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R10 976+ Cheap flights to Philadelphia

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 7/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— PHL
May 16 — May 231
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Philadelphia in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Philadelphia
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Philadelphia. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 16 April 2026.

Tue 16/621:15
JNB
-
PHL
1 stop20h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 15/922:20
PHL
-
JNB
1 stop26h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/4R18 435
Wed 18/1122:00
JNB
-
PHL
1 stop25h 15m
British Airways
Sun 22/1118:35
PHL
-
JNB
1 stop30h 00m
British Airways
Deal found 11/4R18 909
Tue 16/621:15
JNB
-
PHL
2 stops27h 40m
American Airlines
Tue 15/920:25
PHL
-
JNB
2 stops28h 35m
American Airlines
Deal found 16/4R20 889
Mon 11/519:25
JNB
-
PHL
1 stop22h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 18/520:25
PHL
-
JNB
2 stops28h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/4R21 036
Mon 11/519:25
JNB
-
PHL
2 stops32h 16m
British Airways
Mon 18/518:30
PHL
-
JNB
2 stops32h 55m
British Airways
Deal found 12/4R21 379
Mon 11/520:25
JNB
-
PHL
2 stops31h 44m
Delta
Mon 18/518:31
PHL
-
JNB
2 stops32h 14m
Delta
Deal found 11/4R21 559

Find flight deals to Philadelphia

Find the latest flights to Philadelphia in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 16 April 2026.

Return from

R21 036

One-way from

R10 976

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R18 484
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 11/5-18/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 51h 20m total
  • Johannesburg to Philadelphia
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7/5
  • 7/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 31h 43m total
  • Johannesburg to Philadelphia
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R1 509 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R408 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgPhiladelphia

JNB - PHL

JNBPHL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 16/6

21:15-16:00

2 stops24h 45m

Philadelphia

Tue 15/9

22:20-7:00

1 stop26h 40m

R19 744

JohannesburgPhiladelphia

JNB - PHL

JNBPHL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 16/6

21:15-18:55

2 stops27h 40m

Philadelphia

Tue 15/9

20:25-7:00

2 stops28h 35m

R20 889
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgPhiladelphia

JNB - PHL

JNBPHL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/5

19:25-12:10

1 stop22h 45m

Philadelphia

Mon 18/5

20:25-7:00

2 stops28h 35m

R21 036

JohannesburgPhiladelphia

JNB - PHL

JNBPHL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/5

19:25-21:41

2 stops32h 16m

Philadelphia

Mon 18/5

18:30-9:25

2 stops32h 55m

R21 379

JohannesburgPhiladelphia

JNB - PHL

JNBPHL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/5

20:25-22:09

2 stops31h 44m

Philadelphia

Mon 18/5

18:31-8:45

2 stops32h 14m

R21 559

JohannesburgPhiladelphia

JNB - PHL

JNBPHL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 28/5

19:50-21:33

2 stops31h 43m

Philadelphia

Thu 4/6

14:26-10:30

2 stops38h 04m

R22 426

JohannesburgPhiladelphia

JNB - PHL

JNBPHL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 28/5

21:15-19:38

2 stops28h 23m

Philadelphia

Thu 4/6

22:10-7:00

1 stop26h 50m

R24 913

JohannesburgPhiladelphia

JNB - PHL

JNBPHL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 29/5

20:25-15:32

2 stops25h 07m

Philadelphia

Fri 5/6

18:31-8:50

2 stops32h 19m

R24 945
Cheapest one-way

JohannesburgPhiladelphia

JNB - PHL

JNBPHL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 7/5

19:50-21:33

2 stops31h 43m

R10 976

JohannesburgPhiladelphia

JNB - PHL

JNBPHL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 8/9

20:55-21:32

2 stops30h 37m

R11 401

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Best time to book a flight to Philadelphia

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Philadelphia

When is the best time to book a flight to Philadelphia?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Johannesburg to Philadelphia. Price data was last updated on 10 April 2026.

The price you pay for your flight to Philadelphia may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 15 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

How long is the flight to Philadelphia?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Philadelphia takes 20 hours 55 minutes. Flights to Philadelphia from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Philadelphia?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Philadelphia are British Airways, Qatar Airways and United Airlines.

Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R15 252
British Airways
British Airways
From R15 715
United Airlines
United Airlines
From R15 644
KLM
KLM
From R11 405

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Philadelphia?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Philadelphia are KLM, Qatar Airways and United Airlines.

Rainfall in Philadelphia by month

Plan your trip to Philadelphia by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Philadelphia ranges from 69.0 - 112.0 mm 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.

Temperature in Philadelphia by month

Plan your trip to Philadelphia by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 16 April 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with KLM,Qatar Airways, andUnited Airlines to the United States by reading reviews from past customers. 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
1 499 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
KLM
7,8
Good
1 499 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 499 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 728 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 499 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 593 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 499 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 889 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 499 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

FAQs about flying to Philadelphia

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Philadelphia?

    Philadelphia (PHL), located 11,2 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights to Philadelphia.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Philadelphia if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Philadelphia on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Philadelphia?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, KLM is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Philadelphia.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Philadelphia?

    Philadelphia is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Philadelphia. One-way flights to Philadelphia typically cost R1 669, while return flights cost around R4 497.

  • How much is a return flight to Philadelphia?

    A return flight to Philadelphia will typically cost around R4 497, however they can be found for as little as R4 497.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Philadelphia depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Philadelphia, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (20 hours 55 minutes).

  • Does Philadelphia have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Philadelphia can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Philadelphia?

    Yes. Philadelphia has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Philadelphia Airport Marriott is the closest property to Philadelphia (0,0 km away from Philadelphia).

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