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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Johannesburg? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $2,827. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Johannesburg.$1,940 per passenger.Departing Thu, 24 Sep, returning Mon, 28 Sep.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Philadelphia International on Thu, 24 Sep, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Mon, 28 Sep, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,940, select.
Johannesburg.$2,053 per passenger.Departing Sun, 24 Jan, returning Sat, 30 Jan.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Philadelphia International on Sun, 24 Jan, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Sat, 30 Jan, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,053, select.
Johannesburg.$2,472 per passenger.Departing Mon, 19 Oct, returning Fri, 30 Oct.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Philadelphia International on Mon, 19 Oct, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Fri, 30 Oct, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,472, select.
Johannesburg.$2,550 per passenger.Departing Sun, 27 Sep, returning Sun, 11 Oct.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Philadelphia International on Sun, 27 Sep, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Sun, 11 Oct, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,550, select.
Johannesburg.$2,601 per passenger.Departing Fri, 28 Aug, returning Sun, 6 Sep.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Philadelphia International on Fri, 28 Aug, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Sun, 6 Sep, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,601, select.
Johannesburg.$2,613 per passenger.Departing Wed, 5 Aug, returning Wed, 26 Aug.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Philadelphia International on Wed, 5 Aug, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Wed, 26 Aug, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,613, select.
Johannesburg.$2,817 per passenger.Departing Mon, 6 Jul, returning Mon, 13 Jul.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Philadelphia International on Mon, 6 Jul, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Mon, 13 Jul, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,817, select.
Johannesburg.$2,888 per passenger.Departing Thu, 30 Jul, returning Tue, 11 Aug.Return flight with Brussels Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Brussels Airlines, departs from Philadelphia International on Thu, 30 Jul, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Brussels Airlines, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Tue, 11 Aug, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,888, select.
Johannesburg.$2,892 per passenger.Departing Thu, 25 Jun, returning Thu, 2 Jul.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Philadelphia International on Thu, 25 Jun, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Thu, 2 Jul, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,892, select.
Johannesburg.$2,924 per passenger.Departing Sun, 20 Dec, returning Thu, 7 Jan.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Philadelphia International on Sun, 20 Dec, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Thu, 7 Jan, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,924, select.
Johannesburg.$3,069 per passenger.Departing Wed, 16 Dec, returning Thu, 24 Dec.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Philadelphia International on Wed, 16 Dec, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Thu, 24 Dec, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $3,069, select.
Johannesburg.$3,546 per passenger.Departing Sun, 22 Nov, returning Sat, 28 Nov.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Philadelphia International on Sun, 22 Nov, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Sat, 28 Nov, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $3,546, select.
Johannesburg.$23,530 per passenger.Departing Wed, 7 Apr, returning Wed, 21 Apr.Return flight with United and South African Airways.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Philadelphia International on Wed, 7 Apr, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with South African Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Wed, 21 Apr, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $23,530, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Philadelphia International to Johannesburg

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Philadelphia International to Johannesburg flights are currently cheapest in September.
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Jul
from $2,827
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from $2,623
Sep
from $1,947
Oct
from $2,481
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from $3,558
Dec
from $3,080
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from $2,060
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from $23,616
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Alternative Philadelphia International to Johannesburg routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Philadelphia International to Johannesburg? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Johannesburg O.R. Tambo

22km from central Johannesburg
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from $1,947
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Lanseria

33km from central Johannesburg
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Philadelphia to Johannesburg: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$1,947
Cheapest month to flySeptember

Finding cheap flights from Philadelphia International to Johannesburg: Frequently asked questions

