Flying from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL): what you need to know
Philadelphia's timezone is UTC-4, making Philadelphia 15 hours behind Melbourne.
Your MEL to PHL flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Flying during a peak month like January? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Philadelphia International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between MEL and PHL:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
Los Angeles International Airport
San Francisco International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Right now, R 9,372 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Philadelphia International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 14,883. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's a good idea to book early if you want to find cheap tickets from MEL to PHL. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Finding cheap flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Philadelphia International Airport is easier if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices across each month and bag a great deal.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from MEL to PHL.
Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Philadelphia International Airport.
Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, data shows 67.71% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central Melbourne to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is approximately 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
The journey on public transport will take about 40 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to MEL? If you're boarding an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Book a hotel close to PHL if you're taking a late Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Philadelphia International Airport flight. Pick one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Hit the road running by picking up a Philadelphia International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Budget and experience the lesser-explored corners of Philadelphia and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Philadelphia International Airport around three weeks in advance 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.
Philadelphia International Airport is roughly 19 kilometres from central Philadelphia. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 45 minutes.
When to fly to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
August is the most popular month for flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Philadelphia International Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Philadelphia in February.
Lock in your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Philadelphia International Airport for July if you'd like to explore Philadelphia during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from MEL to PHL in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -7ºC (19ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.
Explore more of United States
You've seen Philadelphia, now it's time to explore other parts of United States. Journey about 129 kilometres north-east to New York to tick off its top attractions. From Statue of Liberty to Central Park and Empire State Building, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If there's time to check out another corner of 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 highlights.
