South Africa

$813+ 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 11/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHL — JNB
Jun 21 — Jun 281
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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 May 22, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/21. 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 6/82:33 pm
PHL
-
CPT
1 stop21h 17m
Delta
Tue 6/168:05 pm
CPT
-
PHL
1 stop20h 57m
Delta
Deal found 5/21$1,295
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/21. 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.
Wed 6/107:05 pm
PHL
-
CPT
1 stop40h 45m
Delta
Tue 6/168:05 pm
CPT
-
PHL
1 stop27h 17m
Delta
Deal found 5/21$1,301
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/21. 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.
Wed 6/108:08 pm
PHL
-
CPT
2 stops39h 42m
Delta
Sun 6/148:05 pm
CPT
-
PHL
1 stop20h 57m
Delta
Deal found 5/21$1,312
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/20. 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 6/82:33 pm
PHL
-
CPT
1 stop21h 17m
Delta
Wed 6/1711:15 pm
CPT
-
PHL
2 stops30h 02m
Delta
Deal found 5/20$1,335
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/21. 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 6/91:10 pm
PHL
-
CPT
2 stops26h 15m
Delta
Sun 6/148:05 pm
CPT
-
PHL
1 stop20h 57m
Delta
Deal found 5/21$1,336
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/20. 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.
Mon 6/81:10 pm
PHL
-
CPT
2 stops26h 15m
KLM
Wed 6/1711:15 pm
CPT
-
PHL
2 stops29h 07m
KLM
Deal found 5/20$1,337
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/21. 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.
Fri 6/199:30 am
PHL
-
CPT
2 stops29h 55m
Delta
Fri 7/38:05 pm
CPT
-
PHL
2 stops33h 12m
Delta
Deal found 5/21$1,340
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/21. 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 6/186:25 am
PHL
-
CPT
1 stop29h 25m
Delta
Thu 6/2511:15 pm
CPT
-
PHL
2 stops29h 07m
Delta
Deal found 5/21$1,341
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/21. 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.
Wed 6/107:05 pm
PHL
-
CPT
1 stop40h 45m
Delta
Mon 6/1511:15 pm
CPT
-
PHL
2 stops47h 21m
Delta
Deal found 5/21$1,342
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/21. 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 6/101:10 pm
PHL
-
CPT
2 stops26h 15m
KLM
Mon 6/1511:15 pm
CPT
-
PHL
2 stops47h 38m
KLM
Deal found 5/21$1,343
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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.
Fri 11/63:30 pm
PHL
-
JNB
2 stops34h 10m
Qatar Airways
Fri 11/201:45 pm
JNB
-
PHL
2 stops50h 34m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/18$1,438
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/20. 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.
Tue 5/2610:05 am
PHL
-
JNB
2 stops35h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 6/127:50 pm
JNB
-
PHL
2 stops59h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/20$1,491

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 May 22, 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,295
(Delta)

One-way from

$813
(Etihad Airways)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,246
From Philadelphia to South Africa
One-way flight from Philadelphia to South Africa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($131 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($23 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2026

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Sat 7/4

4:30 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops22h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 7/11

11:15 pm-10:07 pm

2 stops28h 52m

$1,337

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Sat 7/4

4:30 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops22h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 7/24

11:15 pm-11:16 pm

2 stops30h 01m

$1,345

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Mon 7/27

10:40 am-5:50 pm

1 stop25h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 8/4

11:15 pm-10:16 pm

2 stops29h 01m

$1,450

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Sat 7/4

7:10 am-5:50 pm

1 stop28h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 7/24

8:05 pm-10:07 am

1 stop20h 02m

$1,687

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Mon 6/15

6:10 am-5:50 pm

2 stops29h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 6/21

8:05 pm-11:17 pm

2 stops33h 12m

$1,692

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Sun 8/16

2:31 pm-11:35 pm

2 stops27h 04m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 8/24

6:10 pm-7:51 pm

2 stops31h 41m

$1,710

PhiladelphiaJohannesburg

PHL - JNB

PHLJNB

Philadelphia

Thu 10/29

10:30 am-8:40 am

2 stops40h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/2

8:20 pm-8:08 pm

2 stops30h 48m

$1,711

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Fri 6/19

6:10 am-9:25 pm

2 stops33h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 7/3

8:05 pm-11:17 pm

2 stops33h 12m

$1,732
Quickest round-trip

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Mon 7/27

3:10 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop18h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 8/4

5:55 pm-4:05 pm

1 stop28h 10m

$1,733

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Tue 7/28

7:00 pm-5:10 pm

2 stops40h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 8/4

5:55 pm-4:05 pm

1 stop28h 10m

$1,743

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to South Africa (average of $753). Flying from Philadelphia to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,361). 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 May 22, 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.

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional

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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?

    Delta, KLM, and Qatar Airways can get you from Philadelphia to South Africa in just under 22h 25m. Your travel time can differ by up to 17h 45m. 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?

  • 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to South Africa (average of $753). Flying from Philadelphia to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,361). 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 May 22, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$895Average$1,110FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,015Average$1,300FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,029Average$1,440FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,084Average$1,335FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$1,084Average$1,421FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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