Cheap flights from Philadelphia (PHL) to South Africa from $780

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 9/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
PHL — JNB
May 10 — May 171

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

Users have found that booking a flight from Philadelphia to South Africa at least 21 days early can save you up to 14% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 21 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Philadelphia to South Africa for as little as $851 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as $851 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

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

Flights from Philadelphia to South Africa lean towards being more expensive in July. Prices are generally better when you fly from Philadelphia to South Africa in September, with the cheapest ticket starting at $558.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Philadelphia to South Africa (PHL - ZA)?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Philadelphia to South Africa as you normally would.

Cheap United Airlines flights from Philadelphia to South Africa

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by United Airlines for the route between Philadelphia and South Africa. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,719,943 searches. Data last updated May 5, 2024.
Take a peek at the cheapest United Airlines flights we've detected traveling from Philadelphia to South Africa. Come back soon if you're not finding the exact deal you're looking for.
Sun 10/66:15 amPHL - JNB
2 stops29h 30mUnited Airlines
Sun 10/277:35 pmJNB - PHL
2 stops31h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/4$974
Tue 6/253:59 pmPHL - JNB
1 stop19h 46mUnited Airlines
Tue 7/27:00 pmJNB - PHL
2 stops48h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/4$1,546
Sat 6/294:56 pmPHL - JNB
2 stops57h 34mUnited Airlines
Fri 7/127:00 pmJNB - PHL
2 stops28h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/5$1,559
Sat 7/134:56 pmPHL - JNB
2 stops57h 34mUnited Airlines
Sat 7/207:00 pmJNB - PHL
2 stops52h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/4$1,592
Mon 9/92:35 pmPHL - CPT
1 stop18h 45mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/178:00 pmCPT - PHL
1 stop23h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/5$5,136
Thu 7/42:37 pmPHL - CPT
1 stop18h 43mUnited Airlines
Mon 7/155:45 pmCPT - PHL
1 stop28h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/4$6,199

Cheap British Airways flights from Philadelphia to South Africa

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by British Airways for the route between Philadelphia and South Africa. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,719,943 searches. Data last updated May 5, 2024.
Some of the lowest-priced British Airways flights we've found at this time heading from Philadelphia to South Africa. If these deals don't fit your criteria, make sure to check back soon as new deals are always added.
Fri 10/256:30 pmPHL - JNB
1 stop32h 55mBritish Airways
Wed 11/67:45 pmJNB - PHL
1 stop27h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/5$1,066
Fri 10/256:30 pmPHL - JNB
1 stop32h 55mBritish Airways
Wed 11/67:45 pmJNB - PHL
2 stops29h 08mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/5$1,075
Mon 8/267:02 pmPHL - JNB
2 stops30h 13mBritish Airways
Fri 9/137:20 pmJNB - PHL
1 stop27h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/4$1,111
Fri 10/258:40 pmPHL - JNB
2 stops55h 35mBritish Airways
Wed 11/67:45 pmJNB - PHL
2 stops26h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/4$1,146
Wed 9/186:30 pmPHL - JNB
1 stop32h 55mBritish Airways
Sat 9/289:05 pmJNB - PHL
2 stops50h 39mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/3$1,188
Mon 8/196:30 pmPHL - JNB
1 stop32h 55mBritish Airways
Wed 8/287:20 pmJNB - PHL
1 stop27h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/5$1,212
Fri 9/203:30 pmPHL - JNB
2 stops35h 55mBritish Airways
Sat 9/289:05 pmJNB - PHL
2 stops49h 46mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/3$1,239
Wed 9/183:30 pmPHL - JNB
2 stops35h 55mBritish Airways
Sat 9/287:20 pmJNB - PHL
2 stops43h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/3$1,247
Wed 10/26:30 pmPHL - JNB
1 stop32h 55mBritish Airways
Thu 10/177:20 pmJNB - PHL
1 stop27h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/4$1,252

