Travelling from London to Philadelphia: what you need to know
London has multiple airports where you can start your holiday. Check out your departure options from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) when planning your flight from London to Philadelphia. Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) are the other main bases in the city.
Come in for landing at Philadelphia's primary hub, Philadelphia International Airport (PHL).
The average duration of a direct flight from London to Philadelphia is 8 hours 5 minutes. Philadelphia's timezone is UTC-4, which makes Philadelphia 4 hours behind London.
With 26 weekly flights between the two airports, London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is the most popular route. Hop on the first flight from London to Philadelphia with American Airlines at 09:45. If you'd like to get more out of your day before jetting off, the last departure from LHR to PHL is with British Airways at 13:40.
Give yourself enough time to get on your flight from London to Philadelphia. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Heading away during a peak period like a bank holiday? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. To give yourself peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
If you have a passport from United Kingdom, you'll need an ETA to visit United States. This applies if you're booking a cheap flight from London to Philadelphia for tourism purposes. Requirements may be different if you're travelling for business or other reasons. Always check the visa rules ahead of booking and definitely before you fly.
Flying from London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Jet off from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) on a nonstop flight from London to Philadelphia. From LHR, you can fly directly into Philadelphia International Airport (PHL).
Book your direct flight from London to Philadelphia with American Airlines. This top carrier offers services from LHR.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight from London to Philadelphia. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from London Heathrow Airport. Take a break from travelling at one of these airports:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Tampa International Airport (TPA)
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
LHR is around 31 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 57 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour and 1 minute.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to London Heathrow Airport? If you've booked an early flight from London to Philadelphia, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Get the most out of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from London to Philadelphia. Visit family or friends or tick another city off your list. Whatever you decide to do, here's where you can stop between London Heathrow Airport and Philadelphia:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Tampa International Airport (TPA)
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
LGW is around 80 kilometres from central London. It'll take 1 hour and 19 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 26 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your flight from London to Philadelphia, unwind in one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport:
Arriving in Philadelphia
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to central Philadelphia is roughly 19 kilometres. It'll take you around 17 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting there by public transport takes roughly 44 minutes.
Consider staying in a hotel close to PHL if you have a late flight from London to Philadelphia. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN)
As soon as your flight from London to Philadelphia has hit the tarmac, you can make your way to the city centre in around 39 minutes by car. Central Philadelphia is roughly 56 kilometres from Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN).
Public transport will get you there in about 1 hour and 43 minutes.
There are some cosy hotels ready to welcome you near TTN. Kick back after your flight from London to Philadelphia at one of these perfectly located options:
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Philadelphia
At the moment, $390 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Philadelphia. The cheapest price for a return flight is $666. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
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May is the cheapest month for flight tickets from London to Philadelphia. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
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Best time to go to Philadelphia
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from London to Philadelphia. August is the most popular month to visit Philadelphia. If you like a more relaxed atmosphere, go in February.
Lock in your flight from London to Philadelphia for July if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Philadelphia to range from 18ºC to 32ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -7ºC and 9ºC. Search for cheap tickets from London to Philadelphia around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Philadelphia
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Philadelphia right here. Explore these hotels once you've booked your flight from London to Philadelphia:
Liberty Bell and Independence Hall are just a couple of the big attractions to put on your Philadelphia to-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Complete your Philadelphia trip with a car rental
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