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Cheap flights from South Africa to Philadelphia from R12 011

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 9/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — PHL
Jan 27 — Feb 31
1 adult

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 22 January 2025.

Round-trip from

R17 488

One-way from

R12 011
Delta
  • Delta
  • 13/5-25/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 54h 43m total
  • South Africa to Philadelphia
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 9/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 34h 10m total
  • South Africa to Philadelphia

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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 22 January 2025.

Tue 21/120:50CPT - PHL
2 stops45h 00mUnited Airlines
Thu 13/36:00PHL - CPT
2 stops28h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 21/1R17 061
Tue 13/518:50JNB - PHL
2 stops32h 23mDelta
Sun 25/517:00PHL - JNB
2 stops22h 20mDelta
Deal found 21/1R17 488
Tue 13/521:15JNB - PHL
1 stop25h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 25/519:35PHL - JNB
1 stop29h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/1R17 599
Tue 13/510:25JNB - PHL
2 stops35h 35mLufthansa
Sun 25/517:35PHL - JNB
1 stop33h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 21/1R18 212
Fri 7/319:30JNB - PHL
2 stops31h 30mVirgin Atlantic
Fri 14/317:59PHL - JNB
2 stops59h 31mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 21/1R18 435
Fri 7/319:25JNB - PHL
1 stop24h 55mAmerican Airlines
Fri 14/322:15PHL - JNB
1 stop30h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 21/1R19 010
Wed 5/38:05CPT - PHL
2 stops39h 55mDelta
Wed 12/312:28PHL - CPT
2 stops36h 22mDelta
Deal found 21/1R19 233
Fri 7/319:25JNB - PHL
1 stop27h 55mBritish Airways
Fri 14/319:06PHL - JNB
2 stops30h 24mBritish Airways
Deal found 21/1R19 938
Wed 5/319:10CPT - PHL
2 stops29h 14mQatar Airways
Wed 12/320:45PHL - CPT
1 stop31h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 21/1R21 164
Tue 13/519:35JNB - PHL
2 stops28h 05mSWISS
Sun 25/58:31PHL - JNB
3 stops42h 49mSWISS
Deal found 21/1R21 665
Sat 8/36:50CPT - PHL
2 stops37h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 15/322:15PHL - CPT
1 stop30h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/1R22 593
Sat 8/36:50CPT - PHL
2 stops37h 15mBritish Airways
Sat 15/315:27PHL - CPT
2 stops36h 53mBritish Airways
Deal found 22/1R23 503

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 22 January 2025.

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JohannesburgPhiladelphia

JNB - PHL

JNBPHL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 13/5

18:50-21:13

2 stops32h 23m

Philadelphia

Sun 25/5

17:00-21:20

2 stops22h 20m

R17 488

JohannesburgPhiladelphia

JNB - PHL

JNBPHL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 13/5

21:15-16:25

1 stop25h 10m

Philadelphia

Sun 25/5

19:35-7:00

1 stop29h 25m

R17 599

JohannesburgPhiladelphia

JNB - PHL

JNBPHL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 13/5

10:25-16:00

2 stops35h 35m

Philadelphia

Sun 25/5

17:35-8:35

1 stop33h 00m

R18 212

JohannesburgPhiladelphia

JNB - PHL

JNBPHL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 7/3

19:30-20:00

2 stops31h 30m

Philadelphia

Fri 14/3

17:59-11:30

2 stops59h 31m

R18 435

JohannesburgPhiladelphia

JNB - PHL

JNBPHL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 7/3

19:25-13:20

1 stop24h 55m

Philadelphia

Fri 14/3

22:15-10:20

1 stop30h 05m

R19 010

Cape TownPhiladelphia

CPT - PHL

CPTPHL

Cape Town Intl

Wed 5/3

8:05-17:00

2 stops39h 55m

Philadelphia

Wed 12/3

12:28-6:50

2 stops36h 22m

R19 233

JohannesburgPhiladelphia

JNB - PHL

JNBPHL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 7/3

19:25-16:20

1 stop27h 55m

Philadelphia

Fri 14/3

19:06-7:30

2 stops30h 24m

R19 938

Cape TownPhiladelphia

CPT - PHL

CPTPHL

Cape Town Intl

Wed 5/3

19:10-17:24

2 stops29h 14m

Philadelphia

Wed 12/3

20:45-10:40

1 stop31h 55m

R21 164

JohannesburgPhiladelphia

JNB - PHL

JNBPHL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 13/5

19:35-17:40

2 stops28h 05m

Philadelphia

Sun 25/5

8:31-9:20

3 stops42h 49m

R21 665

Cape TownPhiladelphia

CPT - PHL

CPTPHL

Cape Town Intl

Sat 8/3

6:50-13:05

2 stops37h 15m

Philadelphia

Sat 15/3

22:15-10:20

1 stop30h 05m

R22 593

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Travel insights for flights from South Africa to Philadelphia

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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 22 January 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from South Africa to Philadelphia as you normally would.

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 22 January 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta and British Airways from South Africa to Philadelphia have to say. 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.
8,0
Very Good
8 521 reviews

Overall

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,3

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

7,9

Reviews

1 / 10

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

8,0
Very Good
8 521 reviews
8,0
Very Good
8 521 reviews

Overall

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,3

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

7,9

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7,5
Good
3 754 reviews
8,0
Very Good
8 521 reviews

Overall

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,3

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

7,9

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7,5
Good
1 600 reviews
8,0
Very Good
8 521 reviews

Overall

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,3

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

7,9

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7,5
Good
665 reviews
8,0
Very Good
8 521 reviews

Overall

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,3

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

7,9

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7,4
Good
8 984 reviews
8,0
Very Good
8 521 reviews

Overall

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,3

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

7,9

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?

    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.

  • 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 361AverageR19 726FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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British AirwaysCheapestR15 883AverageR19 221FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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