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R17 576+ Cheap flights to Philadelphia

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Apr 3 — Apr 101
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Flights to Philadelphia in 2025

Find the latest flights to Philadelphia in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 29 March 2025.

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R17 576

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R20 118
Delta
  • Delta
  • 13/5-30/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 57h 22m total
  • Johannesburg to Philadelphia
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R35 437 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R10 982 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights to Philadelphia
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Philadelphia. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 29 March 2025.

Tue 13/523:15JNB - PHL
2 stops24h 02mDelta
Fri 30/56:00PHL - JNB
2 stops33h 20mDelta
Deal found 28/3R17 576
Sat 14/619:25JNB - PHL
1 stop23h 35mBritish Airways
Thu 18/922:20PHL - JNB
1 stop26h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 28/3R18 235
Sat 14/619:25JNB - PHL
2 stops25h 24mMultiple Airlines
Thu 18/921:00PHL - JNB
2 stops52h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/3R18 436
Sat 3/520:40JNB - PHL
2 stops27h 40mVirgin Atlantic
Fri 9/516:57PHL - JNB
2 stops35h 23mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 28/3R21 545
Sat 3/513:55JNB - PHL
1 stop25h 05mAmerican Airlines
Fri 9/518:50PHL - JNB
2 stops30h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 28/3R23 868
Tue 13/510:25JNB - PHL
2 stops29h 20mUnited Airlines
Fri 30/56:30PHL - JNB
3 stops29h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 28/3R128 319

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgPhiladelphia

JNB - PHL

JNBPHL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 13/5

23:15-17:17

2 stops24h 02m

Philadelphia

Fri 30/5

6:00-21:20

2 stops33h 20m

R17 576

JohannesburgPhiladelphia

JNB - PHL

JNBPHL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 14/6

19:25-13:00

1 stop23h 35m

Philadelphia

Thu 18/9

22:20-7:00

1 stop26h 40m

R18 235

JohannesburgPhiladelphia

JNB - PHL

JNBPHL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 14/6

19:25-14:49

2 stops25h 24m

Philadelphia

Thu 18/9

21:00-7:00

2 stops52h 00m

R18 436

JohannesburgPhiladelphia

JNB - PHL

JNBPHL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 3/5

20:40-18:20

2 stops27h 40m

Philadelphia

Fri 9/5

16:57-10:20

2 stops35h 23m

R21 545

JohannesburgPhiladelphia

JNB - PHL

JNBPHL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 3/5

13:55-9:00

1 stop25h 05m

Philadelphia

Fri 9/5

18:50-7:00

2 stops30h 10m

R23 868

JohannesburgPhiladelphia

JNB - PHL

JNBPHL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 13/5

10:25-9:45

2 stops29h 20m

Philadelphia

Fri 30/5

6:30-17:45

3 stops29h 15m

R128 319

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Deals found on 28/3

Best time to book a flight to Philadelphia

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Philadelphia

When is the best time to book a flight to Philadelphia?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Johannesburg to Philadelphia. Price data was last updated on 21 March 2025.

The price you pay for your flight to Philadelphia may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 80 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

How long is the flight to Philadelphia?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Philadelphia takes 21 hours 45 minutes. Flights to Philadelphia from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Philadelphia?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Philadelphia are British Airways, Qatar Airways and United Airlines.

British Airways

British Airways

From R893

Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways

From R899

United Airlines

United Airlines

From R885

KLM

KLM

From R936

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Philadelphia?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Philadelphia are United Airlines, British Airways and Qatar Airways.

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 69.0 - 112.0 mm per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 112.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Philadelphia when rainfall is around 69.0 mm.

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 26.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 1.0 C).

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 29 March 2025.
Delta
8,0
Very Good
7 895 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,9

Comfort

7,9

Overall

8,0

Crew

8,5

Boarding

8,2

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
Delta
8,0
Very Good
7 895 reviews
Delta
8,0
Very Good
7 895 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,9

Comfort

7,9

Overall

8,0

Crew

8,5

Boarding

8,2

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
United Airlines
7,4
Good
8 609 reviews
Delta
8,0
Very Good
7 895 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,9

Comfort

7,9

Overall

8,0

Crew

8,5

Boarding

8,2

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
Virgin Atlantic
7,4
Good
634 reviews
Delta
8,0
Very Good
7 895 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,9

Comfort

7,9

Overall

8,0

Crew

8,5

Boarding

8,2

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
American Airlines
7,2
Good
10 000 reviews
Delta
8,0
Very Good
7 895 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,9

Comfort

7,9

Overall

8,0

Crew

8,5

Boarding

8,2

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
British Airways
6,6
Okay
6 713 reviews
Delta
8,0
Very Good
7 895 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,9

Comfort

7,9

Overall

8,0

Crew

8,5

Boarding

8,2

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

FAQs about flying to Philadelphia

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

    Philadelphia (PHL), located 11,2 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights to Philadelphia.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Philadelphia if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Philadelphia on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Philadelphia?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Qatar Airways is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Philadelphia.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Philadelphia?

    Philadelphia is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Philadelphia. One-way flights to Philadelphia typically cost R987, while return flights cost around R29 216.

  • How much is a return flight to Philadelphia?

    A return flight to Philadelphia will typically cost around R1 597, however they can be found for as little as R1 597.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Philadelphia depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Philadelphia, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (21 hours 45 minutes).

  • Does Philadelphia have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Philadelphia can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Philadelphia?

    Yes. Philadelphia has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Philadelphia Airport Marriott is the closest property to Philadelphia (0,0 km away from Philadelphia).

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