Travelling from Johannesburg to Philadelphia: what you need to know
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) is Johannesburg's main airport. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Johannesburg to Philadelphia jetting off from here.
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is where you'll be arriving in Philadelphia.
The timezone in Philadelphia is UTC-4, which is six hours behind Johannesburg.
For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your Johannesburg to Philadelphia flight.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Philadelphia
To pick up cheap Johannesburg to Philadelphia flights, book ahead. Airlines generally offer lower fares when tickets are first released.
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Flying from Johannesburg
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
Consider adding a stopover to potentially save on your Johannesburg to Philadelphia flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from O.R. Tambo International Airport. Take a break from travelling at one of these popular options:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Located around 23 kilometres from central Johannesburg, JNB can be reached in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Johannesburg to Philadelphia? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to O.R. Tambo International Airport:
77.1% of flights leaving from O.R. Tambo International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Arriving in Philadelphia
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is approximately 11 kilometres from central Philadelphia. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive will take around 15 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 45 minutes.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Johannesburg to Philadelphia. Reserve one of these accommodation options near PHL instead:
Pick up a Philadelphia International Airport rental car and discover Philadelphia and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Budget are popular providers to choose from here.
Reserving your ride from Philadelphia International Airport about three weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
You'll find PHL at 8500 Essington Ave.
Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN)
Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN) is roughly 48 kilometres from the centre of Philadelphia. Once you've hopped off your flight from Johannesburg to Philadelphia, it takes approximately 40 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
If you're catching public transport, it'll take approximately 1 hour 45 minutes.
Forget about public transport schedules or long cab lines. Pick up a Trenton-Mercer Airport rental car and blaze your own trail. Compare rates and availability from Budget, National and Enterprise.
Snap up the best price by booking your ride from TTN four weeks ahead of time. You can also expect to have a wider range of vehicles.
The address for Trenton-Mercer Airport is Scotch Road, Terminal Building.
Best time to go to Philadelphia
August is the busiest month for flights from Johannesburg to Philadelphia. To travel when it's less crowded, visit Philadelphia in February.
Book a Johannesburg to Philadelphia ticket departing in July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Philadelphia to range from 18ºC (64ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -7ºC (19ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Look for cheap flights from Johannesburg to Philadelphia around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Philadelphia
Once you've booked your flight from Johannesburg to Philadelphia, decide where you'll be dropping your bags. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Philadelphia:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art are popular attractions which should be on any well-planned Philadelphia itinerary.
Explore more of United States
Philadelphia has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of United States just waiting to be discovered. Around 129 kilometres north-east of Philadelphia, a visit to New York will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Statue of Liberty, Central Park and Empire State Building.
Boston is another well-known destination in United States and is around 434 kilometres north-east of Philadelphia. No journey is complete without a visit to Freedom Trail, Museum of Fine Arts Boston and Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum.
