

1 stop19h 45m

R23 396

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Philadelphia (average of R15 339). Flying from Cape Town to Philadelphia in June is currently the most expensive (average of R24 172). 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.

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 April 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Qatar Airways,United Airlines, andVirgin Atlantic 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.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 725 reviews
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Comfort

7,3

Boarding

7,5

Crew

7,9

Entertainment

7,3

Food

7,3

Overall

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

preeti,Jan 2025

DOH - PHL

Can improve a lot from food to crew training to entertainment etc.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 725 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 725 reviews
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Comfort

7,3

Boarding

7,5

Crew

7,9

Entertainment

7,3

Food

7,3

Overall

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

preeti,Jan 2025

DOH - PHL

Can improve a lot from food to crew training to entertainment etc.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 672 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 725 reviews
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Comfort

7,3

Boarding

7,5

Crew

7,9

Entertainment

7,3

Food

7,3

Overall

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

preeti,Jan 2025

DOH - PHL

Can improve a lot from food to crew training to entertainment etc.
Virgin Atlantic
7,4
Good
688 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 725 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,3

Boarding

7,5

Crew

7,9

Entertainment

7,3

Food

7,3

Overall

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

preeti,Jan 2025

DOH - PHL

Can improve a lot from food to crew training to entertainment etc.

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?

    Qatar Airways can get you from Cape Town to Philadelphia in just under 25h 45m. 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 491. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by United Airlines and Qatar Airways, with the lowest prices starting at R15 932 and R17 150, 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.

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Philadelphia (average of R15 339). Flying from Cape Town to Philadelphia in June is currently the most expensive (average of R24 172). 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 28 April 2026.
Qatar Airways flights from Cape Town Intl to Philadelphia
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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 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AtlanticCheapestR14 491AverageR16 046FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapestR15 932AverageR19 677FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR17 150AverageR24 172FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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