South Africa

$785+ Cheap flights from Philadelphia (PHL) to South Africa

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 5/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHL — JNB
Apr 27 — May 41
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Cheap flight deals from Philadelphia to South Africa

Cheapest flights from Philadelphia to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Philadelphia to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 28, 2026.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/88:30 pm
PHL
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JNB
1 stop30h 20m
Qatar Airways
Fri 5/152:45 pm
JNB
-
PHL
1 stop24h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/24$1,118
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/108:30 pm
PHL
-
JNB
1 stop36h 50m
Qatar Airways
Thu 9/172:45 pm
JNB
-
PHL
1 stop24h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/25$1,130
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/297:50 pm
PHL
-
JNB
1 stop29h 50m
Qatar Airways
Sat 12/1212:45 pm
JNB
-
PHL
1 stop27h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/26$1,152
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/263:30 pm
PHL
-
JNB
2 stops35h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/102:45 pm
JNB
-
PHL
1 stop24h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$1,217
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/258:30 pm
PHL
-
JNB
1 stop30h 30m
Qatar Airways
Sat 10/32:45 pm
JNB
-
PHL
1 stop24h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/27$1,222
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/38:30 pm
PHL
-
DUR
2 stops32h 05m
Qatar Airways
Thu 9/1011:15 am
DUR
-
PHL
2 stops27h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/28$1,237
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/108:30 pm
PHL
-
JNB
1 stop36h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 9/178:55 pm
JNB
-
PHL
2 stops30h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/25$1,266
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/88:25 am
PHL
-
JNB
2 stops41h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 5/159:45 am
JNB
-
PHL
2 stops41h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/24$1,284
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/68:30 pm
PHL
-
CPT
2 stops34h 10m
Qatar Airways
Mon 9/211:15 pm
CPT
-
PHL
1 stop25h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/25$1,300
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/118:30 pm
PHL
-
JNB
1 stop25h 30m
Qatar Airways
Thu 9/172:45 pm
JNB
-
PHL
1 stop24h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/25$1,306
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/78:30 pm
PHL
-
CPT
1 stop31h 45m
Qatar Airways
Mon 9/217:00 am
CPT
-
PHL
2 stops32h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/25$1,313
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/97:50 pm
PHL
-
JNB
1 stop25h 05m
Qatar Airways
Sun 12/2012:45 pm
JNB
-
PHL
1 stop27h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/26$1,321

Find flight deals from Philadelphia to South Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Philadelphia to South Africa flight deals. Data was last updated March 28, 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,118
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$785
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,150
From Philadelphia to South Africa
One-way flight from Philadelphia to South Africa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($134 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($24 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Philadelphia to South Africa that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

PhiladelphiaJohannesburg

PHL - JNB

PHLJNB

Philadelphia

Thu 9/10

10:20 am-8:20 am

2 stops40h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/14

9:50 am-5:15 pm

2 stops37h 25m

$1,284

PhiladelphiaJohannesburg

PHL - JNB

PHLJNB

Philadelphia

Thu 9/10

8:30 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop36h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/14

2:45 pm-9:00 am

1 stop24h 15m

$1,338

PhiladelphiaJohannesburg

PHL - JNB

PHLJNB

Philadelphia

Fri 9/11

5:12 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop20h 28m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/17

8:25 pm-12:27 am

2 stops34h 02m

$1,404
Quickest round-trip

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Sat 4/4

2:55 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop18h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 4/19

8:00 pm-9:58 am

1 stop19h 58m

$1,424

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Wed 6/10

1:10 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops26h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 6/21

11:15 pm-10:07 pm

2 stops28h 52m

$1,496

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Mon 5/11

1:44 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops25h 41m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 5/18

7:40 am-5:51 pm

2 stops40h 11m

$1,507

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Mon 5/4

10:31 am-5:50 pm

1 stop25h 19m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 5/11

7:40 am-5:51 pm

2 stops40h 11m

$1,515

PhiladelphiaJohannesburg

PHL - JNB

PHLJNB

Philadelphia

Fri 5/8

8:30 pm-4:50 pm

2 stops38h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/15

9:25 am-9:05 am

3 stops29h 40m

$1,538

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Wed 6/10

1:10 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops26h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/18

11:15 pm-10:07 pm

2 stops28h 52m

$1,547

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Wed 6/10

5:40 pm-9:30 am

1 stop33h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 6/21

5:55 pm-4:05 pm

1 stop28h 10m

$1,595

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Best time to book a flight from Philadelphia to South Africa

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Philadelphia to South Africa

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Philadelphia to South Africa?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to South Africa (average of $139). Flying from Philadelphia to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,176). 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 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 March 28, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta,Qatar Airways, andUnited Airlines from Philadelphia to South Africa have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

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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.

  • How long is the flight from Philadelphia to South Africa?

    Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, and Virgin Atlantic can get you from Philadelphia to South Africa in just under 20h 28m. Your travel time can differ by up to 19h 32m. Airlines will cover a distance of 8029 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

  • 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.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Philadelphia to South Africa?

    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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Philadelphia to South Africa?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to South Africa (average of $139). Flying from Philadelphia to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,176). 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 5 airlines flying from Philadelphia to South Africa

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Philadelphia to South Africa. 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 28, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$958Average$1,379FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,015Average$1,252FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,048Average$1,110FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,084Average$1,386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$1,086Average$1,380FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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