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Sun, Nov 22
Cape Town CPTPhiladelphia PHL

£495
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Wed, Nov 18
Cape Town CPTPhiladelphia PHL

£518
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2 stops
Thu, Nov 19
Cape Town CPTPhiladelphia PHL

£535
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3 stops
Tue, Nov 17
Cape Town CPTPhiladelphia PHL

£556
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1 stop
Fri, Nov 20
Cape Town CPTPhiladelphia PHL

£651
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1 stop
Wed, Nov 18
Cape Town CPTPhiladelphia PHL

£651
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2 stops
Wed, Nov 18 – Wed, Nov 25
Cape Town CPTPhiladelphia PHL

£1,092
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2 stops
Thu, Nov 19 – Wed, Nov 25
Cape Town CPTPhiladelphia PHL

£1,128
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2 stops
Wed, Nov 18 – Wed, Nov 25
Cape Town CPTPhiladelphia PHL

£1,133
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2 stops
Sun, Nov 22 – Sat, Nov 28
Cape Town CPTPhiladelphia PHL

£1,140
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2 stops
Thu, Nov 19 – Wed, Nov 25
Cape Town CPTPhiladelphia PHL

£1,149
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Sun, Nov 22 – Sun, Nov 29
Cape Town CPTPhiladelphia PHL

£1,259
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Getting from Philadelphia airport to the city center

Philadelphia is served by Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), located approximately 12 km southwest of Center City. The airport offers a variety of airport transfers to city center destinations, including regional rail, bus services, taxis, ride-hailing, and private transfers. SEPTA Regional Rail provides the most direct connection to 30th Street Station and Center City, while bus options offer budget-friendly alternatives. Journey times and costs vary depending on the mode of transport, time of day, and traffic conditions.

Notes:

  • Prices in USD; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • SEPTA Airport Line trains stop at all terminals and connect to 30th Street Station, Suburban Station, and Jefferson Station.
  • Taxis have a flat rate of $28.50 to Center City; additional charges may apply for tolls or extra passengers.
  • Ride-hailing pickup is located at designated areas outside baggage claim.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Philadelphia

Depart from
Cape Town International
Arrive to
Philadelphia International
Average flights per week
331
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Empire State Building - Independence National Historical Park, PA, USA - Lincoln Memorial - Manhattan Island - Metropolitan Museum of Art - National Mall - Staten Island - Statue of Liberty - Times Square

Check-in for a flight from Cape Town to Philadelphia

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Frontier AirlinesFFTF9No
JetBlue AirwaysJBUB6No
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo
Air CanadaACAACYes
Qatar AirwaysQTRQRYes

Weather in Philadelphia

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January3°C-2°C
February5°C-1°C
March10°C2°C
April17°C7°C
May22°C13°C
June27°C17°C
July30°C21°C
August29°C20°C
September25°C17°C
October19°C11°C
November12°C4°C
December7°C0°C
Hottest Month
30°C
July
Coldest month
-2°C
January
Sunny days
267
days per year
Snow days
9
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
7 Nov
14°C9°C
14 Nov
68%
6°C4°C
Sunday
8 Nov
16°C9°C
15 Nov
14%
8°C3°C
Monday
9 Nov
16°C9°C
16 Nov
10°C3°C
Tuesday
10 Nov
18°C7°C
17 Nov
11°C2°C
Wednesday
11 Nov
17°C8°C
18 Nov
10°C3°C
Thursday
12 Nov
89%
13°C10°C
19 Nov
10°C2°C
Friday
13 Nov
93%
10°C5°C
20 Nov
13%
14°C6°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Frontier Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Turkish Airlines, Air Canada, and Qatar Airways. Cape Town and Philadelphia have 331 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Philadelphia, consider visiting Empire State Building, Independence National Historical Park, PA, USA, Lincoln Memorial, Manhattan Island, Metropolitan Museum of Art, National Mall, Staten Island, Statue of Liberty, and Times Square.

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