JNB - PHL

R13 456 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 18/4. 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
R18 526
Typical prices: R17 689-R16 393
Etihad Airways
Fri 22/5Fri 29/5
JNB - PHL • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
R12 258
Typical prices: R11 864-R17 788
Multiple Airlines
Sat 18/4
JNB - PHL • 3 stops
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Cheapest • from R18 526 (return)
Best reviews • 7,7 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 524 (return)
Shortest trip • 22h 53m (one-way)
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 16% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 9% price drop
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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

Fri, May 22 - Fri, May 29
Etihad Airways Logo
9:45 - 18:52
JNB
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PHL
39h 07m
2 stops
Etihad Airways Logo
9:21 - 8:15
PHL
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JNB
40h 54m
2 stops
R18 526Etihad Airways
Sun, Jun 28 - Sat, Aug 1
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 - 20:00
JNB
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PHL
40h 10m
2 stops
Etihad Airways Logo
8:28 - 8:20
PHL
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JNB
41h 52m
2 stops
R18 723Etihad Airways
Sun, Jun 7 - Sun, Jun 14
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:50 - 18:50
JNB
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PHL
39h 00m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:55 - 8:20
PHL
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JNB
53h 25m
2 stops
R18 920Multiple Airlines
Sun, Jun 7 - Sun, Jun 14
Multiple Airlines Logo
21:15 - 12:10
JNB
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PHL
20h 55m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:20 - 9:25
PHL
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JNB
32h 05m
1 stop
R18 953Multiple Airlines
Sun, Jun 7 - Sun, Jun 14
Multiple Airlines Logo
21:15 - 12:10
JNB
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PHL
20h 55m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
22:05 - 9:25
PHL
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JNB
29h 20m
2 stops
R19 265Multiple Airlines
Sat, May 23 - Sat, May 30
British Airways Logo
19:25 - 12:10
JNB
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PHL
22h 45m
1 stop
British Airways Logo
22:10 - 9:25
PHL
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JNB
29h 15m
1 stop
R21 611British Airways
Thu, Jun 11 - Sun, Jul 5
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:50 - 21:33
JNB
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PHL
31h 43m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:30 - 9:00
PHL
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JNB
30h 30m
1 stop
R21 644Multiple Airlines
Sat, May 23 - Sat, May 30
British Airways Logo
19:25 - 16:48
JNB
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PHL
27h 23m
2 stops
British Airways Logo
22:10 - 9:25
PHL
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JNB
29h 15m
1 stop
R21 710British Airways
Thu, Jun 11 - Sun, Jul 5
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:50 - 21:33
JNB
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PHL
31h 43m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:30 - 4:00
PHL
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JNB
28h 30m
2 stops
R22 989Multiple Airlines
Fri, May 22 - Fri, May 29
American Airlines Logo
19:25 - 12:10
JNB
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PHL
22h 45m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
22:10 - 9:25
PHL
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JNB
29h 15m
1 stop
R23 088American Airlines
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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 474 (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 693 and R18 116 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 16% 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 seasonNovember
Cheapest flightR12 258
Best time to beat the crowds (7% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 1% 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 R12 258 for a one-way ticket and R18 526 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 173 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 R16 730 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 4 airlines flying from OR Tambo to Philadelphia

 
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KLMOverall score based on 1493 reviews
7,1Entertainment
7,3Food
8,4Crew
7,8Boarding
7,6Comfort
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There were no charge points for phones on the economy seats. The seats were comfortable overall. Food was okay.. flight was on time

6,0 Goodpuravi, Apr 2026
MLA - AMS
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There were no charge points for phones on the economy seats. The seats were comfortable overall. Food was okay.. flight was on time

The flight was delayed. The aircraft was unclean. Promised seat was not given due to change in Aircraft. Not one crew on ground was in a position to give any response. Amsterdam Airport is AVIODABLE Over crowded. Over Expensive. Poor Services.

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.

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

Great flight. Got to watch a movie. Smooth flight and early arrival at ORD.

