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R11 612 Find Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Philadelphia

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from OR Tambo to Philadelphia departing on 30/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheapest return fare
R15 599
Typical prices: R16 350-R18 068
British Airways
Mon 18/5Tue 26/5
JNB - PHL • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
R11 612
Typical prices: R11 778-R16 124
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Mon 30/3
JNB - PHL • 2 stops
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Cheapest • from R15 599 (return)
Best reviews • 7,8 score
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There are currently no direct flights between OR Tambo and Philadelphia. You’ll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg R15 783 (return)
Shortest trip • 22h 53m (one-way)
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 11% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Philadelphia (JNB-PHL)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Johannesburg to Philadelphia that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from OR Tambo to Philadelphia

Mon, May 18 - Tue, May 26
British Airways Logo
19:25 - 16:10
JNB
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PHL
26h 45m
2 stops
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19:20 - 9:25
PHL
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JNB
32h 05m
1 stop
R15 599British Airways
Mon, May 18 - Tue, May 26
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19:25 - 16:10
JNB
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PHL
26h 45m
2 stops
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20:25 - 7:00
PHL
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JNB
28h 35m
2 stops
R15 782American Airlines
Wed, Jun 3 - Wed, Jun 10
British Airways Logo
19:25 - 16:40
JNB
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PHL
27h 15m
1 stop
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17:35 - 7:00
PHL
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JNB
31h 25m
2 stops
R16 016British Airways
Wed, Jun 3 - Wed, Jun 10
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21:15 - 19:38
JNB
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PHL
28h 23m
2 stops
British Airways Logo
17:35 - 7:00
PHL
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JNB
31h 25m
2 stops
R16 116British Airways
Mon, May 18 - Tue, May 26
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19:25 - 12:10
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PHL
22h 45m
1 stop
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19:20 - 9:25
PHL
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JNB
32h 05m
1 stop
R16 199British Airways
Tue, Apr 28 - Tue, May 5
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21:15 - 16:35
JNB
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PHL
25h 20m
1 stop
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22:05 - 7:00
PHL
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JNB
26h 55m
1 stop
R16 266British Airways
Fri, Jun 5 - Tue, Jun 9
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21:15 - 19:38
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PHL
28h 23m
2 stops
British Airways Logo
17:35 - 7:00
PHL
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JNB
31h 25m
2 stops
R16 350British Airways
Wed, Apr 29 - Wed, May 6
British Airways Logo
21:15 - 16:35
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PHL
25h 20m
1 stop
British Airways Logo
22:05 - 7:00
PHL
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JNB
26h 55m
1 stop
R16 550British Airways
Fri, Jun 5 - Tue, Jun 9
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19:25 - 16:00
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PHL
26h 35m
2 stops
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19:20 - 9:25
PHL
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JNB
32h 05m
1 stop
R16 783American Airlines
Mon, Jun 22 - Sat, Dec 12
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19:25 - 16:00
JNB
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PHL
26h 35m
2 stops
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18:35 - 7:35
PHL
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JNB
30h 00m
1 stop
R16 917British Airways
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KAYAK's insights & trends for OR Tambo to Philadelphia flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from OR Tambo to Philadelphia to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a return flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Philadelphia?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Philadelphia departing in May.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Philadelphia?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Philadelphia, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Philadelphia is February, where tickets cost R15 732 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R21 688 and R18 418 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Philadelphia, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Philadelphia, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 11% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 21 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flightR11 612
Best time to beat the crowds (10% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 2% lower on average.
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When to book flights from OR Tambo to Philadelphia

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from OR Tambo to Philadelphia based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Johannesburg to Philadelphia flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Philadelphia?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Philadelphia was R11 612 for a one-way ticket and R15 599 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Johannesburg to Philadelphia?

    When flying out of Johannesburg you will be using Johannesburg OR Tambo. You will be landing at Philadelphia, also known as Philadelphia.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Johannesburg to Philadelphia?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Johannesburg to Philadelphia?

    SkyTeam, Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Johannesburg and Philadelphia, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Johannesburg to Philadelphia, British Airways or Qatar Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Johannesburg to Philadelphia are British Airways and Qatar Airways. With an average price for the route of R17 322 and an overall rating of 6,7, British Airways is the most popular choice. Qatar Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of R17 451 and an overall rating of 7,4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Johannesburg to Philadelphia?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Johannesburg to Philadelphia.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Johannesburg to Philadelphia?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Philadelphia from Johannesburg is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Johannesburg to Philadelphia?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Philadelphia with an airline and back to Johannesburg with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Johannesburg to Philadelphia?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Philadelphia from Johannesburg up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from OR Tambo to Philadelphia

 
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KLMOverall score based on 1471 reviews
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7,3Food
7,8Boarding
7,6Comfort
8,4Crew
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It was really nice journey i personally recommend klm flight

10,0 Excellentsmit, Mar 2026
AMD - BLR
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It was really nice journey i personally recommend klm flight

The crew were unprofessional with a racist element. I was physically abused as well from one of the crew members

Crew is not the cheerful type. very slow meal service (this is their style as have flown this many times)

Empty seats next to me - wish it had been for a longer flight!!

