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$627+ Cheap flights from Philadelphia (PHL) to South Africa

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PHL — JNB
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,023
(Ovago)

One-way from

$627
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,368
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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 June 12, 2025.

This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Fri 11/77:45 pmPHL - JNB
1 stop31h 35mBritish Airways
Mon 11/1010:05 pmJNB - PHL
1 stop22h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/11$1,023
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/76:35 pmPHL - JNB
2 stops29h 55mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/1010:05 pmJNB - PHL
2 stops28h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$1,055
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Sat 9/138:30 pmPHL - JNB
2 stops59h 50mQatar Airways
Sat 9/208:25 pmJNB - PHL
1 stop42h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/11$1,068
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/133:25 pmPHL - JNB
2 stops59h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 9/207:35 pmJNB - PHL
2 stops26h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$1,139
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/97:50 pmPHL - CPT
1 stop33h 10mBritish Airways
Mon 9/156:55 pmCPT - PHL
1 stop27h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/10$1,161
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/910:20 amPHL - CPT
2 stops43h 30mTurkish Airlines
Mon 9/154:35 pmCPT - PHL
2 stops51h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 6/9$1,204
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/97:20 pmPHL - CPT
2 stops33h 40mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/156:55 pmCPT - PHL
2 stops28h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$1,205
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/85:35 pmPHL - JNB
1 stop33h 00mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/187:00 pmJNB - PHL
2 stops35h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$1,217
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/289:00 amPHL - CPT
1 stop26h 50mDelta
Sun 8/318:05 pmCPT - PHL
1 stop34h 51mDelta
Deal found 6/9$1,265
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 9/98:30 pmPHL - CPT
2 stops36h 05mQatar Airways
Mon 9/221:00 pmCPT - PHL
1 stop26h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/12$1,272
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/97:58 pmPHL - CPT
2 stops39h 12mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/227:50 pmCPT - PHL
2 stops24h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$1,275
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 7/110:43 amPHL - JNB
2 stops28h 37mDelta
Tue 9/29:55 pmJNB - PHL
2 stops31h 12mDelta
Deal found 6/12$1,282

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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 June 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Philadelphia to South Africa that are best for you.

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PhiladelphiaJohannesburg

PHL - JNB

PHLJNB

Philadelphia

Fri 11/7

7:45 pm-10:20 am

1 stop31h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/10

10:05 pm-1:10 pm

1 stop22h 05m

$1,023

PhiladelphiaJohannesburg

PHL - JNB

PHLJNB

Philadelphia

Fri 11/7

6:35 pm-7:30 am

2 stops29h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/10

10:05 pm-7:30 pm

2 stops28h 25m

$1,055

PhiladelphiaJohannesburg

PHL - JNB

PHLJNB

Philadelphia

Sat 9/13

8:30 pm-2:20 pm

2 stops59h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 9/20

8:25 pm-9:00 am

1 stop42h 35m

$1,068

PhiladelphiaJohannesburg

PHL - JNB

PHLJNB

Philadelphia

Sat 9/13

3:25 pm-9:20 am

2 stops59h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 9/20

7:35 pm-4:00 pm

2 stops26h 25m

$1,139

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Tue 9/9

7:50 pm-11:00 am

1 stop33h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/15

6:55 pm-4:25 pm

1 stop27h 30m

$1,161

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Tue 9/9

10:20 am-11:50 am

2 stops43h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/15

4:35 pm-2:15 pm

2 stops51h 40m

$1,204

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Tue 9/9

7:20 pm-11:00 am

2 stops33h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/15

6:55 pm-5:46 pm

2 stops28h 51m

$1,205

PhiladelphiaJohannesburg

PHL - JNB

PHLJNB

Philadelphia

Wed 10/8

5:35 pm-8:35 am

1 stop33h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 10/18

7:00 pm-12:45 am

2 stops35h 45m

$1,217

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Thu 8/28

9:00 am-5:50 pm

1 stop26h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/31

8:05 pm-12:56 am

1 stop34h 51m

$1,265

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Tue 9/9

8:30 pm-2:35 pm

2 stops36h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/22

1:00 pm-9:00 am

1 stop26h 00m

$1,272

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Best time to book a flight from Philadelphia to South Africa

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to South Africa from Philadelphia with our price prediction graph.
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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to South Africa (average of $1,173). Flying from Philadelphia to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,696). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from PHL to ZA?

Find hourly flight availability from Philadelphia to South Africa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

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.

Rainfall in South Africa by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Africa ranges from 0.0 - 4.7 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.7 in. June is typically the driest time to visit South Africa when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in South Africa by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Africa, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 68.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 50.0 F).

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 June 12, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, KLM and Air France 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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
KLM
7.8
Good
1,358 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Air France
7.5
Good
1,463 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,623 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,584 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Philadelphia to South Africa. 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 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.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with American Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $769. Etihad Airways flights start at $874 while deals on Qatar Airways start at $916 one-way.

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

    While some choose either Philadelphia - Johannesburg OR Tambo or Philadelphia - Durban King Shaka Intl, Philadelphia - Cape Town Intl 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to South Africa (average of $1,173). Flying from Philadelphia to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,696). 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 Philadelphia to South Africa

Discover the top 6 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$813Average$1,144FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$894Average$1,331FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$930Average$1,419FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$947Average$1,509FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
KLMCheapest$1,047Average$1,117FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,349Average$1,572FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%

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