Travelling from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport is 2 hours 35 minutes.
Philadelphia's timezone is UTC-4, which makes Philadelphia one hour ahead of Minneapolis.
Flights from MSP to PHL start from 05:54 — the first with Sun Country Airlines. The last service of the day is at 21:36 with Frontier Airlines. In total, you can choose from 60 weekly Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport flights.
Your MSP to PHL flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Travelling during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
You'll find a variety of airlines operating direct flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport. When you're ready to kick off your Philadelphia holiday, let one of these carriers take you to this popular corner of United States:
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is American Airlines.
With 77.22% of its services landing on schedule, Delta Air Lines is the most punctual carrier operating MSP to PHL flights.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between MSP and PHL include:
Cherry Capital Airport
Gerald R. Ford International Airport
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport flight is R 1,505. A round-trip ticket is currently R 3,381. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Book seven months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from MSP to PHL.
The cheapest month for flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from MSP to PHL.
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Handy information about Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
You'll find MSP at 6040 28th Avenue South.
77.37% of flights that take off from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
To reach Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport from central Minneapolis, it takes around 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 25 minutes.
Have an early flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to MSP:
Arriving at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Reserve a hotel close to PHL if you're taking a late Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Follow your own route with a Philadelphia International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Budget and chase adventure across Philadelphia and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Philadelphia International Airport about three weeks before your trip.
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 the centre of Philadelphia. Driving there takes about 15 minutes.
Getting there by public transport takes around 45 minutes.
When to fly to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Philadelphia. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Philadelphia is July, with the temperature ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from MSP to PHL in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -7ºC (19ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.
Explore more of United States
New York is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be discovered after you've seen Philadelphia. Around 129 kilometres away to the north-east, its top attractions include Statue of Liberty, Central Park and Empire State Building.
Boston is another favourite destination in United States and is around 434 kilometres north-east of Philadelphia. No trip is complete without seeing Freedom Trail, Museum of Fine Arts Boston and Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum.