Which airports can I use when flying from Philadelphia to Cape Town?

Flights from Philadelphia to Cape Town usually depart from Philadelphia (PHL) and arrive at Cape Town Intl (CPT).

What cabin classes can I book on flights from Philadelphia to Cape Town?

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Philadelphia to Cape Town: • Economy Class • Premium Economy Class • Business Class

Which airports do connecting flights from Philadelphia to Cape Town pass through?

One-stop flights from Philadelphia to Cape Town most commonly connect through: • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 53% of one-stop connections • London Heathrow (LHR) - 33% of one-stop connections • Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) - 7% of one-stop connections • Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) - 6% of one-stop connections

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Philadelphia to Cape Town?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 43% on flights from Philadelphia to Cape Town. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $1,213 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $2,100, a difference of $887. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

What popular places can I visit in Cape Town?

Some of the most popular sights in Cape Town are Cape Town International Convention Centre, Sea Point Pavilion and Camps Bay Beach. These are among the most viewed places in Cape Town on KAYAK.

How long is a flight from Philadelphia to Cape Town?

A nonstop flight from Philadelphia to Cape Town takes 00m, covering 7,846 miles.

Do I need a passport to fly from Philadelphia to Cape Town?

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Have flight prices from Philadelphia to Cape Town changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $1,419 to $7,672. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from Philadelphia to Cape Town looking right now?

One-way fares from Philadelphia to Cape Town are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $1,202, which is 25% above the typical average for this route.

How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Philadelphia to Cape Town?

Flying via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 20h 10m, compared with 20h 41m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and 27h 54m via London Heathrow (LHR).

What is the time difference between Philadelphia and Cape Town?

Cape Town is 6 hours ahead of Philadelphia (South Africa Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

What car rental options are available at Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT)?

Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $27 for economy cars. Top options include: • Sixt • Europcar • Woodford • GREEN MOTION • Hertz

How much should I expect to pay for a Philadelphia to Cape Town flight?

Round-trip flights from Philadelphia to Cape Town range from $1,228 to $1,696, with an average of $1,440 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,228 counts as a good deal.

How much is a round-trip flight from Philadelphia to Cape Town?

Round-trip flights from Philadelphia to Cape Town typically range from $1,228 to $1,696. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $1,419, on Qatar Airways.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Philadelphia to Cape Town?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Philadelphia to Cape Town. It’s 16% cheaper than the average day, while Wednesday is the most expensive, with prices 45% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Philadelphia to Cape Town?

•December is the cheapest month to fly from Philadelphia to Cape Town at $1,233 round-trip. •March ($3,476) and October ($1,916) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 181% on average. This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Philadelphia to Cape Town?

Qatar Airways ($1,419) and Delta ($1,526) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Philadelphia to Cape Town according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What’s the most popular layover airport when flying from Philadelphia to Cape Town?

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) is the most popular layover for the Philadelphia to Cape Town route. 53% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via ATL.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Philadelphia to Cape Town?

Flights via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $1,433. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Philadelphia to Cape Town which airport offers the shortest layover?

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) had the shortest average connection time for Philadelphia to Cape Town layovers at 11h 24m over the past 3 months.

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Recent round-trip flight deals from Philadelphia to Cape Town

Tue, Feb 9 - Tue, Feb 16

8:45 pm - 12:40 pmPHL Philadelphia-CPT Cape Town Intl

32h 55m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

12:35 pm - 2:50 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-PHL Philadelphia

33h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,419Qatar Airways

Mon, Feb 8 - Tue, Feb 16

8:45 pm - 12:40 pmPHL Philadelphia-CPT Cape Town Intl

56h 55m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

12:35 pm - 2:50 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-PHL Philadelphia

33h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,421Qatar Airways

Mon, Feb 8 - Mon, Feb 15

12:39 pm - 6:35 pmPHL Philadelphia-CPT Cape Town Intl

22h 56m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

8:50 pm - 5:15 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-PHL Philadelphia