Cheap Philadelphia to South Africa flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from Philadelphia to South Africa specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,719,943 searches. Prices were last updated on May 5, 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from Philadelphia to South Africa in 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Tue 5/141:07 pmPHL - JNB
1 stop23h 53mDelta
Tue 7/3011:15 pmJNB - PHL
2 stops28h 12mDelta
Deal found 5/5$1,249
Tue 5/149:30 amPHL - JNB
2 stops27h 30mDelta
Tue 7/3011:15 pmJNB - PHL
2 stops28h 12mDelta
Deal found 5/5$1,254
Tue 5/147:40 pmPHL - JNB
1 stop31h 45mBritish Airways
Tue 7/309:05 pmJNB - PHL
1 stop21h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/5$1,397
Sun 6/1612:33 pmPHL - JNB
2 stops26h 47mKLM
Sun 6/2311:15 pmJNB - PHL
2 stops28h 09mKLM
Deal found 5/5$1,456
Wed 6/127:20 pmPHL - JNB
1 stop32h 05mAmerican Airlines
Mon 8/57:20 pmJNB - PHL
1 stop23h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/4$1,462
Wed 6/123:33 pmPHL - JNB
2 stops35h 52mAmerican Airlines
Mon 8/59:05 pmJNB - PHL
1 stop21h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/4$1,465
Wed 6/123:33 pmPHL - JNB
2 stops35h 52mAmerican Airlines
Mon 8/57:20 pmJNB - PHL
2 stops27h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/4$1,474
Sun 6/1610:30 pmPHL - JNB
1 stop28h 55mBritish Airways
Sun 6/239:05 pmJNB - PHL
1 stop21h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/5$1,479
Tue 6/185:10 pmPHL - JNB
2 stops22h 10mKLM
Wed 7/311:15 pmJNB - PHL
2 stops24h 52mKLM
Deal found 5/4$1,486

Philadelphia to South Africa 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Philadelphia and South Africa in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,719,943 searches. Data last updated May 5, 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from Philadelphia to South Africa in 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Sun 10/66:15 amPHL - JNB
2 stops29h 30mUnited Airlines
Sun 10/277:35 pmJNB - PHL
2 stops31h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/4$974
Mon 9/306:23 pmPHL - JNB
1 stop18h 37mDelta
Tue 11/267:50 pmJNB - PHL
2 stops32h 25mDelta
Deal found 5/5$1,053
Sun 11/109:20 pmPHL - CPT
1 stop31h 40mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/176:45 pmCPT - PHL
1 stop28h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/5$1,059
Fri 10/256:30 pmPHL - JNB
1 stop32h 55mBritish Airways
Wed 11/67:45 pmJNB - PHL
1 stop27h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/5$1,066
Fri 10/256:30 pmPHL - JNB
1 stop32h 55mBritish Airways
Wed 11/67:45 pmJNB - PHL
2 stops29h 08mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/5$1,075
Sun 11/106:35 pmPHL - CPT
1 stop34h 25mBritish Airways
Sun 11/176:45 pmCPT - PHL
2 stops32h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/5$1,076
Sun 11/1010:30 amPHL - CPT
2 stops42h 30mBritish Airways
Sun 11/176:45 pmCPT - PHL
2 stops32h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/5$1,080
Thu 11/76:35 pmPHL - CPT
2 stops36h 55mBritish Airways
Mon 11/186:40 pmCPT - PHL
2 stops49h 50mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/5$1,085
Mon 9/306:15 amPHL - JNB
2 stops33h 05mDelta
Tue 11/267:50 pmJNB - PHL
2 stops32h 25mDelta
Deal found 5/5$1,086

Philadelphia to South Africa flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from Philadelphia to South Africa for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,719,943 searches. Data last updated May 5, 2024.
Consider one of these great deals we found on last-minute flights from Philadelphia to South Africa. Users should be sure to double check the price, date, and time of their last-minute flight.
Tue 5/141:07 pmPHL - JNB
1 stop23h 53mDelta
Tue 7/3011:15 pmJNB - PHL
2 stops28h 12mDelta
Deal found 5/5$1,249
Tue 5/149:30 amPHL - JNB
2 stops27h 30mDelta
Tue 7/3011:15 pmJNB - PHL
2 stops28h 12mDelta
Deal found 5/5$1,254
Tue 5/147:40 pmPHL - JNB
1 stop31h 45mBritish Airways
Tue 7/309:05 pmJNB - PHL
1 stop21h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/5$1,397
Tue 5/145:49 pmPHL - JNB
3 stops28h 06mEthiopian Air
Tue 7/302:30 pmJNB - PHL
3 stops29h 22mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/5$2,151

One-way flights to South Africa from Philadelphia

Search for one-way flight options from Philadelphia to South Africa. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,719,943 searches. Data last updated May 5, 2024.
Take a look at some of the best available options we've come across on one-way flights from Philadelphia to South Africa. Those needing a return flight from Philadelphia to South Africa can use the search form above.
Sun 9/15:35 pmPHL - JNB
1 stop32h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 5/4$780
Sat 8/315:35 pmPHL - JNB
1 stop32h 55mBrussels Airlines
Deal found 5/4$793
Sun 9/15:35 pmPHL - JNB
2 stops33h 35mSWISS
Deal found 5/4$813
Sun 9/19:05 pmPHL - JNB
2 stops53h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/4$893
Sun 9/14:10 pmPHL - JNB
2 stops32h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/4$998
Sun 9/18:45 pmPHL - JNB
1 stop31h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/4$1,004
Sat 8/311:00 pmPHL - JNB
2 stops46h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/4$1,005
Sun 9/18:45 pmPHL - JNB
1 stop31h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/4$1,010
Wed 7/246:30 pmPHL - JNB
1 stop32h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/4$1,056

Find flights from Philadelphia to South Africa within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Philadelphia to South Africa 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 2,719,943 searches. Data last updated May 5, 2024.

