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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Cape Town Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 1.228 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Cape Town.1.227 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 10 Aug, returning Mon, 7 Sep.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Philadelphia International on Mon, 10 Aug, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Cape Town on Mon, 7 Sep, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.227 €, select.
Cape Town.1.228 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 3 Aug, returning Tue, 18 Aug.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Philadelphia International on Mon, 3 Aug, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Cape Town on Tue, 18 Aug, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.228 €, select.
Cape Town.1.274 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 7 Sep, returning Mon, 14 Sep.Return flight with Frontier Airlines and Norse Atlantic Airways (UK).Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Philadelphia International on Mon, 7 Sep, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK), departs from Cape Town on Mon, 14 Sep, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.274 €, select.
Cape Town.1.293 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 28 Nov, returning Sun, 13 Dec.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Philadelphia International on Sat, 28 Nov, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Cape Town on Sun, 13 Dec, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.293 €, select.
Cape Town.1.315 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 13 Nov, returning Fri, 27 Nov.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Philadelphia International on Fri, 13 Nov, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Cape Town on Fri, 27 Nov, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.315 €, select.
Cape Town.1.322 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Sep, returning Wed, 4 Nov.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Philadelphia International on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Cape Town on Wed, 4 Nov, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.322 €, select.
Cape Town.1.333 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 15 Oct, returning Fri, 30 Oct.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Philadelphia International on Thu, 15 Oct, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Cape Town on Fri, 30 Oct, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.333 €, select.
Cape Town.1.336 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 3 Jan, returning Thu, 21 Jan.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Philadelphia International on Sun, 3 Jan, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Cape Town on Thu, 21 Jan, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.336 €, select.
Cape Town.1.373 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 17 May, returning Tue, 25 May.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Philadelphia International on Mon, 17 May, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Cape Town on Tue, 25 May, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.373 €, select.
Cape Town.1.600 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 29 Dec, returning Sun, 10 Jan.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Philadelphia International on Tue, 29 Dec, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Cape Town on Sun, 10 Jan, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.600 €, select.
Cape Town.1.683 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Dec, returning Thu, 31 Dec.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Philadelphia International on Thu, 3 Dec, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Cape Town on Thu, 31 Dec, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.683 €, select.
Cape Town.3.757 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 28 Jun, returning Thu, 8 Jul.Return flight with Air Canada and Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Philadelphia International on Mon, 28 Jun, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Cape Town on Thu, 8 Jul, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 3.757 €, select.
Cape Town.8.474 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 8 Feb, returning Mon, 15 Feb.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Philadelphia International on Mon, 8 Feb, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Cape Town on Mon, 15 Feb, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 8.474 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Philadelphia International to Cape Town

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Philadelphia International to Cape Town flights are currently cheapest in August.
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from 1.228 €
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from 1.274 €
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from 1.333 €
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from 1.315 €
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from 1.683 €
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from 1.336 €
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from 8.474 €
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Philadelphia International to Cape Town: Alternative routes

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Philadelphia to Cape Town: Flight information

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Finding cheap flights from Philadelphia International to Cape Town: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Philadelphia International to Cape Town is 1.227 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Philadelphia International to Cape Town. But we found flights with one or more stops from 1.227 €.
As of July 2026, there are no flights flying from Philadelphia International to Cape Town.
The cheapest month to fly from Philadelphia International to Cape Town is usually August.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Philadelphia International Airport to Cape Town Airport on Monday, 10 August 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Philadelphia International Airport and Cape Town Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Cape Town but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Cape Town is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Currently, British Airways offers the cheapest flight tickets to Cape Town.

Travelling from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Cape Town Airport (CPT): what you need to know

  • The timezone in Cape Town is UTC+2, which is seven hours ahead of Philadelphia.

  • To ensure you catch your PHL to CPT flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.

  • During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a high season in general.

  • We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Philadelphia International Airport to Cape Town Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some great stopovers between PHL and CPT include:

    • London Heathrow Airport

    • Amsterdam Schiphol Airport

    • Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Cape Town Airport (CPT)

  • The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Philadelphia International Airport to Cape Town Airport flight is 629 €. A return ticket right now is 1.227 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.

  • Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from PHL to CPT if you book ahead. Airlines often have some great early bird discounts.

  • Finding cheap flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Cape Town Airport is easier if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the best prices across the month and bag a great deal.

  • Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from PHL to CPT by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.

  • Secure the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Cape Town Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.

Handy information about Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)

  • You'll find PHL at 8500 Essington Ave.

  • 77% of flights departing from Philadelphia International Airport land at their destination on schedule.

  • Central Philadelphia to Philadelphia International Airport is around 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.

  • The trip when using public transport typically takes 30 minutes.

  • Get your holiday off to a hassle-free start by staying near PHL. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Cape Town Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:

Arriving at Cape Town Airport (CPT)

  • If you're getting in on a late Philadelphia International Airport to Cape Town Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these options near CPT:

  • Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Cape Town Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Europcar, Carwiz or First - Car Rental to explore Cape Town and beyond.

  • Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from Cape Town Airport around one week ahead of your trip.

Getting from Cape Town Airport (CPT) to central Cape Town

  • Cape Town Airport to the centre of Cape Town has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.

  • It typically takes 35 minutes to get there by public transport.

When to fly to Cape Town Airport (CPT)

  • The quietest month for a flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Cape Town Airport is March, while November is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to Cape Town based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.

  • Lock in your flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Cape Town Airport for February if you want to visit Cape Town during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).

  • July has average temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF). Look for cheap tickets from PHL to CPT sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.

Explore more of South Africa

  • Cape Town is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of South Africa just waiting to be explored. About 56 kilometres north-east of Cape Town, a visit to Paarl will keep you busy. Don't miss top attractions like Zandwijk Wines, Paarl Mountain Nature Reserve and Landskroon Wines.

  • Worcester is another favourite destination in South Africa and is around 97 kilometres east of Cape Town. No trip is complete without visiting Karoo Desert Garden, Kleinplasie Living Open Air Museum and Beck House Museum.

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