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R11 098+ Cheap flights to Philadelphia

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 8/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— PHL
Apr 25 — May 21
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Philadelphia in 2026

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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 26 March 2026.

Thu 7/521:15
JNB
-
PHL
1 stop20h 55m
American Airlines
Thu 14/519:35
PHL
-
JNB
1 stop29h 25m
American Airlines
Deal found 23/3R18 745
Thu 7/521:15
JNB
-
PHL
1 stop25h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 14/520:25
PHL
-
JNB
2 stops28h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/3R19 269
Thu 7/520:25
JNB
-
PHL
2 stops29h 02m
Delta
Thu 14/510:00
PHL
-
JNB
2 stops29h 20m
Delta
Deal found 23/3R19 811
Sat 7/1122:00
JNB
-
PHL
2 stops48h 50m
British Airways
Wed 11/1121:10
PHL
-
JNB
2 stops27h 25m
British Airways
Deal found 23/3R20 047
Sat 7/1112:45
JNB
-
PHL
1 stop27h 15m
Qatar Airways
Wed 11/1119:50
PHL
-
JNB
1 stop25h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 25/3R21 198
Fri 18/1213:45
JNB
-
PHL
1 stop26h 15m
Qatar Airways
Sun 3/119:50
PHL
-
JNB
1 stop25h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 22/3R22 822

Find flight deals to Philadelphia

Find the latest flights to Philadelphia in 2026, 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 26 March 2026.

Return from

R18 745

One-way from

R11 098

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R16 326
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 7/5-14/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 50h 20m total
  • Johannesburg to Philadelphia
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 8/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 24h 15m total
  • Johannesburg to Philadelphia
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R1 564 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R399 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgPhiladelphia

JNB - PHL

JNBPHL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 1/5

21:15-21:10

2 stops29h 55m

Philadelphia

Tue 5/5

18:30-7:00

2 stops30h 30m

R23 414

JohannesburgPhiladelphia

JNB - PHL

JNBPHL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 7/5

19:20-17:32

3 stops28h 12m

Philadelphia

Thu 14/5

17:40-9:20

2 stops33h 40m

R23 549

JohannesburgPhiladelphia

JNB - PHL

JNBPHL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/4

20:55-10:01

2 stops43h 06m

Philadelphia

Wed 13/5

20:30-16:10

1 stop37h 40m

R24 125

JohannesburgPhiladelphia

JNB - PHL

JNBPHL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/4

14:55-20:58

2 stops36h 03m

Philadelphia

Wed 13/5

20:30-8:50

1 stop30h 20m

R26 121
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgPhiladelphia

JNB - PHL

JNBPHL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 28/6

19:00-16:05

1 stop27h 05m

Philadelphia

Mon 3/8

17:40-8:35

1 stop32h 55m

R27 762
Cheapest one-way

JohannesburgPhiladelphia

JNB - PHL

JNBPHL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 8/9

14:45-21:32

2 stops36h 47m

R11 775

JohannesburgPhiladelphia

JNB - PHL

JNBPHL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 12/4

9:45-17:35

2 stops37h 50m

R13 331

JohannesburgPhiladelphia

JNB - PHL

JNBPHL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/4

9:45-23:54

2 stops44h 09m

R13 585

JohannesburgPhiladelphia

JNB - PHL

JNBPHL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 8/9

9:25-9:00

3 stops29h 35m

R15 311

JohannesburgPhiladelphia

JNB - PHL

JNBPHL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 12/4

9:45-12:52

3 stops57h 07m

R17 899

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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 13 March 2026.

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 15 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 43 hours 6 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.

Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R15 828
British Airways
British Airways
From R16 174
United Airlines
United Airlines
From R15 825
Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic
From R14 848

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Philadelphia?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Philadelphia are KLM, Qatar Airways and British 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 26 March 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with KLM,Virgin Atlantic, andQatar Airways to the United States by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 478 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
KLM
7,8
Good
1 478 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 478 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
685 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 478 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 732 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 478 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 487 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 478 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 820 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 478 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

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, KLM 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 R1 726, while return flights cost around R4 651.

  • How much is a return flight to Philadelphia?

    A return flight to Philadelphia will typically cost around R4 651, however they can be found for as little as R4 651.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Philadelphia depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Philadelphia, Cape Town Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (24 hours 20 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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