How long is the flight from South Africa to Philadelphia?

For as low as R16 468, Qatar Airways can have you in Philadelphia from South Africa in 25h 15m. 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.

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

How far in advance should I book a flight from South Africa to Philadelphia?

Travellers have found it’s best to book a flight 30 days in advance to save up to 2% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 30 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from South Africa to Philadelphia 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as R16 346, or R16 346 for flights within the next 24 hours.

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

The best pricing can be found in the month of February. Prices to Philadelphia from South Africa average R18 355. You can even find prices in February for less than R18 355, as users have found deals to Philadelphia from as low as R15 999. The month of August appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Philadelphia from South Africa. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 21%.

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.

R9 023+ Flights from South Africa to Philadelphia

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Philadelphia

Round-trip from	R16 468
One-way from	R9 023
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R18 550

Qatar Airways
29/10-5/11
2 total stops
50h 30m total
South Africa to Philadelphia

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Qatar Airways
4/12
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26h 35m total
South Africa to Philadelphia

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R6 345 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 16 September 2025.

Wed 29/1013:45JNB - PHL

1 stop25h 15mQatar Airways

Wed 5/1119:40PHL - JNB

1 stop25h 15mQatar Airways

Deal found 14/9R16 468

Thu 30/1013:45JNB - PHL

1 stop25h 15mQatar Airways

Thu 6/1119:40PHL - JNB

1 stop36h 55mQatar Airways

Deal found 15/9R16 485

Wed 29/1022:00JNB - PHL

1 stop22h 15mMultiple Airlines

Wed 5/1121:15PHL - JNB

2 stops27h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9R16 554

Wed 29/1022:00JNB - PHL

1 stop22h 15mAmerican Airlines

Wed 5/1119:45PHL - JNB

1 stop31h 40mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 14/9R16 624

Wed 29/1019:35JNB - PHL

1 stop27h 40mBritish Airways

Wed 5/1121:15PHL - JNB

2 stops27h 20mBritish Airways

Deal found 14/9R16 832

Wed 29/1022:00JNB - PHL

2 stops29h 32mDelta

Wed 5/1113:42PHL - JNB

2 stops25h 23mDelta

Deal found 14/9R17 196

Thu 30/1019:40JNB - PHL

2 stops30h 07mKLM

Thu 6/1112:10PHL - JNB

2 stops26h 55mKLM

Deal found 15/9R17 283

Thu 30/1021:30JNB - PHL

2 stops32h 14mVirgin Atlantic

Thu 6/1119:25PHL - JNB

1 stop40h 35mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 15/9R17 769

Fri 12/1222:00JNB - PHL

1 stop25h 15mBritish Airways

Tue 13/121:10PHL - JNB

2 stops30h 15mBritish Airways

Deal found 15/9R19 400

Fri 12/1222:00JNB - PHL

1 stop25h 15mMultiple Airlines

Tue 13/119:45PHL - JNB

1 stop31h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9R19 418

Fri 12/1222:00JNB - PHL

2 stops32h 56mDelta

Tue 13/118:10PHL - JNB

2 stops31h 30mDelta

Deal found 15/9R19 695

Thu 30/1019:45JNB - PHL

2 stops27h 43mUnited Airlines

Thu 6/1110:34PHL - JNB

2 stops25h 01mUnited Airlines

Deal found 15/9R21 170

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Wed 29/1013:45JNB - PHL

1 stop25h 15mQatar Airways

Wed 5/1119:40PHL - JNB

1 stop25h 15mQatar Airways

Deal found 14/9R16 468

Thu 12/219:35JNB - PHL

1 stop27h 40mBritish Airways

Mon 16/219:45PHL - JNB

1 stop31h 40mBritish Airways

Deal found 15/9R17 110

Wed 29/1022:00JNB - PHL

2 stops29h 32mDelta

Wed 5/1113:42PHL - JNB

2 stops25h 23mDelta

Deal found 14/9R17 196

Thu 5/212:35CPT - PHL

1 stop27h 25mAmerican Airlines

Mon 9/219:50PHL - CPT

1 stop38h 35mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 15/9R20 650

Thu 30/1013:45JNB - PHL

1 stop25h 15mQatar Airways

Thu 6/1119:40PHL - JNB

1 stop36h 55mQatar Airways

Deal found 15/9R16 485

Thu 5/223:10CPT - PHL

2 stops29h 07mDelta

Mon 9/212:59PHL - CPT

2 stops23h 16mDelta

Deal found 15/9R29 638

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Wed 8/1021:15JNB - PHL

1 stop25h 10mBritish Airways

Tue 28/1020:45PHL - JNB

1 stop28h 50mBritish Airways

Deal found 16/9R16 658

Wed 29/1013:45JNB - PHL

1 stop25h 15mQatar Airways

Wed 5/1119:40PHL - JNB

1 stop25h 15mQatar Airways

Deal found 14/9R16 468

Wed 29/1022:00JNB - PHL

1 stop22h 15mMultiple Airlines

Wed 5/1121:15PHL - JNB

2 stops27h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9R16 554

Wed 29/1022:00JNB - PHL

1 stop22h 15mAmerican Airlines

Wed 5/1119:45PHL - JNB

1 stop31h 40mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 14/9R16 624

Wed 29/1019:35JNB - PHL

1 stop27h 40mBritish Airways

Wed 5/1121:15PHL - JNB

2 stops27h 20mBritish Airways

Deal found 14/9R16 832

Wed 29/1022:00JNB - PHL

2 stops29h 32mDelta

Wed 5/1113:42PHL - JNB

2 stops25h 23mDelta

Deal found 14/9R17 196

Thu 30/1013:45JNB - PHL

1 stop25h 15mQatar Airways

Thu 6/1119:40PHL - JNB

1 stop36h 55mQatar Airways

Deal found 15/9R16 485

Thu 30/1019:40JNB - PHL

