Flying from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Jacksonville International Airport (JAX): what you need to know
A direct flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Jacksonville International Airport takes 2 hours 20 minutes (on average). Jacksonville's timezone is UTC-4 — the same as Philadelphia.
Take your pick of 78 weekly flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Jacksonville International Airport. The 05:05 departure with Frontier Airlines is the earliest available from PHL to JAX. Frontier Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 22:35 if you're not into early starts.
Heading away during a peak time like a bank holiday? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. To play it safe, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
We make it simple to get a flight with a stopover. To see the options for flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Jacksonville International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Popular stopovers between PHL and JAX are:
Norfolk International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Jacksonville International Airport (JAX)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Philadelphia International Airport to Jacksonville International Airport is 27 €. The cheapest price for a return flight is 54 €. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
To secure cheap tickets from PHL to JAX, reserve your journey 9 months ahead of your planned departure.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Philadelphia International Airport to Jacksonville International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across each month.
Create a Price Alert for cheap tickets from PHL to JAX. There's no need to search every day to see if prices have fallen. We'll update you the moment the price changes.
Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Jacksonville International Airport.
Handy information about Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Philadelphia International Airport is about 19 kilometres from central Philadelphia. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 17 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be approximately 44 minutes.
After a handy hotel close to PHL? If you're on an early flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Jacksonville International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Jacksonville International Airport (JAX)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Jacksonville International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near JAX instead:
Getting from Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) to central Jacksonville
Jacksonville International Airport to the centre of Jacksonville takes around 17 minutes by car. It's approximately 23 kilometres away. Discover what options are available, such as car rentals, cabs or ride-sharing.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes about 1 hour and 20 minutes.
When to fly to Jacksonville International Airport (JAX)
July is the most popular month for flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Jacksonville International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Jacksonville in May.
When reserving your flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Jacksonville International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Jacksonville, with the temperature ranging from 23ºC to 34ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from PHL to JAX in January. Average temperatures are between 5ºC and 21ºC then.
More about Jacksonville
Start your Jacksonville trip right by finding a great stay. Once you've booked your flight from PHL to JAX, explore our selection of accommodation options including:
Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens and The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens are just the start of the leading attractions to put on your Jacksonville to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Friendship Fountain.
Complete your Jacksonville trip with hotels and a car rental
You've got your cheap ticket to Jacksonville International Airport — now it's time to find a place to stay, and perhaps even your own set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in Jacksonville.