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Cheapest return fare
R15 582
Overall average: R17 322
American Airlines
Sun 8/3Fri 13/3
JNB - PHL • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
R8 584
Typical prices: R10 837-R14 148
Qatar Airways
Wed 3/12
JNB - PHL • 1 stop
When to travel
February
Cheapest • 11% price drop
June
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Cheap Flights to Philadelphia

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights to Philadelphia that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals to Philadelphia

Sun, Mar 8 - Fri, Mar 13
American Airlines Logo
19:35 - 16:35JNB-PHL
27h 00m2 stops
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20:45 - 10:25PHL-JNB
31h 40m1 stop
R15 582American Airlines
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Thu, Feb 5 - Mon, Feb 9
American Airlines Logo
19:35 - 14:05JNB-PHL
25h 30m2 stops
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21:25 - 10:25PHL-JNB
30h 00m2 stops
R16 350American Airlines
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Thu, Feb 5 - Mon, Feb 9
American Airlines Logo
19:35 - 14:05JNB-PHL
25h 30m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
21:25 - 10:25PHL-JNB
30h 00m2 stops
R16 367American Airlines
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Sun, Mar 8 - Fri, Mar 13
British Airways Logo
22:00 - 17:15JNB-PHL
25h 15m1 stop
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19:35 - 7:35PHL-JNB
30h 00m1 stop
R16 503British Airways
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Mon, Dec 22 - Wed, Jan 14
United Airlines Logo
22:00 - 0:45JNB-PHL
33h 45m2 stops
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13:10 - 18:35PHL-JNB
22h 25m2 stops
R16 520United Airlines
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Sun, Mar 8 - Fri, Mar 13
British Airways Logo
22:00 - 17:15JNB-PHL
25h 15m1 stop
British Airways Logo
20:45 - 10:25PHL-JNB
31h 40m1 stop
R16 571British Airways
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Tue, Dec 30 - Tue, Jan 6
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7:55 - 20:33CPT-PHL
43h 38m2 stops
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12:11 - 5:50PHL-CPT
34h 39m2 stops
R26 658KLM
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Tue, Dec 30 - Tue, Jan 6
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12:35 - 9:00CPT-PHL
27h 25m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
16:00 - 10:30PHL-CPT
35h 30m2 stops
R30 463Qatar Airways
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Thu, Jan 1 - Thu, Jan 8
Qatar Airways Logo
12:35 - 9:00CPT-PHL
27h 25m1 stop
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16:00 - 10:30PHL-CPT
35h 30m2 stops
R31 795Qatar Airways
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Thu, Jan 1 - Thu, Jan 8
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7:55 - 20:33CPT-PHL
43h 38m2 stops
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18:51 - 5:50PHL-CPT
27h 59m2 stops
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Philadelphia

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights to Philadelphia to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Philadelphia?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights to Philadelphia, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights to Philadelphia is February, where tickets cost R15 991 on average for one-way flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and April, where the average cost of tickets from South Africa is R21 930 and R19 148 respectively. For return trips, the best month to travel is February with an average price of R15 991.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Philadelphia?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to Philadelphia, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price, you should book around 0 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 29 days before departure.

Good to know – Book Cheap Philadelphia Plane Tickets

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flightR8 584
Best time to beat the crowds (15% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 3% lower on average.
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When to book flights to Philadelphia

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Philadelphia based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. The information is for flights to Philadelphia based on your location. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs - booking Philadelphia flights

  • How far is Philadelphia Airport from central Philadelphia?

    Philadelphia Airport is 11 km from the centre of Philadelphia.

  • What is the name of Philadelphia’s airport?

    When flying to Philadelphia, you'll arrive at Philadelphia Airport (PHL). The airport is also known as Philadelphia or Philadelphia Intl.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to Philadelphia?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Philadelphia is Wednesday where tickets can be as cheap as R16 894. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Tuesday, where prices are R17 866 on average.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Philadelphia?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to Philadelphia.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to Philadelphia?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Philadelphia is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Philadelphia?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Philadelphia with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to Philadelphia?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Philadelphia up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Philadelphia?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Philadelphia is generally in the morning, when flights cost R15 925 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Philadelphia is generally in the evening, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is R21 211.

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Prefer to fly direct to Philadelphia?

 
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Direct departures

South Africa to Philadelphia

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Direct returns

Philadelphia to South Africa

Monday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +46 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +47 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +48 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +49 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +46 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +47 more

Thursday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +50 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +51 more

Friday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +48 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +49 more

Saturday

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Sunday

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to Philadelphia

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to Philadelphia. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from South Africa to Philadelphia. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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KLMOverall score based on 1411 reviews
7,3Food
8,4Crew
7,1Entertainment
7,7Comfort
7,8Boarding
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At the airport, terrible, I do not want to even remember it. It was too humiliating for a business class passenger.