27h 25m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,526Delta

Mon, Feb 8 - Sun, Feb 14

8:00 am - 6:35 pmPHL Philadelphia-CPT Cape Town Intl

27h 35m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

8:50 pm - 11:02 amCPT Cape Town Intl-PHL Philadelphia

21h 12m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,526Delta

Sat, Feb 6 - Fri, Feb 12

6:35 pm - 10:30 amPHL Philadelphia-CPT Cape Town Intl

32h 55m1 stop London Heathrow

8:40 pm - 4:15 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-PHL Philadelphia

26h 35m1 stop London Heathrow

$1,654British Airways

Sun, Feb 7 - Sat, Feb 13

6:35 pm - 8:05 amPHL Philadelphia-CPT Cape Town Intl

30h 30m1 stop London Heathrow

8:40 pm - 4:15 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-PHL Philadelphia

26h 35m1 stop London Heathrow

$1,654British Airways

Thu, Dec 10 - Thu, Dec 17

10:25 am - 7:40 amPHL Philadelphia-CPT Cape Town Intl

38h 15m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Munich Franz Josef Strauss

8:50 pm - 9:41 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-PHL Philadelphia

31h 51m2 stops Newark Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,710United Airlines

Thu, Dec 10 - Thu, Dec 17

5:40 pm - 10:35 amPHL Philadelphia-CPT Cape Town Intl

33h 55m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

8:50 pm - 5:44 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-PHL Philadelphia

27h 54m2 stops Newark Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,726United Airlines

Mon, Dec 21 - Wed, Jan 13

7:35 pm - 10:20 amPHL Philadelphia-CPT Cape Town Intl

31h 45m1 stop London Heathrow

6:55 pm - 3:10 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-PHL Philadelphia

27h 15m2 stops London Heathrow Barcelona-El Prat

$2,200American Airlines

Sat, Dec 12 - Sat, Dec 19

7:35 pm - 10:30 amPHL Philadelphia-CPT Cape Town Intl

31h 55m1 stop London Heathrow

8:40 pm - 1:45 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-PHL Philadelphia

24h 05m1 stop London Heathrow

$2,293American Airlines

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Wed, Nov 4 - Tue, Nov 10

8:45 pm - 5:25 pmPHL Philadelphia-CPT Cape Town Intl

37h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

12:35 pm - 2:50 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-PHL Philadelphia

33h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,667Qatar Airways

Wed, Nov 4 - Tue, Nov 10

8:45 pm - 5:25 pmPHL Philadelphia-CPT Cape Town Intl

37h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

6:25 pm - 2:50 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-PHL Philadelphia

51h 25m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Doha Hamad Intl

$1,693Qatar Airways

Wed, Nov 4 - Tue, Nov 10

2:55 pm - 5:25 pmPHL Philadelphia-CPT Cape Town Intl

43h 30m2 stops Miami Doha Hamad Intl

3:20 pm - 2:50 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-PHL Philadelphia

54h 30m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Doha Hamad Intl

$1,705Qatar Airways

Thu, Nov 5 - Tue, Nov 10

8:45 pm - 9:45 amPHL Philadelphia-CPT Cape Town Intl

54h 00m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

12:35 pm - 2:50 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-PHL Philadelphia

33h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,754Qatar Airways

Thu, Nov 5 - Tue, Nov 10

3:20 pm - 6:00 pmPHL Philadelphia-CPT Cape Town Intl

43h 40m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Dubai Intl

6:30 pm - 4:21 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-PHL Philadelphia

52h 51m2 stops Dubai Intl Toronto Pearson Intl

$1,837Multiple Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Tue, Nov 10

7:13 am - 6:35 pmPHL Philadelphia-CPT Cape Town Intl

28h 22m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

8:50 pm - 2:35 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-PHL Philadelphia

24h 45m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,888Delta

Thu, Nov 5 - Tue, Nov 10

8:45 pm - 9:45 amPHL Philadelphia-CPT Cape Town Intl

54h 00m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

1:50 pm - 2:50 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-PHL Philadelphia

