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$677+ Cheap flights from Philadelphia (PHL) to South Africa

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PHL — JNB
Mar 13 — Mar 201
Fri 3/13
Fri 3/20
1 adult, Economy
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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 February 11, 2026.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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.
Sun 2/155:59 pm
PHL
-
CPT
1 stop18h 16m
Virgin Atlantic
Mon 3/29:30 pm
CPT
-
PHL
1 stop33h 54m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 2/10$1,051
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/162:31 pm
PHL
-
CPT
1 stop21h 44m
Kenya Airways
Fri 2/279:30 pm
CPT
-
PHL
1 stop20h 39m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 2/9$1,075
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/159:41 am
PHL
-
CPT
2 stops26h 34m
Delta
Mon 3/29:30 pm
CPT
-
PHL
1 stop28h 22m
Delta
Deal found 2/10$1,080
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/1212:59 pm
PHL
-
CPT
1 stop24h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 3/199:30 pm
CPT
-
PHL
1 stop22h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/10$1,085
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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.
Wed 3/47:40 pm
PHL
-
JNB
1 stop30h 00m
Qatar Airways
Tue 3/241:45 pm
JNB
-
PHL
1 stop25h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 2/10$1,092
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 3/198:45 pm
PHL
-
JNB
1 stop25h 10m
Qatar Airways
Mon 5/112:45 pm
JNB
-
PHL
1 stop24h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 2/9$1,103
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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.
Mon 3/238:45 pm
PHL
-
JNB
1 stop25h 10m
Qatar Airways
Wed 4/152:45 pm
JNB
-
PHL
1 stop24h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 2/10$1,106
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 IEagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/158:30 pm
PHL
-
JNB
1 stop37h 20m
Qatar Airways
Wed 4/222:45 pm
JNB
-
PHL
1 stop24h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 2/9$1,109
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/109:41 am
PHL
-
CPT
2 stops30h 14m
Delta
Tue 3/179:30 pm
CPT
-
PHL
1 stop25h 42m
Delta
Deal found 2/8$1,117
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 4/198:30 pm
PHL
-
JNB
2 stops47h 50m
Qatar Airways
Thu 4/302:45 pm
JNB
-
PHL
1 stop24h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 2/8$1,117
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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.
Tue 3/318:40 pm
PHL
-
JNB
2 stops47h 40m
Qatar Airways
Sun 4/1212:40 pm
JNB
-
PHL
1 stop26h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 2/10$1,118
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/287:10 pm
PHL
-
JNB
1 stop18h 30m
Delta
Sun 8/309:55 pm
JNB
-
PHL
1 stop23h 07m
Delta
Deal found 2/8$1,136

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 February 11, 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,075
(Virgin Atlantic)

One-way from

$677
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,358
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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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 11, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Philadelphia to South Africa that are best for you.

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PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Sun 2/15

5:59 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop18h 16m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/2

9:30 pm-12:24 am

1 stop33h 54m

$1,051

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Mon 2/16

2:31 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop21h 44m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 2/27

9:30 pm-11:09 am

1 stop20h 39m

$1,075

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Thu 3/5

6:16 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop17h 59m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 3/12

9:30 pm-6:29 pm

1 stop26h 59m

$1,075

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Thu 3/5

4:59 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop19h 16m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 3/12

9:30 pm-11:00 pm

2 stops31h 30m

$1,080

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Sun 2/15

9:41 am-7:15 pm

2 stops26h 34m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/2

9:30 pm-6:52 pm

1 stop28h 22m

$1,080

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Thu 3/12

12:59 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop24h 16m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 3/19

9:30 pm-2:29 pm

1 stop22h 59m

$1,085

PhiladelphiaJohannesburg

PHL - JNB

PHLJNB

Philadelphia

Thu 3/19

8:45 pm-3:55 am

1 stop25h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 5/11

2:45 pm-9:00 am

1 stop24h 15m

$1,103

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Tue 3/10

9:41 am-9:55 pm

2 stops30h 14m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/17

9:30 pm-5:12 pm

1 stop25h 42m

$1,117

PhiladelphiaJohannesburg

PHL - JNB

PHLJNB

Philadelphia

Wed 7/29

4:05 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop21h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 8/28

9:55 pm-6:29 pm

1 stop26h 34m

$1,136

PhiladelphiaJohannesburg

PHL - JNB

PHLJNB

Philadelphia

Tue 7/28

9:42 am-7:40 pm

2 stops27h 58m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/30

9:55 pm-3:02 pm

1 stop23h 07m

$1,141

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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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to South Africa (average of $500). Flying from Philadelphia to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,122). 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 February 11, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, Qatar Airways, and United 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.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,180 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

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.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,180 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,180 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

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.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,731 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,180 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,274 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,180 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

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.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,266 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,180 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

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.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,728 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,180 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

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.

Related info for your journey

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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?

    Virgin Atlantic, Kenya Airways, and Delta can get you from Philadelphia to South Africa in just under 18h 16m. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 28m. Airlines will cover a distance of 7846 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?

    While some choose either Philadelphia - Cape Town Intl or Philadelphia - Durban King Shaka Intl, Philadelphia - Johannesburg OR Tambo is the most popular route 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.

  • How can I find direct flights from Philadelphia to South Africa?

    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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to South Africa (average of $500). Flying from Philadelphia to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,122). 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 February 11, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$815Average$1,212FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$886Average$1,412FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,048Average$1,405FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
DeltaCheapest$1,086Average$1,414FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$1,141Average$1,433FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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