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$558+ Cheap flights from Philadelphia (PHL) to South Africa

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 3/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHL — JNB
Mar 8 — Mar 151
Sat 3/8
Sat 3/15
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Philadelphia to South Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Philadelphia to South Africa flight deals. Data was last updated March 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$915
(British Airways)

One-way from

$558
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,064
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Cheapest flights from Philadelphia to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Philadelphia to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 3, 2025.

This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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.
Sat 5/316:30 pmPHL - JNB
1 stop32h 55mBritish Airways
Thu 7/37:25 pmJNB - PHL
1 stop26h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 3/2$915
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/313:30 pmPHL - JNB
2 stops35h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 4/77:35 pmJNB - PHL
2 stops27h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/2$955
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 11/79:15 pmPHL - JNB
1 stop27h 15mAmerican Airlines
Sat 11/2210:05 pmJNB - PHL
1 stop22h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/2$967
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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.
Mon 3/3110:43 amPHL - JNB
2 stops25h 02mUnited Airlines
Mon 4/77:00 pmJNB - PHL
1 stop27h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/2$1,007
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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.
Mon 3/319:31 amPHL - JNB
3 stops41h 49mSWISS
Mon 4/77:35 pmJNB - PHL
2 stops27h 52mSWISS
Deal found 3/2$1,077
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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.
Mon 3/107:40 pmPHL - CPT
1 stop34h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/2610:00 pmCPT - PHL
1 stop25h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/2$1,113
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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.
Mon 4/286:30 pmPHL - CPT
1 stop34h 30mAmerican Airlines
Wed 5/76:55 pmCPT - PHL
1 stop27h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/2$1,114
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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.
Mon 12/16:40 pmPHL - CPT
1 stop34h 30mBritish Airways
Tue 12/96:45 pmCPT - PHL
1 stop28h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 3/2$1,180
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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.
Mon 11/1710:10 amPHL - CPT
2 stops23h 00mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/28:50 pmCPT - PHL
1 stop19h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/2$1,283
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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.
Sun 6/15:35 pmPHL - JNB
1 stop33h 00mLufthansa
Tue 7/17:00 pmJNB - PHL
1 stop27h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 3/2$1,296
This Brussels Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 Brussels Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/25:35 pmPHL - JNB
1 stop33h 00mBrussels Airlines
Tue 7/17:00 pmJNB - PHL
1 stop27h 00mBrussels Airlines
Deal found 3/2$1,316
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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.
Wed 4/29:00 pmPHL - JNB
1 stop25h 00mQatar Airways
Sun 4/68:10 amJNB - PHL
1 stop31h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/3$1,324

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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 3, 2025.

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PhiladelphiaJohannesburg

PHL - JNB

PHLJNB

Philadelphia

Sat 5/31

6:30 pm-9:25 am

1 stop32h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 7/3

7:25 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop26h 55m

$915

PhiladelphiaJohannesburg

PHL - JNB

PHLJNB

Philadelphia

Mon 3/31

3:30 pm-8:35 am

2 stops35h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 4/7

7:35 pm-5:27 pm

2 stops27h 52m

$955

PhiladelphiaJohannesburg

PHL - JNB

PHLJNB

Philadelphia

Mon 3/31

10:43 am-5:45 pm

2 stops25h 02m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 4/7

7:00 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop27h 00m

$1,007

PhiladelphiaJohannesburg

PHL - JNB

PHLJNB

Philadelphia

Tue 6/24

6:30 pm-7:00 am

1 stop30h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/7

7:25 pm-4:25 pm

1 stop27h 00m

$1,065

PhiladelphiaJohannesburg

PHL - JNB

PHLJNB

Philadelphia

Mon 3/31

9:31 am-9:20 am

3 stops41h 49m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 4/7

7:35 pm-5:27 pm

2 stops27h 52m

$1,077

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Mon 3/10

7:40 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop34h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 3/26

10:00 pm-5:20 pm

1 stop25h 20m

$1,113

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Mon 4/28

6:30 pm-11:00 am

1 stop34h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 5/7

6:55 pm-4:25 pm

1 stop27h 30m

$1,114

PhiladelphiaJohannesburg

PHL - JNB

PHLJNB

Philadelphia

Sun 6/1

5:35 pm-8:35 am

1 stop33h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 7/1

7:00 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop27h 00m

$1,296

PhiladelphiaJohannesburg

PHL - JNB

PHLJNB

Philadelphia

Mon 6/2

5:35 pm-8:35 am

1 stop33h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 7/1

7:00 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop27h 00m

$1,316

PhiladelphiaJohannesburg

PHL - JNB

PHLJNB

Philadelphia

Wed 4/2

9:00 pm-4:00 am

1 stop25h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 4/6

8:10 am-9:15 am

1 stop31h 05m

$1,324

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Travel insights for flights from Philadelphia to South Africa

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

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 $1,173). Flying from Philadelphia to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,696). 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 PHL to ZA?

Find hourly flight availability from Philadelphia to South Africa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 3, 2025.

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.

Rainfall in South Africa by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Africa ranges from 0.0 - 4.7 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.7 in. June is typically the driest time to visit South Africa when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in South Africa by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Africa, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 68.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 50.0 F).

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 March 3, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, SWISS and Qatar Airways 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
8,068 reviews

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,068 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,068 reviews

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

SWISS
7.5
Good
1,562 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,068 reviews

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,568 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,068 reviews

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Air France
7.4
Good
1,434 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,068 reviews

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,679 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,068 reviews

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

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.

  • 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 $701. Qatar Airways flights start at $928 while deals on United Airlines start at $1,102 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.

  • 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.

  • 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 $1,173). Flying from Philadelphia to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,696). 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 6 airlines flying from Philadelphia to South Africa

Discover the top 6 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$814Average$1,175FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$894Average$1,274FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$930Average$1,539FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$947Average$1,458FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
KLMCheapest$1,047Average$1,117FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,188Average$1,663FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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