How to find cheap flights to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
The lowest price currently available for a one-way flight to Philadelphia International Airport is AED 2,340. A round-trip plane ticket to PHL right now is AED 3,016.
Book when the time is right with Price Alerts. You'll get an email or a notification through the app if the price of tickets to PHL rises or falls.
Pick up a bargain on tickets to Philadelphia, where Philadelphia International Airport is located, by booking ahead. You're more likely to secure a great deal and have a wider selection of flight options.
Click on the 'Add nearby airports' option and broaden your search for cheap flights to Philadelphia. This will list every airport around your departure and destination points.
Think about taking a flight with a stop since indirect routes often cost less. Simply uncheck the 'Direct flights' box when searching for your plane tickets to Philadelphia International Airport.
Best time to go to Philadelphia
You can usually hop on the cheapest flight to Philadelphia in May.
To find the cheapest month for flights to PHL, use the 'Whole month' tool. If your travel dates are flexible, search for the green prices on the calendar — they show you the lowest available fares.
Head to Philadelphia in July if you want to be there when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to PHL, but also when tickets are typically more expensive.
December is the quietest time of year to travel if you want a more relaxed pace. You'll typically find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Philadelphia then.
With averages of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF), July is when Philadelphia is warmest. Schedule your visit around your weather preferences to get the most out of your time here.
Ranging from -7ºC (19ºF) to 9ºC (48ºF), January has the lowest temperatures.
November often brings more sun than cloud. With five days of rain on average, this is the driest month in Philadelphia.
The wettest time of year is July. Take your trip then and you can expect to get around ten days of rainfall.
Traveling to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL): What you need to know
Get to Philadelphia without any stops. These are some of the popular airlines offering direct flights to Philadelphia International Airport:
JetBlue is most likely to get you to your destination on time. Up to 85% of its flights into this airport arrive as scheduled, making it a smart pick when booking your PHL plane ticket.
When you land at PHL, you'll be in the UTC-5 timezone.
Curl up in bed not long after your flight to PHL. Book a room at one of these stays close to Philadelphia International Airport and you'll be fast asleep before you know it:
Philadelphia International Airport has an on-time performance of 77%. This rating measures how often departing flights from PHL complete their journey without delays.
Philadelphia International Airport is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the United States.
Getting to central Philadelphia from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Central Philadelphia is about 18 kilometers from PHL.
Once you've touched down from your flight to PHL, expect a drive to the center of around 20 minutes.
The trip when using public transport takes about 30 minutes.
Philadelphia has a stay for every vibe and budget. Here's a lineup of comfy hotels to put on your short list:
Philadelphia highlights
Put these popular attractions high on your to-do list after hopping off your flight to Philadelphia:
Independence Hall: Located around 2 kilometers east of the city center, this landmark is an ideal spot to start your sightseeing in the city.
Keith Haring Garden: Here's where you can hit the pause button while exploring Philadelphia. You'll find this park roughly 2 kilometers southwest of the center.
Philadelphia Museum of Art: Want more reasons to visit Philadelphia? This landmark brings in the crowds and is around 2 kilometers northwest of the city center.
How to get to Allentown from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Going to the nearby city of Allentown? It's about 113 kilometers from PHL. Give yourself around 1 hour 15 minutes to get there by cab or ride-share.
Traveling from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Edison
Edison is around 105 kilometers from Philadelphia International Airport if you're going in that direction.
Explore more of the United States
There's a whole lot more to see and do in the United States, starting with New York. Central Park, Statue of Liberty and Metropolitan Museum of Art are must-visits in this city, which is around 137 kilometers northeast of Philadelphia. New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is the most convenient airport for New York.
Another city in the United States that has plenty of appeal is Baltimore. From Philadelphia, it's around 137 kilometers southwest and serves up highlights like National Aquarium and Baltimore Aquarium. Make time for Washington Monument and Mount Vernon Place too.
About 193 kilometers southwest of Philadelphia, Washington DC is worth a detour. A few great reasons to visit include Lincoln Memorial, The White House and Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) is the most convenient way to arrive here.
