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Cheap flights from South Africa to Philadelphia from R7 898

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 26/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — PHL
Aug 9 — Aug 161
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Philadelphia

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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 10 July 2026.

Thu 1/1020:55
JNB
-
PHL
1 stop24h 10m
Qatar Airways
Fri 30/1021:30
PHL
-
JNB
1 stop29h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 9/7R15 550
Wed 9/913:15
CPT
-
PHL
1 stop31h 15m
Qatar Airways
Thu 24/921:30
PHL
-
CPT
1 stop30h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 9/7R16 940
Thu 1/1022:00
JNB
-
PHL
2 stops42h 11m
United Airlines
Fri 30/1015:05
PHL
-
JNB
2 stops21h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 9/7R17 055
Thu 6/813:15
CPT
-
PHL
1 stop31h 15m
Qatar Airways
Thu 29/1021:30
PHL
-
CPT
1 stop31h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/7R17 594
Wed 9/923:15
CPT
-
PHL
2 stops28h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 24/912:06
PHL
-
CPT
2 stops28h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/7R18 052
Wed 19/819:30
CPT
-
PHL
1 stop25h 00m
Qatar Airways
Wed 26/821:30
PHL
-
CPT
1 stop30h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/7R18 624
Wed 9/923:15
CPT
-
PHL
2 stops42h 29m
Delta
Thu 24/910:35
PHL
-
CPT
1 stop25h 15m
Delta
Deal found 9/7R18 657
Thu 6/813:15
CPT
-
PHL
1 stop31h 15m
Qatar Airways
Tue 26/120:40
PHL
-
CPT
1 stop30h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/7R18 837
Thu 1/1021:15
JNB
-
PHL
1 stop25h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 30/1022:10
PHL
-
JNB
2 stops30h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/7R19 098
Sun 22/1119:35
JNB
-
PHL
1 stop27h 40m
British Airways
Wed 25/1118:35
PHL
-
JNB
1 stop32h 50m
British Airways
Deal found 8/7R19 262
Wed 19/818:50
CPT
-
PHL
1 stop27h 50m
British Airways
Wed 26/820:05
PHL
-
CPT
2 stops32h 55m
British Airways
Deal found 5/7R19 622
Wed 9/917:55
CPT
-
PHL
1 stop28h 10m
United Airlines
Thu 24/96:10
PHL
-
CPT
2 stops27h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 9/7R19 736

Find 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 10 July 2026.

Round-trip from

R15 550

One-way from

R7 898

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R17 332
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 1/10-30/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 53h 20m total
  • South Africa to Philadelphia
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 26/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 23h 35m total
  • South Africa to Philadelphia
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (R7 709 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R5 454 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2026
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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 10 July 2026.
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgPhiladelphia

JNB - PHL

JNBPHL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 1/10

22:00-10:11

2 stops42h 11m

Philadelphia

Fri 30/10

15:05-18:35

2 stops21h 30m

R17 055

Cape TownPhiladelphia

CPT - PHL

CPTPHL

Cape Town Intl

Wed 9/9

23:15-11:44

2 stops42h 29m

Philadelphia

Thu 24/9

10:35-17:50

1 stop25h 15m

R18 657

Cape TownPhiladelphia

CPT - PHL

CPTPHL

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/8

13:15-14:30

1 stop31h 15m

Philadelphia

Tue 26/1

20:40-10:30

1 stop30h 50m

R18 837

JohannesburgPhiladelphia

JNB - PHL

JNBPHL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 1/10

21:15-16:40

1 stop25h 25m

Philadelphia

Fri 30/10

22:10-10:25

2 stops30h 15m

R19 098

JohannesburgPhiladelphia

JNB - PHL

JNBPHL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 22/11

19:35-16:15

1 stop27h 40m

Philadelphia

Wed 25/11

18:35-10:25

1 stop32h 50m

R19 393

Cape TownPhiladelphia

CPT - PHL

CPTPHL

Cape Town Intl

Wed 19/8

18:50-16:40

1 stop27h 50m

Philadelphia

Wed 26/8

20:05-11:00

2 stops32h 55m

R19 622
Fastest return journey

Cape TownPhiladelphia

CPT - PHL

CPTPHL

Cape Town Intl

Wed 9/9

17:55-16:05

1 stop28h 10m

Philadelphia

Thu 24/9

6:15-15:20

1 stop27h 05m

R19 736

Cape TownPhiladelphia

CPT - PHL

CPTPHL

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/8

13:15-14:30

1 stop31h 15m

Philadelphia

Thu 29/10

21:30-12:40

3 stops57h 10m

R20 488

Cape TownPhiladelphia

CPT - PHL

CPTPHL

Cape Town Intl

Sat 22/8

15:20-14:30

2 stops53h 10m

Philadelphia

Sat 29/8

21:30-12:40

3 stops57h 10m

R22 123

Cape TownPhiladelphia

CPT - PHL

CPTPHL

Cape Town Intl

Sat 22/8

13:15-14:30

1 stop31h 15m

Philadelphia

Sat 29/8

21:30-10:15

1 stop30h 45m

R22 630

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Philadelphia (average of R11 397). Flying from South Africa to Philadelphia in July is currently the most expensive (average of R16 989). 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

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 10 July 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM,Virgin Atlantic, 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
1 536 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
KLM
7,8
Good
1 536 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 536 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
693 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 536 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 972 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 536 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
Qatar Airways
7,3
Good
3 743 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 536 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
British Airways
6,7
Okay
8 107 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 536 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

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 R18 837, United Airlines can have you in Philadelphia from South Africa in 31h 15m. 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Philadelphia (average of R11 397). Flying from South Africa to Philadelphia in July is currently the most expensive (average of R16 989). 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 6 airlines flying from South Africa to Philadelphia

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from South Africa to Philadelphia. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 10 July 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapestR11 400AverageR17 335FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR14 351AverageR15 187FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR15 240AverageR19 532FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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British AirwaysCheapestR15 613AverageR17 756FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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United AirlinesCheapestR15 645AverageR19 710FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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American AirlinesCheapestR15 856AverageR19 886FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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