How to find cheap flights to Philadelphia
The lowest price we've found for a one-way flight to Philadelphia is $23. A return ticket starts at $47.
Save yourself the effort of checking fares every day by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or a notification on the app when ticket prices drop.
Book your tickets as early as possible. You're more likely to find a great deal and have a wider range of flight choices.
Select 'Add nearby airports' when searching to boost your chances of landing cheap flights to Philadelphia. This will give you more options for where you take off and land, as well as different fares.
Indirect routes can often save you money, so consider taking a flight with a stop. Just uncheck the 'Direct flights' box when searching for your plane tickets.
Best time to go to Philadelphia
If your travel dates are flexible, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest month, and even day of the year, to fly.
To experience the city at its busiest, book your flights for August. Traveling during peak seasons generally means more to do and see than at other times of the year.
Visit in February if you want a more laid-back vibe. This is the quietest month and also when plane tickets to Philadelphia are generally more affordable.
With averages between 64ºF and 90ºF, July is when Philadelphia is at its warmest. Organize your visit around your weather preferences to make the most of your trip.
January is when temperatures hit their lowest, between 19ºF and 48ºF.
Want to leave the umbrella at home? November is the driest month in Philadelphia, averaging five days of rainfall.
July brings the wettest weather. You can expect around ten days of rainfall.
Traveling to Philadelphia: what you need to know
There are a few arrival airports to consider when organizing your Philadelphia flight. Explore your options for flying into Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) or Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN).
The leading hub for flights into the city is Philadelphia International Airport (PHL).
Offering direct flights to Philadelphia, these major airlines make getting to your destination nice and easy:
Philadelphia operates on the UTC-4 timezone.
After you've booked your tickets, stay somewhere that turns a good trip into a great one. Here are some comfortable hotels to keep in mind for your visit:
Getting to central Philadelphia from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Central Philadelphia is about 12 miles from PHL, the city's main airport.
After touching down from your flight to Philadelphia, the drive to the center takes around 15 minutes.
The trip when using public transport takes about 45 minutes.
Get some sleep or quickly freshen up after your flight to Philadelphia. These hotels near Philadelphia International Airport offer the perfect place to kick back and relax:
Eager to be on the road right away? Pick up a car rental at PHL with top suppliers such as Dollar, Thrifty and Budget. Hop into the driver's seat and get ready to discover Philadelphia and beyond.
Philadelphia International Airport serves Philadelphia and nearby areas in Pennsylvania, the United States.
Philadelphia highlights
Put these major attractions at the top of your must-see list after stepping off your flight to Philadelphia:
Independence Hall: A memorable preview of all the city has to offer, this landmark is around 1 mile east of the center.
Market Street Shopping District: Here's where you can drop some coins (or notes) while exploring Philadelphia. You'll find this shopping area roughly 0.5 miles east of the center.
Philadelphia Museum of Art: Need another great reason to visit Philadelphia? This landmark draws in the crowds and is around 1 mile northwest of the city center.
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, Manhattan Skyline and Statue of Liberty are must-visits in this city, which is about 80 miles northeast of Philadelphia. John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is the main airport of New York.
Another city in the United States that will quickly win you over is Baltimore. From Philadelphia, it's roughly 90 miles southwest and is home to attractions like National Aquarium and Baltimore Aquarium. Swing by Washington Monument and Mount Vernon Place too. Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) is the key arrival point for this city.
Make room for one more stop with Washington DC, which is roughly 120 miles southwest of Philadelphia. Lincoln Memorial, The White House and Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool are reasons to go. You can get to this city by flying to Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA).
Complete your trip with a Philadelphia car rental
Rent a car in the city and drive off when you're ready. Browse the range of car rentals in Philadelphia and unlock the top deals with a single search. You can also compare rental cars on everything from included mileage to flexible bookings and provider rating.