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$980+ Cheap flights from Cape Town (CPT) to Philadelphia (PHL)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 7/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — PHL
jun. 17 — jun. 241
mar. 6/17
mar. 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to Philadelphia

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cape Town (CPT) to Philadelphia (PHL). 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 junio 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$980
(United Airlines)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,100
From Cape Town Intl to Philadelphia
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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Philadelphia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cape Town to Philadelphia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on junio 12, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
mar. 7/298:00 pmCPT - PHL
1 stop19h 55mUnited Airlines
vie. 10/3110:34 amPHL - CPT
2 stops39h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/12$1,079
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 7/3011:15 pmCPT - PHL
2 stops28h 19mDelta
jue. 10/307:30 amPHL - CPT
1 stop29h 45mDelta
Deal found 6/12$1,182
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 7/251:00 pmCPT - PHL
1 stop26h 00mQatar Airways
vie. 8/18:30 pmPHL - CPT
1 stop32h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/10$1,342
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 7/306:55 pmCPT - PHL
1 stop24h 05mMultiple Airlines
jue. 10/307:40 pmPHL - CPT
1 stop34h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/12$1,497
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 7/306:55 pmCPT - PHL
1 stop27h 30mBritish Airways
jue. 10/307:40 pmPHL - CPT
1 stop34h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/11$1,514
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 7/296:55 pmCPT - PHL
1 stop26h 30mAmerican Airlines
vie. 10/318:50 pmPHL - CPT
1 stop31h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$1,664
This AranGrant deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 AranGrant is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 6/176:05 pmCPT - PHL
1 stop27h 55mLufthansa
mié. 7/25:35 pmPHL - CPT
1 stop33h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 6/10$5,143
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
lun. 6/1611:00 pmCPT - PHL
2 stops28h 36mKLM
mié. 7/25:30 pmPHL - CPT
2 stops21h 55mKLM
Deal found 6/10$5,776

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

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Cape Town

Fly to

Philadelphia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownPhiladelphia

CPT - PHL

CPTPHL

Cape Town Intl

mar. 7/29

8:00 pm-11:14 pm

1 stop33h 14m

Philadelphia

vie. 10/31

10:34 am-7:40 am

2 stops39h 06m

$980

Cape TownPhiladelphia

CPT - PHL

CPTPHL

Cape Town Intl

mié. 7/30

11:15 pm-9:34 pm

2 stops28h 19m

Philadelphia

jue. 10/30

7:30 am-7:15 pm

1 stop29h 45m

$1,182

Cape TownPhiladelphia

CPT - PHL

CPTPHL

Cape Town Intl

vie. 7/25

1:00 pm-9:00 am

1 stop26h 00m

Philadelphia

vie. 8/1

8:30 pm-10:50 am

1 stop32h 20m

$1,342

Cape TownPhiladelphia

CPT - PHL

CPTPHL

Cape Town Intl

mié. 7/30

6:55 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop24h 05m

Philadelphia

jue. 10/30

7:40 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop34h 30m

$1,497

Cape TownPhiladelphia

CPT - PHL

CPTPHL

Cape Town Intl

mié. 7/30

6:55 pm-4:25 pm

1 stop27h 30m

Philadelphia

jue. 10/30

7:40 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop34h 30m

$1,514

Cape TownPhiladelphia

CPT - PHL

CPTPHL

Cape Town Intl

mar. 7/29

6:55 pm-3:25 pm

1 stop26h 30m

Philadelphia

vie. 10/31

8:50 pm-10:30 am

1 stop31h 40m

$1,664

Cape TownPhiladelphia

CPT - PHL

CPTPHL

Cape Town Intl

lun. 11/10

10:00 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop25h 20m

$1,135

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 6/12

Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Philadelphia

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cape Town to Philadelphia

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to Philadelphia?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Philadelphia (average of $236). Flying from Cape Town to Philadelphia in March is currently the most expensive (average of $295). 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.

Rainfall in Philadelphia by month

Plan your trip to Philadelphia by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Philadelphia ranges from 2.7 - 4.4 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Philadelphia when rainfall is around 2.7 in.

Temperature in Philadelphia by month

Plan your trip to Philadelphia by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Philadelphia, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 78.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 33.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Philadelphia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Philadelphia. 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 Philadelphia. Reviews last updated junio 12, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, Qatar Airways and United Airlines from Cape Town to Philadelphia to help guide your decision. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,584 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
British Airways
6.6
Okay
7,008 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cape Town to Philadelphia. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    United Airlines, at $980, was found to be the cheapest airline from Cape Town to Philadelphia.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Delta and Qatar Airways. United Airlines is priced at 17% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to Philadelphia that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Cape Town to Philadelphia flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Cape Town to Philadelphia?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cape Town to Philadelphia.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to Philadelphia?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to Philadelphia 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 Cape Town to Philadelphia?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Philadelphia (average of $236). Flying from Cape Town to Philadelphia in March is currently the most expensive (average of $295). 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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