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How to get fromPhiladelphia to Cape Townby plane, train, subway, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Philadelphia to Cape Town by plane, train, subway, or bus

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  1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane PHL - CPT
    20h 59m
    R 12,297–41,347

  2. Train to Harrisburg International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Harrisburgtrain train
    2. Fly from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane MDT - CPT
    23h 39m
    R 9,208–32,305

  3. 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
    18h 3m
    R 15,593–24,052

  4. 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
    19h 56m
    R 12,831–36,676

  5. 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
    21h 56m
    R 14,832–57,688

  6. Bus to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Wyoming Valley Mallbus bus
    2. Fly from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane AVP - CPT
    23h 10m
    R 13,754–44,246

  7. Train to Laguardia Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane LGA - CPT
    23h 12m
    R 11,715–49,257

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

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration22h 16mAverage Duration
TicketR 12,144Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 12,669.1 km
  • Duration: 20h 59m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, 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) twice daily.

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