Flights from Philadelphia to Johannesburg
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Where to connect
Options with one connection, fastest first
- fastest, via Madrid
- 20h 23m
- two tickets, via Madrid
- $1,055
- connection options
- 5
- straight-line distance
- 8,025 mi (12,915 km)
fastest
Via Madrid
Spain
20h 23m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $1,055
Via Atlanta
20h 27m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $1,873
Via London
United Kingdom
21h 10m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $1,943
Via Zurich
Switzerland
21h 15m
with the connection
Via Amsterdam
Netherlands
21h 20m
with the connection
Philadelphia to Amsterdam
flight 7h 30m
Connection of about 3h
Amsterdam to Johannesburg
flight 10h 50m
two ticketsfrom $1,994
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 Philadelphia to cities closest to Johannesburg
Philadelphia to Doha
Doha: 3,887 mi (6,256 km) from Johannesburg, flight 12h 15m
from $742
Philadelphia to Rome
Rome: 4,809 mi (7,739 km) from Johannesburg, flight 8h 23m
Philadelphia to Barcelona
Barcelona: 4,955 mi (7,975 km) from Johannesburg, flight 7h 38m
from $353
Philadelphia to Madrid
Madrid: 5,034 mi (8,102 km) from Johannesburg, flight 7h 18m
from $370
Philadelphia to Lisbon
Lisbon: 5,089 mi (8,190 km) from Johannesburg, flight 6h 55m
from $431
Philadelphia to Budapest
Budapest: 5,123 mi (8,245 km) from Johannesburg, flight 8h 40m
To Johannesburg from cities closest to Philadelphia
New York to Johannesburg
New York: 81 mi (130 km) from Philadelphia, flight 14h 45m
Atlanta to Johannesburg
Atlanta: 665 mi (1,071 km) from Philadelphia, flight 15h 5m
from $753
London to Johannesburg
London: 3,542 mi (5,700 km) from Philadelphia, flight 11h 5m
from $438
Madrid to Johannesburg
Madrid: 3,662 mi (5,893 km) from Philadelphia, flight 10h 5m
from $463
Paris to Johannesburg
Paris: 3,707 mi (5,966 km) from Philadelphia, flight 11h 23m
from $448
Amsterdam to Johannesburg
Amsterdam: 3,723 mi (5,992 km) from Philadelphia, flight 10h 50m
from $454
Frequently asked questions
Is there a nonstop flight from Philadelphia to Johannesburg?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Madrid.
What is the fastest way to fly from Philadelphia to Johannesburg?
Via Madrid: 7h 18m to the connection, 10h 5m after it, about 20h 23m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Philadelphia to Johannesburg with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Madrid from $1,055. 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 Philadelphia and Johannesburg?
Madrid (20h 23m total), Atlanta (20h 27m total), London (21h 10m total), Zurich (21h 15m total) and Amsterdam (21h 20m total).
How far is Johannesburg from Philadelphia?
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.