HomeSearch by dateVacation packagesHotelsFlight dealsCar rentalTravel tips & news
Philadelphia

$830+ Cheap flights from South Africa to Philadelphia (PHL)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 7/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — PHL
Jan 26 — Feb 21
Sun 1/26
Sun 2/2
1 adult, Economy
We work with more than 300 partners to bring you better travel deals

Find cheap flights from South Africa to Philadelphia with Cheapflights

1. Tell us where you want to go
Enter your travel information like dates, passengers, trip type (one-way or round trip), and preferred cabin class then click “Find deals”
2. Select your favorite providers
We find the providers serving your travel needs. Choose up to four travel providers to compare side-by-side for flights, hotels, or car rentals.
3. Compare prices and book
Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Philadelphia

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from South Africa (ZA0) to Philadelphia (PHL). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated January 21, 2025.

Round-trip from

$942
(Delta)

One-way from

$830
(KLM)
From South Africa to Philadelphia
Search Deals
One-way flight from South Africa to Philadelphia
Search Deals

Find flight deals from South Africa to Philadelphia

Cheapest flights from South Africa to Philadelphia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Philadelphia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 21, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 1/218:50 pmCPT - PHL
1 stop19h 51mUnited Airlines
Thu 3/136:30 amPHL - CPT
2 stops43h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/20$917
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/136:50 pmJNB - PHL
2 stops32h 23mDelta
Sun 5/255:00 pmPHL - JNB
2 stops22h 20mDelta
Deal found 1/21$942
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/139:15 pmJNB - PHL
1 stop25h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/257:35 pmPHL - JNB
1 stop29h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$948
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/1310:25 amJNB - PHL
2 stops35h 35mLufthansa
Sun 5/255:35 pmPHL - JNB
1 stop33h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 1/21$981
This Bravofly deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Bravofly is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/77:30 pmJNB - PHL
2 stops31h 30mVirgin Atlantic
Fri 3/145:59 pmPHL - JNB
2 stops59h 31mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 1/21$993
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/77:25 pmJNB - PHL
1 stop24h 55mAmerican Airlines
Fri 3/1410:15 pmPHL - JNB
1 stop30h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/21$1,024
This Flysmarter deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Flysmarter is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/68:50 pmCPT - PHL
1 stop23h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 3/1310:15 pmPHL - CPT
1 stop30h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$1,035
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/77:25 pmJNB - PHL
1 stop27h 55mBritish Airways
Fri 3/147:06 pmPHL - JNB
2 stops30h 24mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/21$1,074
This Flysmarter deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Flysmarter is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/62:00 pmCPT - PHL
2 stops30h 20mBritish Airways
Thu 3/1310:15 pmPHL - CPT
1 stop27h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/20$1,087
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/137:35 pmJNB - PHL
2 stops28h 05mSWISS
Sun 5/258:31 amPHL - JNB
3 stops42h 49mSWISS
Deal found 1/21$1,167
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/298:05 pmCPT - PHL
1 stop23h 29mDelta
Fri 10/317:59 pmPHL - CPT
2 stops41h 01mDelta
Deal found 1/20$1,456
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/2712:35 pmCPT - PHL
1 stop33h 55mQatar Airways
Fri 4/45:37 pmPHL - CPT
2 stops41h 38mQatar Airways
Deal found 1/20$1,529

Find flights from South Africa to Philadelphia within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from South Africa to Philadelphia 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 21, 2025.

