How to find cheap flights to Philadelphia
£275 is the cheapest price for a one-way flight to Philadelphia. Or you can book a return fare for £420.
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The earlier you book, the better. You might even be able to pick up some excellent early bird deals on your flight.
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Choosing a multi-leg journey can help lower your fare, so search for flights that come with a stop. After your results appear, use the 'Stops' filter to explore your options.
Best time to go to Philadelphia
If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest day or months to fly.
To experience this city at its liveliest, book your flights for August. Travelling during peak periods typically means more things to do than at other times of the year.
March is the quietest time of year to travel if you want a slower pace. You'll typically find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Philadelphia then.
Check the weather conditions before travelling. July brings the warmest days in Philadelphia, with averages between 18ºC and 32ºC.
Temperatures are at their lowest in January, when they range from -7ºC to 9ºC.
November often brings more sun than cloud. With five days of rain on average, this is the driest month in Philadelphia.
July has the wettest weather. You can expect around ten days of rainfall.
Travelling to Philadelphia: what you need to know
The busiest airport serving the city is Philadelphia International Airport (PHL).
Offering direct flights to Philadelphia, these leading airlines make getting to your destination a breeze:
When you touch down in Philadelphia, you'll be in the UTC-5 timezone.
Book your flight and then find the ideal place to stay. Here are a few well-placed picks to consider:
Getting to central Philadelphia from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
PHL, the city's main airport, is about 18 kms (11 miles) from central Philadelphia.
You'll get to the centre in around 20 minutes if you're catching a taxi or ride-share after your flight to Philadelphia.
Expect the journey to take about 30 minutes when using public transport.
Catch up on sleep or quickly freshen up after your flight to Philadelphia. These hotels near Philadelphia International Airport offer the ideal place to relax and unwind:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a car rental at PHL. Get behind the wheel with Dollar, Thrifty or Budget and explore parts of Philadelphia that most tourists miss.
Philadelphia International Airport serves Philadelphia and nearby areas in Pennsylvania, the United States.
Philadelphia highlights
These top sights should be on your to-do list after stepping off your flight to Philadelphia:
Independence Hall: Around 2 kms (1 mile) east of the centre in Old City, this landmark is one of the city's most familiar stops.
Philadelphia Museum of Art: This also makes for a worthwhile detour. A top landmark, it's around 2 kms (1 mile) northwest of the centre of Philadelphia.
Explore more of the United States
There's a whole lot more of the United States waiting to be explored. About 129 kms (80 miles) northeast of Philadelphia, set out for New York. On the must-do list? Start with Central Park, Statue of Liberty and The Metropolitan Museum of Art. The nearest airport to this city is New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK).
Another city in the United States that will quickly win you over is Baltimore. From Philadelphia, it's around 145 kms (90 miles) southwest and is home to attractions like National Aquarium and Washington Monument. Find time for Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine too.
Let your travels lead you to Washington DC, which is roughly 193 kms (120 miles) southwest of Philadelphia. Lincoln Memorial, The White House and Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History are reasons to visit. You can reach this city by flying into Washington Ronald Reagan Airport (DCA).
Complete your trip with a Philadelphia car rental
Thinking of renting a car in the city? Choose from a selection of car rentals in Philadelphia and go wherever, whenever. With one quick search, compare rates and score the best deal after locking in your hotel and cheap flight to Philadelphia.





