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

Cathay Pacific, United Airlines, and Delta are the most popular carriers operating from Philadelphia to South Africa

What airlines fly to South Africa?

United Airlines, Qatar Airways and Ethiopian Air 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 52% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to South Africa. Keep in mind that there are 14 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 were last updated today.

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

There are 5 operators available for flights from Philadelphia Airport to South Africa as of September 2026.

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

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Philadelphia Airport to South Africa.

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

The necessary travel and health documents for your South Africa trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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5:20 am - 5:50 pmPHL Philadelphia-CPT Cape Town Intl

30h 30m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

8:50 pm - 6:18 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-PHL Philadelphia

27h 28m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,182Delta

Mon, Oct 12 - Sun, Oct 25

6:35 am - 5:50 pmPHL Philadelphia-CPT Cape Town Intl

29h 15m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

8:50 pm - 7:18 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-PHL Philadelphia

28h 28m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,186Delta

Mon, Oct 12 - Sun, Oct 25

12:25 pm - 9:25 pmPHL Philadelphia-CPT Cape Town Intl

27h 00m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Amsterdam Schiphol

11:15 pm - 10:07 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-PHL Philadelphia

28h 52m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Boston Logan Intl

$1,212KLM

Wed, Oct 7 - Thu, Oct 22

12:25 pm - 9:25 pmPHL Philadelphia-CPT Cape Town Intl

27h 00m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Amsterdam Schiphol

12:15 am - 7:08 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-PHL Philadelphia

24h 53m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Boston Logan Intl

$1,214Multiple Airlines

Wed, Oct 7 - Fri, Oct 23

9:30 pm - 1:55 pmPHL Philadelphia-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 25m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Kigali Intl

2:05 pm - 2:30 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PHL Philadelphia

30h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,219Qatar Airways

Wed, Oct 7 - Wed, Oct 14

8:45 pm - 2:20 amPHL Philadelphia-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

46h 35m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Kigali Intl

1:45 pm - 2:50 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PHL Philadelphia

32h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,221Qatar Airways

Sun, Jan 17 - Wed, Jan 27

10:30 am - 4:10 pmPHL Philadelphia-CPT Cape Town Intl

23h 40m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

8:50 pm - 2:17 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-PHL Philadelphia

24h 27m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,374United Airlines

Mon, Oct 26 - Tue, Nov 10

3:05 pm - 4:10 pmPHL Philadelphia-CPT Cape Town Intl

19h 05m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

8:50 pm - 11:31 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-PHL Philadelphia

33h 41m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,374United Airlines

Mon, Oct 26 - Tue, Nov 10

7:50 pm - 12:10 pmPHL Philadelphia-CPT Cape Town Intl

33h 20m1 stop London Heathrow

8:35 pm - 4:15 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-PHL Philadelphia

26h 40m1 stop London Heathrow

$1,890British Airways

Sat, Dec 12 - Sun, Dec 20

8:55 pm - 12:10 pmPHL Philadelphia-CPT Cape Town Intl

32h 15m2 stops Edinburgh Turnhouse London Heathrow

10:10 pm - 1:50 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-PHL Philadelphia

22h 40m1 stop London Heathrow

$2,270British Airways

Sun, Dec 20 - Wed, Dec 30

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9:30 pm - 1:55 pmPHL Philadelphia-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 25m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Kigali Intl

8:55 pm - 2:30 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PHL Philadelphia

23h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,305Qatar Airways

Mon, Sep 7 - Mon, Sep 21

6:48 pm - 8:20 amPHL Philadelphia-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

55h 32m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:45 am - 10:03 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PHL Philadelphia

42h 18m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Boston Logan Intl

$1,322Multiple Airlines

Fri, Sep 11 - Wed, Sep 30

9:30 pm - 9:10 amPHL Philadelphia-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

29h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

8:55 pm - 2:30 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PHL Philadelphia

23h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,325Qatar Airways

Mon, Sep 7 - Mon, Sep 21

9:30 pm - 4:00 amPHL Philadelphia-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 30m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

8:55 pm - 2:30 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PHL Philadelphia

23h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,355Qatar Airways

Fri, Sep 11 - Wed, Sep 30

4:30 pm - 9:10 amPHL Philadelphia-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 40m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Doha Hamad Intl

2:05 pm - 2:30 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PHL Philadelphia

30h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,486Qatar Airways

Fri, Sep 11 - Wed, Sep 30

9:30 pm - 10:15 amPHL Philadelphia-CPT Cape Town Intl

30h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

1:15 pm - 2:30 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-PHL Philadelphia

31h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,660Multiple Airlines

Mon, Sep 7 - Sat, Sep 12

9:30 pm - 10:15 amPHL Philadelphia-CPT Cape Town Intl

30h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

1:15 pm - 2:30 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-PHL Philadelphia

31h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,660Multiple Airlines

Sun, Sep 6 - Sat, Sep 12

6:59 pm - 9:25 pmPHL Philadelphia-CPT Cape Town Intl

44h 26m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Amsterdam Schiphol

11:15 pm - 12:40 amCPT Cape Town Intl-PHL Philadelphia

31h 25m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,675KLM

Sun, Sep 6 - Sat, Sep 12

10:50 am - 8:35 pmPHL Philadelphia-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 45m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Dubai Intl

