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Cheap flights from South Africa to Philadelphia from R12 112

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 18/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — PHL
Feb 26 — Mar 51
1 adult

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 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

R22 785

One-way from

R12 112

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

October

Average price

R17 660
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 6/4-13/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 48h 45m total
  • South Africa to Philadelphia
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 18/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 26h 30m total
  • South Africa to Philadelphia
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (R39 570 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R12 029 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
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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 21 February 2025.

Sun 6/420:00CPT - PHL
1 stop19h 50mUnited Airlines
Sun 13/46:15PHL - CPT
2 stops28h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/2R22 785
Sun 6/48:40CPT - PHL
2 stops38h 45mSWISS
Sun 13/49:31PHL - CPT
2 stops42h 29mSWISS
Deal found 20/2R22 859
Tue 29/714:00CPT - PHL
2 stops29h 00mBritish Airways
Fri 31/1019:40PHL - CPT
2 stops42h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 20/2R24 315
Tue 29/720:05CPT - PHL
1 stop24h 39mDelta
Fri 31/1019:59PHL - CPT
2 stops41h 01mDelta
Deal found 20/2R25 569
Tue 29/713:00CPT - PHL
1 stop26h 00mQatar Airways
Fri 31/1020:50PHL - CPT
1 stop38h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 20/2R28 297
Thu 27/313:50CPT - PHL
3 stops30h 18mEthiopian Air
Fri 4/46:15PHL - CPT
2 stops26h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 20/2R34 786
Sun 6/419:25CPT - PHL
3 stops33h 08mMultiple Airlines
Sun 13/420:44PHL - CPT
3 stops35h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2R36 667

Find flights from South Africa to Philadelphia within your budget

Customise 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 594 507 searches. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

Fly from

South Africa

Fly to

Philadelphia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownPhiladelphia

CPT - PHL

CPTPHL

Cape Town Intl

Sun 6/4

20:00-9:50

1 stop19h 50m

Philadelphia

Sun 13/4

6:15-17:10

2 stops28h 55m

R22 785

Cape TownPhiladelphia

CPT - PHL

CPTPHL

Cape Town Intl

Sun 6/4

8:40-17:25

2 stops38h 45m

Philadelphia

Sun 13/4

9:31-10:00

2 stops42h 29m

R22 859

Cape TownPhiladelphia

CPT - PHL

CPTPHL

Cape Town Intl

Tue 29/7

14:00-13:00

2 stops29h 00m

Philadelphia

Fri 31/10

19:40-19:55

2 stops42h 15m

R24 315

Cape TownPhiladelphia

CPT - PHL

CPTPHL

Cape Town Intl

Tue 29/7

20:05-14:44

1 stop24h 39m

Philadelphia

Fri 31/10

19:59-19:00

2 stops41h 01m

R25 569

Cape TownPhiladelphia

CPT - PHL

CPTPHL

Cape Town Intl

Tue 29/7

13:00-9:00

1 stop26h 00m

Philadelphia

Fri 31/10

20:50-17:25

1 stop38h 35m

R28 297

Cape TownPhiladelphia

CPT - PHL

CPTPHL

Cape Town Intl

Thu 27/3

13:50-14:08

3 stops30h 18m

Philadelphia

Fri 4/4

6:15-14:35

2 stops26h 20m

R34 786

Cape TownPhiladelphia

CPT - PHL

CPTPHL

Cape Town Intl

Sun 6/4

19:25-22:33

3 stops33h 08m

Philadelphia

Sun 13/4

20:44-14:35

3 stops35h 51m

R36 667

JohannesburgPhiladelphia

JNB - PHL

JNBPHL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 18/3

20:00-16:30

1 stop26h 30m

R12 112

Cape TownPhiladelphia

CPT - PHL

CPTPHL

Cape Town Intl

Wed 30/4

19:25-22:21

2 stops32h 56m

R12 738

JohannesburgPhiladelphia

JNB - PHL

JNBPHL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 18/3

20:00-9:12

3 stops43h 12m

R13 255

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 20/2

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Travel insights for flights from South Africa to Philadelphia

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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 inches 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 21 February 2025.
Delta
8,0
Very Good
8 212 reviews
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Food

7,3

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,0

Entertainment

7,9

Comfort

8,0

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

Delta
8,0
Very Good
8 212 reviews
Delta
8,0
Very Good
8 212 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,0

Entertainment

7,9

Comfort

8,0

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

SWISS
7,5
Good
1 568 reviews
Delta
8,0
Very Good
8 212 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,0

Entertainment

7,9

Comfort

8,0

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

Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 609 reviews
Delta
8,0
Very Good
8 212 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,0

Entertainment

7,9

Comfort

8,0

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

United Airlines
7,4
Good
8 759 reviews
Delta
8,0
Very Good
8 212 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,0

Entertainment

7,9

Comfort

8,0

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

Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
775 reviews
Delta
8,0
Very Good
8 212 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,0

Entertainment

7,9

Comfort

8,0

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?

    For a flight from South Africa to Philadelphia, you will be flying into Philadelphia. Philadelphia (PHL) is just 11,2 km from the centre of the city.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Qatar Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R12 112. However, be on the lookout for offers from British Airways and Ethiopian Air, as they are both options that can get you from South Africa to Philadelphia for a low price.

  • 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 holiday 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.

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Top 4 airlines flying from South Africa to Philadelphia

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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR15 253AverageR19 607FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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British AirwaysCheapestR16 009AverageR19 257FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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United AirlinesCheapestR16 260AverageR21 131FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapestR17 258AverageR18 212FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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