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PhiladelphiaJohannesburg OR Tambo

PHL - JNB

PHLJNB

Philadelphia

Sun 10/6

2 stops29h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 10/27

2 stops31h 57m

$974

PhiladelphiaJohannesburg OR Tambo

PHL - JNB

PHLJNB

Philadelphia

Fri 10/25

1 stop32h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/6

1 stop27h 45m

$1,066

PhiladelphiaJohannesburg OR Tambo

PHL - JNB

PHLJNB

Philadelphia

Sun 10/6

1 stop19h 58m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 10/27

2 stops31h 25m

$1,173

PhiladelphiaJohannesburg OR Tambo

PHL - JNB

PHLJNB

Philadelphia

Wed 10/2

2 stops27h 36m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/17

2 stops30h 28m

$1,269

PhiladelphiaJohannesburg OR Tambo

PHL - JNB

PHLJNB

Philadelphia

Sat 8/31

1 stop32h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 9/13

2 stops37h 40m

$1,391

PhiladelphiaJohannesburg OR Tambo

PHL - JNB

PHLJNB

Philadelphia

Mon 8/19

2 stops41h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 8/28

2 stops28h 08m

$1,451

PhiladelphiaJohannesburg OR Tambo

PHL - JNB

PHLJNB

Philadelphia

Wed 6/12

1 stop32h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/5

1 stop23h 25m

$1,462

PhiladelphiaJohannesburg OR Tambo

PHL - JNB

PHLJNB

Philadelphia

Tue 6/18

1 stop19h 46m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 7/4

2 stops26h 29m

$1,504

PhiladelphiaJohannesburg OR Tambo

PHL - JNB

PHLJNB

Philadelphia

Sat 6/8

2 stops32h 24m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 6/22

2 stops30h 38m

$1,557

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Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Africa. 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 South Africa. Reviews last updated May 5, 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines, British Airways and Delta from Philadelphia to South Africa to help guide your decision. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very good
10,826 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

8.1
Very good
10,826 reviews
8.1
Very good
10,826 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

7.9
Good
1,603 reviews
8.1
Very good
10,826 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

7.8
Good
2,015 reviews
8.1
Very good
10,826 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

7.7
Good
4,439 reviews
8.1
Very good
10,826 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

7.6
Good
1,785 reviews
8.1
Very good
10,826 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Philadelphia to South Africa?

    If you book a flight to South Africa from Philadelphia, you will be flying from Philadelphia, which is the city’s only airport. Philadelphia (PHL) is located 7.0 mi from the center of Philadelphia.

  • Can I find flights from Philadelphia to South Africa for under $1,000 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Philadelphia to South Africa for under $1,000. The cheapest flight booked recently is on United Airlines for just $974, but on average you can expect to pay $1,206.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Philadelphia to South Africa for under $1,300?

    There are currently 4+ open flights from Philadelphia to South Africa within the next 7 days for less than $1,300.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Philadelphia to South Africa one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Lufthansa, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $780. Brussels Airlines flights start at $793 while deals on SWISS start at $813 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Philadelphia to South Africa?

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Philadelphia to South Africa?

  • What does PHL to JNB mean?

    Great question - PHL to JNB just means Philadelphia Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Now you’ll know what these unique codes when you look for flights! Ready for more IATA code knowledge? These are related airports for your current travel destination: Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT), Durban King Shaka Intl Airport (DUR), Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ), George Airport (GRJ), Johannesburg Lanseria Airport (HLA).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Philadelphia to South Africa that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Philadelphia to South Africa flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Philadelphia to South Africa with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Philadelphia to South Africa flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Philadelphia to South Africa that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Philadelphia to South Africa flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Philadelphia to South Africa.

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Philadelphia to South Africa by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Philadelphia to South Africa that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Philadelphia to South Africa offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Philadelphia to South Africa?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Philadelphia to South Africa flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Philadelphia to South Africa flight deals updated?

    The Philadelphia to South Africa flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/5.

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JetBlueCheapest$472Average$569FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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United AirlinesCheapest$975Average$1,493FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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British AirwaysCheapest$1,050Average$1,240FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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KLMCheapest$1,069Average$1,469FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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