Fly from

Any airport

Fly to

Any airport

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgPhiladelphia

JNB - PHL

JNBPHL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/13

6:50 pm-9:13 pm

2 stops32h 23m

Philadelphia

Sun 5/25

5:00 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops22h 20m

$942

JohannesburgPhiladelphia

JNB - PHL

JNBPHL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/13

9:15 pm-4:25 pm

1 stop25h 10m

Philadelphia

Sun 5/25

7:35 pm-7:00 am

1 stop29h 25m

$948

JohannesburgPhiladelphia

JNB - PHL

JNBPHL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/13

10:25 am-4:00 pm

2 stops35h 35m

Philadelphia

Sun 5/25

5:35 pm-8:35 am

1 stop33h 00m

$981

JohannesburgPhiladelphia

JNB - PHL

JNBPHL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 3/7

7:30 pm-8:00 pm

2 stops31h 30m

Philadelphia

Fri 3/14

5:59 pm-11:30 am

2 stops59h 31m

$993

JohannesburgPhiladelphia

JNB - PHL

JNBPHL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 3/7

7:25 pm-1:20 pm

1 stop24h 55m

Philadelphia

Fri 3/14

10:15 pm-10:20 am

1 stop30h 05m

$1,024

Cape TownPhiladelphia

CPT - PHL

CPTPHL

Cape Town Intl

Thu 3/6

8:50 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops31h 30m

Philadelphia

Thu 3/13

6:30 am-7:40 am

2 stops43h 10m

$1,027

Cape TownPhiladelphia

CPT - PHL

CPTPHL

Cape Town Intl

Thu 3/6

8:50 pm-1:20 pm

1 stop23h 30m

Philadelphia

Thu 3/13

10:15 pm-10:20 am

1 stop30h 05m

$1,035

JohannesburgPhiladelphia

JNB - PHL

JNBPHL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 3/7

7:25 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop27h 55m

Philadelphia

Fri 3/14

7:06 pm-7:30 am

2 stops30h 24m

$1,074

Cape TownPhiladelphia

CPT - PHL

CPTPHL

Cape Town Intl

Thu 3/6

2:00 pm-1:20 pm

2 stops30h 20m

Philadelphia

Thu 3/13

10:15 pm-8:00 am

1 stop27h 45m

$1,087

JohannesburgPhiladelphia

JNB - PHL

JNBPHL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/13

7:35 pm-5:40 pm

2 stops28h 05m

Philadelphia

Sun 5/25

8:31 am-9:20 am

3 stops42h 49m

$1,167

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 1/20

Showing 1-10 of 16 results
1
2

Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Philadelphia

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Philadelphia from South Africa with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Travel insights for flights from South Africa to Philadelphia

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from South Africa to Philadelphia including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Philadelphia (average of $236). Flying from South Africa to Philadelphia in March is currently the most expensive (average of $295). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from South Africa to Philadelphia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 21, 2025.

When flying from South Africa to Philadelphia, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in Philadelphia by month

Plan your trip to Philadelphia by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Philadelphia ranges from 2.7 - 4.4 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Philadelphia when rainfall is around 2.7 in.

Temperature in Philadelphia by month

Plan your trip to Philadelphia by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Philadelphia, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 78.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 33.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Philadelphia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Philadelphia. 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 Philadelphia. Reviews last updated January 21, 2025.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

KLM
7.8
Good
1,341 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,752 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

SWISS
7.5
Good
1,600 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
665 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Africa to Philadelphia. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Located just 7.0 mi from the city center, Philadelphia (PHL) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Philadelphia from South Africa.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for KLM. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $830. Users have also found prices from $908 and $3,604 on Qatar Airways and British Airways, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Philadelphia (average of $236). Flying from South Africa to Philadelphia in March is currently the most expensive (average of $295). 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.

See more FAQs

Traveling to a place near South Africa?

Book flights to South Africa if you plan to visit one of these locations
King of Prussia
Vineland
Wildwood
Pottstown
Reading
Cherry Hill
Exton
Ocean City
Essington
Chester
Willow Grove
Newark
Middletown
Millville
Wyomissing
Dover
Ephrata
Dewey Beach
West Chester
Malvern

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Alternative routes for South Africa to Philadelphia

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.
Cairo to John F Kennedy Intl flights
Casablanca to John F Kennedy Intl flights
Accra to John F Kennedy Intl flights
Cairo to Newark flights
OR Tambo to Newark flights
Accra to Dulles Intl flights
Cairo to Dulles Intl flights
OR Tambo to John F Kennedy Intl flights
Cape Town to John F Kennedy Intl flights
Cairo to LaGuardia flights
Dakar to John F Kennedy Intl flights
Cairo to Reagan-National flights
Casablanca to Dulles Intl flights
Accra to Newark flights
Lagos to John F Kennedy Intl flights
Lagos to Dulles Intl flights
Abidjan to John F Kennedy Intl flights
Casablanca to Newark flights
Cape Town to Newark flights
Jomo Kenyatta Intl to John F Kennedy Intl flights
Jomo Kenyatta Intl to Dulles Intl flights
Lagos to Newark flights
OR Tambo to LaGuardia flights
Accra to Reagan-National flights
Algiers to John F Kennedy Intl flights
Jomo Kenyatta Intl to Newark flights
Entebbe to John F Kennedy Intl flights
Jomo Kenyatta Intl to Reagan-National flights
Dakar to Newark flights
Accra to LaGuardia flights
Tunis to John F Kennedy Intl flights
Jomo Kenyatta Intl to LaGuardia flights
Addis Ababa to Dulles Intl flights
Saint-Denis to John F Kennedy Intl flights
Lomé to John F Kennedy Intl flights
Algiers to Newark flights
Freetown to Dulles Intl flights
Abidjan to Newark flights
Dakar to LaGuardia flights
Ouagadougou to John F Kennedy Intl flights
Lagos to Reagan-National flights
Cape Town to Dulles Intl flights
OR Tambo to Dulles Intl flights
Algiers to LaGuardia flights
Marrakech to John F Kennedy Intl flights

Top 3 airlines flying from South Africa to Philadelphia

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from South Africa to Philadelphia. 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$908Average$999FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$919Average$925FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$949Average$1,044FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
100% Free
Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.
Book with Flexibility
Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees
Travel Smart
Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.