Flying from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Barcelona Airport (BCN): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Barcelona Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 7 hours 40 minutes.
The timezone in Barcelona is UTC+1, which is six hours ahead of Philadelphia.
Choose from seven weekly Philadelphia International Airport to Barcelona Airport flights. The 19:15 departure with American Airlines is the earliest you can take. American Airlines operates the last service of the day at 20:40.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your PHL to BCN flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Getting to Barcelona (and then discovering more of Spain!) is easy with American Airlines. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Barcelona Airport.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with American Airlines on this route.
American Airlines is the most punctual carrier that offers PHL to BCN flights. An exceptional 91.53% of its services on this route arrive on time.
If you want to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Philadelphia International Airport to Barcelona Airport. Here are the top stopovers between PHL and BCN:
Madrid Airport
Boston Logan International Airport
Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Barcelona Airport (BCN)
Currently, R 4,392 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Philadelphia International Airport to Barcelona Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 10,373. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Score cheap tickets from PHL to BCN by booking at least three months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
August is the cheapest month for flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Barcelona Airport. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from PHL to BCN.
Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Barcelona Airport.
Handy information about Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
PHL is located at 8500 Essington Ave.
77% of flights departing from Philadelphia International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
To get to Philadelphia International Airport from central Philadelphia, it takes about 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport takes about 30 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near PHL? If you're boarding an early flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Barcelona Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Barcelona Airport (BCN)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Philadelphia International Airport to Barcelona Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near BCN instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Barcelona Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or Nizacars Rent A Car and explore beyond Barcelona's main sights.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Barcelona Airport about four weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to central Barcelona
Barcelona Airport is roughly 13 kilometres from central Barcelona. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
Travelling by public transport will take you roughly 30 minutes.
When to fly to Barcelona Airport (BCN)
July is the busiest month for flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Barcelona Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Barcelona in March.
When booking your flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Barcelona Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Barcelona, with the temperature ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from PHL to BCN in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) on average.
Explore more of Spain
Zaragoza is just one of the many cities in Spain waiting to be discovered after you've seen Barcelona. Around 257 kilometres away to the west, check out popular attractions including Plaza del Pilar, La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar.
Logroño is another favourite destination in Spain and is around 402 kilometres west of Barcelona. No journey is complete without a visit to Bodegas Faustino, Bodegas Campo Viejo and Bodegas Valoria.
