Cape Town

$929+ 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 5/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHL — CPT
Jun 4 — Jun 111
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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 May 5, 2026.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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.
Sun 10/118:30 pm
PHL
-
CPT
2 stops36h 05m
Qatar Airways
Sun 10/181:15 pm
CPT
-
PHL
1 stop25h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/2$1,142
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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.
Sun 10/48:30 pm
PHL
-
CPT
1 stop39h 00m
Qatar Airways
Fri 10/169:00 am
CPT
-
PHL
2 stops30h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/4$1,146
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 stops30h 55m
Qatar Airways
Sat 11/1412:35 pm
CPT
-
PHL
1 stop27h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/4$1,183
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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.
Mon 10/53:25 pm
PHL
-
CPT
2 stops36h 50m
Qatar Airways
Fri 10/169:00 am
CPT
-
PHL
2 stops30h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/3$1,273
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/177:50 pm
PHL
-
CPT
1 stop31h 40m
Qatar Airways
Sun 11/223:20 pm
CPT
-
PHL
2 stops48h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/5$1,335
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/1710:15 am
PHL
-
CPT
2 stops24h 45m
United Airlines
Sun 11/228:50 pm
CPT
-
PHL
2 stops24h 32m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/5$1,480

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 May 5, 2026.

Most accurate provider

Ovago
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Ovago
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,142
(oojo)

One-way from

$929
(KAYAK)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,422
Provider with most accurate pricing for Philadelphia-Cape Town Intl flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Philadelphia-Cape Town Intl flights.
From Philadelphia to Cape Town Intl
One-way flight from Philadelphia to Cape Town Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($190 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($40 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2026

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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 May 5, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Philadelphia to Cape Town that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Thu 9/17

9:52 am-3:20 pm

2 stops23h 28m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/21

7:50 pm-9:46 am

2 stops43h 56m

$1,604

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Thu 9/17

8:30 pm-10:15 am

1 stop31h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/21

1:15 pm-9:00 am

1 stop25h 45m

$1,614

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Mon 6/8

1:10 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops26h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 6/17

11:15 pm-10:22 pm

2 stops29h 07m

$1,697

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Mon 7/27

8:05 am-5:50 pm

1 stop27h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 8/4

11:15 pm-10:16 pm

2 stops29h 01m

$1,746

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Tue 5/26

1:44 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops25h 41m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 6/1

11:15 pm-12:57 am

2 stops31h 42m

$1,747

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Sat 5/16

12:38 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops26h 47m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 5/26

11:15 pm-10:09 pm

2 stops28h 54m

$1,761
Quickest round-trip

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Sat 7/4

5:06 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop18h 44m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 7/24

8:05 pm-7:51 pm

1 stop29h 46m

$1,767
Cheapest one-way

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Sat 5/16

6:12 am-9:25 pm

2 stops33h 13m

$998

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Mon 7/27

11:35 am-11:50 am

2 stops42h 15m

$1,010
Quickest one-way

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Tue 5/19

5:15 pm-11:35 pm

2 stops24h 20m

$1,032

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Deals found on 5/4

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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
OvagoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 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 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.
Estimated round-trip price
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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 $1,193). Flying from Philadelphia to Cape Town in April is currently the most expensive (average of $1,895). 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 May 5, 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

7.9

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Joel,May 2026

ATL - JAX

The flight was delivered 50 minutes and taxing took what felt like 20 minutes to takeoff.

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Joel,May 2026

ATL - JAX

The flight was delivered 50 minutes and taxing took what felt like 20 minutes to takeoff.

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Joel,May 2026

ATL - JAX

The flight was delivered 50 minutes and taxing took what felt like 20 minutes to takeoff.

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Joel,May 2026

ATL - JAX

The flight was delivered 50 minutes and taxing took what felt like 20 minutes to takeoff.

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Joel,May 2026

ATL - JAX

The flight was delivered 50 minutes and taxing took what felt like 20 minutes to takeoff.

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 23h 28m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,604. 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 United Airlines and Delta, starting at $1,084 and $1,084 round-trip. American Airlines is priced at 30% 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Cape Town (average of $1,193). Flying from Philadelphia to Cape Town in April is currently the most expensive (average of $1,895). 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 5, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$1,015Average$1,254FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,084Average$1,402FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$1,084Average$1,405FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
British AirwaysCheapest$1,279Average$1,469FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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