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How much do flights to Philadelphia cost?
Cheapest nonstop round-trip | £172 |
|---|---|
Nonstop flights in August | £123 – £311 |
Most popular airline | Frontier Airlines |
Getting from Philadelphia airport to the city center
Fastest option: SEPTA Regional Rail. Best value: SEPTA bus routes.
Transport Option | Typical time | Typical cost | Frequency | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
25-30 min | $6.75 – $8; varies by destination station | every 30 min (traffic dependent) | fastest to Center City | |
45-60 min | $2 – $2.50; exact fare or SEPTA Key | every 20–30 min (traffic dependent) | budget travelers | |
40-55 min | $2 – $2.50; exact fare or SEPTA Key | every 20–30 min (traffic dependent) | connections to 69th Street | |
20-45 min | $28.50 – $40; flat rate to Center City | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | door-to-door convenience | |
20-45 min | $20 – $45; varies with demand and traffic | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | flexible pickup locations | |
20-40 min | $50 – $100; pre-booked; varies by provider | by reservation (traffic dependent) | groups or business travelers | |
20-45 min | $40 – $100; daily rate; parking extra | on-demand (traffic dependent) | exploring beyond the city |
Notes:
- Prices in USD; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
- SEPTA Airport Line trains stop at all terminals and connect to 30th Street Station, Suburban Station, and Jefferson Station.
- Taxis have a flat rate of $28.50 to Center City; additional charges may apply for tolls or extra passengers.
- Ride-hailing pickup is located at designated areas outside baggage claim.
- We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.
Updated: December 2025
Key info about flying to Philadelphia
Weekly direct flights
Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Chicago to Philadelphia in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.
| Airline | Mon 17.08 | Tue 18.08 | Wed 19.08 | Thu 20.08 | Fri 21.08 | Sat 22.08 | Sun 23.08 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | |
| 1 | --- | --- | 1 | 1 | --- | 1 | |
| Weekly flights: 46 total | Daily flights: 6.57 average | Most flights: Monday 6 flights |
| Airline | Mon 24.08 | Tue 25.08 | Wed 26.08 | Thu 27.08 | Fri 28.08 | Sat 29.08 | Sun 30.08 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | |
| 1 | --- | --- | 1 | 1 | --- | 1 | |
| Weekly flights: 46 total | Daily flights: 6.57 average | Most flights: Monday 6 flights |
| Airline | Mon 31.08 | Tue 01.09 | Wed 02.09 | Thu 03.09 | Fri 04.09 | Sat 05.09 | Sun 06.09 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | |
| 1 | --- | --- | 1 | 1 | --- | 2 | |
| Weekly flights: 46 total | Daily flights: 6.57 average | Most flights: Monday 6 flights |
| Airline | Mon 07.09 | Tue 08.09 | Wed 09.09 | Thu 10.09 | Fri 11.09 | Sat 12.09 | Sun 13.09 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | 6 | --- | --- | --- | --- | |
| 1 | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | |
| Weekly flights: 19 total | Daily flights: 6.33 average | Most flights: Monday 6 flights |
Check-in for a flight from Chicago to Philadelphia
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier Airlines | FFT | F9 | No |
| Allegiant Air | AAY | G4 | No |
| United Airlines | UAL | UA | No |
| Air Canada | ACA | AC | Yes |
| WestJet | WJA | WS | No |
Online check-in is not available for these airlines.
Weather in Philadelphia
Average Weather
| Month | Average monthly max temperature | Average monthly min temperature |
| January | 3°C | -2°C |
| February | 5°C | -1°C |
| March | 10°C | 2°C |
| April | 16°C | 7°C |
| May | 22°C | 13°C |
| June | 27°C | 17°C |
| July | 30°C | 21°C |
| August | 29°C | 20°C |
| September | 25°C | 17°C |
| October | 19°C | 11°C |
| November | 12°C | 4°C |
| December | 7°C | 0°C |
14 day forecast
Philadelphia travel tips
See the Edgar Allan Poe House in Philadelphia
Go to Edgar Allan Poe House at 532 N 7th Street in Philadelphia, stop for a while to take a photo of his mural just across the street from the house, and enter the house. As people assume, he created some of his most iconic works, including The Black Cat, there. You can visit the house for free Fridays through Sundays, from 9:00. to 12:00 and 13:00 to 17:00.
Pay tribute to the first volunteer fire company in Philadelphia
Do you know that Philadelphia is the birthplace of the first volunteer fire company? Visit the Fireman's Hall at 147 N 2nd Street and find out more about the company created in 1736 by Benjamin Franklin. It is a unique museum of firefighting and fire-safety tips, and more.
In spring, see the cherry blossom in Philadelphia
If you are lucky to visit Philadelphia in April or May, do not miss the amazing cherry blossom. The whole of the city is blanketed in pink petals. Fairmount Park is the best place to admire this period.
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