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$871+ 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 5/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHL — CPT
Apr 22 — Apr 291
Wed 4/22
Wed 4/29
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 March 23, 2026.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 5/138:30 pm
PHL
-
CPT
2 stops44h 20m
Qatar Airways
Fri 5/291:00 pm
CPT
-
PHL
1 stop26h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/18$1,333
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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.
Thu 11/57:50 pm
PHL
-
CPT
2 stops35h 45m
Qatar Airways
Sat 11/1412:35 pm
CPT
-
PHL
1 stop27h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/22$1,341
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/138:30 pm
PHL
-
CPT
1 stop33h 00m
Qatar Airways
Thu 5/287:00 am
CPT
-
PHL
2 stops32h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/18$1,343
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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.
Fri 5/88:30 pm
PHL
-
CPT
1 stop33h 00m
Qatar Airways
Thu 5/142:00 pm
CPT
-
PHL
2 stops49h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/20$1,352
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/138:30 pm
PHL
-
CPT
1 stop33h 00m
Qatar Airways
Sat 5/309:00 am
CPT
-
PHL
2 stops30h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/18$1,383
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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.
Sat 5/168:30 pm
PHL
-
CPT
1 stop33h 00m
Qatar Airways
Tue 5/266:25 pm
CPT
-
PHL
2 stops44h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/18$1,397
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/132:55 pm
PHL
-
CPT
1 stop18h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/218:00 pm
CPT
-
PHL
1 stop19h 58m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/22$1,399
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/126:33 pm
PHL
-
CPT
2 stops34h 57m
JetBlue
Fri 5/291:00 pm
CPT
-
PHL
2 stops35h 50m
JetBlue
Deal found 3/18$1,402
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/202:55 pm
PHL
-
CPT
1 stop18h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/277:50 pm
CPT
-
PHL
2 stops27h 43m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/21$1,407

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 March 23, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,333
(oojo)

One-way from

$871
(oojo)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,614
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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 March 23, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Philadelphia to Cape Town that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Thu 9/17

11:30 am-3:20 pm

2 stops21h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/21

7:50 pm-2:08 pm

2 stops24h 18m

$1,430

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Tue 5/5

5:40 pm-9:30 am

1 stop33h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 5/18

7:50 pm-2:16 pm

2 stops24h 26m

$1,480

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Fri 5/8

8:30 pm-11:30 am

1 stop33h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/14

9:00 am-9:05 am

2 stops54h 05m

$1,515

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Thu 5/14

1:44 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops25h 41m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/28

11:15 pm-8:46 am

2 stops39h 31m

$1,521

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Sun 5/10

12:38 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops26h 47m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 5/29

11:15 pm-8:46 am

2 stops39h 31m

$1,521

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Mon 4/20

10:05 pm-11:00 am

1 stop30h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 4/27

6:50 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop23h 20m

$1,553

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Fri 9/18

8:30 pm-10:15 am

1 stop31h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 9/22

1:15 pm-9:00 am

1 stop25h 45m

$1,571

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Mon 6/1

6:00 am-9:25 pm

2 stops33h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 6/6

11:15 pm-11:17 pm

2 stops30h 02m

$1,575
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Fri 5/15

1:43 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops25h 42m

$942

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Mon 5/11

1:43 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops25h 42m

$942

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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 March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Philadelphia-Cape Town flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Cape Town (average of $766). Flying from Philadelphia to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,385). 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.

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 March 23, 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.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,318 reviews

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,318 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,318 reviews

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,463 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,318 reviews

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,486 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,318 reviews

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,813 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,318 reviews

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

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.

  • How long is the flight from Philadelphia to Cape Town?

    A quick flight from Philadelphia to Cape Town can take about 21h 50m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,430. The distance between Philadelphia and Cape Town is about 7846 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Philadelphia to Cape Town is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $1,015 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and United Airlines, starting at $1,086 and $1,224 round-trip. American Airlines is priced at 29% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Cape Town (average of $766). Flying from Philadelphia to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,385). 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 March 23, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$1,015Average$1,186FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$1,086Average$1,352FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$1,224Average$1,460FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,279Average$1,440FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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