There are 2 airports in Johannesburg: Johannesburg O.R. Tambo and Lanseria.
The best price we found for a return flight from Philadelphia International to Johannesburg is $1,947. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Philadelphia International to Johannesburg. But we found flights with one or more stops from $1,940.
As of June 2026, there are no flights flying from Philadelphia International to Johannesburg.
The cheapest month to fly from Philadelphia International to Johannesburg is usually September.
If you're flying from Philadelphia International Airport, the cheapest airport near Johannesburg is Johannesburg O.R. Tambo – which is 21.7 km away from the centre of Johannesburg. We've found flights into this airport from $1,947.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Philadelphia International Airport to Johannesburg on Thursday, 24 September 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Philadelphia International Airport and Johannesburg. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Johannesburg but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Johannesburg is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In June, the average temperature is usually around 11°C. January is typically the warmest month in Johannesburg, when it usually averages around 28°C. You can expect the least rain in July. The coldest month is June, with temperatures averaging 3°C. The rainiest month is December.
Currently, Etihad Airways offers the cheapest flight tickets to Johannesburg.

Flying from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Johannesburg: what you need to know

  • The timezone in Johannesburg is UTC+2. The city is seven hours ahead of Philadelphia, where Philadelphia International Airport is located.

  • Allow plenty of time to get on your PHL to Johannesburg flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • You can expect longer lines in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.

  • A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling and possibly even explore a different city. When searching for plane tickets from PHL to Johannesburg, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Here are some popular options to consider:

    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL)

    • Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)

    • Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

  • PHL is about 11 kilometres from central Philadelphia. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 30 minutes.

  • Looking for a hotel near PHL? If you've booked an early flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Johannesburg, these stays will get you from your pillow to the plane in no time:

  • 77% of flights taking off from Philadelphia International Airport land at their destination on schedule.

  • You'll find PHL at 8500 Essington Ave.

How to find the cheapest flights from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Johannesburg

  • The best price we've seen for a one-way Philadelphia International Airport to Johannesburg flight is $1,277. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,940. Bear in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.

  • Booking early is often the key to securing a cheap flight from PHL to Johannesburg. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend.

  • If you have flexibility with your travel plans, check out the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price across every month when searching for a Philadelphia International Airport to Johannesburg ticket.

  • There's no need to check in daily to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know when there's an updated deal for cheap flights from PHL to Johannesburg.

  • Find an affordable flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Johannesburg with the help of our filters. Choose your ideal times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.

Airports in Johannesburg

Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)

  • Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to central Johannesburg takes about 30 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 26 kilometres away.

  • It'll take around 35 minutes when travelling by public transport.

  • Book a hotel near JNB if you're coming in on a late flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Johannesburg. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:

  • To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport around three weeks in advance of your flight from PHL to Johannesburg.

Lanseria International Airport (HLA)

  • Lanseria International Airport (HLA) is about 40 kilometres from central Johannesburg. After your flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Johannesburg, it'll take you around 45 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or taxi.

  • Public transport will get you there in about 1 hour 15 minutes.

  • Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel near HLA. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your PHL to Johannesburg flight:

  • Call dibs on the best options. Reserving your ride from HLA four weeks ahead of time often means lower prices and a wider choice of vehicles.

Best time to go to Johannesburg

  • It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Johannesburg. April is the busiest month to travel to Johannesburg. If you like a quieter atmosphere, go in December.

  • The warmest month in Johannesburg is January, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your Philadelphia International Airport to Johannesburg plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.

  • If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from PHL to Johannesburg in July when temperatures average between 3ºC (37ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF).

More about Johannesburg

  • Once you've booked your flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Johannesburg, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Johannesburg:

  • Nelson Mandela Statue and Apartheid Museum are a couple of top-rated attractions to put on your Johannesburg to-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Top of Africa.

Explore more of South Africa

  • Johannesburg has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of South Africa just waiting to be explored. About 451 kilometres southeast of Johannesburg, a trip to Pietermaritzburg will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like Sri Siva Soobramoiniar And Marriamen Temples, KwaZulu-Natal National Botanical Garden and Butterflies for Africa.

  • If you're interested in discovering another major stop in South Africa, head for Bloemfontein, roughly 370 kilometres southwest of Johannesburg. Naval Hill Planetarium, Naval Hill Nature Reserve and Kings Park Rose Garden are the start of reasons to visit.

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