Travelling from Frankfurt to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL): What you need to know
Set your travel plans in motion by working out where you'll take off for your flight from Frankfurt to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL). Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN) are Frankfurt's main airports.
Around 8 hours 55 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct Frankfurt to Philadelphia International Airport flight.
Philadelphia is five hours behind Frankfurt. Philadelphia International Airport is located in Philadelphia, which runs on the UTC-4 timezone.
Choose from 4 direct services every week between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL). This is the busiest route, with EW Discover offering a 12:55pm departure from FRA to PHL.
To ensure you get on your flight from Frankfurt to PHL, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Peak season means busier airports, so show up even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stay on schedule.
Airports in Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) makes it easy to travel directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Frankfurt to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) can be booked from this terminal.
When leaving from FRA, you can catch a direct flight from Frankfurt to Philadelphia International Airport with EW Discover.
The airline with the highest booking numbers between FRA and PHL is EW Discover.
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Frankfurt to PHL. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Frankfurt Airport (FRA). Break up the journey at one of these airports:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Travelling from central Frankfurt to FRA takes about 35 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Planning to catch an early flight from Frankfurt to Philadelphia International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by staying at one of these stays close to Frankfurt Airport:
When it comes to Frankfurt Airport's on-time performance, 67.47% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
Knock a new city off your list or just take a moment to stretch your legs with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from Frankfurt to Philadelphia International Airport, check out these options when taking off from Frankfurt - Hahn Airport:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
HHN is around 121 kilometres from central Frankfurt. It'll take 1 hour 30 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 2 hours 40 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before your Frankfurt to PHL flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to Frankfurt - Hahn Airport:
53.13% of flights taking off from Frankfurt - Hahn Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
About Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
If you have a late flight from Frankfurt to Philadelphia International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near PHL:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Philadelphia International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Budget and explore beyond Philadelphia's main sights.
For the best deal, book your ride around three weeks ahead of your Frankfurt to Philadelphia International Airport flight.
The street address for PHL is 8500 Essington Ave.
Getting from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to central Philadelphia
Central Philadelphia is roughly 11 kilometres from Philadelphia International Airport. Journey times by cab or car hire will vary based on traffic conditions and time of day, so do a little research before your trip.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Right now, 301 € is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Frankfurt to Philadelphia International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 475 €. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap flights from Frankfurt to PHL, book your plane ticket 11 months before your planned departure.
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The best time to fly from Frankfurt to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Frankfurt to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL). August is when most people visit Philadelphia. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, head there in February.
Lock in a Frankfurt to PHL plane ticket departing in July if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Philadelphia to range from 18ºC (64ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Frankfurt to Philadelphia International Airport in January when temperatures are between -7ºC (19ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF).
More about Philadelphia
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Philadelphia right here. Browse these hotels after locking in your flight from Frankfurt to Philadelphia International Airport:
Your visit to Philadelphia isn't complete without checking out the sights. Leading attractions worth exploring include Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Explore more of the United States
Philadelphia has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of the United States just waiting to be discovered. About 137 kilometres north-east of Philadelphia, a visit to New York will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Central Park, Manhattan Skyline and Statue of Liberty.
Around 137 kilometres south-west of Philadelphia, Baltimore is another favourite stop in the United States. Experience major highlights starting with Baltimore Aquarium, National Aquarium and Washington Monument and Mount Vernon Place.
