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$610+ 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 10/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHL — JNB
Aug 5 — Aug 121
Tue 8/5
Tue 8/12
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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 July 31, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,044
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$610
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,528
From Philadelphia to South Africa
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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 July 31, 2025.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/166:35 pmPHL - CPT
1 stop30h 30mBritish Airways
Sun 12/148:35 pmCPT - PHL
1 stop26h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/30$1,044
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Sun 11/306:51 pmPHL - JNB
2 stops29h 44mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/157:35 pmJNB - PHL
2 stops29h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/30$1,057
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 9/93:55 pmPHL - CPT
2 stops37h 55mTurkish Airlines
Mon 9/154:35 pmCPT - PHL
2 stops54h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 7/30$1,070
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Mon 9/152:40 pmPHL - CPT
1 stop21h 10mDelta
Sun 9/218:05 pmCPT - PHL
1 stop21h 07mDelta
Deal found 7/30$1,084
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Mon 10/207:00 amPHL - JNB
2 stops45h 35mTurkish Airlines
Mon 10/277:05 pmJNB - PHL
2 stops43h 31mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 7/31$1,121
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Mon 10/277:10 pmPHL - JNB
2 stops30h 25mBritish Airways
Wed 11/57:35 pmJNB - PHL
1 stop27h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/31$1,126
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/35:27 pmPHL - CPT
2 stops21h 58mKLM
Wed 9/1011:15 pmCPT - PHL
2 stops28h 19mKLM
Deal found 7/30$1,130
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 9/218:25 pmPHL - JNB
1 stop31h 10mQatar Airways
Tue 9/304:50 pmJNB - PHL
2 stops46h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/31$1,138
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Sun 8/246:27 pmPHL - CPT
2 stops38h 53mUnited Airlines
Sat 9/137:50 pmCPT - PHL
2 stops34h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/31$1,172
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Mon 9/159:50 amPHL - JNB
2 stops40h 30mEtihad Airways
Tue 9/309:50 amJNB - PHL
2 stops42h 00mEtihad Airways
Deal found 7/30$1,178
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Wed 10/225:35 pmPHL - JNB
1 stop33h 00mLufthansa
Wed 10/297:45 pmJNB - PHL
1 stop27h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 7/31$1,181
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Wed 11/197:45 pmPHL - CPT
1 stop33h 25mAmerican Airlines
Sat 11/2910:00 pmCPT - PHL
1 stop22h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/30$1,257

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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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South Africa

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PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Sun 11/16

6:35 pm-8:05 am

1 stop30h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 12/14

8:35 pm-4:15 pm

1 stop26h 40m

$1,044

PhiladelphiaJohannesburg

PHL - JNB

PHLJNB

Philadelphia

Sun 11/30

6:51 pm-7:35 am

2 stops29h 44m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 12/15

7:35 pm-5:55 pm

2 stops29h 20m

$1,057

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Tue 9/9

3:55 pm-11:50 am

2 stops37h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/15

4:35 pm-5:15 pm

2 stops54h 40m

$1,070

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Mon 9/15

2:40 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop21h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/21

8:05 pm-11:12 am

1 stop21h 07m

$1,084

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Mon 1/12

3:35 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops37h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 1/26

10:00 pm-1:10 pm

1 stop22h 10m

$1,107

PhiladelphiaJohannesburg

PHL - JNB

PHLJNB

Philadelphia

Mon 10/20

7:00 am-10:35 am

2 stops45h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/27

7:05 pm-8:36 am

2 stops43h 31m

$1,121

PhiladelphiaJohannesburg

PHL - JNB

PHLJNB

Philadelphia

Mon 10/27

7:10 pm-7:35 am

2 stops30h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/5

7:35 pm-4:15 pm

1 stop27h 40m

$1,126

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Wed 9/3

5:27 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops21h 58m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 9/10

11:15 pm-9:34 pm

2 stops28h 19m

$1,130

PhiladelphiaJohannesburg

PHL - JNB

PHLJNB

Philadelphia

Sun 9/21

8:25 pm-9:35 am

1 stop31h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/30

4:50 pm-9:05 am

2 stops46h 15m

$1,138

PhiladelphiaJohannesburg

PHL - JNB

PHLJNB

Philadelphia

Mon 9/15

9:50 am-8:20 am

2 stops40h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/30

9:50 am-9:50 pm

2 stops42h 00m

$1,178

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Best time to book a flight from Philadelphia to South Africa

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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 $1,675). 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 July 31, 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.

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 July 31, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, KLM, and SWISS 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
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

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
7,981 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

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
1,383 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

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
1,686 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

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
3,609 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

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!
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,230 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

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

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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.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Qatar Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $743. SWISS flights start at $782 while deals on Etihad Airways start at $900 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 $1,675). 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 July 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$813Average$1,101FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$894Average$1,332FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$947Average$1,524FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$955Average$1,411FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
KLMCheapest$1,047Average$1,117FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,349Average$1,572FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%

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