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How to get fromPhiladelphia Airport (PHL) to Cape Townby plane, train, or subway

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There are 4 ways to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Cape Town by plane, train, or subway

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  1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport

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    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane PHL - CPT
    18h 32m
    R 12,057–40,759

  2. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane EWR - CPT
    19h 32m
    R 13,546–23,026

  3. Train, subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    3. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane IAD - CPT
    20h 52m
    R 12,721–36,258

  4. Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane DCA - CPT
    22h 33m
    R 14,722–61,271

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) flights

Calendar8Weekly Planes
Duration20h 41mAverage Duration
TicketR 11,947Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 12,654.9 km
  • Duration: 18h 32m

What companies run services between Philadelphia Airport (PHL), USA and Cape Town, South Africa?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Edelweiss Air fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) once daily.

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