Question 1

How long is the flight to Philadelphia?

Accepted Answer

The duration of your flight to Philadelphia depends on your departure and arrival airports. Obviously any flights that include a layover will also be longer. The most popular routes to Philadelphia on KAYAK are from Cape Town, which takes 20h 45m, Johannesburg, which takes 21h 35m, and Durban, which takes 25h 45m.

Question 2

How long is the flight to Philadelphia?

Accepted Answer

The duration of your flight to Philadelphia depends on your departure and arrival airports. Obviously any flights that include a layover will also be longer. The most popular routes to Philadelphia on KAYAK are from Cape Town, which takes 20h 45m, Johannesburg, which takes 21h 35m, and Durban, which takes 25h 45m.

Question 3

How far is Philadelphia Airport from central Philadelphia?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Philadelphia Airport and downtown Philadelphia is 7 miles. <a href='/flight-routes/South-Africa-ZA0/Philadelphia-PHL'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 4

What is the name of Philadelphia’s airport?

Accepted Answer

There is only 1 airport in Philadelphia, called Philadelphia Airport (PHL). It can also be referred to as Philadelphia or Philadelphia Intl. <a href='/flight-routes/South-Africa-ZA0/Philadelphia-PHL'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 5

What is the cheapest day to fly to Philadelphia?

Accepted Answer

Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Philadelphia is Tuesday where tickets can be as cheap as $922. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Wednesday, where prices are $1,301 on average.

Question 6

What is the cheapest month to fly to Philadelphia?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights to Philadelphia is February, where tickets cost $939 on average for one-way flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and December, where the average cost of tickets from South Africa is $1,282 and $1,160 respectively. For return trips, the best month to travel is February with an average price of $939.

Question 7

What is the cheapest month to fly to Philadelphia?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights to Philadelphia is February, where tickets cost $939 on average for one-way flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and December, where the average cost of tickets from South Africa is $1,282 and $1,160 respectively. For return trips, the best month to travel is February with an average price of $939.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

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. <a href='/flight-routes/South-Africa-ZA0/Philadelphia-PHL'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

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 travelers know whether to wait or book now. <a href='/flight-routes/South-Africa-ZA0/Philadelphia-PHL'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 10

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Philadelphia?

Accepted Answer

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. <a href='/flight-routes/South-Africa-ZA0/Philadelphia-PHL'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

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. <a href='/flight-routes/South-Africa-ZA0/Philadelphia-PHL'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest time of day to fly to Philadelphia is generally at night, when flights cost $1,006 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Philadelphia is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $1,011.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

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 19 days before departure.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

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 19 days before departure.

Question 15

How many direct flights to Philadelphia are there each day?

Accepted Answer

There are around 504 direct flights from within South Africa to Philadelphia every day. Most flights depart in the morning, with 6:00 am the most common departure time and 51% of flights departing in the morning.

Question 16

How many direct flights to Philadelphia are there each day?

Accepted Answer

There are around 504 direct flights from within South Africa to Philadelphia every day. Most flights depart in the morning, with 6:00 am the most common departure time and 51% of flights departing in the morning.

Question 17

How many direct flights to Philadelphia are there each week?

Accepted Answer

Each week there are around 3,524 direct flights from within South Africa to Philadelphia. The most common day for departures is Monday, with 15% of flights taking off on this day.

Question 18

What are the most popular airlines flying to Philadelphia?

Accepted Answer

The most popular airline among KAYAK users flying to Philadelphia is United Airlines, followed by Kenya Airways and Delta.

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Philadelphia?

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

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 19 days before departure.

What are the most popular airlines flying to Philadelphia?

The most popular airline among KAYAK users flying to Philadelphia is United Airlines, followed by Kenya Airways and Delta.

How long is the flight to Philadelphia?

How many direct flights to Philadelphia are there each day?

There are around 504 direct flights from within South Africa to Philadelphia every day. Most flights depart in the morning, with 6:00 am the most common departure time and 51% of flights departing in the morning.

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How far is Philadelphia Airport from central Philadelphia?

The distance between Philadelphia Airport and downtown Philadelphia is 7 miles.

What is the name of Philadelphia’s airport?

There is only 1 airport in Philadelphia, called Philadelphia Airport (PHL). It can also be referred to 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 Tuesday where tickets can be as cheap as $922. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Wednesday, where prices are $1,301 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 travelers 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 at night, when flights cost $1,006 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Philadelphia is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $1,011.

How many direct flights to Philadelphia are there each week?

Each week there are around 3,524 direct flights from within South Africa to Philadelphia. The most common day for departures is Monday, with 15% of flights taking off on this day.

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