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8:50 pm - 12:40 pm
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CPT
33h 50m
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12:35 pm - 9:00 am
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PHL
27h 25m
1 stop
$1,142Qatar Airways
Tue, Oct 27 - Sat, Nov 7
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8:30 pm - 10:15 am
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CPT
31h 45m
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6:05 am - 9:00 am
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32h 55m
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$1,143Qatar Airways
Thu, Oct 22 - Thu, Oct 29
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8:30 pm - 5:30 pm
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CPT
39h 00m
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9:00 am - 9:00 am
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30h 00m
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$1,146Qatar Airways
Sun, Oct 4 - Fri, Oct 16
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8:50 pm - 10:30 am
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CPT
31h 40m
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7:00 am - 9:00 am
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33h 00m
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$1,198Qatar Airways
Fri, Oct 30 - Fri, Nov 13
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33h 50m
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12:35 pm - 9:00 am
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PHL
27h 25m
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$1,201Qatar Airways
Sat, Oct 31 - Fri, Nov 13
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6:05 am - 9:00 am
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$1,238Qatar Airways
Fri, Oct 30 - Sun, Nov 15
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8:50 pm - 9:45 am
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$1,241Qatar Airways
Fri, Oct 30 - Thu, Nov 12
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36h 50m
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9:00 am - 9:00 am
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$1,273Qatar Airways
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$1,313Qatar Airways
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Qatar Airways flights from Philadelphia to Cape Town

Our best Qatar Airways deals on Philadelphia to Cape Town flight tickets
Qatar Airways
Oct 27
PHL8:50 pmPhiladelphia
33h 50m
2 stops
CPT12:40 pmCape Town Intl
Nov 7
CPT12:35 pmCape Town Intl
27h 25m
1 stop
PHL9:00 amPhiladelphia
$1,142
Qatar Airways
Oct 22
PHL8:30 pmPhiladelphia
31h 45m
1 stop
CPT10:15 amCape Town Intl
Oct 29
CPT6:05 amCape Town Intl
32h 55m
2 stops
PHL9:00 amPhiladelphia
$1,143
Qatar Airways
Oct 4
PHL8:30 pmPhiladelphia
39h 00m
1 stop
CPT5:30 pmCape Town Intl
Oct 16
CPT9:00 amCape Town Intl
30h 00m
2 stops
PHL9:00 amPhiladelphia
$1,146

British Airways flights from Philadelphia to Cape Town

Our best British Airways deals on Philadelphia to Cape Town flight tickets
British Airways
May 29
PHL3:28 pmPhiladelphia
37h 32m
2 stops
CPT11:00 amCape Town Intl
Jul 25
CPT3:20 pmCape Town Intl
26h 55m
2 stops
PHL12:15 pmPhiladelphia
$1,650
British Airways
May 29
PHL5:30 pmPhiladelphia
35h 30m
2 stops
CPT11:00 amCape Town Intl
Jul 25
CPT7:00 amCape Town Intl
35h 15m
2 stops
PHL12:15 pmPhiladelphia
$1,652
British Airways
May 30
PHL6:30 pmPhiladelphia
34h 30m
2 stops
CPT11:00 amCape Town Intl
Jul 25
CPT3:20 pmCape Town Intl
26h 55m
2 stops
PHL12:15 pmPhiladelphia
$1,653

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PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Tue 10/27

8:50 pm-12:40 pm

2 stops33h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 11/7

12:35 pm-9:00 am

1 stop27h 25m

$1,142

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Thu 10/22

8:30 pm-10:15 am

1 stop31h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 10/29

6:05 am-9:00 am

2 stops32h 55m

$1,143

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Sun 10/4

8:30 pm-5:30 pm

1 stop39h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 10/16

9:00 am-9:00 am

2 stops30h 00m

$1,146

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Fri 10/30

8:50 pm-10:30 am

1 stop31h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 11/13

7:00 am-9:00 am

2 stops33h 00m

$1,198

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Sat 10/31

8:50 pm-12:40 pm

2 stops33h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 11/13

12:35 pm-9:00 am

1 stop27h 25m

$1,201

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Fri 10/30

8:50 pm-10:30 am

1 stop31h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 11/15

6:05 am-9:00 am

2 stops33h 55m

$1,238
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PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Fri 10/30

8:50 pm-9:45 am

2 stops30h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 11/12

12:35 pm-9:00 am

1 stop27h 25m

$1,241

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Mon 10/5

3:25 pm-10:15 am

2 stops36h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 10/16

9:00 am-9:00 am

2 stops30h 00m

$1,273

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Thu 10/22

7:00 pm-10:15 am

2 stops33h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 10/29

6:05 am-9:00 am

2 stops32h 55m

$1,291

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Tue 10/27

3:30 pm-10:30 am

2 stops37h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 11/7

9:00 am-9:00 am

2 stops31h 00m

$1,313

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Fastest flight time

27h 10m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Philadelphia to Cape Town takes 27h 10m
There are no direct flights from Philadelphia to Cape Town. There are no popular flight routes from Philadelphia to Cape Town.

Frequently asked questions about flying from Philadelphia to Cape Town

  • How far is Philadelphia to Cape Town Intl by plane?

    The straight-line distance from Philadelphia to Cape Town Intl is 7834.8 mi. 27h 10m 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
11,670 reviews
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7.4
9,693 reviews
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7.9
8,457 reviews
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6.7
7,954 reviews
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