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Cheap flights from South Africa to Philadelphia from R11 453

JNB — PHL
Sep 29 — Oct 61
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from South Africa to Philadelphia

Mon 12/1014:05 -
1 stop30h 25m
Mon 19/1021:30 -
1 stop24h 30m
Deal found 27/8R15 459
Tue 13/1014:05 -
1 stop30h 25m
Tue 20/1021:30 -
1 stop24h 30m
Deal found 29/8R15 476
Sat 10/1020:55 -
1 stop23h 35m
Sat 17/1021:30 -
1 stop24h 30m
Deal found 25/8R15 944
Mon 12/1013:15 -
1 stop31h 15m
Mon 19/1021:30 -
1 stop30h 45m
Deal found 28/8R16 509
Sun 30/820:00 -
1 stop19h 43m
Sun 6/919:40 -
1 stop37h 40m
Deal found 29/8R17 059
Thu 3/922:00 -
2 stops22h 21m
Wed 14/109:34 -
2 stops26h 56m
Deal found 28/8R17 123
Fri 4/920:05 -
1 stop33h 37m
Wed 9/917:27 -
2 stops42h 23m
Deal found 26/8R17 220
Tue 13/1020:15 -
2 stops34h 41m
Tue 20/1014:26 -
1 stop23h 14m
Deal found 29/8R17 462
Mon 12/1020:15 -
2 stops25h 30m
Mon 19/1014:26 -
1 stop23h 14m
Deal found 27/8R17 479
Mon 12/107:30 -
3 stops37h 00m
Mon 19/1021:30 -
1 stop29h 40m
Deal found 27/8R17 802
Sat 10/1020:55 -
1 stop23h 35m
Sat 17/1021:30 -
3 stops37h 00m
Deal found 25/8R18 270
Thu 3/922:00 -
2 stops22h 21m
Thu 15/106:10 -
2 stops30h 20m
Deal found 28/8R18 868

Find flight deals from South Africa to Philadelphia

Round-trip from

R15 459

One-way from

R11 453

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R22 163
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 12/10-19/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 54h 55m total
  • South Africa to Philadelphia
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 21/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 32h 05m total
  • South Africa to Philadelphia
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High demand for flights, 0% potential price rise
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R5 755 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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JohannesburgPhiladelphia

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PHL Philadelphia

JNBPHL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 13/10

14:05-14:30

1 stop30h 25m

Philadelphia

Tue 20/10

21:30-4:00

1 stop24h 30m

R15 476

Cape TownPhiladelphia

CPT Cape Town Intl - PHL Philadelphia

CPTPHL

Cape Town Intl

Mon 12/10

13:15-14:30

1 stop31h 15m

Philadelphia

Mon 19/10

21:30-10:15

1 stop30h 45m

R16 509

JohannesburgPhiladelphia

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PHL Philadelphia

JNBPHL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 13/10

20:15-0:56

2 stops34h 41m

Philadelphia

Tue 20/10

14:26-19:40

1 stop23h 14m

R17 462

JohannesburgPhiladelphia

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PHL Philadelphia

JNBPHL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 10/10

20:55-14:30

1 stop23h 35m

Philadelphia

Sat 17/10

21:30-16:30

3 stops37h 00m

R18 270

Cape TownPhiladelphia

CPT Cape Town Intl - PHL Philadelphia

CPTPHL

Cape Town Intl

Fri 9/10

0:15-21:40

2 stops27h 25m

Philadelphia

Sat 17/10

11:00-22:10

2 stops29h 10m

R19 352

JohannesburgPhiladelphia

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PHL Philadelphia

JNBPHL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/9

23:15-0:40

2 stops31h 25m

Philadelphia

Thu 15/10

6:10-19:40

2 stops31h 30m

R19 756

JohannesburgPhiladelphia

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PHL Philadelphia

JNBPHL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 12/10

9:20-14:30

3 stops35h 10m

Philadelphia

Mon 19/10

21:30-14:10

3 stops34h 40m

R19 950

Cape TownPhiladelphia

CPT Cape Town Intl - PHL Philadelphia

CPTPHL

Cape Town Intl

Sat 10/10

13:15-14:30

1 stop31h 15m

Philadelphia

Sat 17/10

21:30-10:15

1 stop30h 45m

R20 176

Cape TownPhiladelphia

CPT Cape Town Intl - PHL Philadelphia

CPTPHL

Cape Town Intl

Thu 22/10

18:50-16:40

1 stop27h 50m

Philadelphia

Mon 26/10

21:40-8:05

2 stops28h 25m

R20 499

JohannesburgPhiladelphia

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PHL Philadelphia

JNBPHL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 20/12

19:35-16:15

1 stop27h 40m

Philadelphia

Thu 7/1

18:35-10:25

1 stop32h 50m

R21 921

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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 R15 362). Flying from South Africa to Philadelphia in June is currently the most expensive (average of R24 360). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Philadelphia

