Travelling from London to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL): What you need to know
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is London's main airport. Explore your options for reserving a flight from London to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) taking off from here.
The average duration of a direct London to Philadelphia International Airport flight is 8 hours.
The timezone in Philadelphia is UTC-5, which is five hours behind London. Philadelphia International Airport is located in Philadelphia.
With 18 direct flights a week between the two airports, London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is the busiest route. American Airlines operates the earliest flight at 10:05am. If you'd like to make the most of your day before jetting off, the last departure from LHR to PHL is with American Airlines at 2:10pm.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport on time to board your flight from London to PHL.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
You can jump on a direct flight from London to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
American Airlines is a leading airline that operates direct flights from London to Philadelphia International Airport departing from LHR.
Most passengers prefer to fly with American Airlines from LHR to PHL.
American Airlines is the most punctual carrier. A dependable 80.77% of its services on this route arrive as scheduled.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a travel break and perhaps even visit a new city. When searching for cheap flights from London to PHL leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can stop along the way. Top options include:
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
LHR is about 24 kilometres from central London. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 25 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your travels? Stay near London Heathrow Airport. Whether you have an early flight from London to Philadelphia International Airport or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
78% of flights that leave from London Heathrow Airport make it to their destination on time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Tick a new place off your list or just take a moment to stretch your legs with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from London to Philadelphia International Airport, check out these options when departing from London Gatwick Airport:
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)
LGW is around 48 kilometres from central London. It takes 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
Start your holiday sooner with an extra night away from home. Before your London to PHL flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to London Gatwick Airport:
London Gatwick Airport has a track record for punctuality. 82% of flights departing here make it to their final destination as planned.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
You can book a plane ticket from London to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) with one or more stops departing from London Stansted Airport (STN). These are some of the most popular stopovers between STN and PHL:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
From the centre of London, STN is around 56 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour 5 minutes to get to the airport by car and 45 minutes or so on public transport.
Skip the morning rush on departure day — stay near London Stansted Airport and know you'll make it to the terminal with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early London to Philadelphia International Airport flight:
STN has an on-time performance rating of 80%. This means the majority of its flights touch down on schedule and your trip goes off without a hitch.
About Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Consider booking a hotel near PHL if you're catching a late flight from London to Philadelphia International Airport. Select one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride around three weeks in advance of your London to Philadelphia International Airport flight.
The address for PHL is 8500 Essington Ave.
Getting from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to central Philadelphia
From Philadelphia International Airport, central Philadelphia is around 18 kilometres away. It takes about 20 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
Travelling by public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
At the moment, R 5,458 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Philadelphia International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 8,627. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from London to PHL. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest London to Philadelphia International Airport tickets across every month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your dates are flexible.
Snapping up a cheap plane ticket from London to PHL is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a lower fare pops up.
Chase down a great fare on a flight from London to Philadelphia International Airport with the help of the filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest.'
The best time to fly from London to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Think about the kind of experience you want when deciding your trip dates. December is the quietest month to go to Philadelphia. July is when most people book flights from London to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), which may be ideal if you're chasing more excitement.
The warmest month in Philadelphia is July, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your London to PHL plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
Search for cheap tickets from London to Philadelphia International Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -7ºC (19ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF).
More about Philadelphia
Once you've booked your flight from London to Philadelphia International Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Philadelphia:
Every great adventure has to include a little sightseeing. Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art are attractions you won't want to skip in Philadelphia.
Explore more of the United States
Philadelphia has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of the United States waiting to be discovered. Around 137 kilometres northeast of Philadelphia, a trip to New York will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Central Park, Statue of Liberty and Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Around 137 kilometres southwest of Philadelphia, Baltimore is another essential stop in the United States. Experience major highlights starting with National Aquarium, Baltimore Aquarium and Washington Monument and Mount Vernon Place.
