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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Philadelphia to Johannesburg? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 1.142 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Johannesburg.1.142 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 14 Sep, returning Mon, 21 Sep.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Philadelphia International on Mon, 14 Sep, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Mon, 21 Sep, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.142 €, select.
Johannesburg.1.161 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Sep, returning Wed, 7 Oct.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Philadelphia International on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Wed, 7 Oct, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.161 €, select.
Johannesburg.1.184 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 14 Oct, returning Wed, 17 Mar.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Philadelphia International on Wed, 14 Oct, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Wed, 17 Mar, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.184 €, select.
Johannesburg.1.191 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 27 Aug, returning Wed, 2 Sep.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Philadelphia International on Thu, 27 Aug, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Wed, 2 Sep, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.191 €, select.
Johannesburg.1.206 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 3 May, returning Fri, 14 May.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Philadelphia International on Mon, 3 May, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Fri, 14 May, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.206 €, select.
Johannesburg.1.241 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 19 Feb, returning Wed, 28 Apr.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Philadelphia International on Fri, 19 Feb, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Wed, 28 Apr, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.241 €, select.
Johannesburg.1.380 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 25 Aug, returning Mon, 31 Aug.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Philadelphia International on Tue, 25 Aug, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Mon, 31 Aug, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.380 €, select.
Johannesburg.1.536 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 29 Dec, returning Wed, 20 Jan.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Philadelphia International on Tue, 29 Dec, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Wed, 20 Jan, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.536 €, select.
Johannesburg.1.540 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 11 Dec, returning Sun, 7 Feb.Return flight with Aer Lingus and Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from Philadelphia International on Fri, 11 Dec, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Sun, 7 Feb, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.540 €, select.
Johannesburg.1.564 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 22 Nov, returning Sat, 28 Nov.Return flight with Aer Lingus and jetBlue.Outbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from Philadelphia International on Sun, 22 Nov, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with jetBlue, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Sat, 28 Nov, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.564 €, select.
Johannesburg.1.572 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 2 Dec, returning Thu, 31 Dec.Return flight with Aer Lingus and Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from Philadelphia International on Wed, 2 Dec, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Thu, 31 Dec, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.572 €, select.
Johannesburg.2.952 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 4 Jan, returning Sun, 21 Feb.Return flight with jetBlue and Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with jetBlue, departs from Philadelphia International on Mon, 4 Jan, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Sun, 21 Feb, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 2.952 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Philadelphia to Johannesburg

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Philadelphia to Johannesburg flights are currently cheapest in September.
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Alternative Philadelphia to Johannesburg routes

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

Johannesburg O.R. Tambo

22km from central Johannesburg
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from 1.142 €
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Lanseria

32km from central Johannesburg
from 1.453 €
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Philadelphia to Johannesburg: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found1.142 €
Cheapest month to flySeptember

Finding cheap flights from Philadelphia 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 to Johannesburg is 1.142 €. 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 to Johannesburg. But we found flights with one or more stops from 1.142 €.
As of August 2026, there are no flights flying from Philadelphia to Johannesburg.
The cheapest month to fly from Philadelphia to Johannesburg is usually September.
If you're flying from Philadelphia, 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 1.142 €.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Philadelphia to Johannesburg on Monday, 14 September 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Philadelphia 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 August, the average temperature is usually around 14°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.
The cheapest airline that flies to Johannesburg is Etihad Airways .

Travelling from Philadelphia to Johannesburg: what you need to know

  • Planning your getaway starts with figuring out where you'll fly out of in Philadelphia. Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for booking a flight from Philadelphia to Johannesburg jetting off from here.

  • Touch down at Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB), the primary gateway of Johannesburg.

  • The timezone in Johannesburg is UTC+2, which is seven hours ahead of Philadelphia.

  • To ensure you make it on your Philadelphia to Johannesburg flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.

  • During popular months like August, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during high season in general.

How to find the cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Johannesburg

  • Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap Philadelphia to Johannesburg flights if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird deals.

  • The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest plane tickets from Philadelphia to Johannesburg across each month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.

  • Finding a cheap flight from Philadelphia to Johannesburg is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as a better deal is available.

  • Save on your Philadelphia to Johannesburg flight with the help of our filters. Select your ideal duration, departure time and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.

Flying from Philadelphia

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)

  • We make it simple to find a Philadelphia to Johannesburg flight with a stopover. To see all the options departing from Philadelphia International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some popular stopovers include:

    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (ATL)

    • Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)

    • New York Newark Airport (EWR)

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

  • Want a stress-free start to your break? Stay near Philadelphia International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Philadelphia to Johannesburg or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:

  • 77% of flights that take off from Philadelphia International Airport arrive at their destination on time.

  • The address for PHL is 8500 Essington Ave.

Arriving in Johannesburg

Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB)

  • Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB) to central Johannesburg takes around 30 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 23 kilometres away.

  • Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you around 35 minutes.

  • Consider staying in a hotel near JNB if you have a late flight from Philadelphia to Johannesburg. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:

  • Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Carwiz, Alamo or Green Motion and experience the lesser-explored corners of Johannesburg and beyond.

  • Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport around three weeks ahead of your trip.

Lanseria Airport (HLA)

  • Lanseria Airport (HLA) is around 32 kilometres from central Johannesburg. Once you've hopped off your flight from Philadelphia to Johannesburg, it'll take you approximately 45 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a taxi or ride-share.

  • You can expect the trip to take about 1 hour 15 minutes on public transport.

  • After your flight from Philadelphia to Johannesburg, unwind at a hotel near HLA. These are some great options that'll help you slip into relaxation mode:

  • The quickest way to get to where you're going is with a Lanseria Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from First - Car Rental, Tempest - Car Rental or Firefly powered by Hertz and be on your way in a flash.

  • Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from HLA four weeks ahead of time. You can also expect to have a greater range of vehicles.

Johannesburg Randgermiston Airport (QRA)

  • Central Johannesburg is about 11 kilometres from Johannesburg Randgermiston Airport (QRA). Get settled at your hotel (or make a beeline for the city's best attractions) after your flight from Philadelphia to Johannesburg.

  • Go from the arrivals hall to your hotel in one easy trip by grabbing a Johannesburg Randgermiston Airport rental car. You can book with reliable names here like Avis and Budget.

  • If you'd like a particular kind of vehicle, booking early increases your chances of finding what you want. Secure your ride from QRA a few weeks ahead of your flight from Philadelphia to Johannesburg.

Best time to go to Johannesburg

  • March is the quietest month for flights from Philadelphia to Johannesburg, while April is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Johannesburg based on whether you prefer a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.

  • The warmest month in Johannesburg is January, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your Philadelphia to Johannesburg ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.

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

More about Johannesburg

  • Start your Johannesburg trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Philadelphia to Johannesburg, browse our selection of hotels including:

  • There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be tricky to know where to begin. Apartheid Museum, Nelson Mandela Statue and Top of Africa are leading attractions which should be on any good Johannesburg itinerary.

Explore more of South Africa

  • You've visited Johannesburg, now it's time to discover other corners of South Africa. Travel around 21 kilometres west to Soweto to tick off its must-visit sights. From Soweto to Hector Pieterson Memorial and Mandela's House, there's plenty to keep you busy.

  • If you're eager to discover another corner of South Africa, head for Pretoria, about 56 kilometres north of Johannesburg. Nelson Mandela Statue, Ditsong National Museum of Natural History and Idube Game Reserve are key highlights.

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