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Tue, Jun 16
Columbus CMHPhiladelphia PHL
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Tue, Jun 16
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Fri, Jun 19
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Tue, Jun 16 – Thu, Jun 18
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How much do flights to Philadelphia cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£135

Cheapest round-trip

£271

Average round-trip

£387

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

Frontier Airlines

Getting from Philadelphia airport to the city center

Fastest option: SEPTA Regional Rail. Best value: SEPTA bus routes.

Philadelphia is served by Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), located approximately 12 km southwest of Center City. The airport offers a variety of airport transfers to city center destinations, including regional rail, bus services, taxis, ride-hailing, and private transfers. SEPTA Regional Rail provides the most direct connection to 30th Street Station and Center City, while bus options offer budget-friendly alternatives. Journey times and costs vary depending on the mode of transport, time of day, and traffic conditions.

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

Depart from
John Glenn Columbus International
Arrive to
Philadelphia International
Average flights per week
282
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Empire State Building - Independence National Historical Park, PA, USA - Lincoln Memorial - Manhattan Island - Metropolitan Museum of Art - National Mall - Staten Island - Statue of Liberty - Times Square

Check-in for a flight from Columbus to Philadelphia

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Frontier AirlinesFFTF9No
Allegiant AirAAYG4No
United AirlinesUALUANo
BREEZE MXNo
JetBlue AirwaysJBUB6No

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Philadelphia

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January3°C-2°C
February5°C-1°C
March10°C2°C
April16°C7°C
May22°C13°C
June27°C17°C
July30°C21°C
August29°C20°C
September25°C17°C
October19°C11°C
November12°C4°C
December7°C0°C
Hottest Month
30°C
July
Coldest month
-2°C
January
Sunny days
268
days per year
Snow days
9
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
30 May
20°C12°C
6 Jun
32°C19°C
Sunday
31 May
23°C10°C
7 Jun
23°C17°C
Monday
1 Jun
25°C13°C
8 Jun
26°C14°C
Tuesday
2 Jun
23°C12°C
9 Jun
25°C15°C
Wednesday
3 Jun
25°C12°C
10 Jun
29°C15°C
Thursday
4 Jun
28°C17°C
11 Jun
31°C18°C
Friday
5 Jun
31°C16°C
12 Jun
84%
31°C20°C
Travelers usually depart from John Glenn Columbus International, or Rickenbacker International when they travel from Columbus to Philadelphia. The most popular airlines for this route are Frontier Airlines, Allegiant Air, United Airlines, BREEZE, and JetBlue Airways. Columbus and Philadelphia have 282 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Philadelphia, consider visiting Empire State Building, Independence National Historical Park, PA, USA, Lincoln Memorial, Manhattan Island, Metropolitan Museum of Art, National Mall, Staten Island, Statue of Liberty, and Times Square.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Columbus?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Columbus and London, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, Glasgow, New York, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Toronto, Istanbul, Medellín, São Paulo, Tampa, Fort Myers, Dallas, Charleston, Lima, Chicago, Seattle, Houston, Madrid.
What are the most popular routes to and from Philadelphia?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Philadelphia and London, Atlanta, Orlando, Fort Lauderdale, Mexico City, Dallas, Miami, Tampa, Los Angeles, Detroit, Nashville, Chicago, Boston, Manchester, Charlotte, Denver, San Juan, Las Vegas, Santo Domingo, Houston.
Which airports are there in Columbus?
Columbus is mainly served by John Glenn Columbus International. But there are other airports nearby, including Rickenbacker International, Columbus Air Force Base.
What airports are near Columbus?
The main airport in Columbus is John Glenn Columbus International. It is also served by Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International, Akron–Canton, Pittsburgh International, Cleveland Hopkins International, Fort Wayne International, Yeager, Dayton International, Tri-State, Toledo Express, North Central West Virginia.
What airports are near Philadelphia?
The main airport in Philadelphia is Philadelphia International. It is also served by Newark Liberty International, Washington Dulles International, Baltimore–Washington International, LaGuardia, Ronald Reagan Washington National, New York Stewart International Airport, Atlantic City International, Lehigh Valley International, Trenton–Mercer, Tweed New Haven.
Which airlines fly between Columbus and Philadelphia?
Currently, you can fly between Columbus and Philadelphia with Frontier Airlines, Allegiant Air, United Airlines, BREEZE, JetBlue Airways.
When’s the best time to travel between Columbus and Philadelphia?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Columbus and Philadelphia, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Columbus and Philadelphia?
Traveling between Columbus and Philadelphia, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Columbus?
There are a number of airports in and around Columbus. The main one is John Glenn Columbus International and other nearby airports include Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International, Akron–Canton, Pittsburgh International, Cleveland Hopkins International, Fort Wayne International, Yeager, Dayton International, Tri-State, Toledo Express, North Central West Virginia
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