How to get from Philadelphia to Cape Town

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via London: about 21h 40m including the connection. Other options: via Zurich, Amsterdam, Paris and Frankfurt. Two tickets from $1,001.

Flights from Philadelphia to Cape Town

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via London
21h 40m
two tickets, via Frankfurt
$1,001
connection options
5
straight-line distance
7,840 mi (12,617 km)
fastest
Via London
United Kingdom
21h 40m
with the connection
Philadelphia to London flight 7h 5m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: London Heathrow. Departure to Cape Town: London Gatwick, London Heathrow.
London to Cape Town flight 11h 35m
two ticketsfrom $1,751
Via Zurich
Switzerland
21h 40m
with the connection
Philadelphia to Zurich flight 7h 45m
Connection of about 3h
Zurich to Cape Town flight 10h 55m
Via Amsterdam
Netherlands
21h 53m
with the connection
Philadelphia to Amsterdam flight 7h 30m
Connection of about 3h
Amsterdam to Cape Town flight 11h 23m
two ticketsfrom $2,088
Via Paris
France
22h 18m
with the connection
Philadelphia to Paris flight 7h 25m
Connection of about 3h
Paris to Cape Town flight 11h 53m
two ticketsfrom $1,702
Via Frankfurt
Germany
22h 40m
with the connection
Philadelphia to Frankfurt flight 7h 50m
Connection of about 3h
Frankfurt to Cape Town flight 11h 50m
two ticketsfrom $1,001

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

When to visit Cape Town

Weather by month

Best time to visit: January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December, +18° to +28° by day, sea +14° to +18°. In November it is +25° by day and +15° at night, sea +17°, with 5 rainy days.

Jan
+28° +17° +18° 3 days
Feb
+28° +17° +18° 3 days
Mar
+26° +16° +17° 7 days
Apr
+24° +13° +16° 4 days
May
+20° +11° +16° 8 days
Jun
+19° +10° +15° 10 days
Jul
+17° +8° +14° 12 days
Aug
+18° +8° +14° 10 days
Sep
+19° +9° +15° 6 days
Oct
+23° +12° +16° 5 days
Nov
+25° +15° +17° 5 days
Dec
+26° +16° +18° 5 days

Daytime and night temperatures in °C, sea temperature (in blue), rainy days. Months with the most comfortable weather are in green. Long-term averages.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Philadelphia to Cape Town?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via London.
What is the fastest way to fly from Philadelphia to Cape Town?
Via London: 7h 5m to the connection, 11h 35m after it, about 21h 40m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Philadelphia to Cape Town with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Frankfurt from $1,001. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between Philadelphia and Cape Town?
London (21h 40m total), Zurich (21h 40m total), Amsterdam (21h 53m total), Paris (22h 18m total) and Frankfurt (22h 40m total).
How far is Cape Town from Philadelphia?
7,840 mi (12,617 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.