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£119
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Wed, Nov 11
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£177
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Mon, Nov 9
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£184
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Fri, Nov 13
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£187
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£239
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£239
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Mon, Nov 9 – Thu, Nov 12
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£339
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£359
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£360
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£415
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Getting from Philadelphia airport to the city center

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.

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
Des Moines International
Arrive to
Philadelphia International
Average flights per week
121
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

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Des Moines to Philadelphia in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

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Check-in for a flight from Des Moines to Philadelphia

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
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Frontier AirlinesFFTF9No
JetBlue AirwaysJBUB6No
WestJetWJAWSNo
Air CanadaACAACYes

Weather in Philadelphia

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January3°C-2°C
February5°C-1°C
March10°C2°C
April17°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
267
days per year
Snow days
9
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
31 Oct
15°C7°C
7 Nov
55%
21°C14°C
Sunday
1 Nov
17°C7°C
8 Nov
38%
17°C12°C
Monday
2 Nov
18°C8°C
9 Nov
16°C9°C
Tuesday
3 Nov
13%
20°C9°C
10 Nov
15°C7°C
Wednesday
4 Nov
13%
22°C10°C
11 Nov
14°C6°C
Thursday
5 Nov
90%
21°C13°C
12 Nov
15°C6°C
Friday
6 Nov
90%
21°C17°C
13 Nov
16°C8°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Frontier Airlines, JetBlue Airways, WestJet, and Air Canada. Des Moines and Philadelphia have 121 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.

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