2 stops30h 07mKLM

Thu 6/1112:10PHL - JNB

2 stops26h 55mKLM

Deal found 15/9R17 283

Thu 30/1021:30JNB - PHL

2 stops32h 14mVirgin Atlantic

Thu 6/1119:25PHL - JNB

1 stop40h 35mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 15/9R17 769

Thu 30/1019:45JNB - PHL

2 stops27h 43mUnited Airlines

Thu 6/1110:34PHL - JNB

2 stops25h 01mUnited Airlines

Deal found 15/9R21 170

One-way flights from South Africa to Philadelphia
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Thu 4/1213:45JNB - PHL

1 stop26h 35mQatar Airways

Deal found 15/9R9 023

Thu 4/1217:00JNB - PHL

3 stops38h 38mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9R11 071

Wed 11/213:45JNB - PHL

1 stop26h 15mQatar Airways

Deal found 13/9R11 592

Wed 11/29:50JNB - PHL

2 stops45h 23mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9R13 795

Thu 1/115:25CPT - PHL

3 stops31h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9R53 134

Thu 1/120:45CPT - PHL

1 stop26h 30mBritish Airways

Deal found 14/9R62 851

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Wed 29/10

13:45-9:00

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JNB - PHL

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13:45-9:00

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19:40-15:35

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JohannesburgPhiladelphia

JNB - PHL

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19:35-16:15

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19:45-10:25

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JohannesburgPhiladelphia

JNB - PHL

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

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22:00-21:32

2 stops29h 32m

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13:42-22:05

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R17 196

Cape TownPhiladelphia

CPT - PHL

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Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/2

12:35-9:00

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Philadelphia

Mon 9/2

19:50-17:25

1 stop38h 35m

R20 650

Cape TownPhiladelphia

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Thu 5/2

23:10-21:17

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Philadelphia

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12:59-19:15

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JohannesburgPhiladelphia

JNB - PHL

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/12

13:45-9:20

1 stop26h 35m

R9 023

JohannesburgPhiladelphia

JNB - PHL

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

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17:00-0:38

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R11 071

JohannesburgPhiladelphia

JNB - PHL

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

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13:45-9:00

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R11 592

JohannesburgPhiladelphia

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

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9:50-18:31

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Reviews of airlines servicing Philadelphia

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM, Qatar Airways, andUnited Airlines 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

7,8

Good

1 385 reviews

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1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

KLM

7,8

Good

1 385 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 385 reviews

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1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 624 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 385 reviews

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1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

United Airlines

7,4

Good

8 929 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 385 reviews

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1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Virgin Atlantic

7,4

Good

664 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 385 reviews

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1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

British Airways

6,7

Okay

7 361 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 385 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

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 468, Qatar Airways can have you in Philadelphia from South Africa in 25h 15m. 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.

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Top 5 airlines flying from South Africa to Philadelphia

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Virgin Atlantic	CheapestR15 229	AverageR17 596	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
United Airlines	CheapestR15 952	AverageR19 653	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR15 962	AverageR20 658	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
KLM	CheapestR16 245	AverageR18 422	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
British Airways	CheapestR16 528	AverageR18 654	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights

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