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$806+ Cheap flights from Philadelphia (PHL) to Cape Town (CPT)

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PHL — CPT
Nov 25 — Dec 21
Mon 11/25
Mon 12/2
1 adult, Economy
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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 November 20, 2024.

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AranGrant
3 stars

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AranGrant
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Round-trip from

$902
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$806
(KAYAK)
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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 November 20, 2024.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 11/266:40 pmPHL - CPT
1 stop34h 30mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/36:45 pmCPT - PHL
1 stop28h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/19$878
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 11/256:40 pmPHL - CPT
1 stop30h 20mBritish Airways
Tue 12/36:45 pmCPT - PHL
1 stop28h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 11/19$948
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/305:04 pmPHL - CPT
2 stops36h 06mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/812:15 pmCPT - PHL
2 stops35h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/20$1,490
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/54:51 pmPHL - CPT
2 stops30h 39mDelta
Mon 12/911:20 pmCPT - PHL
2 stops28h 58mDelta
Deal found 11/20$1,531
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Tue 11/265:35 pmPHL - CPT
1 stop34h 20mLufthansa
Mon 12/26:30 pmCPT - PHL
1 stop28h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 11/19$1,559
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/306:20 amPHL - CPT
1 stop26h 50mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/88:50 pmCPT - PHL
2 stops27h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/20$1,582
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/297:50 pmPHL - CPT
1 stop31h 50mQatar Airways
Mon 12/23:20 pmCPT - PHL
2 stops31h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 11/18$2,134

Find flights from Philadelphia to Cape Town within your budget

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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 20, 2024.

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PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Sun 1/26

6:40 pm-8:00 am

1 stop30h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/4

10:00 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop25h 20m

$902

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Mon 1/20

6:40 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop34h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 1/29

8:40 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop26h 40m

$972

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Wed 1/22

6:40 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop34h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 2/5

10:00 pm-7:26 pm

2 stops28h 26m

$1,018

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Wed 1/22

8:01 pm-5:25 pm

1 stop38h 24m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 2/5

12:35 pm-3:45 pm

1 stop34h 10m

$1,069

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Mon 2/10

10:33 am-7:00 pm

1 stop25h 27m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/25

9:15 pm-8:39 pm

1 stop30h 24m

$1,147

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Sat 2/8

11:10 am-12:00 pm

2 stops41h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/18

5:15 pm-11:02 pm

2 stops36h 47m

$1,170

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Wed 1/22

9:33 am-9:30 pm

2 stops28h 57m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 2/5

11:20 pm-5:00 pm

2 stops24h 40m

$1,199

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Mon 3/10

1:05 pm-7:55 am

2 stops36h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 3/26

10:00 am-4:11 pm

2 stops36h 11m

$1,258

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Mon 4/14

2:37 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop18h 43m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 4/22

8:00 pm-12:32 am

2 stops34h 32m

$1,382

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Sun 3/9

6:35 pm-10:55 am

2 stops34h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/25

7:50 pm-5:00 pm

2 stops27h 10m

$1,418

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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 November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice 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 AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on Philadelphia-Cape Town flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >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 AranGrant the most. AranGrant 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

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Travel insights for flights from Philadelphia to Cape Town

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Philadelphia to Cape Town including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Cape Town (average of $1,286). Flying from Philadelphia to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,764). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from PHL to CPT?

Find hourly flight availability from Philadelphia to Cape Town. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 20, 2024.

It’s optimal to fly from Philadelphia to Cape Town in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 39% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

Rainfall in Cape Town by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 0.8 - 3.9 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 0.8 in.

Temperature in Cape Town by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 53.6 F).

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 November 20, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with American Airlines, British Airways and Qatar Airways from Philadelphia to Cape Town have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,756 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,756 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,756 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,350 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,756 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

SWISS
7.6
Good
1,637 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,756 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,831 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,756 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
663 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,756 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

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.

  • 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 $902 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are British Airways and Qatar Airways, starting at $972 and $1,069 round-trip. American Airlines is priced at 39% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Philadelphia to Cape Town one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Lufthansa, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $806. Qatar Airways flights start at $997 while deals on Delta start at $1,878 one-way.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Cape Town (average of $1,286). Flying from Philadelphia to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,764). 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 5 airlines flying from Philadelphia to Cape Town

Discover the top 5 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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 20, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$872Average$1,386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
DeltaCheapest$935Average$1,682FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$1,109Average$1,186FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,129Average$1,420FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,194Average$1,464FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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