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Thu, Sep 17
Johannesburg JNBPhiladelphia PHL
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Wed, Sep 16
Johannesburg JNBPhiladelphia PHL
£574
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Tue, Sep 15
Johannesburg JNBPhiladelphia PHL
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Sat, Sep 19
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Sun, Sep 13
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£578
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Thu, Sep 17 – Thu, Sep 24
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Thu, Sep 17 – Wed, Sep 23
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Sat, Sep 19 – Fri, Sep 25
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How much do flights to Philadelphia cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£553

Cheapest round-trip

£1,203

Average round-trip

£1,303

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

Fly Safair

Getting from Philadelphia airport to the city center

Fastest option: SEPTA Regional Rail. Best value: SEPTA bus routes.

Philadelphia is served by Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), located approximately 12 km southwest of Center City. The airport offers a variety of airport transfers to city center destinations, including regional rail, bus services, taxis, ride-hailing, and private transfers. SEPTA Regional Rail provides the most direct connection to 30th Street Station and Center City, while bus options offer budget-friendly alternatives. Journey times and costs vary depending on the mode of transport, time of day, and traffic conditions.

Transport Option

Typical time

Typical cost

Frequency

Best for

25-30 min

$6.75 – $8; varies by destination station

every 30 min (traffic dependent)

fastest to Center City

45-60 min

$2 – $2.50; exact fare or SEPTA Key

every 20–30 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

40-55 min

$2 – $2.50; exact fare or SEPTA Key

every 20–30 min (traffic dependent)

connections to 69th Street

20-45 min

$28.50 – $40; flat rate to Center City

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

20-45 min

$20 – $45; varies with demand and traffic

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

flexible pickup locations

20-40 min

$50 – $100; pre-booked; varies by provider

by reservation (traffic dependent)

groups or business travelers

20-45 min

$40 – $100; daily rate; parking extra

on-demand (traffic dependent)

exploring beyond the city

Notes:

  • Prices in USD; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • SEPTA Airport Line trains stop at all terminals and connect to 30th Street Station, Suburban Station, and Jefferson Station.
  • Taxis have a flat rate of $28.50 to Center City; additional charges may apply for tolls or extra passengers.
  • Ride-hailing pickup is located at designated areas outside baggage claim.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Philadelphia

Depart from
O. R. Tambo International
Arrive to
Philadelphia International
Average flights per week
341
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Empire State Building - Independence National Historical Park, PA, USA - Lincoln Memorial - Manhattan Island - Metropolitan Museum of Art - National Mall - Staten Island - Statue of Liberty - Times Square

Check-in for a flight from Johannesburg to Philadelphia

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Fly SafairSFRFAYes
Frontier AirlinesFFTF9No
JetBlue AirwaysJBUB6No
KLM Royal Dutch AirlinesKLMKLNo
Qatar AirwaysQTRQRYes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Philadelphia

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January3°C-2°C
February5°C-1°C
March10°C2°C
April16°C7°C
May22°C13°C
June27°C17°C
July30°C21°C
August29°C20°C
September25°C17°C
October19°C11°C
November12°C4°C
December7°C0°C
Hottest Month
30°C
July
Coldest month
-2°C
January
Sunny days
271
days per year
Snow days
9
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
29 Aug
17%
28°C16°C
5 Sep
29°C19°C
Sunday
30 Aug
32°C20°C
6 Sep
28°C19°C
Monday
31 Aug
59%
34°C21°C
7 Sep
62%
27°C19°C
Tuesday
1 Sep
79%
29°C21°C
8 Sep
17%
27°C18°C
Wednesday
2 Sep
80%
33°C22°C
9 Sep
21%
33°C20°C
Thursday
3 Sep
36%
32°C24°C
10 Sep
57%
35°C24°C
Friday
4 Sep
26°C21°C
11 Sep
64%
33°C20°C
Travelers usually depart from O. R. Tambo International, or Lanseria International when they travel from Johannesburg to Philadelphia. The most popular airlines for this route are Fly Safair, Frontier Airlines, JetBlue Airways, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, and Qatar Airways. Johannesburg and Philadelphia have 341 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Philadelphia, consider visiting Empire State Building, Independence National Historical Park, PA, USA, Lincoln Memorial, Manhattan Island, Metropolitan Museum of Art, National Mall, Staten Island, Statue of Liberty, and Times Square.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Johannesburg?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Johannesburg and Harare, London, Cape Town, Durban, Gaborone, São Paulo, Bulawayo, Nairobi, George, Port Elizabeth, Bloemfontein, Birmingham, Manchester, Edinburgh, Victoria Falls, Windhoek, Kimberley, Northern Cape, Hoedspruit, Limpopo, Lusaka, Nelspruit.

What are the most popular routes to and from Philadelphia?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Philadelphia and London, Atlanta, Orlando, Fort Lauderdale, Mexico City, Dallas, Miami, Tampa, Los Angeles, Detroit, Nashville, Chicago, Boston, Manchester, Charlotte, Denver, San Juan, Las Vegas, Santo Domingo, Houston.

Which airports are there in Johannesburg?

Johannesburg is mainly served by O. R. Tambo International. But there are other airports nearby, including Lanseria International, Rand Airport.

What airports are near Philadelphia?

The main airport in Philadelphia is Philadelphia International. It is also served by Newark Liberty International, Washington Dulles International, Baltimore–Washington International, LaGuardia, New York Stewart International Airport, Ronald Reagan Washington National, Atlantic City International, Long Island MacArthur, Tweed New Haven, Westchester County.

Which airlines fly between Johannesburg and Philadelphia?

Currently, you can fly between Johannesburg and Philadelphia with Fly Safair, Frontier Airlines, JetBlue Airways, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Qatar Airways.

When’s the best time to travel between Johannesburg and Philadelphia?

If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Johannesburg and Philadelphia, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

What flights operate between Johannesburg and Philadelphia?

Traveling between Johannesburg and Philadelphia, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

How many airports are there near Philadelphia?

There are a number of airports in and around Philadelphia. The main one is Philadelphia International and other nearby airports include Newark Liberty International, Washington Dulles International, Baltimore–Washington International, LaGuardia, New York Stewart International Airport, Ronald Reagan Washington National, Atlantic City International, Long Island MacArthur, Tweed New Haven, Westchester County.

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Johannesburg and Philadelphia depart?

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Johannesburg, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Johannesburg and Philadelphia arrive?

What time do flights between Johannesburg and Philadelphia depart?

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