Flying from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA): what you need to know
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your PHL to ROA flight.
Flying during a peak month such as August? Public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines and delays at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
American Airlines is your gateway to discovering Roanoke (and maybe even some other great parts of United States!). Check out the direct flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport offered by this carrier.
American Airlines is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
American Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating PHL to ROA flights, with 75.47% of its services landing on schedule.
If you want to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Philadelphia International Airport to Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between PHL and ROA:
Washington Dulles International Airport
LaGuardia Airport
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA)
At the moment, £101 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Philadelphia International Airport to Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is £233. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from PHL to ROA if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird deals.
Getting cheap flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices throughout the month and snap up a great deal.
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Discover the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
You'll find PHL at Industrial Highway and Island Road.
When it comes to Philadelphia International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 78.93% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To get to Philadelphia International Airport from central Philadelphia, it takes about 15 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 12 miles from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of about 45 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel close to PHL? If you're boarding an early flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA)
Book a hotel close to ROA if you have a late Philadelphia International Airport to Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport flight. Select one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Follow your own route with a Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Dollar, Budget or Avis and venture far and wide through Roanoke and beyond.
Increase the odds of scoring a great deal by booking as early as possible. Reserving your ride from Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport at least a couple of weeks ahead is a good move.
Getting from Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) to central Roanoke
The address for ROA is 5202 Aviation Drive, N.W..
Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport is roughly 5 miles from central Roanoke. The drive time takes around 10 minutes.
Travelling on public transport typically takes 35 minutes.
When to fly to Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Roanoke. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Roanoke is July, with the temperature ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from PHL to ROA in January. Temperatures average between -7ºC (19ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
Roanoke is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of United States waiting to be explored. Around 250 miles north-west of Roanoke, a trip to Columbus will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Ohio Statehouse and German Village.
If there's time to check out another well-known destination in United States, head for Charlotte, about 150 miles south of Roanoke. NASCAR Hall of Fame, Freedom Park and Carolinas Aviation Museum are among the biggest draws.
