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Cheap flights from Philadelphia to Cape Town from R14 749

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 11/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHL — CPT
Dec 24 — Dec 311
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 19 December 2024.

Round-trip from

R19 912

One-way from

R14 749

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

R35 730
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 15/1-6/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 56h 15m total
  • Philadelphia to Cape Town
11/1
  • 11/1
  • 3 total stops
  • 52h 47m total
  • Philadelphia to Cape Town
High demand for flights, 1% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 3% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in December 2024

Find flight deals from Philadelphia to Cape Town

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 19 December 2024.

Thu 26/1210:32PHL - CPT
1 stop22h 38mUnited Airlines
Fri 10/120:50CPT - PHL
1 stop20h 21mUnited Airlines
Deal found 18/12R44 898
Thu 26/127:10PHL - CPT
2 stops32h 00mDelta
Fri 10/123:20CPT - PHL
2 stops31h 00mDelta
Deal found 18/12R47 036
Thu 26/1217:45PHL - CPT
2 stops54h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 10/19:30CPT - PHL
2 stops61h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12R50 406
Fri 20/128:52PHL - CPT
2 stops40h 08mBritish Airways
Sun 22/1220:55CPT - PHL
1 stop26h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 16/12R68 126

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PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Wed 15/1

18:40-10:20

1 stop32h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 6/10

18:55-12:30

1 stop23h 35m

R19 912

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Sun 26/1

21:21-10:20

1 stop29h 59m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 4/2

18:45-13:30

1 stop25h 45m

R20 130

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Wed 22/1

21:21-12:10

1 stop31h 49m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 5/2

22:00-13:30

1 stop22h 30m

R20 148

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Mon 10/2

13:11-19:00

1 stop22h 49m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 25/2

21:15-18:20

1 stop28h 05m

R22 413

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Thu 16/1

10:10-16:10

2 stops23h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 23/3

20:50-21:20

2 stops30h 30m

R22 992

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Wed 22/1

13:00-21:30

2 stops25h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 5/2

23:20-17:00

2 stops24h 40m

R23 445

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Tue 14/1

17:35-13:50

2 stops37h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 17/3

18:30-17:00

1 stop28h 30m

R24 985

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Thu 20/3

10:45-6:30

2 stops37h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 23/3

8:50-21:16

2 stops42h 26m

R25 094

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Thu 16/1

17:45-7:20

2 stops54h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 16/3

9:00-0:30

2 stops45h 30m

R25 167

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Tue 11/2

20:01-10:40

1 stop31h 39m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 23/2

12:35-15:45

1 stop34h 10m

R25 674

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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 19 December 2024.

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 19 December 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from Philadelphia to Cape Town, see what other customers have to say about United Airlines and Delta. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8,0
Very Good
8 604 reviews

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,9

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Reviews

1 / 10

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

8,0
Very Good
8 604 reviews
8,0
Very Good
8 604 reviews

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,9

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7,8
Good
1 349 reviews
8,0
Very Good
8 604 reviews

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,9

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7,6
Good
1 605 reviews
8,0
Very Good
8 604 reviews

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,9

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7,5
Good
3 792 reviews
8,0
Very Good
8 604 reviews

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,9

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7,4
Good
1 505 reviews
8,0
Very Good
8 604 reviews

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,9

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

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

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  • 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 R19 912. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from R20 130, and Delta, from R22 413. Users have found that British Airways is 26% 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 R14 984. However, be on the lookout for offers from Qatar Airways and British Airways, 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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