Flights from Johannesburg to Philadelphia
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Where to connect
Options with one connection, fastest first
- fastest, via Atlanta
- 21h 33m
- two tickets, via London
- $945
- connection options
- 5
- straight-line distance
- 8,025 mi (12,915 km)
fastest
Via Atlanta
United States
21h 33m
with the connection
Via London
United Kingdom
22h 20m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $945
Via Zurich
Switzerland
22h 23m
with the connection
Via Amsterdam
Netherlands
22h 31m
with the connection
Johannesburg to Amsterdam
flight 11h 11m
Connection of about 3h
Amsterdam to Philadelphia
flight 8h 20m
Via Frankfurt
Germany
22h 58m
with the connection
One ticket or two
How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection
Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.
Nearest nonstop flights
The closest you can get without a connection
From Johannesburg to cities closest to Philadelphia
Johannesburg to New York
New York: 81 mi (130 km) from Philadelphia, flight 16h 25m
from $629
Johannesburg to Atlanta
Atlanta: 665 mi (1,071 km) from Philadelphia, flight 16h 27m
Johannesburg to London
London: 3,542 mi (5,700 km) from Philadelphia, flight 11h 15m
from $304
Johannesburg to Madrid
Madrid: 3,662 mi (5,893 km) from Philadelphia, flight 10h 10m
from $421
Johannesburg to Paris
Paris: 3,707 mi (5,966 km) from Philadelphia, flight 11h 38m
from $412
Johannesburg to Amsterdam
Amsterdam: 3,723 mi (5,992 km) from Philadelphia, flight 11h 11m
from $427
To Philadelphia from cities closest to Johannesburg
Rome to Philadelphia
Rome: 4,809 mi (7,739 km) from Johannesburg, flight 9h 45m
Barcelona to Philadelphia
Barcelona: 4,955 mi (7,975 km) from Johannesburg, flight 8h 55m
from $481
Budapest to Philadelphia
Budapest: 5,123 mi (8,245 km) from Johannesburg, flight 9h 25m
from $541
Zurich to Philadelphia
Zurich: 5,226 mi (8,411 km) from Johannesburg, flight 8h 53m
Prague to Philadelphia
Prague: 5,336 mi (8,588 km) from Johannesburg, flight 9h 10m
from $560
Frankfurt to Philadelphia
Frankfurt: 5,403 mi (8,695 km) from Johannesburg, flight 8h 58m
from $483
Frequently asked questions
Is there a nonstop flight from Johannesburg to Philadelphia?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Atlanta.
What is the fastest way to fly from Johannesburg to Philadelphia?
Via Atlanta: 16h 27m to the connection, 2h 6m after it, about 21h 33m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Johannesburg to Philadelphia with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via London from $945. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between Johannesburg and Philadelphia?
Atlanta (21h 33m total), London (22h 20m total), Zurich (22h 23m total), Amsterdam (22h 31m total) and Frankfurt (22h 58m total).
How far is Philadelphia from Johannesburg?
8,025 mi (12,915 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.