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$1,171+ Cheap flights to Philadelphia

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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5 May — 12 May1
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Flights to Philadelphia in 2025

Find the latest flights to Philadelphia in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 30 April 2025.

Return from

$1,986

One-way from

$1,171

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,902
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 1/6-21/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 46h 17m total
  • Sydney to Philadelphia
9/7
  • 9/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 31h 43m total
  • Sydney to Philadelphia
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($726 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($142 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in April 2025

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Cheapest flights to Philadelphia
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Philadelphia. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 30 April 2025.

Sun 1/609:10SYD - PHL
2 stops22h 33mAmerican Airlines
Sat 21/617:21PHL - SYD
2 stops23h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 29/4$1,986
Sat 11/1010:20SYD - PHL
2 stops43h 18mAir Canada
Sat 1/1115:30PHL - SYD
2 stops26h 05mAir Canada
Deal found 29/4$2,063
Sat 11/1011:20SYD - PHL
1 stop21h 08mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/1110:00PHL - SYD
2 stops30h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 29/4$2,122
Fri 27/609:25SYD - PHL
2 stops37h 09mDelta
Thu 17/706:00PHL - SYD
2 stops34h 35mDelta
Deal found 29/4$2,326
Tue 13/520:45SYD - PHL
2 stops47h 45mMultiple Airlines
Fri 16/507:45PHL - SYD
1 stop33h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4$2,462
Tue 10/609:10SYD - PHL
1 stop24h 46mQantas Airways
Sat 28/615:49PHL - SYD
1 stop25h 16mQantas Airways
Deal found 29/4$2,834
Tue 14/1021:45SYD - PHL
1 stop50h 15mQatar Airways
Wed 29/1020:50PHL - SYD
2 stops44h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 29/4$3,054
Sun 12/1010:10SYD - PHL
3 stops29h 33mAir Tahiti Nui
Fri 31/1018:48PHL - SYD
3 stops31h 52mAir Tahiti Nui
Deal found 29/4$3,204
Tue 7/1009:55SYD - PHL
2 stops51h 59mJapan Airlines
Sun 16/1121:20PHL - SYD
2 stops41h 30mJapan Airlines
Deal found 29/4$9,868

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyPhiladelphia

SYD - PHL

SYDPHL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 1/6

09:10-17:43

2 stops22h 33m

Philadelphia

Sat 21/6

17:21-07:05

2 stops23h 44m

$1,986

SydneyPhiladelphia

SYD - PHL

SYDPHL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 11/10

10:20-14:38

2 stops43h 18m

Philadelphia

Sat 1/11

15:30-08:35

2 stops26h 05m

$2,063

SydneyPhiladelphia

SYD - PHL

SYDPHL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 11/10

11:20-17:28

1 stop21h 08m

Philadelphia

Thu 30/10

06:00-09:15

1 stop36h 15m

$2,122

SydneyPhiladelphia

SYD - PHL

SYDPHL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 27/6

09:25-08:34

2 stops37h 09m

Philadelphia

Thu 17/7

06:00-06:35

2 stops34h 35m

$2,326

SydneyPhiladelphia

SYD - PHL

SYDPHL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 13/5

20:45-06:30

2 stops47h 45m

Philadelphia

Fri 16/5

07:45-07:30

1 stop33h 45m

$2,462

SydneyPhiladelphia

SYD - PHL

SYDPHL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 10/6

09:10-19:56

1 stop24h 46m

Philadelphia

Sat 28/6

15:49-07:05

1 stop25h 16m

$2,834

SydneyPhiladelphia

SYD - PHL

SYDPHL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 14/10

21:45-09:00

1 stop50h 15m

Philadelphia

Wed 29/10

20:50-08:25

2 stops44h 35m

$3,054

SydneyPhiladelphia

SYD - PHL

SYDPHL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 12/10

10:10-00:43

3 stops29h 33m

Philadelphia

Fri 31/10

18:48-17:40

3 stops31h 52m

$3,204

SydneyPhiladelphia

SYD - PHL

SYDPHL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 7/10

09:55-22:54

2 stops51h 59m

Philadelphia

Sun 16/11

21:20-06:50

2 stops41h 30m

$9,868

SydneyPhiladelphia

SYD - PHL

SYDPHL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 9/7

13:15-06:58

2 stops31h 43m

$1,171

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Best time to book a flight to Philadelphia

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Philadelphia

When is the best time to book a flight to Philadelphia?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Sydney to Philadelphia. Price data was last updated on 25 April 2025.

Booking 17 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Philadelphia. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

How long is the flight to Philadelphia?

On average, a flight from Sydney to Philadelphia takes 20 hours 37 minutes. Flights to Philadelphia from other popular cities in Australia will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Philadelphia?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Philadelphia are Air New Zealand, Delta and Air Canada.

Rainfall in Philadelphia by month

Plan your trip to Philadelphia by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Philadelphia ranges from 69.0 - 112.0 mm per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 112.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Philadelphia when rainfall is around 69.0 mm.

Temperature in Philadelphia by month

Plan your trip to Philadelphia by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Philadelphia, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 26.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 1.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Philadelphia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Philadelphia. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Philadelphia. Reviews last updated 30 April 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, Qantas Airways and United Airlines to Philadelphia. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
8.0
Very Good

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

FAQs about flying to Philadelphia

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Philadelphia?

    Booking a flight to Philadelphia (PHL) is your only option if you intend on flying to Philadelphia. It is only a 11.2 km journey from Philadelphia to Philadelphia’s city centre.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Philadelphia if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Philadelphia on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Philadelphia?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Air New Zealand is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Philadelphia.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Philadelphia?

    Philadelphia is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Philadelphia. One-way flights to Philadelphia typically cost $75, while return flights cost around $555.

  • How much is a return flight to Philadelphia?

    A return flight to Philadelphia will typically cost around $528, however they can be found for as little as $355.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Philadelphia depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Philadelphia, Sydney Kingsford Smith offers the quickest one-way flight (20 hours 37 minutes).

  • Which airport is closest to University of Pennsylvania?

    f being close to University of Pennsylvania is important to you, you’ll want to land at Philadelphia Airport.

  • Does Philadelphia have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Philadelphia can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Philadelphia?

    Yes. Philadelphia has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Philadelphia Airport Marriott is the closest property to Philadelphia (0.0 km away from Philadelphia).

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