Delay on my previous leg, had to run to catch my flight. But that happens. Overall ok.

Delay and had to run between flight to get my connection due to this delay but besides that the overall experience was ok. I arrived with just an hour of delay.

Flight was ok but lack of communication cost me to literally beg to be put on another flight as connecting flight had departed

Couldn’t get boarding pass in SLC even with help from a redcoat, so had to find a desk in AMS to get boarding pass. Technical problems so not sure why. Very inconvenient. The KLM app is not as user friendly as most apps. Also had to wait almost an hour on the tarmac for a fuel truck, which caused us to miss a connecting bus in LUX.

First of all we couldn’t check in online, then we learn at the airport we were on stand by for KLM’s mistake of overbooking. The seats were not comfy at all. Our luggage got lost.

Short flight so it was okay. Nice crew, all very pleasant and professional. We were near the back in row 27 so just as we got our drinks, we started our descent so had to drink very quickly!

My seat 3G did not go down fully and the buttons were not working properly

Food has been disappointing in both legs of flight to india

Great staff great experience, made a 2 hour delay very bearable

Great staff, great experience, made a 2 hour delay very bearable

Food was the worst I’ve had on a VA flight. Normally it’s a lot better

I was my pleasure to fly virgin on my birthday for my first solo trip ever 🫶🏼

These are one of the older seat arrangements facing away from the windows! Not particularly convenient sets. No storage spaces. NO COAT HANGING HOOKS. Inconvenient business class seat compared to any other airlines of similar class. Staff are excellent! Extremely professional, friendly. Food is good too.

Overall, flight was excellent but check in was very slow for Premium Economy. Economy queue was shorter but we weren't allowed to use it.

The staff was not very polite but the flight was very very nice and comfortable and the entertainment was great

Great crew - old style upper class seats on the older fleet now feels dated

Amazing airline accommodations. The cabins were so great. The food was very good and the flight attendants were so nice. Made a 15 hour flight seem easy.

I paid extra for seating when first booking flight to be in a comfortable economy seat They still changed it to a middle seat regardless. When I asked for it to be changed back to aisle, they could only give me one at the back of the plane in the least comfortable seats.

Same as already mentioned. This was more comforting as I got my aisle seat for my knee.

When we checked in at the Siem Reap Airport in Cambodia, we were only given three boarding passes and told that we would have to check in with American when we arrived in Boston. This was a source of stress for us. After we landed in Boston, we had a long passage from Terminal E to Terminal B (American Airline ticketing counter). Because the electronic ticketing kiosks for check-in would not recognize our Confirmation Code, we had to wait for an hour in a long line where only two AA reps were taking care of Special Services passengers. In many years of both business and recreational travel, I have never had this experience. I would expect more from AA being in partnership with other airlines to do a better job with this.

Qatar Airways is an excellent service provider. The crew members were attentive and helpful. The aircraft was very clean. This was the longest leg of our journey, so it would have been nice to have more leg room for comfort. We appreciated the crew's service of four hot meals to all of us during this long flight. Also, it was helpful that the crew asked us to keep the window shades down for the entire journey, allowing the environment to get lots of rest during the trip. For families traveling with little children, this was helpful to them to keep them settled.

The seat cushions are absolutely lacking, not sure if they know the passengers are traveling for 14 hours straight, but the padding made our back and butt ache like crazy. The entertainment console had its own problems, either the headphone jack wasn't working or the power outlet via usb or ac outlet was not working. Not to mention the seat handles were not adjustable in some planes in the middle or on the aisle. Qatar/Indigo may be operating a very old fleet of planes to make as much profit as possible, but passengers may not be following them for long, should this treatment of its customers continue. Qatar/Indigo, wake up and do it right by your customers, or they may not be your customers anymore.

It was very good. It was a long flight and being a tight with little leg room.

I always fly with Qatar air and you are the best. Keep up the good wor, after travelling with Qatar Air More than 80 times, you never offer to upgrade me.but it happened to my friend companion some time. Any how i still enjoying travelling with Qatar air and wait one day to upgrade me too. Best Regards

Paid $10 for wifi for full flight duration and the wifi wasn’t available after initial 2 hours

My baggage is lost. Flight cancelled, Rebooked ticket through long routes. Mental stress, emotional hurt

OK, we were delayed and had to de plane and reboard.

