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$783+ Cheap flights from Philadelphia (PHL) to Cape Town (CPT)

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 6/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHL — CPT
May 12 — May 191
Mon 5/12
Mon 5/19
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Philadelphia to Cape Town Intl are usually found in February or November, booked 68 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Philadelphia to Cape Town

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Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,188
(Ovago)

One-way from

$783
(Ovago)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,305
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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 May 7, 2025.

This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/207:55 pmPHL - CPT
1 stop33h 05mBritish Airways
Fri 5/306:55 pmCPT - PHL
1 stop27h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/6$1,188
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/197:45 pmPHL - CPT
2 stops33h 15mAmerican Airlines
Fri 10/36:55 pmCPT - PHL
2 stops25h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/6$1,202
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/95:35 pmPHL - CPT
2 stops37h 50mLufthansa
Mon 9/223:20 pmCPT - PHL
2 stops30h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 5/6$1,318
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/236:30 amPHL - CPT
2 stops26h 50mUnited Airlines
Sat 11/18:50 pmCPT - PHL
2 stops29h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/7$1,486
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/308:00 amPHL - CPT
1 stop27h 50mDelta
Thu 7/1011:15 pmCPT - PHL
2 stops23h 32mDelta
Deal found 5/6$1,560
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/2010:44 amPHL - CPT
3 stops30h 06mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/308:00 pmCPT - PHL
2 stops27h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/6$1,574
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/91:25 pmPHL - CPT
2 stops26h 00mKLM
Wed 7/1611:15 pmCPT - PHL
2 stops28h 19mKLM
Deal found 5/6$1,585
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/98:30 pmPHL - CPT
1 stop32h 20mQatar Airways
Mon 9/221:00 pmCPT - PHL
1 stop26h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/7$1,626

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from Philadelphia to Cape Town 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated May 7, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Philadelphia to Cape Town that are best for you.

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PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Tue 5/20

7:55 pm-11:00 am

1 stop33h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 5/30

6:55 pm-4:25 pm

1 stop27h 30m

$1,188

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Fri 9/19

7:45 pm-11:00 am

2 stops33h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 10/3

6:55 pm-2:50 pm

2 stops25h 55m

$1,202

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Tue 9/9

5:35 pm-1:25 pm

2 stops37h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/22

3:20 pm-4:00 pm

2 stops30h 40m

$1,318

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Thu 10/23

6:30 am-3:20 pm

2 stops26h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 11/1

8:50 pm-8:17 pm

2 stops29h 27m

$1,486

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Mon 6/30

8:00 am-5:50 pm

1 stop27h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 7/10

11:15 pm-4:47 pm

2 stops23h 32m

$1,560

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Tue 5/20

10:44 am-10:50 pm

3 stops30h 06m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 5/30

8:00 pm-5:31 pm

2 stops27h 31m

$1,574

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Wed 7/9

1:25 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops26h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 7/16

11:15 pm-9:34 pm

2 stops28h 19m

$1,585

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Tue 9/9

8:30 pm-10:50 am

1 stop32h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/22

1:00 pm-9:00 am

1 stop26h 00m

$1,626

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Sun 6/15

5:35 pm-9:30 am

1 stop33h 55m

$783

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Sun 6/15

6:20 am-10:50 am

3 stops46h 30m

$986

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Compare providers for flights from Philadelphia to Cape Town

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Philadelphia to Cape Town in May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Philadelphia-Cape Town flights, users find the pricing of AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on Philadelphia-Cape Town flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Philadelphia-Cape Town flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Philadelphia-Cape Town flights, Cheapflights users trust AranGrant the most. AranGrant has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Philadelphia-Cape Town flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Philadelphia to Cape Town

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cape Town from Philadelphia with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Philadelphia to Cape Town?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Philadelphia to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on May 2, 2025.

Booking 68 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Philadelphia to Cape Town. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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 $1,292). Flying from Philadelphia to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,830). 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 May 7, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Philadelphia to Cape Town in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 39% 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 0.8 - 3.9 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 0.8 in.

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 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 53.6 F).

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 May 7, 2025.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,944 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

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!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,944 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,944 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

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!
KLM
7.8
Good
1,338 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,944 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

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!
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,590 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,944 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

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!
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,567 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,944 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

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!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,710 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,944 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

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 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?

    Our cheapest airline available from Philadelphia to Cape Town is British Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $1,188 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and Lufthansa, starting at $1,202 and $1,318 round-trip. British Airways is priced at 19% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Lufthansa, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $783. Qatar Airways flights start at $1,051 while deals on United Airlines start at $1,088 one-way.

  • 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 vacation 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 $1,292). Flying from Philadelphia to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,830). 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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Top 4 airlines flying from Philadelphia to Cape Town

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Philadelphia to Cape Town. 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated May 7, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$911Average$1,186FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$985Average$1,557FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
British AirwaysCheapest$1,080Average$1,437FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,171Average$1,665FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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