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Cheap flights from Philadelphia to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from R12 896

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 12/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHL — JNB
Apr 6 — Apr 131
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Philadelphia to Johannesburg OR Tambo are usually found in September or February, 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 1 April 2025.

Round-trip from

R18 418

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

R23 041
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 15/5-22/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 72h 51m total
  • Philadelphia to Johannesburg
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 22% potential increase in price (R135 261 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (R24 814 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 1 April 2025.

Thu 15/511:00PHL - JNB
2 stops40h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 22/519:35JNB - PHL
2 stops32h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 31/3R18 418
Tue 29/417:35PHL - JNB
1 stop33h 00mBrussels Airlines
Wed 7/519:00JNB - PHL
1 stop27h 00mBrussels Airlines
Deal found 30/3R18 913
Thu 15/519:55PHL - JNB
1 stop29h 05mAmerican Airlines
Thu 22/521:15JNB - PHL
1 stop21h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 31/3R19 335
Tue 29/49:31PHL - JNB
2 stops41h 49mSWISS
Wed 7/519:35JNB - PHL
2 stops26h 25mSWISS
Deal found 30/3R19 354
Tue 30/918:30PHL - JNB
1 stop30h 30mBritish Airways
Sun 5/1019:25JNB - PHL
1 stop27h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 31/3R19 684
Thu 15/510:04PHL - JNB
2 stops29h 16mKLM
Thu 22/523:15JNB - PHL
2 stops24h 02mKLM
Deal found 31/3R20 638
Sat 23/813:03PHL - JNB
2 stops22h 42mUnited Airlines
Fri 19/919:00JNB - PHL
2 stops35h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 31/3R21 206
Fri 2/519:25PHL - JNB
2 stops32h 55mVirgin Atlantic
Sat 10/520:40JNB - PHL
2 stops30h 51mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 31/3R22 252
Mon 31/321:00PHL - JNB
1 stop25h 00mQatar Airways
Mon 7/416:50JNB - PHL
2 stops46h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 30/3R22 270
Thu 15/517:35PHL - JNB
1 stop33h 00mLufthansa
Thu 22/519:00JNB - PHL
1 stop27h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 31/3R23 298
Sun 13/419:24PHL - JNB
1 stop18h 16mDelta
Sat 26/418:50JNB - PHL
2 stops34h 25mDelta
Deal found 31/3R31 590

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Price

PhiladelphiaJohannesburg

PHL - JNB

PHLJNB

Philadelphia

Thu 15/5

11:00-9:20

2 stops40h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/5

19:35-22:06

2 stops32h 31m

R18 418

PhiladelphiaJohannesburg

PHL - JNB

PHLJNB

Philadelphia

Tue 29/4

17:35-8:35

1 stop33h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 7/5

19:00-16:00

1 stop27h 00m

R18 913

PhiladelphiaJohannesburg

PHL - JNB

PHLJNB

Philadelphia

Thu 15/5

19:55-7:00

1 stop29h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/5

21:15-12:50

1 stop21h 35m

R19 335

PhiladelphiaJohannesburg

PHL - JNB

PHLJNB

Philadelphia

Tue 29/4

9:31-9:20

2 stops41h 49m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 7/5

19:35-16:00

2 stops26h 25m

R19 354

PhiladelphiaJohannesburg

PHL - JNB

PHLJNB

Philadelphia

Thu 15/5

10:04-21:20

2 stops29h 16m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/5

23:15-17:17

2 stops24h 02m

R20 638

PhiladelphiaJohannesburg

PHL - JNB

PHLJNB

Philadelphia

Sat 23/8

13:03-17:45

2 stops22h 42m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 19/9

19:00-0:29

2 stops35h 29m

R21 206

PhiladelphiaJohannesburg

PHL - JNB

PHLJNB

Philadelphia

Sun 31/8

18:35-9:25

1 stop32h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 6/9

21:15-16:25

1 stop25h 10m

R22 234

PhiladelphiaJohannesburg

PHL - JNB

PHLJNB

Philadelphia

Fri 2/5

19:25-10:20

2 stops32h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 10/5

20:40-21:31

2 stops30h 51m

R22 252

PhiladelphiaJohannesburg

PHL - JNB

PHLJNB

Philadelphia

Thu 15/5

17:35-8:35

1 stop33h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/5

19:00-16:00

1 stop27h 00m

R23 298

PhiladelphiaJohannesburg

PHL - JNB

PHLJNB

Philadelphia

Sun 31/8

20:30-16:10

1 stop37h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/9

20:25-9:00

1 stop42h 35m

R29 040

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Best time to book a flight from Philadelphia to OR Tambo

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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 28 March 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 1 April 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 1 April 2025.
Delta
8,0
Very Good
7 899 reviews
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Crew

8,5

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,3

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

7,9

Overall

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
7 899 reviews
Delta
8,0
Very Good
7 899 reviews
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Crew

8,5

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,3

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

7,9

Overall

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.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 321 reviews
Delta
8,0
Very Good
7 899 reviews
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Crew

8,5

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,3

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

7,9

Overall

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
1 570 reviews
Delta
8,0
Very Good
7 899 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,5

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,3

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

7,9

Overall

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
7,4
Good
3 541 reviews
Delta
8,0
Very Good
7 899 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,5

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,3

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

7,9

Overall

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
8 615 reviews
Delta
8,0
Very Good
7 899 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,5

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,3

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

7,9

Overall

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

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 913. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from R19 335, and SWISS, from R19 354. Brussels Airlines is currently priced 24% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • 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 1 April 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapestR17 291AverageR20 282FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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United AirlinesCheapestR24 623AverageR32 113FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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