Which airlines fly to Philadelphia?

United Airlines, Qatar Airways and Virgin Atlantic are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Philadelphia from Cape Town according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 46% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Philadelphia. Keep in mind that there are 7 different airlines that fly to Philadelphia on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

Qatar Airways and JetBlue are the most popular carriers operating from Cape Town Intl to Philadelphia

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

Prices for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Philadelphia Airport were last updated today.

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The number of operators available for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Philadelphia Airport is 3 as of August 2026.

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

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Cape Town Intl Airport to Philadelphia Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Philadelphia Airport?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Philadelphia 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 licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Philadelphia Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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19:10 - 22:56CPT Cape Town Intl-PHL Philadelphia

34h 46m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Toronto Pearson Intl

9:15 - 11:40PHL Philadelphia-CPT Cape Town Intl

43h 25m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Dubai Intl

R16 021Multiple Airlines

Wed, Feb 3 - Wed, Feb 24

19:30 - 14:30CPT Cape Town Intl-PHL Philadelphia

25h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

21:30 - 10:15PHL Philadelphia-CPT Cape Town Intl

30h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R16 427Qatar Airways

Wed, Sep 9 - Thu, Sep 24

13:15 - 15:05CPT Cape Town Intl-PHL Philadelphia

31h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

21:30 - 10:30PHL Philadelphia-CPT Cape Town Intl

31h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R16 686Qatar Airways

Wed, Oct 7 - Wed, Oct 28

13:15 - 14:30CPT Cape Town Intl-PHL Philadelphia

31h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

21:30 - 10:15PHL Philadelphia-CPT Cape Town Intl

30h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R16 719Qatar Airways

Wed, Sep 2 - Wed, Sep 23

20:50 - 13:51CPT Cape Town Intl-PHL Philadelphia

24h 01m2 stops Newark Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

20:00 - 16:10PHL Philadelphia-CPT Cape Town Intl

37h 10m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

R17 190United Airlines

Wed, Feb 3 - Wed, Feb 24

20:50 - 21:34CPT Cape Town Intl-PHL Philadelphia

31h 44m2 stops Newark Chicago O'Hare Intl

10:30 - 18:00PHL Philadelphia-CPT Cape Town Intl

24h 30m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Newark

R17 190United Airlines

Wed, Nov 4 - Wed, Nov 25

20:50 - 14:17CPT Cape Town Intl-PHL Philadelphia

24h 27m2 stops Newark Chicago O'Hare Intl

19:40 - 16:10PHL Philadelphia-CPT Cape Town Intl

37h 30m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

R17 190United Airlines

Wed, Nov 4 - Wed, Nov 25

7:40 - 18:49CPT Cape Town Intl-PHL Philadelphia

41h 09m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

17:00 - 21:25PHL Philadelphia-CPT Cape Town Intl

22h 25m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Amsterdam Schiphol

R18 228KLM

Wed, Sep 2 - Wed, Sep 23

7:40 - 18:08CPT Cape Town Intl-PHL Philadelphia

40h 28m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

13:24 - 22:10PHL Philadelphia-CPT Cape Town Intl

26h 46m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Paris Charles de Gaulle

R18 310Multiple Airlines

Wed, Sep 9 - Thu, Sep 24

20:50 - 18:51CPT Cape Town Intl-PHL Philadelphia

29h 01m2 stops Newark Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

11:20 - 18:00PHL Philadelphia-CPT Cape Town Intl

23h 40m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Newark

R18 440Multiple Airlines

Wed, Nov 4 - Wed, Nov 25

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19:30 - 14:30CPT Cape Town Intl-PHL Philadelphia

