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

Virgin Atlantic, Delta, and JetBlue are the most popular carriers operating from Philadelphia to South Africa

Which airlines fly to South Africa?

United Airlines, Qatar Airways and KLM are the top three most popular airlines that fly to South Africa from Philadelphia according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 46% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to South Africa. Keep in mind that there are 3 different airlines that fly to South Africa on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

Prices for flights from Philadelphia Airport to South Africa are refreshed on a daily basis.

How old do you have to be to fly from Philadelphia Airport 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 Philadelphia Airport 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.

R12 977 Cheap Flights from Philadelphia to South Africa in 2026/27

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20:45 - 14:20PHL Philadelphia-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 35m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Kigali Intl

13:45 - 14:50JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PHL Philadelphia

32h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R17 281Qatar Airways

Mon, Feb 1 - Sun, Feb 14

20:45 - 10:30PHL Philadelphia-CPT Cape Town Intl

30h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

9:55 - 14:50CPT Cape Town Intl-PHL Philadelphia

35h 55m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Doha Hamad Intl

R17 480Qatar Airways

Mon, Mar 1 - Mon, Mar 8

20:45 - 14:20PHL Philadelphia-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

58h 35m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Kigali Intl

20:20 - 14:50JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PHL Philadelphia

25h 30m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R17 978Qatar Airways

Thu, Feb 4 - Fri, Feb 12

20:45 - 2:20PHL Philadelphia-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

46h 35m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Kigali Intl

13:45 - 14:50JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PHL Philadelphia

32h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R18 610Qatar Airways

Fri, Jan 15 - Mon, Jan 25

20:45 - 10:30PHL Philadelphia-CPT Cape Town Intl

30h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

12:35 - 14:50CPT Cape Town Intl-PHL Philadelphia

33h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R19 208Qatar Airways

Mon, Mar 1 - Mon, Mar 8

20:45 - 9:40PHL Philadelphia-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

29h 55m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

20:20 - 14:50JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PHL Philadelphia

25h 30m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R20 670Qatar Airways

Tue, Jan 19 - Thu, Jan 28

20:45 - 8:40PHL Philadelphia-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

28h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

13:45 - 14:50JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PHL Philadelphia

32h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R20 836Qatar Airways

Thu, Feb 4 - Fri, Feb 12

20:45 - 8:40PHL Philadelphia-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

28h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

13:45 - 14:50JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PHL Philadelphia

32h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R20 886Qatar Airways

Tue, Jan 19 - Thu, Jan 28

20:45 - 8:40PHL Philadelphia-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

28h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

20:20 - 14:50JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PHL Philadelphia

25h 30m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R21 501Qatar Airways

Mon, Feb 1 - Sun, Feb 14

10:54 - 16:10PHL Philadelphia-CPT Cape Town Intl

22h 16m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

20:50 - 14:12CPT Cape Town Intl-PHL Philadelphia

24h 22m2 stops Newark Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

R21 767United Airlines

Mon, Nov 30 - Mon, Dec 7

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9:15 - 20:30PHL Philadelphia-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

28h 15m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Dubai Intl

10:10 - 14:39JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PHL Philadelphia

35h 29m2 stops Dubai Intl Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

R113 370Multiple Airlines

Mon, Nov 9 - Sat, Nov 21

10:30 - 3:55PHL Philadelphia-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 25m3 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Lome Addis Ababa Bole

23:00 - 23:31JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PHL Philadelphia

55h 31m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

R114 184Ethiopian Air

Mon, Nov 9 - Sat, Nov 21

9:15 - 20:30PHL Philadelphia-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

28h 15m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Dubai Intl

13:25 - 14:39JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PHL Philadelphia

32h 14m2 stops Dubai Intl Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

R128 291Multiple Airlines

Mon, Nov 9 - Sat, Nov 21

10:30 - 3:55PHL Philadelphia-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 25m3 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Lome Addis Ababa Bole

23:00 - 23:31JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PHL Philadelphia

55h 31m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

R129 371Ethiopian Air

Mon, Nov 9 - Sat, Nov 21

10:30 - 13:30PHL Philadelphia-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

