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

Ethiopian Air, Lufthansa, and Delta are the most popular carriers operating from Philadelphia to Cape Town Intl

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 52% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Cape Town. Keep in mind that there are 11 different airlines that fly to Cape Town on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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 connection time from Philadelphia to Cape Town?

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

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 travel time from Philadelphia to Cape Town?

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

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.

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There are 4 operators available for flights from Philadelphia Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport as of August 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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12:25 pm - 10:10 pmPHL Philadelphia-CPT Cape Town Intl

27h 45m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Paris Charles de Gaulle

7:40 am - 4:44 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-PHL Philadelphia

39h 04m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,217Multiple Airlines

Thu, Oct 8 - Fri, Oct 23

12:25 pm - 10:10 pmPHL Philadelphia-CPT Cape Town Intl

27h 45m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Paris Charles de Gaulle

7:40 am - 4:44 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-PHL Philadelphia

39h 04m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,218Multiple Airlines

Thu, Oct 8 - Fri, Oct 23

8:10 am - 5:50 pmPHL Philadelphia-CPT Cape Town Intl

27h 40m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

8:05 pm - 11:01 amCPT Cape Town Intl-PHL Philadelphia

20h 56m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,246Delta

Mon, Aug 24 - Sun, Aug 30

8:15 pm - 5:50 pmPHL Philadelphia-CPT Cape Town Intl

39h 35m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

8:05 pm - 7:30 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-PHL Philadelphia

29h 25m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,250Delta

Fri, Aug 21 - Sun, Aug 30

6:59 pm - 5:50 pmPHL Philadelphia-CPT Cape Town Intl

40h 51m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

8:05 pm - 6:49 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-PHL Philadelphia

28h 44m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,251Virgin Atlantic

Fri, Aug 21 - Sun, Aug 30

5:08 pm - 5:10 pmPHL Philadelphia-CPT Cape Town Intl

42h 02m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Newark

8:50 pm - 6:51 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-PHL Philadelphia

29h 01m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,355United Airlines

Tue, Oct 13 - Tue, Nov 17

6:55 pm - 5:10 pmPHL Philadelphia-CPT Cape Town Intl

40h 15m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Newark

8:50 pm - 9:38 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-PHL Philadelphia

31h 48m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,355United Airlines

Tue, Oct 13 - Tue, Nov 17

7:35 pm - 11:00 amPHL Philadelphia-CPT Cape Town Intl

33h 25m1 stop London Heathrow

6:50 pm - 4:40 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-PHL Philadelphia

27h 50m1 stop London Heathrow

$1,631American Airlines

Tue, Sep 1 - Mon, Sep 7

7:38 pm - 11:00 amPHL Philadelphia-CPT Cape Town Intl

33h 22m2 stops Charlotte Douglas London Heathrow

6:50 pm - 12:15 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-PHL Philadelphia

23h 25m1 stop London Heathrow

$1,635British Airways

Tue, Sep 1 - Mon, Sep 7

5:38 pm - 8:05 amPHL Philadelphia-CPT Cape Town Intl

31h 27m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl London Heathrow

10:10 pm - 7:58 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-PHL Philadelphia

28h 48m2 stops London Heathrow Charlotte Douglas

$10,030British Airways

Mon, Feb 1 - Thu, Feb 18

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8:10 am - 5:50 pmPHL Philadelphia-CPT Cape Town Intl

27h 40m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

8:05 pm - 1:26 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-PHL Philadelphia

23h 21m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,246Delta

Mon, Aug 10 - Tue, Aug 25

2:31 pm - 5:50 pmPHL Philadelphia-CPT Cape Town Intl

21h 19m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

8:05 pm - 6:49 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-PHL Philadelphia

28h 44m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,246Delta

Mon, Aug 10 - Sun, Aug 23

5:16 pm - 5:50 pmPHL Philadelphia-CPT Cape Town Intl

18h 34m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

8:05 pm - 2:47 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-PHL Philadelphia

24h 42m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,246Delta

Mon, Aug 10 - Sun, Aug 23

3:58 pm - 5:50 pmPHL Philadelphia-CPT Cape Town Intl

19h 52m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

8:05 pm - 6:49 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-PHL Philadelphia

28h 44m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,246Delta

Thu, Aug 13 - Sun, Aug 23

1:15 pm - 9:25 pmPHL Philadelphia-CPT Cape Town Intl

26h 10m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Amsterdam Schiphol

11:15 pm - 10:16 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-PHL Philadelphia

29h 01m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Boston Logan Intl

$1,286KLM

Mon, Aug 10 - Sun, Aug 23

1:15 pm - 9:25 pmPHL Philadelphia-CPT Cape Town Intl

26h 10m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Amsterdam Schiphol

11:15 pm - 10:16 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-PHL Philadelphia

29h 01m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Boston Logan Intl

$1,286KLM

Tue, Aug 11 - Sun, Aug 23

5:29 pm - 9:25 pmPHL Philadelphia-CPT Cape Town Intl

21h 56m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Amsterdam Schiphol

11:15 pm - 10:16 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-PHL Philadelphia

