Travelling from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Acapulco Airport (ACA): what you need to know
The timezone in Acapulco is UTC-6, which is one hour behind Philadelphia.
To ensure you catch your PHL to ACA flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Philadelphia International Airport to Acapulco Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Stopovers between PHL and ACA include:
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport
Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Acapulco Airport (ACA)
At the moment, 197 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Philadelphia International Airport to Acapulco Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 379 €. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
To score cheap tickets from PHL to ACA, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Acapulco Airport is easier if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices across the month and snap up a great deal.
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Secure the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Acapulco Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
PHL is located at 8500 Essington Ave.
When it comes to Philadelphia International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 77% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To reach Philadelphia International Airport from central Philadelphia, it'll take about 20 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport usually takes 30 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Acapulco Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to PHL:
Arriving at Acapulco Airport (ACA)
If you're getting in on a late Philadelphia International Airport to Acapulco Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near ACA:
Grab a Acapulco Airport rental car and explore Acapulco and beyond with your own set of wheels. Keddy By Europcar, Europcar and Thrifty are popular providers you can book with here.
To get the best deal, book your ride from Acapulco Airport about three weeks in advance.
When to fly to Acapulco Airport (ACA)
July is the most popular month for flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Acapulco Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Acapulco in March.
Before locking in your flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Acapulco Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. May is the warmest month in Acapulco, with the temperature ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from PHL to ACA in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF) on average.
Explore more of Mexico
Mexico City is just one of the many cities in Mexico waiting to be discovered once you've seen Acapulco. Around 290 kilometres away to the north, check out popular attractions including Zócalo, Historic Centre (Centro Historico) and Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
Ecatepec de Morelos is another essential stop in Mexico and is around 322 kilometres north of Acapulco. No trip is complete without dropping by Zoologico Zacango, Centro Ecoturistico y Educación Ambiental Sierra de Guadalupe and Botanical Garden.
