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Cheap flights from Philadelphia to Cape Town from $618

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Multiple Airlines Logo
10:33 am - 3:20 pm
PHL
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CPT
22h 47m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:00 pm - 6:58 pm
CPT
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PHL
28h 58m
1 stop
$1,170Multiple Airlines
Mon, Mar 30 - Fri, May 1
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10:00 am - 3:20 pm
PHL
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CPT
23h 20m
2 stops
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8:00 pm - 5:32 pm
CPT
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PHL
27h 32m
2 stops
$1,174Multiple Airlines
Mon, Mar 30 - Fri, May 1
Virgin Atlantic Logo
7:00 pm - 5:50 pm
PHL
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CPT
40h 50m
1 stop
Virgin Atlantic Logo
8:05 pm - 6:39 pm
CPT
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PHL
28h 34m
1 stop
$1,272Virgin Atlantic
Sun, May 24 - Sun, May 31
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2:55 pm - 5:10 pm
PHL
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CPT
20h 15m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
8:00 pm - 9:32 pm
CPT
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PHL
31h 32m
2 stops
$1,281United Airlines
Fri, Apr 17 - Fri, Apr 24
Virgin Atlantic Logo
7:33 pm - 5:50 pm
PHL
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CPT
40h 17m
1 stop
Virgin Atlantic Logo
8:05 pm - 6:29 pm
CPT
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PHL
28h 24m
1 stop
$1,282Virgin Atlantic
Fri, Aug 7 - Tue, Aug 25
United Airlines Logo
7:45 pm - 5:10 pm
PHL
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CPT
39h 25m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
8:00 pm - 9:58 am
CPT
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PHL
19h 58m
1 stop
$1,288United Airlines
Tue, Apr 14 - Tue, Apr 21
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8:30 pm - 12:40 pm
PHL
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CPT
34h 10m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
1:00 pm - 9:05 am
CPT
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PHL
26h 05m
1 stop
$1,290Qatar Airways
Mon, Apr 20 - Wed, May 6
United Airlines Logo
8:26 pm - 3:20 pm
PHL
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CPT
36h 54m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
8:00 pm - 2:08 pm
CPT
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PHL
24h 08m
2 stops
$1,291United Airlines
Fri, Aug 7 - Tue, Aug 25
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7:45 pm - 5:10 pm
PHL
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CPT
39h 25m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
8:00 pm - 5:32 pm
CPT
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PHL
27h 32m
2 stops
$1,293United Airlines
Tue, Apr 14 - Tue, Apr 21
Delta Logo
7:38 pm - 5:50 pm
PHL
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CPT
40h 12m
1 stop
Delta Logo
11:15 pm - 10:12 pm
CPT
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PHL
28h 57m
2 stops
$1,303Delta
Sun, Apr 19 - Thu, Apr 30

United Airlines flights from Philadelphia to Cape Town

Our best United Airlines deals on Philadelphia to Cape Town flight tickets
United Airlines
Apr 17
PHL2:55 pmPhiladelphia
20h 15m
2 stops
CPT5:10 pmCape Town Intl
Apr 24
CPT8:00 pmCape Town Intl
31h 32m
2 stops
PHL9:32 pmPhiladelphia
$1,281
United Airlines
Apr 14
PHL7:45 pmPhiladelphia
39h 25m
2 stops
CPT5:10 pmCape Town Intl
Apr 21
CPT8:00 pmCape Town Intl
19h 58m
1 stop
PHL9:58 amPhiladelphia
$1,288
United Airlines
Aug 7
PHL8:26 pmPhiladelphia
36h 54m
2 stops
CPT3:20 pmCape Town Intl
Aug 25
CPT8:00 pmCape Town Intl
24h 08m
2 stops
PHL2:08 pmPhiladelphia
$1,291

Qatar Airways flights from Philadelphia to Cape Town

Our best Qatar Airways deals on Philadelphia to Cape Town flight tickets
Qatar Airways
Apr 20
PHL8:30 pmPhiladelphia
34h 10m
2 stops
CPT12:40 pmCape Town Intl
May 6
CPT1:00 pmCape Town Intl
26h 05m
1 stop
PHL9:05 amPhiladelphia
$1,290
Qatar Airways
May 12
PHL8:30 pmPhiladelphia
33h 00m
1 stop
CPT11:30 amCape Town Intl
May 25
CPT6:25 pmCape Town Intl
44h 35m
2 stops
PHL9:00 amPhiladelphia
$1,329
Qatar Airways
May 12
PHL8:30 pmPhiladelphia
33h 00m
1 stop
CPT11:30 amCape Town Intl
May 25
CPT6:25 pmCape Town Intl
44h 35m
2 stops
PHL9:00 amPhiladelphia
$1,330

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PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Mon 3/30

10:33 am-3:20 pm

1 stop22h 47m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 5/1

8:00 pm-6:58 pm

1 stop28h 58m

$1,170

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Mon 3/30

10:00 am-3:20 pm

2 stops23h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 5/1

8:00 pm-5:32 pm

2 stops27h 32m

$1,174

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Sun 5/24

7:00 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop40h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 5/31

8:05 pm-6:39 pm

1 stop28h 34m

$1,272

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Fri 4/17

2:55 pm-5:10 pm

2 stops20h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 4/24

8:00 pm-9:32 pm

2 stops31h 32m

$1,281

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Fri 8/7

7:33 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop40h 17m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 8/25

8:05 pm-6:29 pm

1 stop28h 24m

$1,282

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Tue 4/14

7:45 pm-5:10 pm

2 stops39h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 4/21

8:00 pm-9:58 am

1 stop19h 58m

$1,288

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Mon 4/20

8:30 pm-12:40 pm

2 stops34h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 5/6

1:00 pm-9:05 am

1 stop26h 05m

$1,290

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Fri 8/7

8:26 pm-3:20 pm

2 stops36h 54m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 8/25

8:00 pm-2:08 pm

2 stops24h 08m

$1,291

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Tue 4/14

7:45 pm-5:10 pm

2 stops39h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 4/21

8:00 pm-5:32 pm

2 stops27h 32m

$1,293

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Sun 4/19

7:38 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop40h 12m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 4/30

11:15 pm-10:12 pm

2 stops28h 57m

$1,303

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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.

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Fastest flight time

20h 15m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Philadelphia to Cape Town takes 20h 15m
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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. 20h 15m is a normal flight duration for this route.

  • 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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  • 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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American AirlinesPriceFrom $1,015Free CancellationRating
7.1
11,380 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $1,029Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,774 reviews
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7.9
8,246 reviews
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7.4
9,382 reviews
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