56h 00m3 stops Harare Lusaka Doha Hamad Intl

$1,957Qatar Airways

Wed, Nov 4 - Tue, Nov 10

10:30 am - 2:10 pmPHL Philadelphia-CPT Cape Town Intl

44h 40m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Addis Ababa Bole

1:50 pm - 11:31 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-PHL Philadelphia

40h 41m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

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Thu, Nov 5 - Tue, Nov 10

5:40 pm - 12:40 pmPHL Philadelphia-CPT Cape Town Intl

36h 00m3 stops Dublin Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

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

44h 01m3 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Doha Hamad Intl Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$2,212Multiple Airlines

Wed, Nov 4 - Tue, Nov 10

10:30 am - 1:00 pmPHL Philadelphia-CPT Cape Town Intl

43h 30m3 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Lome Addis Ababa Bole

1:50 pm - 11:31 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-PHL Philadelphia

40h 41m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$2,221Ethiopian Air

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How much is a round-trip flight from Philadelphia to Cape Town? This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Philadelphia to Cape Town departing in february.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Philadelphia to Cape Town?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Philadelphia to Cape Town. It’s 16% cheaper than the average day, while Wednesday is the most expensive, with prices 45% higher.
What’s the cheapest month to fly from Philadelphia to Cape Town? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for round-trip flights from Philadelphia to Cape Town, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers and then takes the median of all values for each month.: •December is the cheapest month to fly from Philadelphia to Cape Town at $1,233 round-trip.
•March ($3,476) and October ($1,916) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 181% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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What cabin classes can I book on flights from Philadelphia to Cape Town?
Three cabin classes are available on flights from Philadelphia to Cape Town:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
How long is a flight from Philadelphia to Cape Town?
A nonstop flight from Philadelphia to Cape Town takes 00m, covering 7,846 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from Philadelphia to Cape Town?
Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.
How much should I expect to pay for a Philadelphia to Cape Town flight?
Round-trip flights from Philadelphia to Cape Town range from $1,228 to $1,696, with an average of $1,440 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,228 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from Philadelphia to Cape Town changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $1,419 to $7,672. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Philadelphia to Cape Town looking right now?
One-way fares from Philadelphia to Cape Town are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $1,202, which is 25% above the typical average for this route.
What car rental options are available at Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT)?
Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $27 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Sixt
• Europcar
• Woodford
• GREEN MOTION
• Hertz
Which airports can I use when flying from Philadelphia to Cape Town?
Flights from Philadelphia to Cape Town usually depart from Philadelphia (PHL) and arrive at Cape Town Intl (CPT).
Which airports do connecting flights from Philadelphia to Cape Town pass through?
One-stop flights from Philadelphia to Cape Town most commonly connect through:

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 53% of one-stop connections
• London Heathrow (LHR) - 33% of one-stop connections
• Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) - 7% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) - 6% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Philadelphia to Cape Town?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 43% on flights from Philadelphia to Cape Town. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $1,213 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $2,100, a difference of $887.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Philadelphia to Cape Town?
Flying via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 20h 10m, compared with 20h 41m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and 27h 54m via London Heathrow (LHR).
What is the time difference between Philadelphia and Cape Town?
Cape Town is 6 hours ahead of Philadelphia (South Africa Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
What popular places can I visit in Cape Town?
Some of the most popular sights in Cape Town are Cape Town International Convention Centre, Sea Point Pavilion and Camps Bay Beach. These are among the most viewed places in Cape Town on KAYAK.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Saturday departure and avoid flying on Wednesday. On this route, Saturday flights average $1,213, about $887 less than Wednesday fares (42% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Philadelphia to Cape Town trip for December. Fares historically average $1,233 round-trip in that month - typically $2,243 less than the most expensive month, which is March (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Cape Town Intl Airport.

• Hotel Verde Cape Town Airport
• Road Lodge Cape Town International Airport
• Mbalentle

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