What is the cheapest airline that flies from Pennsylvania to South Africa?

Etihad Airways, Turkish Airlines, and Ethiopian Air are the most popular carriers operating from Pennsylvania to South Africa

How long is the flight from Pennsylvania to South Africa?

On average, it takes 25h 30m to fly from Pennsylvania to South Africa if you fly out of Philadelphia (the most popular airport in Pennsylvania) and into Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (the most popular airport in South Africa). If you’re flying out of Allentown and into Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, then the flight time is around 25h 55m.

How many flights depart from Pennsylvania to South Africa on average per week?

As of April 2026, 13 flights take off from Pennsylvania and land in South Africa each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Mon, with 15% of weekly flights taking off on this day.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Pennsylvania to South Africa?

Prices for flights from Pennsylvania to South Africa refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Pennsylvania to South Africa?

The number of operators available for flights from Pennsylvania to South Africa is 6 as of April 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Pennsylvania to South Africa?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Pennsylvania to South Africa.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Africa?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to South Africa can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at South Africa. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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15:10 - 8:15

IAD

JNB

35h 05m

1 stop

9:45 - 9:45

JNB

IAD

30h 00m

1 stop

R14 152Etihad Airways

Wed, May 6 - Wed, May 20

0:25 - 10:30

EWR

JNB

28h 05m

1 stop

17:50 - 22:30

JNB

EWR

34h 40m

1 stop

R14 220Turkish Airlines

Sun, Apr 19 - Tue, Jun 9

19:59 - 13:35

IAD

CPT

59h 36m

3 stops

14:25 - 11:51

CPT

IAD

27h 26m

3 stops

R16 777Kenya Airways

Thu, Sep 17 - Tue, Sep 29

6:00 - 0:15

DCA

JNB

36h 15m

2 stops

12:10 - 17:07

JNB

DCA

34h 57m

2 stops

R17 238Multiple Airlines

Thu, May 7 - Tue, May 19

6:00 - 15:50

DCA

JNB

27h 50m

2 stops

17:00 - 22:59

JNB

DCA

35h 59m

2 stops

R17 255Multiple Airlines

Sun, May 3 - Wed, May 13

11:00 - 15:50

DCA

JNB

22h 50m

2 stops

17:00 - 17:07

JNB

DCA

30h 07m

2 stops

R18 107Kenya Airways

Tue, May 12 - Tue, May 19

21:45 - 13:00

EWR

CPT

33h 15m

2 stops

15:25 - 19:45

CPT

EWR

34h 20m

2 stops

R18 226Ethiopian Air

Fri, Apr 24 - Mon, May 4

21:45 - 13:00

EWR

CPT

33h 15m

2 stops

13:50 - 19:45

CPT

EWR

35h 55m

2 stops

R18 261Ethiopian Air

Thu, May 14 - Thu, May 21

17:30 - 4:00

LGA

JNB

28h 30m

2 stops

14:45 - 20:49

JNB

LGA

36h 04m

2 stops

R23 614Qatar Airways

Sun, Aug 23 - Tue, Sep 15

17:30 - 15:20

LGA

JNB

39h 50m

2 stops

14:45 - 20:49

JNB

LGA

36h 04m

2 stops

R23 665Qatar Airways

Thu, Sep 3 - Tue, Sep 15

Egyptair flights from Pennsylvania to South Africa

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Egyptair

May 16

IAD12:00Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

37h 10m

1 stop

JNB7:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

May 31

JNB21:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

37h 25m

1 stop

IAD5:10Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

R17 442

Egyptair

Sept 5

IAD12:00Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

37h 10m

1 stop

JNB7:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sept 20

JNB21:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

37h 25m

1 stop

IAD5:10Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

R17 698

Egyptair

Sept 12

IAD12:00Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

37h 10m

1 stop

JNB7:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sept 27

JNB21:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

37h 25m

1 stop

IAD5:10Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

R17 885

Emirates flights from Pennsylvania to South Africa

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Emirates

Apr 29

EWR23:55Newark

34h 20m

1 stop

JNB16:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

May 21

JNB22:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

29h 00m

1 stop

EWR21:20Newark

R18 840

Emirates

Apr 29

EWR23:55Newark

38h 40m

1 stop

JNB20:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

May 21

JNB22:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

53h 00m

2 stops

EWR21:20Newark

R19 198

Emirates

Apr 12

JFK22:20New York John F Kennedy Intl

40h 15m

2 stops

JNB20:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

Apr 24

JNB10:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

28h 45m

1 stop

JFK8:50New York John F Kennedy Intl

R21 517

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Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 6/5

