Flying from Philadelphia to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC): what you need to know
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is Philadelphia's main airport. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Philadelphia to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) jetting off from here.
The timezone in Alicante is UTC+1, which is 5 hours ahead of Philadelphia. Alicante-Elche Airport is located in Alicante.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Philadelphia to ALC. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to skip the mad dash to your gate.
August is a busy month for air travel. If you're heading away then or around a major holiday like Thanksgiving or Christmas, be there even earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Philadelphia
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Think about adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight from Philadelphia to ALC. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL). Break up the journey at one of these airports:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
The distance from central Philadelphia to PHL is roughly 19 kilometres. Check out Google Maps for the quickest way to get there, whether that's in your own car or with public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel near Philadelphia International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Philadelphia to Alicante-Elche Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
About Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Philadelphia to Alicante-Elche Airport. Reserve one of these accommodation options near ALC instead:
Getting from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to central Alicante
Alicante-Elche Airport to central Alicante takes around 19 minutes in a car. It's approximately 14 kilometres away. Find out what options are available, such as car rentals, cabs or ride-sharing.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of roughly 47 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Philadelphia to Alicante-Elche Airport is 257 €. The cheapest price for a return flight is 520 €. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap tickets from Philadelphia to ALC, book in advance. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
Use the 'Whole month' tool and compare the prices of tickets from Philadelphia to Alicante-Elche Airport across the month. The lowest fares are highlighted in green, making it easy to choose a flight within your budget.
Create a Price Alert for cheap tickets from Philadelphia to ALC. You don't need to search every day to find out if fares have dropped. We'll let you know when the price changes.
Use the filters to tailor your flights from Philadelphia to Alicante-Elche Airport. Enter your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals.
The best time to fly from Philadelphia to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Philadelphia to Alicante-Elche Airport. July is the busiest month for a trip to Alicante. If you want a more relaxed atmosphere, go in February.
Think about the kind of weather that'll suit your plans for Alicante. August is known as the warmest month. Lock in your flights from Philadelphia to ALC sometime then and you can expect temperatures of between 22ºC and 32ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 7ºC and 16ºC. Look for cheap flights from Philadelphia to Alicante-Elche Airport sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Alicante
Start your Alicante trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Philadelphia to Alicante-Elche Airport, explore our range of accommodation options including:
MARQ Archaeological Museum of Alicante and Bandera de Españan are a couple of big attractions to put on your Alicante must-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Campo COMRADES.
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