Cheap flights from Philadelphia (PHL) to Cape Town (CPT)

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How to find the cheapest flight from
Philadelphia (PHL) to Cape Town (CPT)

All the information you need to plan the best PHL to CPT flight in 2021: compare Philadelphia to Cape Town flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Cape Town.
PHL - CPT
Price
$1,140 - $1,787
CPT
Temperature
66.2 - 84.2 °F
CPT
Rainfall
0.4 - 3.7 inches

Popular in

June

High demand for flights, 21% potential price rise

Cheapest in

March

Best time to find cheap flights, 19% potential price drop

Round-trip from

$1,140

From Philadelphia to Cape Town

One-way from

$580

One-way flight from Philadelphia to Cape Town

Flight route prices based on searches on Cheapflights within the last 3 days, monthly prices based on aggregated historical data.
What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Philadelphia to Cape Town?

Travelers have found that booking a Tuesday departure is the best way to save up to 28% on the cost of booking your flights compared to booking on days of the week where this route is of high demand.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Philadelphia to Cape Town?

Our data shows that April tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town from Philadelphia. Users have commonly found prices around $1,322 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $879. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in December.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Philadelphia to Cape Town (PHL - CPT)?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Philadelphia to Cape Town in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 19% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

Cheap flights from Philadelphia to Cape Town in May, June 2021

The best prices found for PHL to CPT flights for May, June
28 May - 28 Jun
$1,060pp
PHL
Philadelphia
Multiple Airlines
   
2 STOPS
CPT
Cape Town Intl
CPT
Cape Town Intl
United Airlines
   
2 STOPS
PHL
Philadelphia
18 Jun - 15 Jul
$1,276pp
PHL
Philadelphia
Multiple Airlines
   
2 STOPS
CPT
Cape Town Intl
CPT
Cape Town Intl
Multiple Airlines
   
2 STOPS
PHL
Philadelphia
29 May - 29 Jun
$1,311pp
PHL
Philadelphia
Qatar Airways
 
1 STOP
CPT
Cape Town Intl
CPT
Cape Town Intl
Qatar Airways
   
2 STOPS
PHL
Philadelphia

Philadelphia to Cape Town 2021 flight deals

Cheap flights to Cape Town from Philadelphia found for this year
27 Oct - 3 Nov
$1,008pp
PHL
Philadelphia
SWISS
   
2 STOPS
CPT
Cape Town Intl
CPT
Cape Town Intl
SWISS
   
2 STOPS
PHL
Philadelphia
27 Oct - 3 Nov
$1,009pp
PHL
Philadelphia
SWISS
   
2 STOPS
CPT
Cape Town Intl
CPT
Cape Town Intl
SWISS
   
2 STOPS
PHL
Philadelphia
27 Oct - 3 Nov
$1,013pp
PHL
Philadelphia
British Airways
 
1 STOP
CPT
Cape Town Intl
CPT
Cape Town Intl
British Airways
   
2 STOPS
PHL
Philadelphia

One-way flights to Cape Town from Philadelphia

The cheapest one-way flights from Philadelphia to Cape Town
2:40 pm - 6:10 am
British Airways
1 Stop
33h 30m
PHL - CPT
British Airways
$580
KAYAK
1:25 pm - 6:10 am
British Airways
2 Stops
34h 45m
PHL - CPT
British Airways
$584
Orbitz
11:00 am - 9:45 am
Multiple Airlines
3 Stops
40h 45m
PHL - CPT
Multiple Airlines
$977
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Flight FAQs

From Philadelphia to Cape Town

Are flight prices decreasing from Philadelphia to Cape Town due to COVID-19 (coronavirus)?

At this time, Cheapflights has noticed price decreases for many domestic flights due to COVID-19. Travel is not necessarily recommended at this time, and flights may be prone to cancellation: please check with local authorities in both Philadelphia and Cape Town for travel alerts, and be sure to review the airline's cancellation policy and travel advisories before booking. For more information, please view our post on what to know about COVID-19 (coronavirus) and travel.

Which airlines flying from Philadelphia to Cape Town Intl have flexible cancellations due to COVID-19?

Some of our airline partners flying from Philadelphia to Cape Town Intl have new flexible policies in place due to COVID-19. British Airways, Delta, and Qatar Airways are some of the carriers where you may find flexible cancellation policies. You can use our site to filter for airlines like British Airways with this kind of flexibility.

Can I find flights from Philadelphia to Cape Town for under $1,100 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from Philadelphia to Cape Town for under $1,100. The cheapest flight booked recently is on SWISS for just $1,008, but on average you can expect to pay $1,173.

Are there nonstop flights from Philadelphia to Cape Town for under $1,000 on Cheapflights?

There are no nonstop flights from Philadelphia to Cape Town, but Cheapflights can provide you with all the information you need to find the fastest route with the fewest stops.

Does it rain more in Philadelphia or Cape Town?

In Philadelphia, there will be greater rainfall in Philadelphia compared to Cape Town over the next 16 days.

Is Philadelphia weather warmer or cooler than Cape Town?

Expect the weather to be around 88 °F on average in July. As the temperature peaks, try to get your plans done early, as flight price and availability will have an impact on your travels. The climate in Cape Town is generally colder than in Philadelphia.

How long is the flight from Philadelphia to Cape Town?

Airlines like KLM, Delta, and Qatar Airways fly from Philadelphia to Cape Town in about 23h 59m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 5h 01m. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Philadelphia to Cape Town round-trip?

Currently priced at $1,008, SWISS will fly you from Philadelphia to Cape Town and back. In addition to SWISS, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from British Airways and Turkish Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,009 and $1,017, respectively. You may be able to fly from Philadelphia to Cape Town for 28% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

The cheapest airline one-way is British Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $580.

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Destination information for Cape Town

Things to know before you go - useful duration and weather info for your trip from Philadelphia to Cape Town.
Today's exchange rate
$1 = R14.04
Average temperature for May in Cape Town
71.6 °F
Avg rainfall for May in Cape Town
2.5 ″

Airports servicing Philadelphia

Philadelphia (PHL)

Airports servicing Cape Town

Cape Town (CPT)

Top 5 airlines flying from Philadelphia to Cape Town

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from Philadelphia to Cape Town choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
Airline Cheapest Average Flexibility On-time COVID-19 safety
Qatar Airways 		$1,114 $1,518 No cancel fee 68%
British Airways 		$1,110 $1,538 No cancel fee 70%
Delta 		$1,162 $1,588 No cancel fee N/A
Iberia 		$1,399 $1,879 No cancel fee 77%
American Airlines 		$1,166 $2,232 No cancel fee 71%

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