Flying from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB): what you need to know
The timezone in Johannesburg is UTC+2, which is seven hours ahead of Philadelphia.
Your PHL to JNB flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Travelling during a peak time such as August? School holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Philadelphia International Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between PHL and JNB:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
New York Newark Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Philadelphia International Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport flight is R 12,681. A round-trip fare right now is R 21,502. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
It's usually smart to book early if you want to find cheap tickets from PHL to JNB. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across the month when searching for a flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from PHL to JNB.
Secure the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
PHL's address is 8500 Essington Ave.
77% of flights taking off from Philadelphia International Airport arrive at their destination on time.
To reach Philadelphia International Airport from central Philadelphia, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport takes about 30 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near PHL? If you're catching an early flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Philadelphia International Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near JNB instead:
Grab a Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport rental car and discover Johannesburg and beyond with your own wheels. Carwiz, Alamo and Green Motion are top providers to choose from here.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport about three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB) to central Johannesburg
Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to the centre of Johannesburg has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 26 kilometres away.
It typically takes 35 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB)
April is the busiest month for flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Johannesburg in March.
The warmest month in Johannesburg is January, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from PHL to JNB in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 3ºC (37ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF) on average.
Explore more of South Africa
Johannesburg is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of South Africa you'll want to see. Around 18 kilometres west of Johannesburg, a trip to Soweto will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like Soweto, Hector Pieterson Museum and Nelson Mandela Former House.
Around 56 kilometres north of Johannesburg, Pretoria is another favourite stop in South Africa. Start your sightseeing at Statue of Nelson Mandela, Museum of Natural History and Idube Game Reserve.