29h 01m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Boston Logan Intl

$1,286KLM

Wed, Aug 12 - Sun, Aug 23

6:35 pm - 11:00 amPHL Philadelphia-CPT Cape Town Intl

34h 25m1 stop London Heathrow

6:50 pm - 3:35 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-PHL Philadelphia

26h 45m1 stop London Heathrow

$1,606British Airways

Mon, Aug 10 - Sat, Aug 22

6:45 pm - 11:00 amPHL Philadelphia-CPT Cape Town Intl

34h 15m1 stop London Heathrow

6:50 pm - 3:35 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-PHL Philadelphia

26h 45m1 stop London Heathrow

$1,606British Airways

Wed, Aug 12 - Fri, Aug 21

6:35 pm - 11:00 amPHL Philadelphia-CPT Cape Town Intl

34h 25m1 stop London Heathrow

6:50 pm - 12:15 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-PHL Philadelphia

23h 25m1 stop London Heathrow

$1,779British Airways

Mon, Aug 10 - Sat, Aug 22

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Delta flights from Philadelphia to Cape Town

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Delta

Aug 24

PHL8:10 amPhiladelphia

27h 40m

1 stop

CPT5:50 pmCape Town Intl

Aug 30

CPT8:05 pmCape Town Intl

20h 56m

1 stop

PHL11:01 amPhiladelphia

$1,246

Delta

Aug 21

PHL8:15 pmPhiladelphia

39h 35m

2 stops

CPT5:50 pmCape Town Intl

Aug 30

CPT8:05 pmCape Town Intl

29h 25m

2 stops

PHL7:30 pmPhiladelphia

$1,250

Delta

Aug 12

PHL8:15 pmPhiladelphia

39h 35m

2 stops

CPT5:50 pmCape Town Intl

Aug 25

CPT8:05 pmCape Town Intl

24h 42m

1 stop

PHL2:47 pmPhiladelphia

$1,262

Ethiopian Air flights from Philadelphia to Cape Town

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Ethiopian Air

Aug 23

PHL6:25 amPhiladelphia

25h 45m

2 stops

CPT2:10 pmCape Town Intl

Aug 30

CPT1:50 pmCape Town Intl

30h 31m

3 stops

PHL2:21 pmPhiladelphia

$1,697

Ethiopian Air

Aug 21

PHL10:30 amPhiladelphia

45h 40m

2 stops

CPT2:10 pmCape Town Intl

Aug 30

CPT1:50 pmCape Town Intl

30h 31m

3 stops

PHL2:21 pmPhiladelphia

$1,760

Ethiopian Air

Aug 24

PHL6:25 amPhiladelphia

25h 45m

2 stops

CPT2:10 pmCape Town Intl

Aug 30

CPT1:50 pmCape Town Intl

30h 31m

3 stops

PHL2:21 pmPhiladelphia

$1,777

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Thu 10/8

12:25 pm-10:10 pm

2 stops27h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 10/23

7:40 am-4:44 pm

2 stops39h 04m

$1,217

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PHL Philadelphia - CPT Cape Town Intl

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Thu 10/8

12:25 pm-10:10 pm

2 stops27h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 10/23

7:40 am-4:44 pm

2 stops39h 04m

$1,218

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PHL Philadelphia - CPT Cape Town Intl

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Philadelphia

Mon 8/24

8:10 am-5:50 pm

1 stop27h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/30

8:05 pm-11:01 am

1 stop20h 56m

$1,246

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PHL Philadelphia - CPT Cape Town Intl

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Fri 8/21

8:15 pm-5:50 pm

2 stops39h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/30

8:05 pm-7:30 pm

2 stops29h 25m

$1,250

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL Philadelphia - CPT Cape Town Intl

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Fri 8/21

6:59 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop40h 51m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/30

8:05 pm-6:49 pm

1 stop28h 44m

$1,251

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL Philadelphia - CPT Cape Town Intl

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Tue 10/13

5:08 pm-5:10 pm

2 stops42h 02m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/17

8:50 pm-6:51 pm

1 stop29h 01m

$1,355

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL Philadelphia - CPT Cape Town Intl

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Tue 10/13

6:55 pm-5:10 pm

2 stops40h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/17

8:50 pm-9:38 pm

2 stops31h 48m

$1,355

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL Philadelphia - CPT Cape Town Intl

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Tue 9/1

7:35 pm-11:00 am

1 stop33h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/7

6:50 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop27h 50m

$1,631

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL Philadelphia - CPT Cape Town Intl

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Tue 9/1

7:38 pm-11:00 am

2 stops33h 22m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/7

6:50 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop23h 25m

$1,635

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL Philadelphia - CPT Cape Town Intl

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Mon 2/1

5:38 pm-8:05 am

2 stops31h 27m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 2/18

10:10 pm-7:58 pm

2 stops28h 48m

$10,030

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town?

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How far is Philadelphia to Cape Town Intl by plane?
The straight-line distance from Philadelphia to Cape Town Intl is 7834.8 mi. 18h 34m is a normal flight duration for this route.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Philadelphia Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport?
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There are 4 operators available for flights from Philadelphia Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport as of August 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 54% of the total bookings. Other popular airlines include United Airlines with 17%, American Airlines with 16%, and British Airways with 14%.

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American Airlines	PriceFrom $1,015	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,899 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
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United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,224	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,098 reviews	Search United Airlines flights

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