44h 00m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Addis Ababa Bole

23:00 - 23:31JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PHL Philadelphia

55h 31m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

R129 604Ethiopian Air

Mon, Nov 9 - Sat, Nov 21

10:30 - 13:30PHL Philadelphia-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

44h 00m3 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Lome Addis Ababa Bole

23:00 - 23:31JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PHL Philadelphia

55h 31m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

R131 432Ethiopian Air

Mon, Nov 9 - Sat, Nov 21

9:15 - 5:35PHL Philadelphia-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

37h 20m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Dubai Intl

10:10 - 14:39JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PHL Philadelphia

35h 29m2 stops Dubai Intl Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

R133 509Multiple Airlines

Mon, Nov 9 - Sat, Nov 21

9:15 - 5:35PHL Philadelphia-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

37h 20m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Dubai Intl

10:10 - 14:39JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PHL Philadelphia

35h 29m2 stops Dubai Intl Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

R133 542Multiple Airlines

Mon, Nov 9 - Sat, Nov 21

9:15 - 20:30PHL Philadelphia-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

28h 15m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Dubai Intl

22:15 - 21:38JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PHL Philadelphia

30h 23m2 stops Dubai Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

R140 471Multiple Airlines

Mon, Nov 9 - Sat, Nov 21

20:45 - 15:15PHL Philadelphia-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

35h 30m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

13:45 - 14:50JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PHL Philadelphia

32h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R142 249Qatar Airways

Mon, Nov 9 - Sat, Nov 21

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Qatar Airways flights from Philadelphia to South Africa

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Qatar Airways

Feb 1

PHL20:45Philadelphia

34h 35m

2 stops

JNB14:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

Feb 14

JNB13:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

32h 05m

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PHL14:50Philadelphia

R17 281

Qatar Airways

Mar 1

PHL20:45Philadelphia

30h 45m

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CPT10:30Cape Town Intl

Mar 8

CPT9:55Cape Town Intl

35h 55m

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PHL14:50Philadelphia

R17 480

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Feb 4

PHL20:45Philadelphia

58h 35m

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JNB14:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

Feb 12

JNB20:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 30m

1 stop

PHL14:50Philadelphia

R17 978

British Airways flights from Philadelphia to South Africa

Our best British Airways deals on Philadelphia to South Africa flight tickets

British Airways

Jan 4

PHL16:45Philadelphia

31h 50m

2 stops

JNB7:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

Feb 4

JNB19:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 40m

1 stop

PHL16:15Philadelphia

R28 147

British Airways

Nov 29

PHL19:40Philadelphia

31h 45m

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JNB10:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

Dec 13

JNB19:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 10m

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PHL13:45Philadelphia

R28 413

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Nov 29

PHL21:50Philadelphia

29h 35m

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JNB10:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

Dec 13

JNB21:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 55m

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PHL16:15Philadelphia

R28 496

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R21 501

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PHL Philadelphia - CPT Cape Town Intl

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Mon 30/11

10:54-16:10

2 stops22h 16m

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia is in September. Flight prices, which tend to average around R19 258, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit South Africa in September, then you should wait until March to fly from Philadelphia, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R19 407.

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

You could potentially save up to 3% on your flight if you consider stops on a Philadelphia to South Africa flight.

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Best price found	R12 977
Fastest flight time	29h 00m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to South Africa from Philadelphia in the past 72 hours is R12 977. The best return flight deal from Philadelphia to South Africa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R17 281.

The fastest flight from Philadelphia to South Africa takes 29h 00m

There are no direct flights from Philadelphia to South Africa. There are no popular flight routes from Philadelphia to South Africa.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Philadelphia to South Africa

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Philadelphia Airport to South Africa?
Prices for flights from Philadelphia Airport to South Africa are refreshed on a daily basis.
How old do you have to be to fly from Philadelphia Airport 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 Philadelphia Airport 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 Philadelphia to South Africa?

To find the flight that best suits your needs, momondo gathers a range of flights from a large pool of different airlines and agents; you can then use our insights and filters to find and book the right flight to South Africa from Philadelphia.

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

Yes. All flights to South Africa from Philadelphia on momondo can be compared and filtered by various policies on offer, including flexible booking.

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