10:05 am - 3:41 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PHL Philadelphia

35h 36m2 stops Dubai Intl Toronto Pearson Intl

$1,698Multiple Airlines

Mon, Sep 7 - Mon, Sep 21

9:30 pm - 10:15 amPHL Philadelphia-CPT Cape Town Intl

30h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

1:15 pm - 11:00 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-PHL Philadelphia

39h 45m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Miami

$1,778Qatar Airways

Mon, Sep 7 - Sat, Sep 12

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Etihad Airways flights from Philadelphia to South Africa

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

Etihad Airways

Jan 17

PHL8:40 amPhiladelphia

40h 40m

2 stops

JNB8:20 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Jan 27

JNB9:50 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

39h 33m

2 stops

PHL6:23 pmPhiladelphia

$1,266

Etihad Airways

Nov 7

PHL10:27 amPhiladelphia

38h 53m

2 stops

JNB8:20 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 11

JNB9:50 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

38h 18m

2 stops

PHL5:08 pmPhiladelphia

$1,316

Etihad Airways

Nov 7

PHL10:27 amPhiladelphia

38h 53m

2 stops

JNB8:20 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 11

JNB9:50 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

38h 18m

2 stops

PHL5:08 pmPhiladelphia

$1,317

Qatar Airways flights from Philadelphia to South Africa

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

Qatar Airways

Oct 7

PHL9:30 pmPhiladelphia

34h 25m

2 stops

JNB1:55 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

Oct 14

JNB2:05 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

30h 25m

1 stop

PHL2:30 pmPhiladelphia

$1,219

Qatar Airways

Jan 17

PHL8:45 pmPhiladelphia

46h 35m

2 stops

JNB2:20 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Jan 27

JNB1:45 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

32h 05m

1 stop

PHL2:50 pmPhiladelphia

$1,221

Qatar Airways

Oct 4

PHL9:30 pmPhiladelphia

58h 25m

2 stops

JNB1:55 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

Oct 11

JNB2:05 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

30h 25m

1 stop

PHL2:30 pmPhiladelphia

$1,225

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PHL Philadelphia - CPT Cape Town Intl

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Philadelphia

Mon 10/12

5:20 am-5:50 pm

1 stop30h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 10/25

8:50 pm-6:18 pm

1 stop27h 28m

$1,182

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL Philadelphia - CPT Cape Town Intl

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Mon 10/12

6:35 am-5:50 pm

1 stop29h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 10/25

8:50 pm-7:18 pm

2 stops28h 28m

$1,186

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL Philadelphia - CPT Cape Town Intl

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Wed 10/7

12:25 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops27h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 10/22

11:15 pm-10:07 pm

2 stops28h 52m

$1,212

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL Philadelphia - CPT Cape Town Intl

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Wed 10/7

12:25 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops27h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 10/23

12:15 am-7:08 pm

2 stops24h 53m

$1,214

PhiladelphiaJohannesburg

PHL Philadelphia - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

PHLJNB

Philadelphia

Wed 10/7

9:30 pm-1:55 pm

2 stops34h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/14

2:05 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop30h 25m

$1,219

PhiladelphiaJohannesburg

PHL Philadelphia - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

PHLJNB

Philadelphia

Sun 1/17

8:45 pm-2:20 am

2 stops46h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/27

1:45 pm-2:50 pm

1 stop32h 05m

$1,221

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PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL Philadelphia - CPT Cape Town Intl

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Mon 10/26

10:30 am-4:10 pm

1 stop23h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/10

8:50 pm-2:17 pm

2 stops24h 27m

$1,374

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL Philadelphia - CPT Cape Town Intl

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Mon 10/26

3:05 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop19h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/10

8:50 pm-11:31 pm

1 stop33h 41m

$1,374

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL Philadelphia - CPT Cape Town Intl

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Sat 12/12

7:50 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop33h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 12/20

8:35 pm-4:15 pm

1 stop26h 40m

$1,890

PhiladelphiaCape Town

PHL Philadelphia - CPT Cape Town Intl

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Sun 12/20

8:55 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops32h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 12/30

10:10 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop22h 40m

$2,270

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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?

In general, September is the cheapest month to fly from Philadelphia to South Africa. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $1,155. The month of March is another great option to travel to South Africa, with average flight prices from Philadelphia averaging around $1,177.

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

You could potentially save up to 4% on your flight if you consider stops on a Philadelphia to South Africa flight.

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Best Price Found	$800
Fastest flight time	24h 30m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to South Africa from Philadelphia in the past 72 hours is $800. The best round-trip flight deal from Philadelphia to South Africa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,182.

The fastest flight from Philadelphia to South Africa takes 24h 30m

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 were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Philadelphia Airport to South Africa?
There are 5 operators available for flights from Philadelphia Airport to South Africa as of September 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Philadelphia Airport to South Africa?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Philadelphia Airport to South Africa.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Africa?
The necessary travel and health documents for your South Africa trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Philadelphia to South Africa

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $895	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,731 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Delta	PriceFrom $1,077	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,573 reviews	Search Delta flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,141	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,172 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $1,160	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 12,044 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
British Airways	PriceFrom $1,361	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 8,205 reviews	Search British Airways flights

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