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Cheap flights from South Africa to Philadelphia from R8 606

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 3/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — PHL
Dec 18 — Dec 251
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 18 November 2025.

Thu 20/1121:30CPT - PHL
1 stop27h 50mVirgin Atlantic
Thu 27/1114:30PHL - CPT
1 stop21h 45mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 16/11R15 637
Tue 18/1121:30CPT - PHL
1 stop31h 11mVirgin Atlantic
Mon 24/1116:58PHL - CPT
1 stop19h 17mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 16/11R16 031
Tue 2/1219:35JNB - PHL
2 stops27h 25mAmerican Airlines
Sun 7/1221:20PHL - JNB
2 stops27h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 18/11R16 492
Tue 23/1221:55JNB - PHL
1 stop29h 38mVirgin Atlantic
Wed 14/118:51PHL - JNB
2 stops30h 44mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 17/11R16 561
Fri 21/1120:50CPT - PHL
2 stops31h 31mUnited Airlines
Fri 28/1120:00PHL - CPT
1 stop37h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/11R16 578
Tue 2/1222:00JNB - PHL
1 stop25h 15mBritish Airways
Sun 7/1221:20PHL - JNB
2 stops30h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 18/11R16 629
Tue 23/1221:55JNB - PHL
2 stops32h 22mDelta
Wed 14/111:30PHL - JNB
2 stops38h 05mDelta
Deal found 17/11R16 715
Tue 18/1121:30CPT - PHL
2 stops26h 09mDelta
Mon 24/119:37PHL - CPT
2 stops26h 38mDelta
Deal found 17/11R16 766
Tue 23/1219:35JNB - PHL
1 stop24h 40mBritish Airways
Thu 15/118:35PHL - JNB
1 stop32h 50mBritish Airways
Deal found 17/11R16 818
Fri 21/118:00CPT - PHL
2 stops40h 34mKLM
Fri 28/1116:58PHL - CPT
2 stops29h 52mKLM
Deal found 16/11R16 886
Tue 23/1222:00JNB - PHL
2 stops32h 17mDelta
Thu 15/117:17PHL - JNB
2 stops32h 18mDelta
Deal found 17/11R17 023
Tue 23/1219:35JNB - PHL
1 stop27h 40mBritish Airways
Wed 14/118:35PHL - JNB
1 stop32h 50mBritish Airways
Deal found 15/11R17 297

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 18 November 2025.

Round-trip from

R15 620

One-way from

R8 606

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R16 972
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 8/3-13/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 58h 40m total
  • South Africa to Philadelphia
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 3/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 26h 35m total
  • South Africa to Philadelphia
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R23 123 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R6 270 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
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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 18 November 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Philadelphia that are best for you.

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South Africa

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Philadelphia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgPhiladelphia

JNB - PHL

JNBPHL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/3

19:35-16:35

2 stops27h 00m

Philadelphia

Fri 13/3

20:45-10:25

1 stop31h 40m

R15 620

JohannesburgPhiladelphia

JNB - PHL

JNBPHL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/2

19:35-14:05

2 stops25h 30m

Philadelphia

Mon 9/2

21:25-10:25

2 stops30h 00m

R15 945

JohannesburgPhiladelphia

JNB - PHL

JNBPHL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 23/12

21:55-20:33

1 stop29h 38m

Philadelphia

Wed 14/1

16:59-8:35

2 stops32h 36m

R16 492

JohannesburgPhiladelphia

JNB - PHL

JNBPHL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/3

22:00-17:15

1 stop25h 15m

Philadelphia

Fri 13/3

19:35-7:35

1 stop30h 00m

R16 544

JohannesburgPhiladelphia

JNB - PHL

JNBPHL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/12

22:00-16:15

1 stop25h 15m

Philadelphia

Sun 7/12

21:20-10:25

2 stops30h 05m

R16 629

JohannesburgPhiladelphia

JNB - PHL

JNBPHL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 23/12

21:55-23:17

2 stops32h 22m

Philadelphia

Wed 14/1

11:30-8:35

2 stops38h 05m

R16 715

Cape TownPhiladelphia

CPT - PHL

CPTPHL

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/2

12:35-9:00

1 stop27h 25m

Philadelphia

Mon 9/2

19:45-17:25

1 stop38h 40m

R20 273

Cape TownPhiladelphia

CPT - PHL

CPTPHL

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/2

21:30-16:30

2 stops26h 00m

Philadelphia

Mon 9/2

12:29-19:15

2 stops23h 46m

R27 835

Cape TownPhiladelphia

CPT - PHL

CPTPHL

Cape Town Intl

Thu 1/1

12:35-9:00

1 stop27h 25m

Philadelphia

Thu 8/1

16:00-10:30

2 stops35h 30m

R31 873

Cape TownPhiladelphia

CPT - PHL

CPTPHL

Cape Town Intl

Thu 1/1

7:55-20:33

2 stops43h 38m

Philadelphia

Thu 8/1

18:51-5:50

2 stops27h 59m

R33 447

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Philadelphia

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Philadelphia from South Africa with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to Philadelphia

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to Philadelphia?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Philadelphia (average of R10 693). Flying from South Africa to Philadelphia in July is currently the most expensive (average of R14 166). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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 18 November 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from South Africa to Philadelphia is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at midday tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 12% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from South Africa to Philadelphia?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from South Africa to Philadelphia. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their South Africa to Philadelphia flight should consider departing on Thursday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 18 November 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM, Virgin Atlantic, andQatar Airways from South Africa to Philadelphia to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7,7
Good
1 411 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
KLM
7,7
Good
1 411 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 411 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
673 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 411 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 664 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 411 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 015 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 411 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 528 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 411 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

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.

  • How long is the flight from South Africa to Philadelphia?

    For as low as R15 620, American Airlines can have you in Philadelphia from South Africa in 27h. The distance from South Africa to Philadelphia is about 12921 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to Philadelphia?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Philadelphia (average of R10 693). Flying from South Africa to Philadelphia in July is currently the most expensive (average of R14 166). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR15 015AverageR17 717FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapestR15 612AverageR19 227FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR15 738AverageR20 421FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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KLMCheapestR16 017AverageR18 383FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapestR16 324AverageR18 354FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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