2,0 MediocreElizabeth, Oct 2025CDG - AMS
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At the airport, terrible, I do not want to even remember it. It was too humiliating for a business class passenger.

Flight was ok but lack of communication cost me to literally beg to be put on another flight as connecting flight had departed

They forgot to serve food and the crew was very unfriendly. Never experienced such a bad KLM flight. Usually fly from Toronto. New York was different.

The immigration hall in Amsterdam was understaffed, so passport checking was slower than it should be for a major airport. They need to get the automatic readers up and running for non EU passport holders. Waiting in line after a long flight feels a bit abusive.

Over 1 Hr delay. No APU so no AC on ground. Plane was hot during boarding and then they closed the doors over 20 minutes before engine start so interior of plane was steamy hot and stuffy. Could have been helped by opening doors until ready to depart.

Ad experience - been flying many years with them but they are losing out to other carriers with their service and bagage / seating policy. My 2 12-yo kids were not placed with the parent. Absurdity.

KLM remains a quality flag carrier airline which maintains its standards whilst all their competitors are lowering theirs.

My flight was delayed by 6 hours then I missed BOTH of my connecting flights, I then had to stay in the AIRPORT at JFK because soooooo many people also suffered from missing flights and there was no hotels available. I would like to be compensated for this experience! I had to stay in the airport for over 16 hours!

Klm start boarding while somw air issue in the plan

I appreciate that KLM was proactive in informing me of the 2 hour delay which enabled me to replan my travel. It was a bit stressful not knowing whether my connection from Montreal to Ottawa was happening. But the ground and air crew did a good job at comforting and assuring me.

Great staff great experience, made a 2 hour delay very bearable

Great staff, great experience, made a 2 hour delay very bearable

Food was the worst I’ve had on a VA flight. Normally it’s a lot better

I was my pleasure to fly virgin on my birthday for my first solo trip ever 🫶🏼

These are one of the older seat arrangements facing away from the windows! Not particularly convenient sets. No storage spaces. NO COAT HANGING HOOKS. Inconvenient business class seat compared to any other airlines of similar class. Staff are excellent! Extremely professional, friendly. Food is good too.

Overall, flight was excellent but check in was very slow for Premium Economy. Economy queue was shorter but we weren't allowed to use it.

The staff was not very polite but the flight was very very nice and comfortable and the entertainment was great

Great crew - old style upper class seats on the older fleet now feels dated

Premium economy more comfortable than economy, but not by much. Did was awful, do not try the omelette. Flight crew were helpful. Flight was delayed by over an hour. Overall but bad, arrived safely and thank God.

Food was excellent. Service was very good. Staff was very helpful to all passengers.

Paid $10 for wifi for full flight duration and the wifi wasn’t available after initial 2 hours

My baggage is lost. Flight cancelled, Rebooked ticket through long routes. Mental stress, emotional hurt

The flight overall was good. The attendants did a good job except that 1 female had too much fragrance on. The other things that made the flight unpleasant were out of the airlines control.

Nothing to complain. The staff and flight was good especially the seats which was better compared than the cloth ones on Qatar airways

I would love the entertainment center to be updated with more content. The flight to Doha had more options than the one to Miami

Overall the experience was neat with crew being nice and caring especially to parent with kids. The free snacks option was okay. The kiosk at Philly airport didn’t work.

First keep the airline as you promise. Reason for travelling from Orlando to Tampa is to go with Qatar Airline. We end up with American Airline. As expected the service was horrible.

Not sure how we end up with American Airlines instead of Qatar Airways. From Philadelphia to Qatar they boarded us then they asked us to unload. After 30 minutes later they board us again. The inside the plane it was burning hot and we were sweating like crazy. Crew members are absolute rude. The way they served the passengers were horrible. One of the crew members hit my knee with food cart and kept going. I was holding an ice pack for almost 2 hours. I am still with the pain.

I felt that when I was rerouted it should have been to business class.

The flight was smooth Thank God but the delays and changing gates for 3-4 times made me so tired of walking back and forth with heavy bags I thought I was going to pass out with heavy headaches but Thank God finally found the final gate and home safe. These delays happen anytime for important reasons so just be patient when you come across these situations.

United has come a long way, it’s been a fantastic experience traveling with them.

Even though we were delayed, we were able to make our connection

Starlink wifi on the Embraer E175 is an excellent experience. I was able to connect and work from IAD all the way to approach into BTV.

Great crew, excellent landing, good food. Over all great experience. Thank you!

