Flying from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL): what you need to know
Around 7 hours 40 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Dublin Airport to Philadelphia International Airport.
Philadelphia is four hours behind Dublin and is in the UTC-4 timezone.
Take your pick of 19 weekly Dublin Airport to Philadelphia International Airport flights. The 09:40 departure with American Airlines is the earliest flight you can take. Aer Lingus operates the last service of the day at 16:40.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your DUB to PHL flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
American Airlines is your ticket to exploring Philadelphia (and perhaps some other exciting parts of United States!). Browse the direct flights from Dublin Airport to Philadelphia International Airport offered by this airline.
American Airlines is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
American Airlines is a leader in on-time performance for DUB to PHL flights, with 84.76% of services landing as scheduled.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Dublin Airport to Philadelphia International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between DUB and PHL:
Logan International Airport
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
London Heathrow Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Currently, 298 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Dublin Airport to Philadelphia International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 342 €. Remember that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
To secure cheap tickets from DUB to PHL, reserve your trip six months before your planned departure.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Dublin Airport to Philadelphia International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from DUB to PHL.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Dublin Airport to Philadelphia International Airport.
Handy information about Dublin Airport (DUB)
72.87% of flights departing from Dublin Airport land at their destination on time.
Dublin Airport is about 21 kilometres from central Dublin. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of roughly 2 hours 10 minutes when using public transport.
Taking an early flight from Dublin Airport to Philadelphia International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to DUB:
Arriving at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Dublin Airport to Philadelphia International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near PHL instead:
Grab a Philadelphia International Airport rental car and discover Philadelphia and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Budget are top providers to choose from here.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Philadelphia International Airport around three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to central Philadelphia
PHL is located at Industrial Highway and Island Road.
Philadelphia International Airport to central Philadelphia has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 45 minutes.
When to fly to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
August is the most popular month for flights from Dublin Airport to Philadelphia International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Philadelphia in February.
Lock in your flight from Dublin Airport to Philadelphia International Airport for July if you'd like to explore Philadelphia during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -7ºC (19ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Look for cheap tickets from DUB to PHL sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of United States
You've done Philadelphia, now it's time to discover other corners of United States. Travel about 129 kilometres north-east to New York to check off its leading attractions. From Statue of Liberty to Central Park and Empire State Building, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 434 kilometres north-east of Philadelphia, Boston is another essential stop in United States. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Freedom Trail, Museum of Fine Arts Boston and Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum.