Which layover airport offers the lowest fares from Philadelphia to Cape Town?

Flights via Atlanta (ATL) offer the lowest average round-trip price of $1,071.

Which airport is the most popular layover for flights between Philadelphia and Cape Town?

London (LHR) was the most common stop: 50% of momondo users choosing 1-stop flights on this route connected there.

Which layover airport has the shortest connection time from Philadelphia to Cape Town?

Washington, D.C. (IAD) has the shortest average layover time for this route: 2h 34m.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Philadelphia to Cape Town Intl?

United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, and SWISS are the most popular carriers operating from Philadelphia to Cape Town Intl

Which layover airport has the shortest travel time from Philadelphia to Cape Town?

Flights connecting via Washington, D.C. (IAD) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 18h 20m.

What airlines fly to Cape Town?

United Airlines, Delta and British Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Cape Town from Philadelphia according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 45% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Cape Town. Keep in mind that there are 10 different airlines that fly to Cape Town on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Philadelphia Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport?

Prices for flights from Philadelphia Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Philadelphia Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport?

There are 4 operators available for flights from Philadelphia Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport as of February 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Philadelphia Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Philadelphia Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cape Town Intl Airport?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Cape Town Intl Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Cape Town Intl Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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Q: What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Philadelphia and Cape Town?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from $1,081 to $1,511. The lowest price recently found on this route was $1,080.

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8:06 pm - 7:15 pm

PHL

CPT

40h 09m

2 stops

9:30 pm - 6:29 pm

CPT

PHL

26h 59m

1 stop

$1,080Delta

Tue, Mar 3 - Tue, Mar 10

5:37 pm - 5:50 am

PHL

CPT

29h 13m

2 stops

7:55 am - 9:23 pm

CPT

PHL

43h 28m

2 stops

$1,133Air France

Mon, Mar 2 - Mon, Mar 16

5:37 pm - 6:10 am

PHL

CPT

29h 33m

2 stops

7:55 am - 11:11 pm

CPT

PHL

45h 16m

2 stops

$1,149Multiple Airlines

Wed, Mar 4 - Wed, Mar 11

8:02 am - 6:00 pm

PHL

CPT

26h 58m

2 stops

8:50 pm - 2:19 pm

CPT

PHL

24h 29m

2 stops

$1,170United Airlines

Fri, Feb 20 - Tue, Feb 24

3:02 pm - 11:50 am

PHL

CPT

37h 48m

2 stops

4:35 pm - 7:40 am

CPT

PHL

45h 05m

2 stops

$1,254Multiple Airlines

Wed, Mar 4 - Tue, Mar 31

6:16 pm - 7:15 pm

PHL

CPT

17h 59m

1 stop

9:30 pm - 6:29 pm

CPT

PHL

26h 59m

1 stop

$1,259Virgin Atlantic

Mon, Mar 2 - Mon, Mar 16

9:41 am - 7:15 pm

PHL

CPT

26h 34m

2 stops

9:30 pm - 6:29 pm

CPT

PHL

26h 59m

1 stop

$1,264Delta

Mon, Mar 2 - Mon, Mar 16

10:35 am - 4:10 pm

PHL

CPT

22h 35m

1 stop

9:25 am - 9:09 pm

CPT

PHL

42h 44m

2 stops

$1,266SWISS

Sat, Feb 28 - Fri, Mar 6

7:45 pm - 5:10 pm

PHL

CPT

39h 25m

2 stops

8:00 pm - 9:49 am

CPT

PHL

19h 49m

1 stop

$1,272United Airlines

Sat, May 9 - Tue, Jul 7

4:59 pm - 7:15 pm

PHL

CPT

19h 16m

1 stop

9:30 pm - 6:56 pm

CPT

PHL

27h 26m

1 stop

$1,276Virgin Atlantic

Thu, Mar 5 - Fri, Mar 13

SWISS flights from Philadelphia to Cape Town

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SWISS

Feb 28

PHL10:35 amPhiladelphia

22h 35m

1 stop

CPT4:10 pmCape Town Intl

Mar 6

CPT9:25 amCape Town Intl

42h 44m

2 stops

PHL9:09 pmPhiladelphia

$1,266

SWISS

Feb 9

PHL1:10 pmPhiladelphia

35h 20m

2 stops

CPT7:30 amCape Town Intl

May 14

CPT10:25 pmCape Town Intl

49h 07m

2 stops

PHL5:32 pmPhiladelphia

$1,745

Qatar Airways flights from Philadelphia to Cape Town

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Qatar Airways

May 12

PHL8:30 pmPhiladelphia

33h 00m

1 stop

CPT11:30 amCape Town Intl

May 25

CPT6:05 amCape Town Intl

32h 55m

2 stops

PHL9:00 amPhiladelphia

$1,331

Qatar Airways

May 12

PHL8:30 pmPhiladelphia

33h 00m

1 stop

CPT11:30 amCape Town Intl

May 25

CPT6:05 amCape Town Intl

32h 55m

2 stops

PHL9:00 amPhiladelphia

$1,332

Qatar Airways

Mar 3

PHL7:40 pmPhiladelphia

31h 50m

1 stop

CPT10:30 amCape Town Intl

Mar 10

CPT12:35 pmCape Town Intl

26h 25m

1 stop

PHL9:00 amPhiladelphia

$1,359

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PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Tue 3/3

8:06 pm-7:15 pm

2 stops40h 09m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/10

9:30 pm-6:29 pm

1 stop26h 59m

$1,080

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Mon 3/2

5:37 pm-5:50 am

2 stops29h 13m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/16

7:55 am-9:23 pm

2 stops43h 28m

$1,133

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Wed 3/4

5:37 pm-6:10 am

2 stops29h 33m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 3/11

7:55 am-11:11 pm

2 stops45h 16m

$1,149

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Fri 2/20

8:02 am-6:00 pm

2 stops26h 58m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/24

8:50 pm-2:19 pm

2 stops24h 29m

$1,170

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Wed 3/4

3:02 pm-11:50 am

2 stops37h 48m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/31

4:35 pm-7:40 am

2 stops45h 05m

$1,254

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Mon 3/2

6:16 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop17h 59m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/16

9:30 pm-6:29 pm

1 stop26h 59m

$1,259

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Mon 3/2

9:41 am-7:15 pm

2 stops26h 34m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/16

9:30 pm-6:29 pm

1 stop26h 59m

$1,264

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Sat 2/28

10:35 am-4:10 pm

1 stop22h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 3/6

9:25 am-9:09 pm

2 stops42h 44m

$1,266

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Sat 5/9

7:45 pm-5:10 pm

2 stops39h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 7/7

8:00 pm-9:49 am

1 stop19h 49m

$1,272

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Thu 3/5

4:59 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop19h 16m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 3/13

9:30 pm-6:56 pm

1 stop27h 26m

$1,276

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Philadelphia and Cape Town?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town?

If you are unable to visit Cape Town during the month of May, then departing from Philadelphia during the month February is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $1,251.

Can stopping save me money on Philadelphia to Cape Town flights?

You could potentially save up to 29% on your flight if you consider stops on a Philadelphia to Cape Town flight.

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The straight-line distance from Philadelphia to Cape Town Intl is 7834.8 mi. 21h 45m is a normal flight duration for this route.
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Prices for flights from Philadelphia Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport refresh daily.
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There are 4 operators available for flights from Philadelphia Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport as of February 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Philadelphia Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Philadelphia Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cape Town Intl Airport?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Cape Town Intl Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Cape Town Intl Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular airline from Philadelphia to Cape Town?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between Philadelphia and Cape Town, the leading airline is Delta, making up 60% of the total bookings. Other popular airlines include United Airlines with 16%, American Airlines with 14%, and British Airways with 10%.

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town?

If you are unable to visit Cape Town during the month of May, then departing from Philadelphia during the month February is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $1,251.

Can stopping save me money on Philadelphia to Cape Town flights?

You could potentially save up to 29% on your flight if you consider stops on a Philadelphia to Cape Town flight.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Philadelphia to Cape Town Intl?

United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, and SWISS are the most popular carriers operating from Philadelphia to Cape Town Intl

What airlines fly to Cape Town?

Which airport is the most popular layover for flights between Philadelphia and Cape Town?

London (LHR) was the most common stop: 50% of momondo users choosing 1-stop flights on this route connected there.

Which layover airport offers the lowest fares from Philadelphia to Cape Town?

Flights via Atlanta (ATL) offer the lowest average round-trip price of $1,071.

Which layover airport has the shortest travel time from Philadelphia to Cape Town?

Flights connecting via Washington, D.C. (IAD) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 18h 20m.

Which layover airport has the shortest connection time from Philadelphia to Cape Town?

Washington, D.C. (IAD) has the shortest average layover time for this route: 2h 34m.

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