Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Johannesburg to Philadelphia?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Johannesburg to Philadelphia flights typically cost between R18 134 and R22 941 in October. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R16 755 on Multiple Airlines (Oct 20-Nov 7).

Question 1

How much does it cost for a return flight from Johannesburg to Philadelphia?

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Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Johannesburg to Philadelphia flights typically cost between R18 134 and R22 941 in October.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R16 755 on Multiple Airlines (Oct 20-Nov 7).

Question 2

How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Philadelphia?

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Airlines like Qatar Airways and British Airways fly from Johannesburg to Philadelphia in about 25h 05m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h 35m. There are 12921 km between Johannesburg and Philadelphia. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

Question 3

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

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Flying on Qatar Airways is currently your cheapest option to Philadelphia, with prices starting at R16 258. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by United Airlines and KLM, with the lowest prices starting at R16 263 and R16 546, respectively. These flights start at 12% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

Question 4

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

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The price you pay for your flight from Johannesburg to Philadelphia may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 29 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Question 5

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

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

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Philadelphia ranges from 69.0 - 112.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 112.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Philadelphia when rainfall is around 69.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Philadelphia, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 26.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 1.0 C).

Question 8

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Johannesburg to Philadelphia?

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British Airways, KLM and Qatar Airways are the most popular airlines when flying from Johannesburg to Philadelphia.

Question 9

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

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Users have found that flying from Johannesburg to Philadelphia on a Wednesday typically leans towards higher prices. However, this doesn’t mean you still can’t find a deal. Flexibility with other aspects of your flight can still land a great price for your trip.

Question 10

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

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To save up to 2% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 30 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from Johannesburg to Philadelphia from R16 649 1-2 weeks out and tickets from R16 649 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

Question 11

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

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The best pricing can be found in the month of February. Prices to Philadelphia from Johannesburg average R18 666. You can even find prices in February for less than R18 666, as users have found deals to Philadelphia from as low as R14 829. The month of August appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Philadelphia from Johannesburg. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 22%.

Question 12

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

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Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 25% on flights from Johannesburg to Philadelphia by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

Question 13

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

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If you book a flight to Philadelphia from Johannesburg, you will be flying to Philadelphia, which is the city’s only airport. Philadelphia (PHL) is located 11,2 km from the centre of Philadelphia. There are 0 flights from Johannesburg to Philadelphia per day from 5 different airlines.

Question 14

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

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

Question 15

How can I find direct flights from Johannesburg to Philadelphia?

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

Question 16

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

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

Question 17

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Johannesburg to Philadelphia?

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Cheapflights helps you search for flights from Johannesburg to Philadelphia via 900+ travel sites so you don’t have to. After performing a flight search, users can also filter their flight selection by filtering for price, number of stops, airlines, and so on.

Question 18

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Johannesburg to Philadelphia?

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It’s simple! Cheapflights, which is free to use for everyone, saves millions of users time and money every year by helping them find the cheapest and most suitable flights from Johannesburg to Philadelphia.

Question 19

Can Cheapflights find flights from Johannesburg to Philadelphia with no change fees?

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Users can book flights with no change fees policies with our dedicated filters. Book flights from Johannesburg to Philadelphia flexibly with Cheapflights today.

Question 20

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Johannesburg to Philadelphia become cheaper?

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Yes, Cheapflights has a feature called Price Alert, which notifies users when flight prices change. Track prices for your flight to Philadelphia from Johannesburg today and book when prices fit your budget.

Round-trip from	R16 755
One-way from	R11 471
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R19 371

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Qatar Airways	CheapestR16 258	AverageR19 010	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
United Airlines	CheapestR16 263	AverageR17 712	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
KLM	CheapestR16 546	AverageR18 385	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
British Airways	CheapestR16 835	AverageR18 373	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Virgin Atlantic	CheapestR17 283	AverageR19 686	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Virgin Atlantic flights

Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Philadelphia from R11 471

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 11/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg to Philadelphia are usually found in February or October, booked 30 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Sunday and return on a Tuesday

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