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Cheap flights from Philadelphia to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from R12 955

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 16/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHL — JNB
Jun 7 — Jun 141
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Philadelphia to Johannesburg OR Tambo are usually found in May or September, booked 40 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Philadelphia to OR Tambo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Philadelphia (PHL) to OR Tambo (JNB). 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 2 June 2025.

Round-trip from

R18 515

One-way from

R12 955

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R24 614
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 7/11-10/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 53h 40m total
  • Philadelphia to Johannesburg
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16/7
  • 16/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 57h 41m total
  • Philadelphia to Johannesburg
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price (R111 402 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (R16 545 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Philadelphia to OR Tambo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Philadelphia to OR Tambo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 2 June 2025.

Fri 7/1119:45PHL - JNB
1 stop31h 35mBritish Airways
Mon 10/1122:05JNB - PHL
1 stop22h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/6R18 515
Mon 1/920:25PHL - JNB
2 stops35h 55mQatar Airways
Sat 13/913:55JNB - PHL
1 stop25h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 1/6R18 749
Fri 7/1118:35PHL - JNB
2 stops29h 55mAmerican Airlines
Mon 10/1119:45JNB - PHL
1 stop27h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/6R18 928
Sat 6/918:41PHL - JNB
1 stop18h 59mDelta
Tue 23/921:55JNB - PHL
1 stop21h 33mDelta
Deal found 1/6R20 080
Wed 27/810:30PHL - JNB
2 stops25h 15mUnited Airlines
Tue 16/910:25JNB - PHL
2 stops33h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/6R20 350
Fri 5/917:27PHL - JNB
2 stops21h 53mMultiple Airlines
Fri 19/918:50JNB - PHL
2 stops28h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/6R20 566
Wed 3/99:20PHL - JNB
2 stops42h 00mAir Canada
Thu 18/919:35JNB - PHL
2 stops32h 03mAir Canada
Deal found 1/6R20 872
Fri 29/810:10PHL - JNB
2 stops41h 10mSWISS
Mon 15/919:35JNB - PHL
2 stops31h 56mSWISS
Deal found 1/6R21 142
Fri 29/817:35PHL - JNB
1 stop33h 00mBrussels Airlines
Sun 14/919:00JNB - PHL
1 stop27h 00mBrussels Airlines
Deal found 1/6R21 771
Sun 31/810:25PHL - JNB
2 stops39h 55mEtihad Airways
Sat 13/99:50JNB - PHL
2 stops37h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 31/5R22 995
Fri 29/817:35PHL - JNB
2 stops41h 50mLufthansa
Wed 17/919:00JNB - PHL
1 stop27h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 1/6R23 301

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Philadelphia to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport that are best for you.

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Philadelphia

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OR Tambo

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Depart

Return

Price

PhiladelphiaJohannesburg

PHL - JNB

PHLJNB

Philadelphia

Fri 7/11

19:45-10:20

1 stop31h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/11

22:05-13:10

1 stop22h 05m

R18 515

PhiladelphiaJohannesburg

PHL - JNB

PHLJNB

Philadelphia

Mon 1/9

20:25-14:20

2 stops35h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 13/9

13:55-9:00

1 stop25h 05m

R18 749

PhiladelphiaJohannesburg

PHL - JNB

PHLJNB

Philadelphia

Fri 7/11

18:35-7:30

2 stops29h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/11

19:45-16:20

1 stop27h 35m

R18 928

PhiladelphiaJohannesburg

PHL - JNB

PHLJNB

Philadelphia

Sat 6/9

18:41-19:40

1 stop18h 59m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 23/9

21:55-13:28

1 stop21h 33m

R20 080

PhiladelphiaJohannesburg

PHL - JNB

PHLJNB

Philadelphia

Wed 27/8

10:30-17:45

2 stops25h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 16/9

10:25-14:06

2 stops33h 41m

R20 350

PhiladelphiaJohannesburg

PHL - JNB

PHLJNB

Philadelphia

Fri 5/9

17:27-21:20

2 stops21h 53m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 19/9

18:50-17:17

2 stops28h 27m

R20 566

PhiladelphiaJohannesburg

PHL - JNB

PHLJNB

Philadelphia

Wed 3/9

9:20-9:20

2 stops42h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 18/9

19:35-21:38

2 stops32h 03m

R20 872

PhiladelphiaJohannesburg

PHL - JNB

PHLJNB

Philadelphia

Fri 29/8

10:10-9:20

2 stops41h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/9

19:35-21:31

2 stops31h 56m

R21 142

PhiladelphiaJohannesburg

PHL - JNB

PHLJNB

Philadelphia

Fri 29/8

17:35-8:35

1 stop33h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 14/9

19:00-16:00

1 stop27h 00m

R21 771

PhiladelphiaJohannesburg

PHL - JNB

PHLJNB

Philadelphia

Sun 31/8

10:25-8:20

2 stops39h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 13/9

9:50-17:45

2 stops37h 55m

R22 995

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Best time to book a flight from Philadelphia to OR Tambo

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to OR Tambo from Philadelphia with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Philadelphia to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Philadelphia to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on 23 May 2025.

Booking 40 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Philadelphia to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R89). Flying from Philadelphia to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in September is currently the most expensive (average of R123). 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 OR Tambo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 2 June 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Philadelphia to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport at midday. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 45% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

Rainfall in OR Tambo by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in OR Tambo by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, 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 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing OR Tambo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to OR Tambo. 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 OR Tambo. Reviews last updated 2 June 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, SWISS and Qatar Airways from Philadelphia to Johannesburg by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8,0
Very Good
7 954 reviews
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Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

7,9

Crew

8,5

Overall

8,0

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8,0
Very Good
7 954 reviews
Delta
8,0
Very Good
7 954 reviews
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Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

7,9

Crew

8,5

Overall

8,0

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
SWISS
7,5
Good
1 607 reviews
Delta
8,0
Very Good
7 954 reviews
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Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

7,9

Crew

8,5

Overall

8,0

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 582 reviews
Delta
8,0
Very Good
7 954 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

7,9

Crew

8,5

Overall

8,0

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Etihad Airways
7,4
Good
1 210 reviews
Delta
8,0
Very Good
7 954 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

7,9

Crew

8,5

Overall

8,0

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Brussels Airlines
7,4
Good
355 reviews
Delta
8,0
Very Good
7 954 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

7,9

Crew

8,5

Overall

8,0

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Philadelphia to OR Tambo. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Philadelphia (PHL) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Philadelphia to Johannesburg OR Tambo. You should not have trouble finding flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo from Philadelphia; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 2 airlines have flights from the Philadelphia airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo. It is only a 11,2 km journey to Philadelphia (PHL) from Philadelphia’s city centre.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Philadelphia to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport round-trip from R18 515. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Qatar Airways, from R18 749, and American Airlines, from R18 928. British Airways is currently priced 22% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Philadelphia to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with United Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R16 104. Qatar Airways flights start at R16 517 while deals on Ethiopian Air start at R16 769 one-way.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on Philadelphia to OR Tambo flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Philadelphia to OR Tambo?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Philadelphia to OR Tambo 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 OR Tambo Airport?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R89). Flying from Philadelphia to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in September is currently the most expensive (average of R123). 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 2 airlines flying from Philadelphia to OR Tambo

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Philadelphia to OR Tambo. 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 594 507 searches. Data last updated 2 June 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapestR16 959AverageR17 699FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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United AirlinesCheapestR24 151AverageR30 610FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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