Flying from Seattle to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL): What you need to know
Seattle's main airport is Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). Explore your options for leaving from this terminal when booking your flights from Seattle to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL).
Around 5 hours 10 minutes is the typical travel time on a direct Seattle to Philadelphia International Airport flight.
The timezone in Philadelphia is UTC-5, which is three hours ahead of Seattle. Philadelphia International Airport is located in Philadelphia.
There are 29 direct services a week between Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL). This is the most popular route when departing from Seattle.
To ensure you catch your flight from Seattle to PHL, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
July is a busy travel month. If you're taking off then or during a major holiday like Christmas, get there even earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
You can find a direct flight from Seattle to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) leaving from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA).
You'll have your choice of carriers that operate direct flights from Seattle to Philadelphia International Airport departing from SEA. Get on board with any of these:
American Airlines is the airline with the highest passenger demand for flights from SEA to PHL.
American Airlines leads the way in punctuality. An exceptional 85.0% of its departures on this route arrive as planned.
The journey from central Seattle to SEA takes about 35 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a taxi, you'll cover the 23 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a leisurely start to your break? Stay near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Seattle to Philadelphia International Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels have you covered:
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport scores high marks for its on-time performance. 80% of flights that take off from SEA arrive at their destination without delay.
Seattle Paine Field International Airport (PAE)
PAE is around 40 kilometres from central Seattle. It'll take 40 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 30 minutes.
Start your holiday sooner with an additional night away from home. Before your Seattle to PHL flight, kick back in one of these hotels near Seattle Paine Field International Airport:
Flights from Seattle Paine Field International Airport have a proven record for punctuality, with 80% of them arriving on schedule.
About Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Seattle to Philadelphia International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these options near PHL:
Booking your vehicle around three weeks in advance of your Seattle to Philadelphia International Airport flight can help you find the best deal.
The address for PHL is 8500 Essington Ave.
Getting from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to central Philadelphia
From Philadelphia International Airport, central Philadelphia is around 18 kilometres away. It takes about 20 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Currently, R 1,274 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Seattle to Philadelphia International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 3,113. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Seattle to PHL. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
Cheap Seattle to Philadelphia International Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across each month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
There's no need to search every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a better deal on plane tickets from Seattle to PHL.
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The best time to fly from Seattle to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Think about your travel style when planning the timing of your trip. December is the quietest month to visit Philadelphia. July is when most people book flights from Seattle to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), which may be perfect if you're chasing more excitement.
When booking your Seattle to PHL plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. July is the warmest month in Philadelphia, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Seattle to Philadelphia International Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -7ºC (19ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF).
More about Philadelphia
Start your Philadelphia trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Seattle to Philadelphia International Airport, explore our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be tricky to know where to begin. Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art are major attractions which should be on any good Philadelphia itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
Philadelphia has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of the United States just waiting to be discovered. Around 137 kilometres northeast of Philadelphia, a trip to New York will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like Central Park, Statue of Liberty and Metropolitan Museum of Art.
If you're looking to explore another major destination in the United States, head for Baltimore, about 137 kilometres southwest of Philadelphia. National Aquarium, Baltimore Aquarium and Washington Monument and Mount Vernon Place are key highlights.
