Travelling from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT): what you need to know
Cape Town is six hours ahead of Philadelphia and is in the UTC+2 timezone.
To ensure you get on your PHL to CPT flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak month such as August? School holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Philadelphia International Airport to Cape Town International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here's where you can stop between PHL and CPT:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
London Heathrow Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
R 15,656 is currently the best price for a one-way Philadelphia International Airport to Cape Town International Airport flight. Return flights start from R 23,776. These fares can change based on availability and demand.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from PHL to CPT, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Cape Town International Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices across the month and land a great deal.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from PHL to CPT.
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Handy information about Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
PHL is located at Industrial Highway and Island Road.
Of the departures from Philadelphia International Airport, 78.93% land on schedule at their destination.
Central Philadelphia to Philadelphia International Airport is approximately 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The journey when using public transport takes about 45 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to PHL? If you're catching an early flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Cape Town International Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Philadelphia International Airport to Cape Town International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near CPT instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Cape Town International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Europcar, Carwiz or First - Car Hire and explore beyond Cape Town's usual tourist stops.
Reserving your ride from Cape Town International Airport about one week in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to central Cape Town
Cape Town International Airport is roughly 19 kilometres from central Cape Town. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
When to fly to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Cape Town International Airport. June is the most popular month to head to Cape Town. If you want a quieter vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Cape Town is February, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Book your flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Cape Town International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from PHL to CPT in July. Average temperatures are between 9ºC (48ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) then.
Explore more of South Africa
Cape Town is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of South Africa you should also see. About 56 kilometres north-east of Cape Town, a visit to Paarl will keep you on the move. Don't miss top attractions like Bretagne Rock, Skydive Africa and Paarl Trails.
Worcester is another sought-after destination in South Africa and is around 97 kilometres east of Cape Town. No journey is complete without seeing Green Valley, Queen's Plain and Worcester Town Hall.
