Flying from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 30 minutes.
Columbus and Philadelphia are in the UTC-4 timezone. This means there's no time difference to consider.
Every week, there are 89 John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport flights. If you prefer to take off early, opt for the 06:00 American Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the last departure is at 21:59 with Frontier Airlines.
To ensure you get on your CMH to PHL flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
American Airlines is your gateway to discovering Philadelphia (and perhaps some other exciting corners of United States!). Browse the direct flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport offered by this carrier.
Most passengers choose to fly with American Airlines on this route.
The most punctual carrier offering CMH to PHL flights is American Airlines. Its services arrive without delay 76.13% of the time.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between CMH and PHL:
Ronald Reagan National Airport
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
Chicago Midway International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
R 1,581 is the lowest price for a one-way John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 3,369. These fares can change based on demand and availability.
Book seven months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from CMH to PHL.
June is the cheapest month for flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport. If you're looking to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
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Handy information about John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
CMH's address is 4600 International Gateway.
79.5% of flights departing from John Glenn Columbus International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
John Glenn Columbus International Airport is about 13 kilometres from central Columbus. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near CMH? If you're boarding an early flight from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Book a hotel close to PHL if you're taking a late John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Go where the road takes you with a Philadelphia International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Budget and discover more of Philadelphia and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Philadelphia International Airport about three weeks ahead.
Getting from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to central Philadelphia
PHL is located at Industrial Highway and Island Road.
Philadelphia International Airport to central Philadelphia has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.
Travelling on public transport typically takes 45 minutes.
When to fly to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
August is the most popular month for flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Philadelphia in February.
The warmest month in Philadelphia is July, with the temperature ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from CMH to PHL in January. Average temperatures are between -7ºC (19ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
New York is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be discovered after you've seen Philadelphia. Around 129 kilometres away to the north-east, its top attractions include Statue of Liberty, Central Park and Empire State Building.
Around 434 kilometres north-east of Philadelphia, Boston is another essential stop in United States. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Freedom Trail, Museum of Fine Arts Boston and Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum.
