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$988+ 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 7/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — PHL
Jul 8 — Jul 151
Tue 7/8
Tue 7/15
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 July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$988
(Delta)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,279
From Cape Town Intl to Philadelphia
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($26 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 July 3, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/208:05 pmCPT - PHL
1 stop20h 52mDelta
Sun 7/276:27 pmPHL - CPT
1 stop41h 23mDelta
Deal found 7/2$988
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 7/298:00 pmCPT - PHL
1 stop28h 48mUnited Airlines
Fri 10/3110:34 amPHL - CPT
2 stops42h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/1$1,004
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/296:55 pmCPT - PHL
1 stop27h 30mBritish Airways
Fri 10/318:45 pmPHL - CPT
1 stop33h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/3$1,283
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/296:55 pmCPT - PHL
1 stop26h 30mAmerican Airlines
Fri 10/318:45 pmPHL - CPT
1 stop33h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/2$1,304
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/205:50 amCPT - PHL
3 stops46h 17mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/277:00 amPHL - CPT
3 stops46h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2$1,932

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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

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Philadelphia

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Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownPhiladelphia

CPT - PHL

CPTPHL

Cape Town Intl

Sun 7/20

8:05 pm-10:57 am

1 stop20h 52m

Philadelphia

Sun 7/27

6:27 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop41h 23m

$988

Cape TownPhiladelphia

CPT - PHL

CPTPHL

Cape Town Intl

Tue 7/29

8:00 pm-6:48 pm

1 stop28h 48m

Philadelphia

Fri 10/31

10:34 am-11:00 am

2 stops42h 26m

$1,004

Cape TownPhiladelphia

CPT - PHL

CPTPHL

Cape Town Intl

Tue 7/29

6:55 pm-4:25 pm

1 stop27h 30m

Philadelphia

Fri 10/31

8:45 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop33h 25m

$1,283

Cape TownPhiladelphia

CPT - PHL

CPTPHL

Cape Town Intl

Tue 7/29

6:55 pm-3:25 pm

1 stop26h 30m

Philadelphia

Fri 10/31

8:45 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop33h 25m

$1,304

Cape TownPhiladelphia

CPT - PHL

CPTPHL

Cape Town Intl

Sun 7/20

5:50 am-10:07 pm

3 stops46h 17m

Philadelphia

Sun 7/27

7:00 am-11:50 am

3 stops46h 50m

$1,932

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Deals found on 7/2

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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.

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 July 3, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Cape Town to Philadelphia have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,970 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

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
7,970 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,970 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

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
8,845 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,970 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

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
7,970 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

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
7,093 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,970 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

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?

    Delta, at $988, was found to be the cheapest airline from Cape Town to Philadelphia.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include United Airlines and British Airways. Delta is priced at 16% 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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