$738+ 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 12/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHL — CPT
Aug 15 — Aug 221
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 16, 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 16, 2026.
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/13. 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 7/13![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,239
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/12. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/2710:20 pm
PHL
- CPT
2 stops30h 40m
British Airways
Wed 8/126:50 pm
CPT
- PHL
1 stop27h 50m
British Airways
Deal found 7/12![British Airways logo]()
$1,399
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/15. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/77:35 pm
PHL
- CPT
1 stop33h 25m
British Airways
Thu 8/136:50 pm
CPT
- PHL
1 stop23h 25m
British Airways
Deal found 7/15![British Airways logo]()
$1,400
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/13. 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 7/13![British Airways logo]()
$1,401
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 16, 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 16, 2026.
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/13. 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 7/275:40 pm
PHL
- CPT
2 stops35h 20m
British Airways
Tue 8/46:50 pm
CPT
- PHL
1 stop27h 55m
British Airways
Deal found 7/13![British Airways logo]()
$1,405
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/14. 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.
Sat 10/176:15 am
PHL
- CPT
1 stop27h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 10/268:50 pm
CPT
- PHL
2 stops26h 52m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/14![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,525
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/15. 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 1/1012:09 pm
PHL
- CPT
1 stop23h 26m
Delta
Mon 1/258:50 pm
CPT
- PHL
1 stop23h 13m
Delta
Deal found 7/15![Delta logo]()
$1,526
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/12. 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 10/256:00 am
PHL
- CPT
2 stops30h 00m
United Airlines
Fri 11/68:50 pm
CPT
- PHL
1 stop19h 52m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/12![United Airlines logo]()
$1,530
Last-minute flights from Philadelphia to Cape TownDiscover last-minute flight deals from Philadelphia to Cape Town. Data last updated July 16, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Philadelphia to Cape Town. Data last updated July 16, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/15. 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.
Fri 7/176:00 am
PHL
- CPT
2 stops29h 10m
United Airlines
Thu 7/237:50 pm
CPT
- PHL
2 stops35h 07m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/15![United Airlines logo]()
$1,480
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/12. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/2710:20 pm
PHL
- CPT
2 stops30h 40m
British Airways
Wed 8/126:50 pm
CPT
- PHL
1 stop27h 50m
British Airways
Deal found 7/12![British Airways logo]()
$1,399
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/13. 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 7/13![British Airways logo]()
$1,401
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/15. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/77:35 pm
PHL
- CPT
1 stop33h 25m
British Airways
Thu 8/136:50 pm
CPT
- PHL
1 stop23h 25m
British Airways
Deal found 7/15![British Airways logo]()
$1,400
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 16, 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 16, 2026.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/12. 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 12/75:30 pm
PHL
- CPT
2 stops31h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/12![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$738
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/12. 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 12/15:30 pm
PHL
- CPT
2 stops34h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/12![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$751
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/12. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/105:30 pm
PHL
- CPT
2 stops34h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/12![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$804
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/12. 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.
Fri 12/45:30 pm
PHL
- CPT
2 stops31h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/12![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$806
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/11. 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 9/76:30 am
PHL
- CPT
3 stops47h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/11![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$835
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/12. 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 12/85:30 pm
PHL
- CPT
3 stops35h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/12![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$896
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/12. 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 12/32:37 pm
PHL
- CPT
1 stop18h 33m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/12![United Airlines logo]()
$899
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/14. 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 10/73:25 pm
PHL
- CPT
2 stops48h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/14![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$900
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/12. 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.
Wed 12/910:15 am
PHL
- CPT
2 stops24h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/12![United Airlines logo]()
$905
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 16, 2026.
Most accurate provider | Ovago 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | Ovago 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $1,239 (FlightHub) |
One-way from | $738 (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 16, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Philadelphia to Cape Town that are best for you.
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Cheapest round-trip
PhiladelphiaCape Town
PHL - CPT
PHLCPT
Philadelphia
Mon 7/27
5:40 pm-11:00 am
2 stops35h 20m
Cape Town Intl
Tue 8/4
6:50 pm-4:45 pm
1 stop27h 55m
$1,405
PhiladelphiaCape Town
PHL - CPT
PHLCPT
Philadelphia
Sat 10/17
6:15 am-3:20 pm
1 stop27h 05m
Cape Town Intl
Mon 10/26
8:50 pm-5:42 pm
2 stops26h 52m
$1,525
Quickest round-trip
PhiladelphiaCape Town
PHL - CPT
PHLCPT
Philadelphia
Sun 1/10
12:09 pm-6:35 pm
1 stop23h 26m
Cape Town Intl
Mon 1/25
8:50 pm-1:03 pm
1 stop23h 13m
$1,526
PhiladelphiaCape Town
PHL - CPT
PHLCPT
Philadelphia
Sun 10/25
6:00 am-6:00 pm
2 stops30h 00m
Cape Town Intl
Fri 11/6
8:50 pm-9:42 am
1 stop19h 52m
$1,530
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way
PhiladelphiaCape Town
PHL - CPT
PHLCPT
Philadelphia
Sat 12/5
2:37 pm-4:10 pm
1 stop18h 33m
$899
PhiladelphiaCape Town
PHL - CPT
PHLCPT
Philadelphia
Thu 12/3
10:10 am-4:10 pm
2 stops23h 00m
$899
PhiladelphiaCape Town
PHL - CPT
PHLCPT
Philadelphia
Sat 10/31
6:25 am-4:10 pm
2 stops27h 45m
$924
PhiladelphiaCape Town
PHL - CPT
PHLCPT
Philadelphia
Wed 10/7
6:15 am-5:10 pm
2 stops28h 55m
$924
PhiladelphiaCape Town
PHL - CPT
PHLCPT
Philadelphia
Tue 1/5
1:30 pm-12:05 pm
2 stops39h 35m
$948
PhiladelphiaCape Town
PHL - CPT
PHLCPT
Philadelphia
Sun 1/3
2:12 pm-6:35 pm
1 stop21h 23m
$956
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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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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.
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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 16, 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.
Entertainment
7.8
Crew
8.5
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
7.8
Overall
7.8
Food
7.2
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,May 2026
SEA - KOA
Entertainment
7.8
Crew
8.5
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
7.8
Overall
7.8
Food
7.2
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,May 2026
SEA - KOA
Entertainment
7.8
Crew
8.5
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
7.8
Overall
7.8
Food
7.2
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,May 2026
SEA - KOA
Entertainment
7.8
Crew
8.5
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
7.8
Overall
7.8
Food
7.2
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,May 2026
SEA - KOA
Entertainment
7.8
Crew
8.5
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
7.8
Overall
7.8
Food
7.2
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,May 2026
SEA - KOA
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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 July 16, 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$1,084 | Average$1,457 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$1,084 | Average$1,347 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A |