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 780, or R16 780 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 R19 075. You can even find prices in February for less than R19 075, as users have found deals to Philadelphia from as low as R14 945. 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 33%.

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.

R18 676+ Flights from South Africa to Philadelphia

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Philadelphia

Round-trip from	R17 866
One-way from	R9 797
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R18 454

United Airlines
29/7-31/10
3 total stops
66h 34m total
South Africa to Philadelphia

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Qatar Airways
11/9
1 total stop
25h 10m total
South Africa to Philadelphia

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (R40 872 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R10 251 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 29 June 2025.

Tue 29/720:00CPT - PHL

1 stop24h 08mUnited Airlines

Fri 31/1010:34PHL - CPT

2 stops42h 26mUnited Airlines

Deal found 29/6R17 866

Wed 30/723:15CPT - PHL

2 stops29h 53mDelta

Thu 30/106:00PHL - CPT

1 stop31h 15mDelta

Deal found 29/6R18 508

Wed 10/919:00JNB - PHL

2 stops50h 49mUnited Airlines

Tue 23/910:10PHL - JNB

2 stops25h 35mUnited Airlines

Deal found 27/6R19 416

Wed 10/919:00JNB - PHL

1 stop27h 00mBrussels Airlines

Tue 23/917:35PHL - JNB

1 stop33h 00mBrussels Airlines

Deal found 27/6R19 897

Mon 18/818:50JNB - PHL

2 stops32h 34mDelta

Tue 9/96:00PHL - JNB

2 stops33h 20mDelta

Deal found 28/6R20 592

Mon 18/819:25JNB - PHL

1 stop27h 00mBritish Airways

Tue 9/919:50PHL - JNB

1 stop29h 10mBritish Airways

Deal found 28/6R22 444

Mon 18/819:25JNB - PHL

2 stops28h 19mAmerican Airlines

Tue 9/919:50PHL - JNB

1 stop31h 35mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 28/6R22 640

Wed 30/718:55CPT - PHL

1 stop26h 30mAmerican Airlines

Thu 30/1020:45PHL - CPT

1 stop29h 15mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 27/6R23 994

Best flights from South Africa to Philadelphia
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Tue 29/720:00CPT - PHL

1 stop24h 08mUnited Airlines

Fri 31/1010:34PHL - CPT

2 stops42h 26mUnited Airlines

Deal found 29/6R17 866

Wed 30/723:15CPT - PHL

2 stops29h 53mDelta

Thu 30/106:00PHL - CPT

1 stop31h 15mDelta

Deal found 29/6R18 508

Wed 10/919:00JNB - PHL

1 stop27h 00mBrussels Airlines

Tue 23/917:35PHL - JNB

1 stop33h 00mBrussels Airlines

Deal found 27/6R19 897

Mon 18/819:25JNB - PHL

1 stop27h 00mBritish Airways

Tue 9/919:50PHL - JNB

1 stop29h 10mBritish Airways

Deal found 28/6R22 444

Mon 18/819:25JNB - PHL

2 stops28h 19mAmerican Airlines

Tue 9/919:50PHL - JNB

1 stop31h 35mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 28/6R22 640

Wed 10/919:00JNB - PHL

2 stops50h 49mUnited Airlines

Tue 23/910:10PHL - JNB

2 stops25h 35mUnited Airlines

Deal found 27/6R19 416

Mon 18/818:50JNB - PHL

2 stops32h 34mDelta

Tue 9/96:00PHL - JNB

2 stops33h 20mDelta

Deal found 28/6R20 592

Wed 30/718:55CPT - PHL

1 stop26h 30mAmerican Airlines

Thu 30/1020:45PHL - CPT

1 stop29h 15mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 27/6R23 994

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Tue 29/720:00CPT - PHL

1 stop24h 08mUnited Airlines

Fri 31/1010:34PHL - CPT

2 stops42h 26mUnited Airlines

Deal found 29/6R17 866

Wed 30/723:15CPT - PHL

2 stops29h 53mDelta

Thu 30/106:00PHL - CPT

1 stop31h 15mDelta

Deal found 29/6R18 508

Wed 30/718:55CPT - PHL

1 stop26h 30mAmerican Airlines

Thu 30/1020:45PHL - CPT

1 stop29h 15mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 27/6R23 994

One-way flights from South Africa to Philadelphia
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Thu 11/913:55JNB - PHL

1 stop25h 10mQatar Airways

Deal found 27/6R9 797

Sun 7/913:00CPT - PHL

1 stop26h 05mQatar Airways

Deal found 28/6R12 380

Sun 7/913:00CPT - PHL

2 stops55h 38mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/6R13 146

Thu 31/716:40JNB - PHL

3 stops55h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/6R13 288

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23:15-23:08

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Wed 10/9

19:00-15:49

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10:10-17:45

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R19 416

JohannesburgPhiladelphia

JNB - PHL

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Wed 10/9

19:00-16:00

1 stop27h 00m

Philadelphia

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17:35-8:35

1 stop33h 00m

R19 897

JohannesburgPhiladelphia

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Mon 18/8

18:50-21:24

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6:00-21:20

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R20 592

JohannesburgPhiladelphia

JNB - PHL

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Mon 18/8

19:25-16:25

1 stop27h 00m

Philadelphia

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19:50-7:00

1 stop29h 10m

R22 444

JohannesburgPhiladelphia

JNB - PHL

JNBPHL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 18/8

19:25-17:44

2 stops28h 19m

Philadelphia

Tue 9/9

19:50-9:25

1 stop31h 35m

R22 640

Cape TownPhiladelphia

CPT - PHL

CPTPHL

Cape Town Intl

Wed 30/7

18:55-15:25

1 stop26h 30m

Philadelphia

Thu 30/10

20:45-8:00

1 stop29h 15m

R23 994

JohannesburgPhiladelphia

JNB - PHL

JNBPHL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/9

13:55-9:05

1 stop25h 10m

R9 797

Cape TownPhiladelphia

CPT - PHL

CPTPHL

Cape Town Intl

Sun 7/9

13:00-9:05

1 stop26h 05m

R12 380

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Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, 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.

Delta

8,0

Very Good

7 964 reviews

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1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Delta

8,0

Very Good

7 964 reviews

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8,0

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7 964 reviews

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1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 596 reviews

Delta

8,0

Very Good

7 964 reviews

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1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

United Airlines

7,4

Good

8 844 reviews

Delta

8,0

Very Good

7 964 reviews

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1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Brussels Airlines

7,3

Good

352 reviews

Delta

8,0

Very Good

7 964 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

American Airlines

7,2

Good

10 000 reviews

Delta

8,0

Very Good

7 964 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

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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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Top 5 airlines flying from South Africa to Philadelphia

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Qatar Airways	CheapestR14 931	AverageR20 850	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
United Airlines	CheapestR16 150	AverageR20 625	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
KLM	CheapestR16 676	AverageR17 598	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
British Airways	CheapestR16 745	AverageR19 161	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Virgin Atlantic	CheapestR17 419	AverageR19 840	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Virgin Atlantic flights

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