Older aircraft, no meal, only food was for purchase. Not impressed United.

United needs to step up their game. Delayed flight leaving Seattle, San Francisco. Older aircraft, not very comfortable.

Always wish for more healthy, gluten free options. We have to bring our own.

Having a long layover, I was very appreciative of the ability to stand by for an earlier flight. Other airlines like Delta have refused this to me in the past, just to be mean (because my ticket class wasn't high enough). United went out of their way to help me get to my destination early, which I really appreciated given that it was the third leg of a 24+ hour journey for me.

This flight leg was fantastic - super comfortable and a great selection of things to watch on the TV. Staff were excellent, really above and beyond.

Other than a way way too cold cabinets for the entire flight, all was great

main meals are horrible but then you dont fly for the food

It was good. Couldn’t Check in online and select seats

It was great. Enough space and room for legs . Great service to.

⭐ British Airways Review — A Journey of Highs, Lows, and Lessons ⭐ I recently flew Business Class round-trip from Boston to Mumbai with British Airways, and my experience was a tale of two extremes — from disappointment to exceptional service, and then back to inconsistency. Boston → London: A Surprisingly Poor Start My journey began on a disappointing note. On a 6-hour Business Class flight, I was surprised to discover that there wasn’t a single proper vegetarian meal option available. I was offered a few bakery items only after repeatedly requesting something to eat. The flight attendant shrugged, offered no solution, and eventually — quite literally — threw some bread at me after much delay. This was not only disheartening, it was extremely surprising given my wonderful Business Class experience with BA last year. I stepped off that flight genuinely hungry and had to make a mad dash to the lounge just to get a proper meal. London → Mumbai: A Complete Turnaround The next sector restored my faith in British Airways. The entire crew was warm, welcoming, attentive, and genuinely caring. A special shoutout to Phiroze and the entire team serving the Business Class cabin — their professionalism, hospitality, and thoughtful service were extraordinary. They truly embodied what makes British Airways a global leader, and I am deeply grateful for the experience they provided. This is the BA I know and love. Mumbai → London: A Strange Meal Schedule This sector was generally fine, but the meal timing was puzzling. Lunch at 10:30 AM — for a Business cabin — felt unusual, and most passengers, including myself, barely touched it. The rest of the service was smooth, but the scheduling definitely needs a rethink. London → Boston: Mixed Experience Again The flight itself was decent, but the Business Lounge at Heathrow for this leg was a letdown. Arrived during lunch hours: no hot vegetarian options available Lounge area: dirty dishes everywhere Even after politely alerting the staff, the dishes were ignored and left uncleared For a premium cabin passenger — and at one of the world’s busiest international hubs — this was disappointing. Overall Impression My journey with British Airways felt inconsistent — two great sectors sandwiched between two that fell short of the BA standard. When BA is good, it is world-class. When it misses, the gap is noticeable. I genuinely hope the airline takes this feedback as constructive insight. I continue to believe in British Airways, and I commend the outstanding crew on the London → Mumbai sector — they were the highlight of my entire trip. With a little more focus on vegetarian meal availability, lounge service, and consistency across crews, BA can ensure every Business Class passenger experiences the premium journey they promise.

We were in business class and I had seat # 1. This was a night flight and after dinner was served, lights were dimmed and I went to sleep. The crew were loud and noisy so I didn’t get much sleep. I expect the crew to enjoy themselves but would Appreciate some decency in staying quiet while the passengers sleep

Have travelled business class with other airlines who profess to be the best in the world. They can however not beat the service and comfort that BA provide.

Well unfortunately our connecting was cancelled and next flight delayed. Was in airport 9 hours. Flight itself was good. I’m sure it was a FAA problem.

Great on board entertainment Tasty food Cattle class obviously crammed but not as bad as shorter hall flights

I was attacked in the Miami airport and the staff did nothing. On my flight from London to Miami one of the flight attendants screamed at me and demanded I keep my seat in the upright position at all times during the fight so the man behind me was comfortable for the flight. I will never in my life use British airways again

Logan gate staff was unhelpful. Arrived early, come to find out the airbus scheduled was reassigned and I did not have a seat. The desk agent spoke to his supervisor who instructed him to give me a boarding pass to get up to gate area, he was polite. At the gate the fellow was sitting to the side with two other BA staff . I asked him if he could help me, his answer was” we are on a break, we are closed” then turned his back. I am almost 70, drove 4 1/2 hours to Boston and had been looking forward to this trip for 5 months. I have worked in service many times in my life and this is not how it is done. I eventually (1/2 hr) before boarding was able to get a seat. The rest of the flight experience was unremarkable.

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