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Qatar Airways,United Airlines, andVirgin Atlantic 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.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 725 reviews
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Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,3

Overall

7,4

Boarding

7,5

Comfort

7,3

Crew

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Scott,Jul 2026

DOH - ORD

Food and entertainment were really good. Seats and leg room were horrible. Stop being greedy and treating your passengers like cattle. Cramming people into seats where they have little to no leg room is inhumane. I'm over 2m tall, so I understand I'm on the high end of the spectrum, but there should be no reason why my knees were smashed up against the seat in front of me for an entire 14hr flight. I have flown internationally for over 30 years and it was the most uncomfortable flight I have ever been on. I would expect more from an airline that is trying to promote itself as a top tier option.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 725 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 725 reviews
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Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,3

Overall

7,4

Boarding

7,5

Comfort

7,3

Crew

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Scott,Jul 2026

DOH - ORD

Food and entertainment were really good. Seats and leg room were horrible. Stop being greedy and treating your passengers like cattle. Cramming people into seats where they have little to no leg room is inhumane. I'm over 2m tall, so I understand I'm on the high end of the spectrum, but there should be no reason why my knees were smashed up against the seat in front of me for an entire 14hr flight. I have flown internationally for over 30 years and it was the most uncomfortable flight I have ever been on. I would expect more from an airline that is trying to promote itself as a top tier option.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
10 138 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 725 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,3

Overall

7,4

Boarding

7,5

Comfort

7,3

Crew

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Scott,Jul 2026

DOH - ORD

Food and entertainment were really good. Seats and leg room were horrible. Stop being greedy and treating your passengers like cattle. Cramming people into seats where they have little to no leg room is inhumane. I'm over 2m tall, so I understand I'm on the high end of the spectrum, but there should be no reason why my knees were smashed up against the seat in front of me for an entire 14hr flight. I have flown internationally for over 30 years and it was the most uncomfortable flight I have ever been on. I would expect more from an airline that is trying to promote itself as a top tier option.
Virgin Atlantic
7,4
Good
695 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 725 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,3

Overall

7,4

Boarding

7,5

Comfort

7,3

Crew

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Scott,Jul 2026

DOH - ORD

Food and entertainment were really good. Seats and leg room were horrible. Stop being greedy and treating your passengers like cattle. Cramming people into seats where they have little to no leg room is inhumane. I'm over 2m tall, so I understand I'm on the high end of the spectrum, but there should be no reason why my knees were smashed up against the seat in front of me for an entire 14hr flight. I have flown internationally for over 30 years and it was the most uncomfortable flight I have ever been on. I would expect more from an airline that is trying to promote itself as a top tier option.
American Airlines
7,1
Good
12 017 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 725 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,3

Overall

7,4

Boarding

7,5

Comfort

7,3

Crew

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Scott,Jul 2026

DOH - ORD

Food and entertainment were really good. Seats and leg room were horrible. Stop being greedy and treating your passengers like cattle. Cramming people into seats where they have little to no leg room is inhumane. I'm over 2m tall, so I understand I'm on the high end of the spectrum, but there should be no reason why my knees were smashed up against the seat in front of me for an entire 14hr flight. I have flown internationally for over 30 years and it was the most uncomfortable flight I have ever been on. I would expect more from an airline that is trying to promote itself as a top tier option.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
8 195 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 725 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,3

Overall

7,4

Boarding

7,5

Comfort

7,3

Crew

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Scott,Jul 2026

DOH - ORD

Food and entertainment were really good. Seats and leg room were horrible. Stop being greedy and treating your passengers like cattle. Cramming people into seats where they have little to no leg room is inhumane. I'm over 2m tall, so I understand I'm on the high end of the spectrum, but there should be no reason why my knees were smashed up against the seat in front of me for an entire 14hr flight. I have flown internationally for over 30 years and it was the most uncomfortable flight I have ever been on. I would expect more from an airline that is trying to promote itself as a top tier option.

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 R15 476, Qatar Airways can have you in Philadelphia from South Africa in 30h 25m. 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.

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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 R15 362). Flying from South Africa to Philadelphia in June is currently the most expensive (average of R24 360). 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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