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Cheap flights from Philadelphia (PHL) to South Africa from $785

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PHL — JNB
Jun 12 — Jun 191
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How far in advance should I book a flight from Philadelphia to South Africa?

Users have found that booking a flight from Philadelphia to South Africa at least 21 days early can save you up to 14% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 21 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Philadelphia to South Africa for as little as $851 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as $851 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Philadelphia to South Africa?

Flights from Philadelphia to South Africa lean towards being more expensive in July. Prices are generally better when you fly from Philadelphia to South Africa in September, with the cheapest ticket starting at $558.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from PHL to ZA?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Philadelphia to South Africa as you normally would.

Cheap Philadelphia to South Africa flights in June & July 2024

Find cheap flight options from Philadelphia to South Africa specifically for the months of June and July 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,048,502 searches. Prices were last updated on June 7, 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from Philadelphia to South Africa in 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Mon 7/156:00 amPHL - JNB
2 stops32h 15mUnited Airlines
Mon 7/297:00 pmJNB - PHL
1 stop27h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/6$1,450
Mon 6/171:50 pmPHL - CPT
2 stops39h 10mAmerican Airlines
Wed 7/36:55 pmCPT - PHL
1 stop23h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/6$1,460
Mon 7/227:30 pmPHL - CPT
1 stop33h 30mAmerican Airlines
Tue 8/66:55 pmCPT - PHL
1 stop27h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/6$1,461
Mon 7/227:10 pmPHL - CPT
2 stops33h 50mAmerican Airlines
Tue 8/66:55 pmCPT - PHL
1 stop27h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/7$1,465
Mon 6/177:06 amPHL - CPT
2 stops45h 54mAmerican Airlines
Wed 7/36:55 pmCPT - PHL
2 stops42h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/6$1,466
Mon 7/227:10 pmPHL - CPT
2 stops33h 50mAmerican Airlines
Tue 8/66:55 pmCPT - PHL
2 stops28h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/7$1,475
Mon 7/227:10 pmPHL - CPT
2 stops33h 50mAmerican Airlines
Tue 8/66:55 pmCPT - PHL
2 stops30h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/6$1,476
Mon 7/16:24 amPHL - JNB
2 stops44h 06mUnited Airlines
Sat 8/37:00 pmJNB - PHL
2 stops45h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/6$1,495
Sun 7/286:36 pmPHL - CPT
2 stops38h 44mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/178:50 pmCPT - PHL
2 stops29h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/6$1,516

Philadelphia to South Africa 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Philadelphia and South Africa in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,048,502 searches. Data last updated June 7, 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from Philadelphia to South Africa in 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Mon 9/94:44 pmPHL - CPT
1 stop19h 06mDelta
Sun 9/1511:15 pmCPT - PHL
2 stops28h 06mDelta
Deal found 6/6$986
Mon 9/96:00 amPHL - CPT
2 stops33h 25mDelta
Sun 9/1511:15 pmCPT - PHL
2 stops28h 06mDelta
Deal found 6/6$1,019
Fri 10/2510:10 amPHL - JNB
2 stops40h 20mUnited Airlines
Wed 11/67:40 pmJNB - PHL
2 stops26h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/6$1,029
Wed 9/187:40 pmPHL - JNB
1 stop31h 45mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/307:20 pmJNB - PHL
1 stop23h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/6$1,040
Wed 9/181:41 pmPHL - JNB
2 stops37h 44mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/307:20 pmJNB - PHL
1 stop26h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/6$1,045
Wed 9/181:47 pmPHL - JNB
2 stops37h 38mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/307:20 pmJNB - PHL
2 stops27h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/6$1,055
Fri 10/256:30 pmPHL - JNB
1 stop30h 45mBritish Airways
Wed 11/67:45 pmJNB - PHL
2 stops23h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/6$1,079
Fri 10/256:30 pmPHL - JNB
1 stop30h 45mBritish Airways
Wed 11/67:45 pmJNB - PHL
1 stop24h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/6$1,093
Fri 11/812:30 pmPHL - JNB
2 stops26h 30mKLM
Sun 11/1711:55 pmJNB - PHL
2 stops30h 34mKLM
Deal found 6/6$1,124

Philadelphia to South Africa flights leaving soon

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Consider one of these great deals we found on last-minute flights from Philadelphia to South Africa. Users should be sure to double check the price, date, and time of their last-minute flight.
Mon 6/171:50 pmPHL - CPT
2 stops39h 10mAmerican Airlines
Wed 7/36:55 pmCPT - PHL
1 stop23h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/6$1,460
Mon 6/177:06 amPHL - CPT
2 stops45h 54mAmerican Airlines
Wed 7/36:55 pmCPT - PHL
2 stops42h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/6$1,466
Mon 6/1710:30 pmPHL - CPT
1 stop30h 30mBritish Airways
Wed 7/36:55 pmCPT - PHL
1 stop23h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/6$1,558

One-way flights to South Africa from Philadelphia

Search for one-way flight options from Philadelphia to South Africa. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,048,502 searches. Data last updated June 7, 2024.
Take a look at some of the best available options we've come across on one-way flights from Philadelphia to South Africa. Those needing a return flight from Philadelphia to South Africa can use the search form above.
Wed 7/248:00 amPHL - JNB
2 stops44h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$785
Mon 7/226:15 pmPHL - JNB
2 stops58h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$842
Wed 7/249:50 amPHL - JNB
3 stops46h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$858
Tue 7/2312:00 pmPHL - JNB
3 stops40h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$865
Sat 7/277:41 amPHL - JNB
2 stops44h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$870
Mon 7/2210:59 pmPHL - JNB
3 stops52h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$877
Thu 7/257:41 amPHL - JNB
2 stops44h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$883
Thu 7/253:17 pmPHL - JNB
3 stops59h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$892
Sat 8/315:35 pmPHL - JNB
1 stop32h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 6/6$907

Find flights from Philadelphia to South Africa within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Philadelphia to South Africa that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,048,502 searches. Data last updated June 7, 2024.

