Travelling from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) to Philadelphia: what you need to know
Philadelphia is five hours behind Lagos, where Murtala Muhammed International Airport is located. Philadelphia runs on the UTC-4 timezone.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your LOS to Philadelphia flight.
Longer lines at security and check-in are more likely if you're jetting off during high season, so allow a bit more breathing room. A good general rule for peak periods? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
We make it simple to book flight tickets from LOS to Philadelphia with a stopover. To see your options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers include:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Travelling from central Lagos to LOS takes around 1 hour 30 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 10 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Planning to catch an early flight from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Philadelphia? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to LOS:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Murtala Muhammed International Airport, data shows 64.68% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) to Philadelphia
R 15,204 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Philadelphia flight. A round-trip ticket right now is R 19,985. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares could change.
To find cheap flights from LOS to Philadelphia, book in advance. Airlines typically offer lower prices when tickets first go on sale.
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Airports in Philadelphia
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
The distance from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to central Philadelphia is roughly 19 kilometres. It'll take you around 15 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It takes around 45 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Philadelphia. Stay at one of these accommodation options near PHL instead:
Grab a Philadelphia International Airport rental car and discover Philadelphia and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Budget are leading providers you can book with here.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Philadelphia International Airport about three weeks in advance of your flight from LOS to Philadelphia.
You'll find PHL at 8500 Essington Ave.
Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN)
After your flight from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Philadelphia has arrived, you can get to the city centre in about 40 minutes by car. Central Philadelphia is roughly 56 kilometres from Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN).
If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take about 1 hour 45 minutes.
You'll find some great places to drop your things at near TTN. Unwind and get cosy after your LOS to Philadelphia flight at one of these perfectly located options:
No time to waste? The fastest way to get to where you're going is with a Trenton-Mercer Airport rental car. Collect your wheels from Budget, National or Enterprise and set off in the blink of an eye.
Don't pay more than you need to. Reserving your ride four weeks ahead of your arrival at TTN can land you a better rate.
You can find Trenton-Mercer Airport at Scotch Road, Terminal Building.
Best time to go to Philadelphia
Travel to Philadelphia during high season if you like a busy atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices tend to be higher. Alternatively, book flights from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Philadelphia in the off-season when prices are cheaper and it's quieter.
The warmest month in Philadelphia is July, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Philadelphia flight ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LOS to Philadelphia in January when temperatures average between -7ºC (19ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF).
More about Philadelphia
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Philadelphia right here. Explore these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Philadelphia:
Every great journey has to include a little sightseeing. Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art are must-do's during your Philadelphia adventure.
Explore more of United States
New York is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen Philadelphia. Around 129 kilometres away to the north-east, its best attractions include Statue of Liberty, Central Park and Empire State Building.
If you're looking to explore another major stop in United States, head for Boston, roughly 434 kilometres north-east of Philadelphia. Freedom Trail, Museum of Fine Arts Boston and Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum are the start of reasons to visit.