United is one airline which regardless of how many separate United tickets in existence, if one flight breaks down, the airline will take care of all the flights.

Both our flights were delayed. Almost didn’t get in the second flight. Staff was rude to the bone.

Hopped on time for the flight only to get deplaned and delayed another 2.5 hours.

Terrible experience! delay 2 time and say i dont have ticket

Both my flight where delayed Had 25min to make it to my transfer flight

Would've been great if Lufthansa union cockpit pilots didn't strike for 2 days and caused a chaos to my returning plans to USA, and then after rebooking a flight 2 days later tge plane departed 35 min later. So I did not have a good experience.

Everything was on time and service on the flight was great!

The boarding in Buenos Aires (at the on ramp) was not great. They had to check every carry on. Not a United problem but was a Buenos Aires problem.

Staff and aircraft were good. However, weather in Houston lee to a ground stop. We were looking at circling behind three other planes until the stop was lifted. Pilot said we didn’t have enough fuel for that. So we flew on to New Orleans as the closest port with immigration and customs staff. Landed there and sat in the plane for two hours plus while staff was sorted. Turned away by ICE. Waited for pilots to be switched out, but after they were approved by ICE. Then had to wait to get a runway because so many planes were ahead of us. Finally took off and flew back to Houston. We all missed our connecting flights because it took too long. Hotel voucher from United was only a link to booking site. Total BS. Finally got a flight out the next day after a night without sleep because all the Houston hotels were booked by rodeo and spring break crowds.

We paid for Business Class seats, but system did not have us and they were not available.

the service on Business class should be improved to be at par with industry leaders like Cathay Pacific and Singapore AIrlines. A lot of room for improvement.

I paid for a very expensive Business Class seat to and from Cairo Egypt from Charleston SC. There was partnership from states to London using American Airlines. That leg was amazing. The British Airlines leg was a joke. They used the standard no leg room 3 by 3 seats. A tray was put on the middle seat. The trip was 5 hours, from London to Cairo, thus my BC purchase. There was no screen proving tv/movie options, only a small device plug. The fold down tray and the bag of peanuts were typical of normal short run flying. The one toilet was located in the galley. We all got to know each other well. This was my first and last trip with British Airlines. I now understand why they would NEVER give me a seat chart so that I could make a selection.prior to departure. It honestly would not have made a difference, there were less than 50% of occupied seats. Apparently everyone got the memo but me. I have never felt so cheated as with that trip, got to so another going back to London, yeah. I will be sending a letter to customer service and asking for a refund. I will be photos comparing the two BC legs. OH, one more thing. The FC ticket holders got bulkhead and exit row seats. I know they had to be thrilled

Late takeoff, but on time landing. Lost bags, 3 days to find them, still in transit to my location. Power outlets broken, Wi-Fi not working, so much for working on the long flight.

Late! Late and late! More than 1hr 30mn. This sucks when it is the last of a 4 flight journey. I missed my dinner! Which is not nice on Valentine’s Day!!! But better than the gate next to us, the poor Chinese people were rebooked to the next day flight. AA had to call security as it became very heated with the passengers! It was a mess at DFW that afternoon/evening. I wish they had some food for the people who travel as part of international journey. Indigo does it in India and it is fantastic.

Good. For a long flight. The comfort of the seat could be better. Also, the food was « normal » plane food. Not indian plane food unfortunately! Everything else was smooth and great.

The seats were comfortable. So many empty seats allowed for stretching out and sleeping. The onboard entertainment was pretty good. The cabin crew were so kind and kept the passengers well- hydrated, and well fed.

We had American Airlines on our return and it was confusing if we were going with Aa or BA I had 2 different flight numbers and didn’t get our gate until it was boarding. So we were a bit nervous as the which it was

Our Jackson, Mississippi to Dallas Fort Worth flight was delayed on 1/19/26.. This was changed to Jackson to Charlotte in the last minute because of this delay. This started some kind of disconnect between American Airlines and British Airways bookings. We could not go past the passport control in London Heathrow. I had to go to the counter and waited for more than 30 minutes to get a new boarding pass. Problems did not end there. Somehow our entire return flight was canceled by someone. I had to make several phone calls over several days to fix the problem – this was not easy from India. Looks like there was some kind of disconnect between two airlines or some agent did not do it right. I’m anxious to know what went wrong.

My touch screen at my seat wasn't working, the films BA advertised on the website for this flight were not available, and the plane was a little dated, food was good and the staff were good, just let down by the aircraft facilities.

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