25h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

21:30 - 10:15PHL Philadelphia-CPT Cape Town Intl

30h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R17 466Qatar Airways

Sun, Aug 9 - Tue, Aug 11

19:50 - 17:54CPT Cape Town Intl-PHL Philadelphia

28h 04m2 stops Newark Chicago O'Hare Intl

17:01 - 15:20PHL Philadelphia-CPT Cape Town Intl

64h 19m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

R18 926United Airlines

Thu, Aug 13 - Thu, Sep 3

19:30 - 14:30CPT Cape Town Intl-PHL Philadelphia

25h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

21:30 - 9:45PHL Philadelphia-CPT Cape Town Intl

54h 15m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

R20 030Multiple Airlines

Sun, Aug 9 - Tue, Aug 11

18:50 - 17:03CPT Cape Town Intl-PHL Philadelphia

28h 13m2 stops London Heathrow Boston Logan Intl

18:35 - 11:00PHL Philadelphia-CPT Cape Town Intl

58h 25m2 stops Boston Logan Intl London Heathrow

R22 920British Airways

Sun, Aug 9 - Tue, Aug 11

19:50 - 17:54CPT Cape Town Intl-PHL Philadelphia

28h 04m2 stops Newark Chicago O'Hare Intl

15:05 - 15:20PHL Philadelphia-CPT Cape Town Intl

18h 15m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

R27 237United Airlines

Thu, Aug 13 - Thu, Sep 3

13:15 - 14:30CPT Cape Town Intl-PHL Philadelphia

31h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

21:30 - 10:15PHL Philadelphia-CPT Cape Town Intl

30h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R28 909Qatar Airways

Thu, Aug 13 - Thu, Sep 3

20:00 - 12:23CPT Cape Town Intl-PHL Philadelphia

46h 23m3 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Los Angeles Los Angeles Chicago O'Hare Intl

15:25 - 9:30PHL Philadelphia-CPT Cape Town Intl

36h 05m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Frankfurt am Main

R30 743United Airlines

Sun, Aug 9 - Tue, Aug 11

13:50 - 14:40CPT Cape Town Intl-PHL Philadelphia

30h 50m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:25 - 14:10PHL Philadelphia-CPT Cape Town Intl

25h 45m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Addis Ababa Bole

R31 182Ethiopian Air

Thu, Aug 13 - Thu, Sep 3

9:25 - 21:34CPT Cape Town Intl-PHL Philadelphia

42h 09m3 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Doha Hamad Intl Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

17:40 - 10:15PHL Philadelphia-CPT Cape Town Intl

34h 35m3 stops Frankfurt am Main Berlin Brandenburg Doha Hamad Intl

R41 651Multiple Airlines

Sun, Aug 9 - Tue, Aug 11

10:40 - 14:30CPT Cape Town Intl-PHL Philadelphia

33h 50m3 stops Windhoek Hosea Kutako Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo Doha Hamad Intl

16:20 - 10:15PHL Philadelphia-CPT Cape Town Intl

35h 55m3 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Stockholm Arlanda Doha Hamad Intl

R52 153Multiple Airlines

Thu, Aug 13 - Thu, Sep 3

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Sept 9

CPT19:30Cape Town Intl

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PHL14:30Philadelphia

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Nov 4

CPT20:50Cape Town Intl

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CPT18:00Cape Town Intl

R17 190

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Oct 7

CPT17:55Cape Town Intl

28h 10m

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Oct 28

PHL6:15Philadelphia

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Oct 7

CPT17:55Cape Town Intl

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PHL9:45Philadelphia

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CPT18:00Cape Town Intl

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R18 228

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7:40-18:08

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11:20-18:00

2 stops23h 40m

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Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from R17 823 to R28 000.
The lowest price recently found on this route was R16 021.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Philadelphia?

In general, May is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Philadelphia. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around R0. If you are unable to visit Philadelphia during the month of May, then departing from Cape Town during the month January is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around R15 079.

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The fastest flight from Cape Town to Philadelphia takes 25h 00m

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How far is Cape Town Intl to Philadelphia by plane?
Cape Town Intl and Philadelphia are 12608,9 km apart from one another. Flights usually cover this in 25h 00m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Philadelphia Airport?
Prices for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Philadelphia Airport were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Philadelphia Airport?
The number of operators available for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Philadelphia Airport is 3 as of August 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Cape Town Intl Airport to Philadelphia Airport?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Cape Town Intl Airport to Philadelphia Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Philadelphia Airport?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Philadelphia 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 licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Philadelphia 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 Cape Town to Philadelphia?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular airline on flight routes from Cape Town to Philadelphia is Qatar Airways (54% of total bookings). The next most popular airlines are United Airlines (25%) and Virgin Atlantic (21%).

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Virgin Atlantic	PriceFrom R14 246	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,5 694 reviews	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom R15 663	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 10 085 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R16 795	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 739 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights

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