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Cheap flights from Philadelphia to Cape Town from R15 404

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 7/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHL — CPT
Jan 22 — Jan 291
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Philadelphia to Cape Town

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Philadelphia (PHL) to Cape Town (CPT). 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 January 2025.

Round-trip from

R16 927

One-way from

R15 404

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R25 203
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 10/3-26/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 56h 20m total
  • Philadelphia to Cape Town
Lufthansa
  • Lufthansa
  • 7/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 33h 55m total
  • Philadelphia to Cape Town
High demand for flights, 2% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 3% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in January 2025

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Cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Philadelphia to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 January 2025.

Mon 10/322:15PHL - CPT
1 stop27h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 26/318:45CPT - PHL
1 stop28h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1R16 927
Mon 10/322:15PHL - CPT
1 stop27h 45mAmerican Airlines
Wed 26/318:45CPT - PHL
1 stop28h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 16/1R17 134
Sat 25/118:40PHL - CPT
1 stop34h 30mBritish Airways
Wed 5/222:00CPT - PHL
2 stops28h 26mBritish Airways
Deal found 16/1R20 482
Mon 10/218:07PHL - CPT
1 stop17h 53mDelta
Tue 25/221:15CPT - PHL
1 stop24h 35mDelta
Deal found 17/1R23 623
Mon 10/36:00PHL - CPT
3 stops43h 40mUnited Airlines
Wed 26/39:30CPT - PHL
2 stops54h 21mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/1R25 127
Sun 9/320:45PHL - CPT
1 stop31h 55mQatar Airways
Mon 31/313:00CPT - PHL
1 stop26h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 16/1R26 914
Thu 13/318:45PHL - CPT
2 stops30h 55mLufthansa
Sat 29/315:50CPT - PHL
2 stops30h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 16/1R28 475
Sat 8/214:29PHL - CPT
3 stops40h 16mEthiopian Air
Tue 18/215:20CPT - PHL
3 stops39h 09mEthiopian Air
Deal found 16/1R33 102

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PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Mon 10/3

22:15-8:00

1 stop27h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 26/3

18:45-17:20

1 stop28h 35m

R16 927

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Tue 28/1

21:21-8:00

1 stop27h 39m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/2

18:45-13:30

1 stop25h 45m

R17 096

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Sun 2/3

18:40-8:00

1 stop30h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/3

18:10-17:20

2 stops53h 10m

R20 689

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Mon 10/2

18:07-19:00

1 stop17h 53m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 25/2

21:15-14:50

1 stop24h 35m

R23 623

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Mon 10/3

6:00-7:40

3 stops43h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 26/3

9:30-9:51

2 stops54h 21m

R25 127

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Sun 9/3

20:45-10:40

1 stop31h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 31/3

13:00-9:15

1 stop26h 15m

R26 914

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Thu 13/3

18:45-7:40

2 stops30h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 29/3

15:50-16:00

2 stops30h 10m

R28 475

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Sat 8/2

14:29-13:45

3 stops40h 16m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 18/2

15:20-23:29

3 stops39h 09m

R33 102

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Wed 7/5

17:35-9:30

1 stop33h 55m

R15 404

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Wed 7/5

16:05-11:50

2 stops37h 45m

R17 040

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Best time to book a flight from Philadelphia to Cape Town

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Travel insights for flights from Philadelphia to Cape Town

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Philadelphia to Cape Town including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Cape Town (average of R110). Flying from Philadelphia to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R187). 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 PHL to CPT?

Find hourly flight availability from Philadelphia to Cape Town. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Philadelphia to Cape Town at midday. By choosing this option you can save up to 2% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

Rainfall in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 20.0 - 100.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

Temperature in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 12.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cape Town. 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 Cape Town. Reviews last updated 17 January 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Philadelphia to Cape Town, see what other customers have to say about British Airways, United Airlines and Qatar Airways. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8,0
Very Good
8 513 reviews

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,3

Overall

8,0

Entertainment

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

8,0
Very Good
8 513 reviews
8,0
Very Good
8 513 reviews

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,3

Overall

8,0

Entertainment

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

7,5
Good
3 752 reviews
8,0
Very Good
8 513 reviews

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,3

Overall

8,0

Entertainment

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

7,4
Good
8 969 reviews
8,0
Very Good
8 513 reviews

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,3

Overall

8,0

Entertainment

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

7,2
Good
10 000 reviews
8,0
Very Good
8 513 reviews

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,3

Overall

8,0

Entertainment

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

7,2
Good
773 reviews
8,0
Very Good
8 513 reviews

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,3

Overall

8,0

Entertainment

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Philadelphia to Cape Town. 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 Philadelphia to Cape Town round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Philadelphia to Cape Town round-trip from R17 096. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are British Airways, from R20 689, and Delta, from R23 623. Users have found that American Airlines is 38% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Philadelphia to Cape Town one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Lufthansa, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R15 404. However, be on the lookout for offers from Qatar Airways and American Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Philadelphia to Cape Town for a low price.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Philadelphia to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Philadelphia to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Philadelphia to Cape Town?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Philadelphia to Cape Town.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Philadelphia to Cape Town?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Philadelphia to Cape Town 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 Philadelphia to Cape Town?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Cape Town (average of R110). Flying from Philadelphia to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R187). 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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