$784+ 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 8/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHL — CPT
Aug 9 — Aug 161
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Cape TownExplore 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 July 10, 2026.
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 July 10, 2026.
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/89:30 pm
PHL
- CPT
1 stop30h 45m
Qatar Airways
Fri 10/2310:35 am
CPT
- PHL
2 stops34h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/9![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,239
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/276:35 pm
PHL
- CPT
1 stop34h 25m
British Airways
Tue 8/46:50 pm
CPT
- PHL
1 stop26h 45m
British Airways
Deal found 7/6![British Airways logo]()
$1,400
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/25:30 pm
PHL
- CPT
2 stops35h 30m
British Airways
Sat 8/86:50 pm
CPT
- PHL
1 stop26h 45m
British Airways
Deal found 7/6![British Airways logo]()
$1,430
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/5. 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.
Wed 11/188:30 pm
PHL
- CPT
1 stop31h 00m
Qatar Airways
Wed 12/96:55 pm
CPT
- PHL
1 stop27h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/5![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,452
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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.
Sun 7/1210:39 am
PHL
- CPT
2 stops24h 31m
United Airlines
Sun 7/268:00 pm
CPT
- PHL
2 stops27h 52m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/7![United Airlines logo]()
$1,480
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/127:00 pm
PHL
- CPT
1 stop40h 50m
Delta
Sun 7/268:05 pm
CPT
- PHL
1 stop19h 26m
Delta
Deal found 7/7![Delta logo]()
$1,481
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/5. 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.
Sun 11/158:25 am
PHL
- CPT
1 stop27h 10m
Delta
Tue 12/88:50 pm
CPT
- PHL
1 stop21h 12m
Delta
Deal found 7/5![Delta logo]()
$1,501
Best flights from Philadelphia to Cape TownDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Philadelphia to Cape Town that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated July 10, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Philadelphia to Cape Town that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated July 10, 2026.
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/89:30 pm
PHL
- CPT
1 stop30h 45m
Qatar Airways
Fri 10/2310:35 am
CPT
- PHL
2 stops34h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/9![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,239
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/276:35 pm
PHL
- CPT
1 stop34h 25m
British Airways
Tue 8/46:50 pm
CPT
- PHL
1 stop26h 45m
British Airways
Deal found 7/6![British Airways logo]()
$1,400
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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 7/276:10 am
PHL
- CPT
2 stops29h 40m
Delta
Tue 8/48:05 pm
CPT
- PHL
2 stops29h 25m
Delta
Deal found 7/6![Delta logo]()
$1,415
Last-minute flights from Philadelphia to Cape TownDiscover last-minute flight deals from Philadelphia to Cape Town. Data last updated July 10, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Philadelphia to Cape Town. Data last updated July 10, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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.
Sun 7/1210:39 am
PHL
- CPT
2 stops24h 31m
United Airlines
Sun 7/268:00 pm
CPT
- PHL
2 stops27h 52m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/7![United Airlines logo]()
$1,480
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/127:00 pm
PHL
- CPT
1 stop40h 50m
Delta
Sun 7/268:05 pm
CPT
- PHL
1 stop19h 26m
Delta
Deal found 7/7![Delta logo]()
$1,481
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/5. 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.
Thu 7/161:10 pm
PHL
- CPT
2 stops26h 15m
KLM
Thu 7/3011:15 pm
CPT
- PHL
2 stops28h 52m
KLM
Deal found 7/5![KLM logo]()
$1,501
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/276:35 pm
PHL
- CPT
1 stop34h 25m
British Airways
Tue 8/46:50 pm
CPT
- PHL
1 stop26h 45m
British Airways
Deal found 7/6![British Airways logo]()
$1,400
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/25:30 pm
PHL
- CPT
2 stops35h 30m
British Airways
Sat 8/86:50 pm
CPT
- PHL
1 stop26h 45m
British Airways
Deal found 7/6![British Airways logo]()
$1,430
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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.
Sun 8/210:15 pm
PHL
- CPT
1 stop30h 45m
American Airlines
Sat 8/86:50 pm
CPT
- PHL
1 stop23h 25m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/6![American Airlines logo]()
$1,575
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. 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.
