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$661+ 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 5/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — PHL
Apr 27 — May 41
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Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Philadelphia

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to Philadelphia flight deals. Data was last updated April 22, 2025.

Round-trip from

$977
(Delta)

One-way from

$661
(Qatar Airways)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,129
From South Africa to Philadelphia
One-way flight from South Africa to Philadelphia
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($129 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($31 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

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 April 22, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
Sat 6/79:55 pmJNB - PHL
1 stop33h 04mDelta
Fri 6/136:08 amPHL - JNB
2 stops33h 12mDelta
Deal found 4/22$977
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/249:15 pmJNB - PHL
2 stops26h 39mBritish Airways
Mon 6/26:30 pmPHL - JNB
1 stop30h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/22$992
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/66:50 pmJNB - PHL
2 stops28h 46mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/131:25 pmPHL - JNB
2 stops25h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/22$1,002
This travelstart.ae deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 travelstart.ae is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/61:55 pmJNB - PHL
1 stop25h 05mQatar Airways
Fri 6/138:40 pmPHL - JNB
1 stop37h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/22$1,051
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 7/2911:15 pmCPT - PHL
2 stops23h 59mDelta
Fri 10/311:15 pmPHL - CPT
2 stops34h 55mDelta
Deal found 4/22$1,341
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/291:00 pmCPT - PHL
1 stop26h 00mQatar Airways
Fri 10/318:50 pmPHL - CPT
1 stop38h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/22$1,609
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/291:50 pmCPT - PHL
3 stops30h 18mMultiple Airlines
Fri 10/314:56 pmPHL - CPT
2 stops32h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/22$2,692

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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 April 22, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Philadelphia that are best for you.

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South Africa

Fly to

Philadelphia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgPhiladelphia

JNB - PHL

JNBPHL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 6/7

9:55 pm-12:59 am

1 stop33h 04m

Philadelphia

Fri 6/13

6:08 am-9:20 pm

2 stops33h 12m

$977

JohannesburgPhiladelphia

JNB - PHL

JNBPHL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 5/24

9:15 pm-5:54 pm

2 stops26h 39m

Philadelphia

Mon 6/2

6:30 pm-7:00 am

1 stop30h 30m

$992

JohannesburgPhiladelphia

JNB - PHL

JNBPHL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/6

6:50 pm-5:36 pm

2 stops28h 46m

Philadelphia

Fri 6/13

1:25 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops25h 55m

$1,002

JohannesburgPhiladelphia

JNB - PHL

JNBPHL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/6

1:55 pm-9:00 am

1 stop25h 05m

Philadelphia

Fri 6/13

8:40 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop37h 30m

$1,051

Cape TownPhiladelphia

CPT - PHL

CPTPHL

Cape Town Intl

Tue 7/29

11:15 pm-5:14 pm

2 stops23h 59m

Philadelphia

Fri 10/31

1:15 pm-6:10 am

2 stops34h 55m

$1,341

Cape TownPhiladelphia

CPT - PHL

CPTPHL

Cape Town Intl

Tue 7/29

1:00 pm-9:00 am

1 stop26h 00m

Philadelphia

Fri 10/31

8:50 pm-5:25 pm

1 stop38h 35m

$1,609

Cape TownPhiladelphia

CPT - PHL

CPTPHL

Cape Town Intl

Tue 7/29

1:50 pm-2:08 pm

3 stops30h 18m

Philadelphia

Fri 10/31

4:56 pm-7:30 am

2 stops32h 34m

$2,692

JohannesburgPhiladelphia

JNB - PHL

JNBPHL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 5/24

1:55 pm-9:00 am

1 stop25h 05m

$661

JohannesburgPhiladelphia

JNB - PHL

JNBPHL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 5/24

7:20 am-9:00 am

3 stops31h 40m

$790

JohannesburgPhiladelphia

JNB - PHL

JNBPHL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 5/24

7:00 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop27h 00m

$3,127

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 4/22

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Philadelphia

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to Philadelphia

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 April 22, 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 April 22, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from South Africa to Philadelphia, see what other customers have to say about Delta, Qatar Airways and Brussels Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

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 Qatar Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $661. Users have also found prices from $3,127 and $3,195 on Brussels Airlines and Air Canada, 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.

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Top airline flying from South Africa to Philadelphia

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