This was the first flight in the morning. We boarded fine. The cabin door was closed and we were ready to go. We were notified by the Captain that ATC issued and ground stop for 40 minutes. So, without even pushing back from the gate, we were already 40 minutes late. We actually were released to push-back and taxi at 30 minutes. But, some passengers had tight connections and were not going to make their connections. Some passengers asked about the delay and the effect on the connections and were told by the cabin attendant that all flights will be delayed and so they should be OK. However, that was not true. My connecting flight was on time and I arrived at IAH with 21 minutes to make my connection. I did and I'm happy about that, but the flight crew should not have given assurances to the passengers who might have missed their connections.

Poor communication, flight was delayed for preventable reasons. I missed my connection.

It was better than excellent. The staff in Mason City were great. The young woman that pushed my wheelchair did more than could be expected of her. She came from India 17 years ago. I don't remember her name.

After arriving in Chicago, we were taxiing for 1.5 hours with infrequent and untruthful updates about the amount of time it would take to arrive at the gate. Minimally, the team could have provided timing expectations that were more truthful, especially one their original expectations were not met.

The crew was generally professional. Though one of the crew members seemed to be easily annoyed, the others were fine and helpful. The green olives and almonds snack was really good. A great idea, and nice balance of tastes.

It as confusing with the connections and I almost missed my next flight because of the first delay with the first flight. United could have helped passengers go through immigration quicker rather than waiting with everyone else. The flight attendants were super friendly and lovely. The vegetarian food was awful- I did not finish. I would suggest they just do pasta next time

Flights were on time actually early service was good and crew cheerful

Every staff member was professional, friendly and courteous. The pizza twist was ok. It was warm but too much dough.

I had a terrible experience. My flight got delayed from Atlanta to Chicago on Monday April 6, 2026, and that led to me missing my next flight to Brussels. United Airlines didn’t provide me with any accommodation for shelter. I had to sleep at the airport in Chicago. The next flight I was put on didn’t leave until the evening hours of Tuesday 4/7/2026.

Everything was spectacular except the boarding. It was just a mob of people while all groups were called over the public address system.

Great flight, last one out the air-conditioning was far to hot and the return it was to cold and then issued blankets. On the outward bowned the headset connector didn't work properly. You had intermittent sound from the audio socket.

The Britts are wonderful to fly with and the crew were very hospitable. Again, I really wish they had been able to retrieve my carryon bag from baggage claim before the flight so I could be in a less worrisome state of mind, but that's not on them. I completely understand. The window seats with the dimmable windows were very cool!

There was a delay for the San Francisco-London flight, but we were all informed via text and email. The staff was very friendly and nice and the food was good. I do recommend that the airline offer something without eggs or something vegan for the vegetarian meal option. A lot of Indians are lacto-vegetarian, while some could be allergic to eggs/dairy.

food options were terrible. for a 10-hour flight, there should be 2 decent meals. Also, flight attendants should come around with drinks more than just at the meals.

Smooth flight. The seats were comfortable but the reclining mechanism didn't work very well. My wife's seat required the flight attendant to push the seat forward while she pushed the button. The leg support didn't want to return to its home under the seat. I ordered the diabetic meal which was full of carbs. It was low in sugar but carbs turn into sugar so was it really diabetic? Overall the flight was pleasant, long but pleasant.

Crew were nice, food was good. Boarding was horrendous. We were driven around the airport in a bus forced to climb a long flight of very steep stairs with no adequate handrails to board the plane . In many many years of flying to the US I have never been required to do this . There was no assistance for those needing help getting up the stairs to the plane. A fellow passenger helped me. No idea how other elderly, physically limited passengers or those with young children managed . It was a full flight with crowds trying to get up the stairs. It was an accident waiting to happen.

Horrible, the plane is just old and junky...Filthy restroom, seat was as hard as rock. The food, mystery side dish, inedible..geez..just Horrible. Never flying BA again

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.

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