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PhiladelphiaCape Town Intl

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Mon 9/9

1 stop19h 06m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/15

2 stops28h 06m

$986

PhiladelphiaCape Town Intl

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Mon 9/9

2 stops33h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/15

2 stops28h 06m

$1,019

PhiladelphiaJohannesburg OR Tambo

PHL - JNB

PHLJNB

Philadelphia

Fri 10/25

2 stops40h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/6

2 stops26h 17m

$1,029

PhiladelphiaJohannesburg OR Tambo

PHL - JNB

PHLJNB

Philadelphia

Wed 9/18

1 stop31h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/30

1 stop23h 25m

$1,040

PhiladelphiaJohannesburg OR Tambo

PHL - JNB

PHLJNB

Philadelphia

Fri 10/25

1 stop30h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/6

2 stops23h 30m

$1,079

PhiladelphiaJohannesburg OR Tambo

PHL - JNB

PHLJNB

Philadelphia

Fri 11/8

2 stops26h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/17

2 stops30h 34m

$1,124

PhiladelphiaJohannesburg OR Tambo

PHL - JNB

PHLJNB

Philadelphia

Fri 11/1

2 stops26h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 11/23

1 stop32h 40m

$1,449

PhiladelphiaJohannesburg OR Tambo

PHL - JNB

PHLJNB

Philadelphia

Fri 11/8

2 stops31h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/17

3 stops45h 51m

$1,459

PhiladelphiaJohannesburg OR Tambo

PHL - JNB

PHLJNB

Philadelphia

Mon 7/1

2 stops34h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 7/30

2 stops31h 59m

$1,817

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Best time to book a flight from Philadelphia to South Africa

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Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Africa. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to South Africa. Reviews last updated June 7, 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines, British Airways and Ethiopian Air from Philadelphia to South Africa to help guide your decision. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,363 reviews

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

Delta
8.0
Very good
10,363 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,363 reviews

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

KLM
7.9
Good
1,483 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,363 reviews

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

Qatar Airways
7.7
Good
4,314 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,363 reviews

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

Air France
7.5
Good
1,718 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,363 reviews

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
3,717 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,363 reviews

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Philadelphia to South Africa?

    If you book a flight to South Africa from Philadelphia, you will be flying from Philadelphia, which is the city’s only airport. Philadelphia (PHL) is located 7.0 mi from the center of Philadelphia.

  • Can I find flights from Philadelphia to South Africa for under $1,000 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Philadelphia to South Africa for under $1,000. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Delta for just $986, but on average you can expect to pay $1,171.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Philadelphia to South Africa for under $1,500?

    There are currently 3+ open flights from Philadelphia to South Africa within the next 7 days for less than $1,500.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Philadelphia to South Africa one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Lufthansa, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $907. Qatar Airways flights start at $938 while deals on British Airways start at $998 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Philadelphia to South Africa?

    While some choose either Philadelphia - Cape Town Intl or Philadelphia - Durban King Shaka Intl, Philadelphia - Johannesburg OR Tambo is the most popular route from Philadelphia to South Africa.

  • What does PHL to JNB mean?

    Great question - PHL to JNB just means Philadelphia Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Now you’ll know what these unique codes when you look for flights! Ready for more IATA code knowledge? These are related airports for your current travel destination: Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT), Durban King Shaka Intl Airport (DUR), Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ), George Airport (GRJ), Johannesburg Lanseria Airport (HLA).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Philadelphia to South Africa that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Philadelphia to South Africa flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Philadelphia to South Africa with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Philadelphia to South Africa flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Philadelphia to South Africa that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Philadelphia to South Africa flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Philadelphia to South Africa?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Philadelphia to South Africa.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Philadelphia to South Africa?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Philadelphia to South Africa by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Philadelphia to South Africa that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Philadelphia to South Africa offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Philadelphia to South Africa?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Philadelphia to South Africa flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Philadelphia to South Africa flight deals updated?

    The Philadelphia to South Africa flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 6/6.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Philadelphia to South Africa?

    When booking a flight from Philadelphia to South Africa, you may want to consider flying on American Airlines, JetBlue or British Airways as they are the most popular for this route.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Philadelphia to South Africa?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to South Africa (average of $1,191). Flying from Philadelphia to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,761). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 7 airlines flying from Philadelphia to South Africa

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Philadelphia to South Africa. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,048,502 searches. Data last updated June 7, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetBlueCheapest$472Average$569FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$872Average$1,629FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
American AirlinesCheapest$881Average$1,152FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$959Average$1,503FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$996Average$1,466FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
British AirwaysCheapest$1,004Average$1,232FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
KLMCheapest$1,066Average$1,395FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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