Travelling from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL): what you need to know
The timezone in Philadelphia is UTC-4, which is nine hours 30 minutes behind Chennai.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your MAA to PHL flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
If you want to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Chennai Airport to Philadelphia International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between MAA and PHL:
London Heathrow Airport
Hamad International Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
R 8,966 is the lowest price for a one-way Chennai Airport to Philadelphia International Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 14,933. These fares can change depending on demand.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from MAA to PHL, book in advance. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price across the month when looking for your flight from Chennai Airport to Philadelphia International Airport.
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Handy information about Chennai Airport (MAA)
76.04% of flights that depart Chennai Airport reach their destination on time.
To get to Chennai Airport from central Chennai, it'll take about 45 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 50 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to MAA? If you're boarding an early flight from Chennai Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Consider staying in a hotel close to PHL if you're on a late Chennai Airport to Philadelphia International Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Explore without limits with a Philadelphia International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Budget and find adventure across Philadelphia and beyond.
Booking your ride from Philadelphia International Airport around three weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to central Philadelphia
You'll find PHL at Industrial Highway and Island Road.
From Philadelphia International Airport, Philadelphia is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It takes around 45 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
August is the most popular month for flights from Chennai Airport to Philadelphia International Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Philadelphia in February.
When booking your flight from Chennai Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Philadelphia, with the temperature ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -7ºC (19ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MAA to PHL sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of United States
Philadelphia is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of United States you should also see. Around 129 kilometres north-east of Philadelphia, a visit to New York will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like 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 major highlights starting with Freedom Trail, Museum of Fine Arts Boston and Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum.
