Travelling from Bogota El Dorado International Airport (BOG) to Philadelphia: what you need to know
Philadelphia's timezone is UTC-5, which is the same as Bogota (the location of Bogota El Dorado International Airport).
Give yourself enough time to make your BOG to Philadelphia flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month such as March? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it simple to book plane tickets from BOG to Philadelphia with a stopover. To see the options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight with a stop long enough to see the sights of your chosen city. Some popular stopovers include:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Travelling from central Bogota to BOG takes around 55 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a taxi, you'll cover the 8 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
In search of a hotel near BOG? If you've booked an early flight from Bogota El Dorado International Airport to Philadelphia, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Bogota El Dorado International Airport, 71% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bogota El Dorado International Airport (BOG) to Philadelphia
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Bogota El Dorado International Airport to Philadelphia flight is R 4,794. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 8,507. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from BOG to Philadelphia. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across each month when looking for a Bogota El Dorado International Airport to Philadelphia ticket.
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Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with our filters. Then, sort the results for your flight from Bogota El Dorado International Airport to Philadelphia by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest.'
Airports in Philadelphia
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is around 18 kilometres from central Philadelphia. If you're catching a taxi or a ride-share, the drive takes about 20 minutes.
Getting there on public transport will take you around 30 minutes.
Consider booking a hotel near PHL if you have a late flight from Bogota El Dorado International Airport to Philadelphia. Check in to one of these options and make your first night all about rest:
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Philadelphia International Airport around three weeks ahead of your flight from BOG to Philadelphia.
You'll find PHL at 8500 Essington Ave.
Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN)
Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN) is around 48 kilometres from the centre of Philadelphia. After your flight from Bogota El Dorado International Airport to Philadelphia, it'll take you around 40 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or taxi.
You can expect the journey to take roughly 1 hour 35 minutes on public transport.
There are some great places ready to welcome you near TTN. Tuck yourself in and get cosy after your BOG to Philadelphia flight at one of these well-located options:
Avoid paying extra. Booking your ride four weeks ahead of your arrival at TTN will help you save.
You can find Trenton-Mercer Airport at Scotch Road, Terminal Building.
Best time to go to Philadelphia
July is the busiest month for flights from Bogota El Dorado International Airport to Philadelphia. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Philadelphia in December.
Lock in a Bogota El Dorado International Airport to Philadelphia plane ticket with a departure in July to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 18ºC (64ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -7ºC (19ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Search for a cheap ticket from BOG to Philadelphia around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Philadelphia
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Philadelphia right here. Browse these hotels after you've booked your flight from Bogota El Dorado International Airport to Philadelphia:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to know where to begin. Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art are top sights which should be on any well-planned Philadelphia itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
You've seen Philadelphia, now it's time to explore other parts of the United States. Travel about 129 kilometres northeast to New York to tick off its popular sights. From Central Park to Statue of Liberty and Metropolitan Museum of Art, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Boston is another sought-after destination in the United States and is around 434 kilometres northeast of Philadelphia. No trip is complete without seeing Museum of Fine Arts Boston, Freedom Trail and USS Constitution Museum.