Sun 8/238:15 pm
PHL
- CPT
2 stops39h 35m
Delta
Sun 8/308:05 pm
CPT
- PHL
1 stop28h 44m
Delta
Deal found 7/9![Delta logo]()
$1,530
One-way flights from Philadelphia to Cape TownSearch for one-way flight options from Philadelphia to Cape Town. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated July 10, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Philadelphia to Cape Town. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated July 10, 2026.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/5. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/175:25 pm
PHL
- CPT
2 stops36h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/5![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$784
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/5. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/196:30 am
PHL
- CPT
3 stops47h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/5![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$793
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/5. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/188:30 am
PHL
- CPT
3 stops45h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/5![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$794
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/68:30 am
PHL
- CPT
3 stops45h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/7![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$805
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/5. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/208:30 am
PHL
- CPT
3 stops45h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/5![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$806
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/5. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/168:30 am
PHL
- CPT
3 stops45h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/5![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$810
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/5. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/222:45 pm
PHL
- CPT
3 stops39h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/5![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$838
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/256:30 pm
PHL
- CPT
2 stops44h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/7![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$853
Find 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 July 10, 2026.
Most accurate provider | Ovago 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | Ovago 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $1,239 (Justfly.com) |
One-way from | $784 (Kiwi.com) |
Popular in | March |
Cheapest in | November |
Average price | $1,561 |
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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 July 10, 2026.
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
Thu 10/8
9:30 pm-10:15 am
1 stop30h 45m
Cape Town Intl
Fri 10/23
10:35 am-3:05 pm
2 stops34h 30m
$1,239
PhiladelphiaCape Town
PHL - CPT
PHLCPT
Philadelphia
Mon 7/27
6:35 pm-11:00 am
1 stop34h 25m
Cape Town Intl
Tue 8/4
6:50 pm-3:35 pm
1 stop26h 45m
$1,400
Quickest round-trip
PhiladelphiaCape Town
PHL - CPT
PHLCPT
Philadelphia
Mon 7/27
6:10 am-5:50 pm
2 stops29h 40m
Cape Town Intl
Tue 8/4
8:05 pm-7:30 pm
2 stops29h 25m
$1,415
Cheapest one-way
PhiladelphiaCape Town
PHL - CPT
PHLCPT
Philadelphia
Sun 10/25
6:30 pm-9:00 pm
2 stops44h 30m
$853
PhiladelphiaCape Town
PHL - CPT
PHLCPT
Philadelphia
Sun 10/25
12:05 pm-6:35 pm
1 stop24h 30m
$924
PhiladelphiaCape Town
PHL - CPT
PHLCPT
Philadelphia
Tue 1/5
1:00 pm-10:40 am
2 stops38h 40m
$938
PhiladelphiaCape Town
PHL - CPT
PHLCPT
Philadelphia
Tue 1/5
11:39 am-6:00 pm
2 stops23h 21m
$956
Quickest one-way
PhiladelphiaCape Town
PHL - CPT
PHLCPT
Philadelphia
Sun 1/3
2:12 pm-6:35 pm
1 stop21h 23m
$956
PhiladelphiaCape Town
PHL - CPT
PHLCPT
Philadelphia
Mon 8/17
12:10 pm-5:50 pm
1 stop23h 40m
$956
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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 July.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Philadelphia-Cape Town flights, users find the pricing of Ovago to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Ovago Users can find the same prices on Philadelphia-Cape Town flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Ovago >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 Ovago the most. Ovago 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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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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Cape Town (average of $1,084). Flying from Philadelphia to Cape Town in March is currently the most expensive (average of $1,714). 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.
How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Philadelphia to Cape Town?
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 July 10, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Philadelphia to Cape Town, such as Delta,United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.8
Comfort
7.8
Overall
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.2
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,May 2026
SEA - KOA
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.8
Comfort
7.8
Overall
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.2
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,May 2026
SEA - KOA
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.8
Comfort
7.8
Overall
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.2
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,May 2026
SEA - KOA
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.8
Comfort
7.8
Overall
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.2
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,May 2026
SEA - KOA
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.8
Comfort
7.8
Overall
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.2
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,May 2026
SEA - KOA
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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 July 10, 2026.
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$1,015 | Average$1,284 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$1,029 | Average$1,440 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time70% | |
| Cheapest$1,077 | Average$1,334 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$1,084 | Average$1,457 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% |