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Cheap flights from Philadelphia to Cape Town from R14 807

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 12/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHL — CPT
Mar 29 — Apr 51
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 24 March 2025.

Round-trip from

R22 902

One-way from

R14 807

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R26 140
Delta
  • Delta
  • 18/8-2/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 50h 54m total
  • Philadelphia to Cape Town
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Lufthansa
  • Lufthansa
  • 12/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 41h 10m total
  • Philadelphia to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (R18 482 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R13 916 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 24 March 2025.

Mon 18/88:25PHL - CPT
1 stop27h 25mDelta
Tue 2/920:05CPT - PHL
1 stop23h 29mDelta
Deal found 23/3R22 902
Fri 19/910:15PHL - CPT
2 stops47h 05mUnited Airlines
Tue 30/920:00CPT - PHL
1 stop19h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 23/3R23 211
Sun 7/917:35PHL - CPT
2 stops41h 10mLufthansa
Sun 21/912:50CPT - PHL
2 stops33h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 23/3R23 957
Sun 17/818:35PHL - CPT
1 stop34h 25mBritish Airways
Fri 5/99:00CPT - PHL
2 stops37h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 23/3R24 085
Thu 1/517:35PHL - CPT
2 stops39h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/519:00CPT - PHL
2 stops32h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/3R24 594
Mon 21/420:40PHL - CPT
1 stop38h 35mQatar Airways
Mon 28/46:05CPT - PHL
2 stops57h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 22/3R25 067
Mon 13/1010:20PHL - CPT
2 stops43h 30mTurkish Airlines
Sat 25/1016:35CPT - PHL
2 stops44h 58mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 23/3R33 507
Sat 23/819:50PHL - CPT
1 stop33h 10mAmerican Airlines
Sat 11/1013:00CPT - PHL
1 stop26h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 23/3R40 384
Sat 21/610:35PHL - CPT
2 stops45h 10mEthiopian Air
Sat 28/615:25CPT - PHL
3 stops52h 43mEthiopian Air
Deal found 24/3R46 368
Sun 17/817:11PHL - CPT
2 stops36h 24mEmirates
Wed 3/918:25CPT - PHL
2 stops33h 03mEmirates
Deal found 23/3R51 371

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Philadelphia

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Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Mon 18/8

8:25-17:50

1 stop27h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/9

20:05-13:34

1 stop23h 29m

R22 902

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Fri 19/9

10:15-15:20

2 stops47h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 30/9

20:00-9:24

1 stop19h 24m

R23 211

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Sun 7/9

17:35-16:45

2 stops41h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 21/9

12:50-16:00

2 stops33h 10m

R23 957

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Sun 17/8

18:35-11:00

1 stop34h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 5/9

9:00-16:25

2 stops37h 25m

R24 085

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Thu 1/5

17:35-15:15

2 stops39h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 6/5

19:00-21:23

2 stops32h 23m

R24 594

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Mon 21/4

20:40-17:15

1 stop38h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 28/4

6:05-9:15

2 stops57h 10m

R25 067

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Sat 23/8

19:50-11:00

1 stop33h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 11/10

13:00-9:00

1 stop26h 00m

R40 384

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Sat 21/6

10:35-13:45

2 stops45h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 28/6

15:25-14:08

3 stops52h 43m

R46 368

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Sun 17/8

17:11-11:35

2 stops36h 24m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 3/9

18:25-21:28

2 stops33h 03m

R51 371

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Mon 12/5

17:35-16:45

2 stops41h 10m

R14 807

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Best time to book a flight from Philadelphia to Cape Town

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Philadelphia to Cape Town

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 24 March 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 24 March 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Philadelphia to Cape Town, see what other customers have to say about Emirates, Delta and Qatar Airways. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 190 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 190 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 190 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Delta
8,0
Very Good
7 890 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 190 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 540 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 190 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
8 605 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 190 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
American Airlines
7,2
Good
10 000 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 190 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

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 R22 902. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from R23 211, and Lufthansa, from R23 957. Users have found that Delta is 14% 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 807. However, be on the lookout for offers from American Airlines and Delta, as they are both options that can get you from Philadelphia to Cape Town for a low price.

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  • 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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