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Cheap flights from Philadelphia to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from R17 040

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 13/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHL — JNB
May 6 — May 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 May 2025.

Round-trip from

R17 040

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

R20 738
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 13/9-24/9
  • 4 total stops
  • 75h 24m total
  • Philadelphia to Johannesburg
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price (R114 569 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R17 493 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 May 2025.

Sat 13/917:15PHL - JNB
2 stops42h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 24/919:35JNB - PHL
2 stops32h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/4R17 040
Sat 13/918:30PHL - JNB
1 stop30h 30mBritish Airways
Wed 24/919:25JNB - PHL
1 stop27h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 30/4R19 065
Fri 16/522:10PHL - JNB
1 stop26h 50mAmerican Airlines
Sun 25/521:15JNB - PHL
1 stop24h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 30/4R19 344
Tue 24/620:40PHL - JNB
1 stop37h 30mQatar Airways
Sun 6/73:10JNB - PHL
2 stops35h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 30/4R21 128
Tue 24/68:31PHL - JNB
2 stops42h 49mSWISS
Tue 8/719:35JNB - PHL
2 stops28h 01mSWISS
Deal found 30/4R21 146
Sat 14/613:15PHL - JNB
2 stops26h 05mKLM
Sun 22/623:15JNB - PHL
2 stops28h 20mKLM
Deal found 30/4R21 852
Tue 24/66:15PHL - JNB
2 stops44h 20mUnited Airlines
Tue 8/719:00JNB - PHL
1 stop27h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 30/4R21 871
Tue 24/617:35PHL - JNB
1 stop33h 00mLufthansa
Wed 9/719:00JNB - PHL
1 stop27h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 30/4R23 376
Wed 25/613:24PHL - JNB
2 stops25h 56mDelta
Wed 9/723:15JNB - PHL
2 stops23h 32mDelta
Deal found 30/4R24 826
Tue 24/617:35PHL - JNB
1 stop33h 00mBrussels Airlines
Sun 6/719:00JNB - PHL
1 stop27h 00mBrussels Airlines
Deal found 30/4R24 956
Sat 14/610:35PHL - JNB
3 stops35h 20mEthiopian Air
Sun 22/614:30JNB - PHL
3 stops29h 39mEthiopian Air
Deal found 30/4R38 483

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Philadelphia

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Price

PhiladelphiaJohannesburg

PHL - JNB

PHLJNB

Philadelphia

Sat 13/9

17:15-17:45

2 stops42h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 24/9

19:35-22:29

2 stops32h 54m

R17 040

PhiladelphiaJohannesburg

PHL - JNB

PHLJNB

Philadelphia

Sat 13/9

18:30-7:00

1 stop30h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 24/9

19:25-16:25

1 stop27h 00m

R19 065

PhiladelphiaJohannesburg

PHL - JNB

PHLJNB

Philadelphia

Fri 16/5

22:10-7:00

1 stop26h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 25/5

21:15-15:15

1 stop24h 00m

R19 344

PhiladelphiaJohannesburg

PHL - JNB

PHLJNB

Philadelphia

Tue 24/6

20:40-16:10

1 stop37h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/7

16:50-9:00

2 stops46h 10m

R21 128

PhiladelphiaJohannesburg

PHL - JNB

PHLJNB

Philadelphia

Tue 24/6

8:31-9:20

2 stops42h 49m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 8/7

19:35-17:36

2 stops28h 01m

R21 146

PhiladelphiaJohannesburg

PHL - JNB

PHLJNB

Philadelphia

Sat 14/6

13:15-21:20

2 stops26h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 22/6

23:15-21:35

2 stops28h 20m

R21 852

PhiladelphiaJohannesburg

PHL - JNB

PHLJNB

Philadelphia

Tue 24/6

6:15-8:35

2 stops44h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 8/7

19:00-16:00

1 stop27h 00m

R21 871

PhiladelphiaJohannesburg

PHL - JNB

PHLJNB

Philadelphia

Tue 24/6

17:35-8:35

1 stop33h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/7

19:00-16:00

1 stop27h 00m

R23 376

PhiladelphiaJohannesburg

PHL - JNB

PHLJNB

Philadelphia

Wed 25/6

13:24-21:20

2 stops25h 56m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/7

23:15-16:47

2 stops23h 32m

R24 826

PhiladelphiaJohannesburg

PHL - JNB

PHLJNB

Philadelphia

Tue 24/6

17:35-8:35

1 stop33h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 6/7

19:00-16:00

1 stop27h 00m

R24 956

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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 25 April 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 May 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 May 2025.
Delta
8,0
Very Good
7 934 reviews
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Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,0

Crew

8,5

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

7,9

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
7 934 reviews
Delta
8,0
Very Good
7 934 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,0

Crew

8,5

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

7,9

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
1 334 reviews
Delta
8,0
Very Good
7 934 reviews
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Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,0

Crew

8,5

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

7,9

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
1 588 reviews
Delta
8,0
Very Good
7 934 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,0

Crew

8,5

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

7,9

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
3 563 reviews
Delta
8,0
Very Good
7 934 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,0

Crew

8,5

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

7,9

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
8 696 reviews
Delta
8,0
Very Good
7 934 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,0

Crew

8,5

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

7,9

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 1 airline has 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 R19 065. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from R19 344, and Qatar Airways, from R21 128. British Airways is currently priced 22% 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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United AirlinesCheapestR24 942AverageR31 612FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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