How long is the flight from South Africa to Philadelphia?

For as low as R16 566, American Airlines can have you in Philadelphia from South Africa in 23h 34m. The distance from South Africa to Philadelphia is about 12627 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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.

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).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from South Africa to Philadelphia?

Consider British Airways, Qatar Airways or United Airlines when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from South Africa to Philadelphia.

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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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 29 November 2025.

Fri 19/1220:50CPT - PHL

1 stop24h 17mUnited Airlines

Mon 12/16:30PHL - CPT

2 stops26h 40mUnited Airlines

Deal found 26/11R16 668

Wed 31/123:10JNB - PHL

2 stops36h 50mQatar Airways

Mon 18/520:30PHL - JNB

1 stop30h 20mQatar Airways

Deal found 26/11R36 814

Fri 19/1216:30CPT - PHL

3 stops71h 30mMultiple Airlines

Mon 12/115:30PHL - CPT

2 stops36h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 26/11R43 461

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Discover carefully curated flight deals from South Africa to Philadelphia that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 29 November 2025.

Fri 13/319:35JNB - PHL

2 stops26h 55mAmerican Airlines

Tue 17/320:45PHL - JNB

1 stop31h 40mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 26/11R15 829

Thu 12/319:50CPT - PHL

2 stops24h 27mUnited Airlines

Mon 30/314:56PHL - CPT

1 stop18h 24mUnited Airlines

Deal found 26/11R16 566

Sun 8/319:35JNB - PHL

1 stop27h 40mBritish Airways

Fri 13/321:44PHL - JNB

2 stops30h 41mBritish Airways

Deal found 27/11R16 617

Wed 11/319:50CPT - PHL

2 stops27h 24mUnited Airlines

Tue 24/312:15PHL - CPT

2 stops22h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 26/11R16 566

Thu 12/322:00JNB - PHL

2 stops27h 55mAmerican Airlines

Mon 16/322:10PHL - JNB

2 stops27h 25mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 28/11R16 977

Fri 13/320:50CPT - PHL

1 stop18h 57mUnited Airlines

Sun 29/313:27PHL - CPT

2 stops21h 43mUnited Airlines

Deal found 26/11R16 566

Mon 16/319:50CPT - PHL

2 stops24h 34mUnited Airlines

Wed 25/39:55PHL - CPT

2 stops25h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 26/11R16 566

Wed 11/319:50CPT - PHL

2 stops27h 24mUnited Airlines

Mon 30/310:35PHL - CPT

1 stop22h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 26/11R16 566

Fri 13/320:50CPT - PHL

1 stop18h 57mUnited Airlines

Mon 30/310:35PHL - CPT

1 stop22h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 26/11R16 566

Tue 10/320:50CPT - PHL

2 stops23h 34mUnited Airlines

Wed 25/39:55PHL - CPT

2 stops25h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 26/11R16 566

Sun 15/320:50CPT - PHL

1 stop18h 57mUnited Airlines

Sun 29/313:27PHL - CPT

2 stops21h 43mUnited Airlines

Deal found 26/11R16 566

Fri 13/320:50CPT - PHL

1 stop23h 01mUnited Airlines

Wed 25/39:55PHL - CPT

2 stops25h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 26/11R16 566

Fri 19/1220:50CPT - PHL

1 stop24h 17mUnited Airlines

Mon 12/16:30PHL - CPT

2 stops26h 40mUnited Airlines

Deal found 26/11R16 668

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Fri 19/1220:50CPT - PHL

1 stop24h 17mUnited Airlines

Mon 12/16:30PHL - CPT

2 stops26h 40mUnited Airlines

Deal found 26/11R16 668

Fri 19/1216:30CPT - PHL

3 stops71h 30mMultiple Airlines

Mon 12/115:30PHL - CPT

2 stops36h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 26/11R43 461

Wed 31/123:10JNB - PHL

2 stops36h 50mQatar Airways

Mon 18/520:30PHL - JNB

1 stop30h 20mQatar Airways

Deal found 26/11R36 814

One-way flights from South Africa to Philadelphia
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Fri 13/312:35CPT - PHL

1 stop26h 25mQatar Airways

Deal found 27/11R10 895

Sun 8/318:55CPT - PHL

2 stops49h 52mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 26/11R11 135

Wed 11/212:45JNB - PHL

1 stop27h 45mQatar Airways

Deal found 27/11R11 461

Wed 11/318:55CPT - PHL

3 stops35h 56mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/11R12 369

Sat 14/314:20CPT - PHL

3 stops35h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/11R12 471

Sun 8/312:35CPT - PHL

1 stop26h 25mQatar Airways

Deal found 26/11R12 917

Fri 13/318:55CPT - PHL

3 stops35h 56mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/11R13 139

Tue 10/317:15CPT - PHL

3 stops37h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/11R13 191

Tue 10/317:15CPT - PHL

2 stops35h 30mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 27/11R13 396

Thu 12/317:15CPT - PHL

2 stops31h 02mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/11R13 431

Wed 11/29:50JNB - PHL

2 stops53h 18mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/11R13 722

Wed 18/322:00JNB - PHL

1 stop25h 15mBritish Airways

Deal found 27/11R14 750

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Philadelphia

Round-trip from	R15 829
One-way from	R10 895
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R17 354

American Airlines
13/3-17/3
4 total stops
83h 49m total
South Africa to Philadelphia

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Qatar Airways
13/3
1 total stop
26h 25m total
South Africa to Philadelphia

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R22 560 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R6 237 potential savings vs. average return price).

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20:50-9:47

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19:50-14:24

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R16 566

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20:50-14:24

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Philadelphia

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9:55-17:00

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R16 566

Cape TownPhiladelphia

CPT - PHL

CPTPHL

Cape Town Intl

Sun 15/3

20:50-9:47

1 stop18h 57m

Philadelphia

Sun 29/3

13:27-17:10

2 stops21h 43m

R16 566

Cape TownPhiladelphia

CPT - PHL

CPTPHL

Cape Town Intl

Fri 13/3

20:50-13:51

1 stop23h 01m

Philadelphia

Wed 25/3

9:55-17:00

2 stops25h 05m

R16 566

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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 707). Flying from South Africa to Philadelphia in July is currently the most expensive (average of R14 184). 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?

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?

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

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

1 423 reviews

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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

1 423 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 423 reviews

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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

675 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 423 reviews

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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

3 677 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 423 reviews

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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

9 056 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 423 reviews

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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

7 544 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 423 reviews

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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

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 R16 566, American Airlines can have you in Philadelphia from South Africa in 23h 34m. The distance from South Africa to Philadelphia is about 12627 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 707). Flying from South Africa to Philadelphia in July is currently the most expensive (average of R14 184). 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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Top 5 airlines flying from South Africa to Philadelphia

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Virgin Atlantic	CheapestR15 035	AverageR17 334	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
United Airlines	CheapestR15 632	AverageR19 411	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR15 789	AverageR20 505	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
KLM	CheapestR16 087	AverageR18 193	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
British Airways	CheapestR16 341	AverageR18 299	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights

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Reviews of airlines servicing Philadelphia

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