Travelling from Milan to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL): What you need to know
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) is Milan's main airport. Explore your options for booking a flight from Milan to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) leaving from here.
The average time for a direct Milan to Philadelphia International Airport flight is 9 hours 5 minutes.
Philadelphia is six hours behind Milan. Philadelphia International Airport is located in Philadelphia, which runs on the UTC-5 timezone.
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is the most popular route, with 4 direct services every week. You can get from MXP to PHL on American Airlines's 1:20pm departure.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your flight from Milan to PHL. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months such as July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
Airports in Milan
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
You can find a direct flight from Milan to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) out of Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP).
When jetting out of MXP, you can catch a direct flight from Milan to Philadelphia International Airport with American Airlines.
American Airlines is the most frequently booked airline offering flights from MXP to PHL.
With a dependable 100.0% of services landing on schedule, American Airlines is the most punctual carrier on this route.
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Milan to PHL. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP). Break the trip up (and maybe score a better deal) by stopping at one of these popular options:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
MXP is about 48 kilometres from central Milan. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 50 minutes.
Searching for a comfortable hotel close to Milan Malpensa Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Milan to Philadelphia International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Of the flights that depart from Milan Malpensa Airport, 76% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Milan Bergamo Airport (BGY)
Split up your flight from Milan to Philadelphia International Airport with a stop so you can recharge or cross a new place off your list. Top stopovers between Milan Bergamo Airport and PHL are:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
You can get to BGY from central Milan in approximately 50 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour to cover the 48 kilometres or so.
Kick off your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before your Milan to PHL flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Milan Bergamo Airport:
75% of flights departing Milan Bergamo Airport arrive according to schedule.
Milano Linate Airport (LIN)
Choosing a plane ticket from Milan to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) with one or more stops can offer you more choice of departure times and access to lower fares. When jetting off from Milano Linate Airport (LIN), here are a few places you can detour to on your way to PHL:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
From the centre of Milan, LIN is around 8 kilometres away. It takes roughly 20 minutes to get there by car and 30 minutes or so on public transport.
Take the uncertainty out of departure day — stay close to Milano Linate Airport and know you'll make it to the terminal with time to spare. Get settled at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early Milan to Philadelphia International Airport flight:
With 84% of its departing flights arriving when they should, LIN is a dependable starting point for your trip.
About Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Milan to Philadelphia International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these options near PHL:
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride around three weeks ahead of your Milan to Philadelphia International Airport flight.
PHL is located at 8500 Essington Ave.
Getting from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to central Philadelphia
Philadelphia International Airport is around 18 kilometres from the centre of Philadelphia. It takes around 20 minutes or so to drive to the city.
It'll take around 30 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Milan to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
R 5,405 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Milan to Philadelphia International Airport. A return flight starts from R 9,538. These prices can change depending on availability.
To find cheap flights from Milan to PHL, book ahead. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest Milan to Philadelphia International Airport tickets throughout the entire month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your dates are flexible.
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Find a cheap flight from Milan to Philadelphia International Airport by using the search filters. Choose your preferred departure time, duration and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Milan to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Milan to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL). July is when most people visit Philadelphia. If crowds aren't your thing, go in December.
The warmest month in Philadelphia is July, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your Milan to PHL plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from Milan 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
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Philadelphia right here. Check out these hotels after locking in your flight from Milan to Philadelphia International Airport:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be hard to work out where to start. Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art are popular attractions which should feature on every Philadelphia itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
New York is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be explored after you've seen Philadelphia. Around 137 kilometres away to the northeast, well-known attractions include Central Park, Statue of Liberty and Metropolitan Museum of Art.
If you're ready to explore another side of the United States, head for Baltimore, roughly 137 kilometres southwest of Philadelphia. National Aquarium, Baltimore Aquarium and Washington Monument and Mount Vernon Place are highlights.