15:10-8:15

1 stop35h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 20/5

9:45-9:45

1 stop30h 00m

R14 152

NewarkJohannesburg

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

Sun 19/4

0:25-10:30

1 stop28h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/6

17:50-22:30

1 stop34h 40m

R14 220

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 17/9

19:59-13:35

3 stops59h 36m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 29/9

14:25-11:51

3 stops27h 26m

R16 777

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

DCA - JNB

DCAJNB

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 7/5

6:00-0:15

2 stops36h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 19/5

12:10-17:07

2 stops34h 57m

R17 238

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

DCA - JNB

DCAJNB

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 3/5

6:00-15:50

2 stops27h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 13/5

17:00-22:59

2 stops35h 59m

R17 255

Fastest return journey

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

DCA - JNB

DCAJNB

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 12/5

11:00-15:50

2 stops22h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 19/5

17:00-17:07

2 stops30h 07m

R18 107

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Fri 24/4

21:45-13:00

2 stops33h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 4/5

15:25-19:45

2 stops34h 20m

R18 226

NewarkCape Town

EWR - CPT

EWRCPT

Newark

Thu 14/5

21:45-13:00

2 stops33h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 21/5

13:50-19:45

2 stops35h 55m

R18 261

New YorkJohannesburg

LGA - JNB

LGAJNB

New York LaGuardia

Sun 23/8

17:30-4:00

2 stops28h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 15/9

14:45-20:49

2 stops36h 04m

R23 614

New YorkJohannesburg

LGA - JNB

LGAJNB

New York LaGuardia

Thu 3/9

17:30-15:20

2 stops39h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 15/9

14:45-20:49

2 stops36h 04m

R23 665

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Pennsylvania to South Africa

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What is the cheapest month to fly to South Africa?

The cheapest month to fly to South Africa from Pennsylvania is in March. Flight prices, which tend to average around R19 608, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit South Africa in March, then you should wait until November to fly from Pennsylvania, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R21 159.

How far in advance should I book a flight to South Africa?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to South Africa from Pennsylvania when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to South Africa for around R23 072 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to South Africa from Pennsylvania for as low as R20 272 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Pennsylvania to South Africa flights?

You could potentially save up to 25% on your flight if you consider stops on a Pennsylvania to South Africa flight.

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Fastest flight time	14h 30m
Direct flights	Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat and Sun
Airports in South Africa	65 airports

The fastest flight from Pennsylvania to South Africa takes 14h 30m

Direct flights go from Pennsylvania to South Africa on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. There are no airlines offering direct flights..

There are 65 airports in South Africa. From Pennsylvania there are direct flights to Cape Town Intl (CPT).

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Pennsylvania to South Africa

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Pennsylvania to South Africa?
Prices for flights from Pennsylvania to South Africa refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Pennsylvania to South Africa?
The number of operators available for flights from Pennsylvania to South Africa is 6 as of April 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Pennsylvania to South Africa?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Pennsylvania to South Africa.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Africa?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to South Africa can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at South Africa. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal from Pennsylvania to South Africa?

We help find the flight that best suits your needs, momondo compares prices from hundreds of airlines and travel agents and helps you filter them to find the best flight from Pennsylvania to South Africa for you.

Can I find flights from Pennsylvania to South Africa with flexible booking policies on momondo?

momondo does allow users to show only those flights to South Africa from Pennsylvania which offer a flexible booking policy as well as other useful filters and features.

How can momondo help me find flights from Pennsylvania to South Africa?

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