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$691+ Cheap flights from Philadelphia (PHL) to Johannesburg

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PHL — JNB
Feb 4 — Feb 111
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The best prices from Philadelphia to Johannesburg are usually found in September or March, booked 40 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Philadelphia to Johannesburg

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Philadelphia (PHL) to Johannesburg (ZA1). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated January 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$814
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$691
(Kiwi.com)

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Average price

$1,128
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Cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Johannesburg
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Philadelphia to Johannesburg. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 30, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/276:40 pmPHL - JNB
1 stop32h 40mAmerican Airlines
Tue 3/119:15 pmJNB - PHL
1 stop22h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/30$814
This Kissandfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kissandfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/1510:15 pmPHL - JNB
1 stop27h 15mBritish Airways
Sat 3/229:15 pmJNB - PHL
1 stop22h 50mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/29$865
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/217:00 pmPHL - JNB
2 stops33h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/319:15 pmJNB - PHL
2 stops26h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/29$913
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/77:25 pmPHL - JNB
1 stop40h 35mDelta
Mon 3/179:55 pmJNB - PHL
1 stop26h 27mDelta
Deal found 1/29$1,096
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/291:05 pmPHL - JNB
2 stops39h 10mVirgin Atlantic
Sat 5/106:55 pmJNB - PHL
2 stops35h 29mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 1/30$1,110
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/241:00 pmPHL - JNB
2 stops22h 35mUnited Airlines
Mon 3/1010:00 pmJNB - PHL
2 stops25h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/29$1,114
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/211:07 pmPHL - JNB
2 stops26h 53mKLM
Sun 3/3011:15 pmJNB - PHL
2 stops28h 00mKLM
Deal found 1/29$1,274
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/166:35 pmPHL - JNB
2 stops33h 50mSWISS
Sun 3/238:25 pmJNB - PHL
2 stops50h 35mSWISS
Deal found 1/30$1,324
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/135:45 pmPHL - JNB
1 stop32h 45mLufthansa
Wed 2/197:35 pmJNB - PHL
1 stop27h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 1/30$1,338
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/136:30 amPHL - JNB
2 stops23h 40mEthiopian Air
Wed 2/192:35 pmJNB - PHL
3 stops30h 28mEthiopian Air
Deal found 1/30$1,364
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/218:40 pmPHL - JNB
3 stops53h 30mQatar Airways
Sun 4/276:35 pmJNB - PHL
3 stops44h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 1/29$1,506

Find flights from Philadelphia to Johannesburg within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Philadelphia to Johannesburg that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 30, 2025.

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PhiladelphiaJohannesburg

PHL - JNB

PHLJNB

Philadelphia

Thu 2/27

6:40 pm-10:20 am

1 stop32h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/11

9:15 pm-2:05 pm

1 stop22h 50m

$814

PhiladelphiaJohannesburg

PHL - JNB

PHLJNB

Philadelphia

Mon 3/3

9:21 pm-10:20 am

2 stops29h 59m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/18

7:25 pm-4:35 pm

2 stops27h 10m

$1,077

PhiladelphiaJohannesburg

PHL - JNB

PHLJNB

Philadelphia

Tue 4/29

1:05 pm-10:15 am

2 stops39h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 5/10

6:55 pm-12:24 am

2 stops35h 29m

$1,110

PhiladelphiaJohannesburg

PHL - JNB

PHLJNB

Philadelphia

Thu 2/13

10:10 am-6:35 pm

2 stops25h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/19

8:25 pm-2:50 pm

2 stops49h 25m

$1,132

PhiladelphiaJohannesburg

PHL - JNB

PHLJNB

Philadelphia

Thu 2/13

1:00 pm-6:35 pm

2 stops22h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/19

7:35 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop27h 25m

$1,150

PhiladelphiaJohannesburg

PHL - JNB

PHLJNB

Philadelphia

Sun 3/16

6:35 pm-10:25 am

2 stops33h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 3/23

8:25 pm-5:00 pm

2 stops50h 35m

$1,324

PhiladelphiaJohannesburg

PHL - JNB

PHLJNB

Philadelphia

Thu 2/13

5:45 pm-9:30 am

1 stop32h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/19

7:35 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop27h 25m

$1,338

PhiladelphiaJohannesburg

PHL - JNB

PHLJNB

Philadelphia

Thu 2/13

6:30 am-1:10 pm

2 stops23h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/19

2:35 pm-2:03 pm

3 stops30h 28m

$1,364

PhiladelphiaJohannesburg

PHL - JNB

PHLJNB

Philadelphia

Mon 4/21

8:40 pm-8:10 am

3 stops53h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 4/27

6:35 pm-9:30 am

3 stops44h 55m

$1,506

PhiladelphiaJohannesburg

PHL - JNB

PHLJNB

Philadelphia

Fri 3/7

1:11 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop22h 49m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 3/22

9:55 pm-12:49 am

1 stop32h 54m

$1,546

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Travel insights for flights from Philadelphia to Johannesburg

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Philadelphia to Johannesburg including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Philadelphia to Johannesburg?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Philadelphia to Johannesburg. Price data was last updated on January 24, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Philadelphia to Johannesburg may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 40 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Philadelphia to Johannesburg?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Johannesburg (average of $1,173). Flying from Philadelphia to Johannesburg in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,696). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from PHL to JNB?

Find hourly flight availability from Philadelphia to Johannesburg. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 30, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Philadelphia to Johannesburg in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 17% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Philadelphia to Johannesburg?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Philadelphia to Johannesburg. Price data was last updated on March 10, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Philadelphia to Johannesburg flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Johannesburg by month

Plan your trip to Johannesburg by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Johannesburg ranges from 0.0 - 4.7 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.7 in. June is typically the driest time to visit Johannesburg when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Johannesburg by month

Plan your trip to Johannesburg by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Johannesburg, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 68.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 50.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Johannesburg

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Johannesburg. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Johannesburg. Reviews last updated January 30, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, Qatar Airways and SWISS from Philadelphia to Johannesburg have to say. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,450 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,450 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,450 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,715 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,450 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

SWISS
7.5
Good
1,584 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,450 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
657 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,450 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,906 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,450 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Philadelphia to Johannesburg?

    For a flight from Philadelphia to Johannesburg, you will be flying from Philadelphia. Philadelphia (PHL) is just 7.0 mi from the center of the city. Philadelphia is the only Philadelphia airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to Johannesburg per day. 6 airlines have flights to Johannesburg from Philadelphia on a regular basis.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Philadelphia to Johannesburg round-trip?

    American Airlines, at $814, was found to be the cheapest airline from Philadelphia to Johannesburg.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include British Airways and Virgin Atlantic. You may be able to fly from Philadelphia to Johannesburg for 37% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Philadelphia to Johannesburg that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Philadelphia to Johannesburg flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Philadelphia to Johannesburg?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Philadelphia to Johannesburg.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Philadelphia to Johannesburg?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Philadelphia to Johannesburg by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Philadelphia to Johannesburg?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Johannesburg (average of $1,173). Flying from Philadelphia to Johannesburg in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,696). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 6 airlines flying from Philadelphia to Johannesburg

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Philadelphia to Johannesburg. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$878Average$1,238FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$899Average$1,118FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$930Average$1,311FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$947Average$1,295FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
KLMCheapest$1,047Average$1,117FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,188Average$1,632FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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