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United States
Airport code
PHL
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Independence Hall in Philadelphia

Flights to Philadelphia

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Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) sits about 8 miles southwest of Center City, and SEPTA’s Airport Line train runs directly downtown in roughly 20 minutes for a fraction of a taxi fare.

Four Real Seasons, With Fall the Local Favorite

Philadelphia gets humid summers, cold winters with occasional snow, and two genuinely pleasant shoulder seasons. Fall, especially October, is often cited locally as the best combination of comfortable temperatures and lower crowds than the busy spring and summer months.

A Pharma and Higher Education Hub

Philadelphia’s dense cluster of pharmaceutical companies and universities, including the University of Pennsylvania, keeps weekday business and academic travel steady year-round, which can push midweek fares and hotel rates higher independent of the tourist calendar.

Getting Around Once You Land

SEPTA’s subway and regional rail network covers Center City and beyond well, and the historic district around Independence Hall is compact and walkable once you’re there.

Search live fares to Philadelphia above and consider an October trip if you want the city’s best weather with fewer crowds than summer.

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Route guides to Philadelphia from every city we cover, each with a live search and recent fares where available.

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Philadelphia travel guides

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Philadelphia: Should You Rent a Car or Rely on Public Transit?

Whether to rent a car in Philadelphia or rely on SEPTA: how Center City is laid out, how the subway, trolleys, Regional Rail and fares work, what driving and parking are really like (the Schuylkill Expressway, the Parking Authority, tolls), when a car is worth it for Valley Forge, Longwood Gardens and Amish country, and a decision table by trip type.

Best Time to Fly to Philadelphia: Seasons, Weather & Prices

Month-by-month guide to flying to Philadelphia: hot summers and crisp falls, the Fourth of July, graduation and convention peaks that drive hotel rates, the cheapest winter weeks, the events to book around, and how to get downtown from PHL.

Things to Do in Philadelphia: A First-Timer’s Guide

A first-timer’s guide to Philadelphia: Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell and Old City, Reading Terminal Market and City Hall, the art museum, the Barnes and the Parkway, Boathouse Row and Fairmount Park, the best neighborhoods, the Fourth of July and the Mummers, sports, cheesesteaks and BYOBs, day trips to Valley Forge, Longwood Gardens and Amish country, and two sample itineraries.

FAQ

Philadelphia flights, answered

Is there a direct flight to Philadelphia?

Yes. Nonstop routes exist from Atlanta, Halifax, Las Vegas, Ottawa, Quebec, Salt Lake City. Other cities may also fly direct; search above to check from your own airport.

When's the best time to visit Philadelphia?

Month-by-month guide to flying to Philadelphia: hot summers and crisp falls, the Fourth of July, graduation and convention peaks that drive hotel rates, the cheapest winter weeks, the events to book around, and how to get downtown from PHL.

Do I need a rental car in Philadelphia?

Whether to rent a car in Philadelphia or rely on SEPTA: how Center City is laid out, how the subway, trolleys, Regional Rail and fares work, what driving and parking are really like (the Schuylkill Expressway, the Parking Authority, tolls), when a car is worth it for Valley Forge, Longwood Gardens and Amish country, and a decision table by trip type.

Which airports serve Philadelphia?

Philadelphia is served by Philadelphia International Airport (PHL). Our airport guides cover terminals, ground transport, and parking for each.

Where can I fly to Philadelphia from?

You can search flights to Philadelphia from any airport. We also have route guides from 24 cities, including Atlanta, Boston, Cancun, Chicago, Dallas, and Denver, each with a live search and recent fares where available.

Can I also compare hotels in Philadelphia and car rentals in Philadelphia?

Yes. Our hotels and car rentals pages for Philadelphia each have a live search, so you can plan the whole trip in one place.