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R10 826+ 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 27/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— PHL
Sep 9 — Sep 161
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 10 August 2026.

Sun 20/914:05 -
1 stop30h 25m
Sun 27/921:30 -
1 stop24h 30m
Deal found 7/8R15 224
Fri 18/922:00 -
2 stops27h 31m
Sun 4/1011:20 -
2 stops25h 10m
Deal found 8/8R17 190
Sun 20/920:15 -
2 stops32h 06m
Sun 27/914:30 -
1 stop23h 10m
Deal found 7/8R17 448
Sun 20/920:55 -
1 stop23h 35m
Sun 27/921:30 -
3 stops55h 10m
Deal found 7/8R17 834
Wed 4/1119:35 -
2 stops27h 25m
Sun 8/1119:50 -
1 stop31h 35m
Deal found 6/8R18 737

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 10 August 2026.

Return from

R15 224

One-way from

R10 826

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R21 991
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 20/9-27/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 54h 55m total
  • Johannesburg to Philadelphia
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27/8
  • 27/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 31h 38m total
  • Johannesburg to Philadelphia
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (R457 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R360 potential savings vs. average return price).
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JohannesburgPhiladelphia

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PHL Philadelphia

JNBPHL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 18/9

22:00-19:31

2 stops27h 31m

Philadelphia

Sun 4/10

11:20-18:30

2 stops25h 10m

R17 190

JohannesburgPhiladelphia

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PHL Philadelphia

JNBPHL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 20/9

20:15-22:21

2 stops32h 06m

Philadelphia

Sun 27/9

14:30-19:40

1 stop23h 10m

R17 448

JohannesburgPhiladelphia

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PHL Philadelphia

JNBPHL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 20/9

15:05-14:30

2 stops29h 25m

Philadelphia

Sun 27/9

21:30-9:10

1 stop29h 40m

R18 430

JohannesburgPhiladelphia

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PHL Philadelphia

JNBPHL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/11

19:35-16:00

2 stops27h 25m

Philadelphia

Sun 8/11

19:50-10:25

1 stop31h 35m

R18 737

JohannesburgPhiladelphia

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PHL Philadelphia

JNBPHL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 20/9

23:15-23:56

2 stops30h 41m

Philadelphia

Sun 27/9

9:35-19:40

2 stops28h 05m

R19 542

JohannesburgPhiladelphia

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PHL Philadelphia

JNBPHL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 16/9

14:05-14:30

1 stop30h 25m

Philadelphia

Thu 17/9

21:30-9:10

1 stop29h 40m

R20 686

JohannesburgPhiladelphia

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PHL Philadelphia

JNBPHL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 16/9

7:30-14:30

3 stops37h 00m

Philadelphia

Thu 17/9

21:30-4:00

1 stop24h 30m

R23 795

JohannesburgPhiladelphia

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PHL Philadelphia

JNBPHL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 18/9

20:55-14:30

1 stop23h 35m

Philadelphia

Sun 4/10

15:21-4:00

2 stops30h 39m

R23 892
Cheapest one-way

JohannesburgPhiladelphia

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PHL Philadelphia

JNBPHL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 21/1

13:45-14:50

1 stop32h 05m

R11 406

JohannesburgPhiladelphia

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PHL Philadelphia

JNBPHL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 21/1

13:45-15:00

1 stop32h 15m

R11 761

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Philadelphia

How long is the flight to Philadelphia?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Philadelphia takes 27 hours 25 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 Qatar Airways, British Airways and United Airlines.

Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R15 073
British Airways
British Airways
From R15 405
United Airlines
United Airlines
From R15 414
Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic
From R14 139

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Philadelphia?

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

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 10 August 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Qatar Airways,United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines 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.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 740 reviews
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Boarding

7,5

Comfort

7,3

Crew

7,9

Food

7,3

Overall

7,4

Entertainment

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

preeti,Jan 2025

DOH - PHL

Can improve a lot from food to crew training to entertainment etc.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 740 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 740 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,5

Comfort

7,3

Crew

7,9

Food

7,3

Overall

7,4

Entertainment

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

preeti,Jan 2025

DOH - PHL

Can improve a lot from food to crew training to entertainment etc.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
10 101 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 740 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,5

Comfort

7,3

Crew

7,9

Food

7,3

Overall

7,4

Entertainment

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

preeti,Jan 2025

DOH - PHL

Can improve a lot from food to crew training to entertainment etc.
American Airlines
7,1
Good
11 901 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 740 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,5

Comfort

7,3

Crew

7,9

Food

7,3

Overall

7,4

Entertainment

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

preeti,Jan 2025

DOH - PHL

Can improve a lot from food to crew training to entertainment etc.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
8 154 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 740 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,5

Comfort

7,3

Crew

7,9

Food

7,3

Overall

7,4

Entertainment

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

preeti,Jan 2025

DOH - PHL

Can improve a lot from food to crew training to entertainment etc.

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, Virgin Atlantic 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 R11 271, while return flights cost around R2 542.

  • How much is a return flight to Philadelphia?

    A return flight to Philadelphia will typically cost around R2 549, however they can be found for as little as R2 542.

  • 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 (27 hours 25 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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