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Cheap flights from South Africa to Philadelphia from R12 130

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 22/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — PHL
Apr 7 — Apr 141
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 2 April 2025.

Round-trip from

R19 041

One-way from

R12 130

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R20 750
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 11/5-18/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 56h 10m total
  • South Africa to Philadelphia
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 22/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 31h 05m total
  • South Africa to Philadelphia
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R35 260 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R11 038 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 2 April 2025.

Sun 11/521:15JNB - PHL
1 stop25h 10mBritish Airways
Sun 18/518:00PHL - JNB
2 stops31h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/4R19 041
Sun 11/521:15JNB - PHL
1 stop21h 35mAmerican Airlines
Sun 18/519:55PHL - JNB
1 stop29h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/4R19 225
Sun 11/523:15JNB - PHL
2 stops28h 16mDelta
Sun 18/56:00PHL - JNB
2 stops33h 20mDelta
Deal found 1/4R19 556
Tue 22/48:10JNB - PHL
1 stop31h 05mQatar Airways
Mon 28/420:40PHL - JNB
1 stop25h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 1/4R22 294
Mon 21/419:35JNB - PHL
2 stops26h 25mSWISS
Mon 28/412:50PHL - JNB
2 stops38h 30mSWISS
Deal found 1/4R23 893
Mon 21/419:35JNB - PHL
2 stops26h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 28/417:35PHL - JNB
1 stop33h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/4R24 242
Tue 29/714:00CPT - PHL
2 stops32h 25mBritish Airways
Fri 31/1019:40PHL - CPT
2 stops56h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/4R27 165
Tue 29/713:00CPT - PHL
2 stops36h 53mQatar Airways
Fri 31/1020:50PHL - CPT
1 stop38h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 1/4R28 543
Wed 30/715:20CPT - PHL
2 stops30h 40mLufthansa
Thu 30/1018:35PHL - CPT
1 stop34h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 1/4R32 090

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

Fly from

South Africa

Fly to

Philadelphia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgPhiladelphia

JNB - PHL

JNBPHL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/5

21:15-16:25

1 stop25h 10m

Philadelphia

Sun 18/5

18:00-7:00

2 stops31h 00m

R19 041

JohannesburgPhiladelphia

JNB - PHL

JNBPHL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/5

21:15-12:50

1 stop21h 35m

Philadelphia

Sun 18/5

19:55-7:00

1 stop29h 05m

R19 225

JohannesburgPhiladelphia

JNB - PHL

JNBPHL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/5

23:15-21:31

2 stops28h 16m

Philadelphia

Sun 18/5

6:00-21:20

2 stops33h 20m

R19 556

JohannesburgPhiladelphia

JNB - PHL

JNBPHL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 22/4

8:10-9:15

1 stop31h 05m

Philadelphia

Mon 28/4

20:40-4:00

1 stop25h 20m

R22 294

JohannesburgPhiladelphia

JNB - PHL

JNBPHL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 21/4

19:35-16:00

2 stops26h 25m

Philadelphia

Mon 28/4

12:50-9:20

2 stops38h 30m

R23 893

JohannesburgPhiladelphia

JNB - PHL

JNBPHL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 21/4

19:35-16:00

2 stops26h 25m

Philadelphia

Mon 28/4

17:35-8:35

1 stop33h 00m

R24 242

Cape TownPhiladelphia

CPT - PHL

CPTPHL

Cape Town Intl

Tue 29/7

14:00-16:25

2 stops32h 25m

Philadelphia

Fri 31/10

19:40-9:45

2 stops56h 05m

R27 165

Cape TownPhiladelphia

CPT - PHL

CPTPHL

Cape Town Intl

Tue 29/7

13:00-19:53

2 stops36h 53m

Philadelphia

Fri 31/10

20:50-17:25

1 stop38h 35m

R28 543

Cape TownPhiladelphia

CPT - PHL

CPTPHL

Cape Town Intl

Wed 30/7

15:20-16:00

2 stops30h 40m

Philadelphia

Thu 30/10

18:35-10:55

1 stop34h 20m

R32 090

JohannesburgPhiladelphia

JNB - PHL

JNBPHL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 22/4

8:10-9:15

1 stop31h 05m

R12 130

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ZA to PHL?

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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 2 April 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, SWISS and Qatar 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.
Delta
8,0
Very Good
7 898 reviews
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Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,5

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

7,9

Food

7,3

Overall

8,0

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
7 898 reviews
Delta
8,0
Very Good
7 898 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,5

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

7,9

Food

7,3

Overall

8,0

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
1 572 reviews
Delta
8,0
Very Good
7 898 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,5

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

7,9

Food

7,3

Overall

8,0

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
3 540 reviews
Delta
8,0
Very Good
7 898 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,5

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

7,9

Food

7,3

Overall

8,0

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
8 616 reviews
Delta
8,0
Very Good
7 898 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,5

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

7,9

Food

7,3

Overall

8,0

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
7 898 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,5

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

7,9

Food

7,3

Overall

8,0

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 130. However, be on the lookout for offers from Ethiopian Air and Delta, 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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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR15 207AverageR20 350FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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British AirwaysCheapestR16 391AverageR19 710FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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KLMCheapestR17 206AverageR18 158FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR17 973AverageR21 201FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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