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Cheap flights from Sydney to Philadelphia from $1,171

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.
SYD — PHL
5 May — 12 May1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Philadelphia are usually found in February or March, booked 17 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Sydney to Philadelphia

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sydney (SYD) to Philadelphia (PHL). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 30 April 2025.

Round-trip 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 round-trip flights in April 2025

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Cheapest flights from Sydney to Philadelphia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sydney to Philadelphia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, 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
Sun 2/1105:00PHL - SYD
1 stop35h 15mUnited 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 19/810:20SYD - PHL
1 stop21h 08mVirgin Australia
Fri 16/118:16PHL - SYD
1 stop44h 04mVirgin Australia
Deal found 30/4$2,692
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
Wed 10/920:25SYD - PHL
2 stops47h 35mAlaska Airlines
Wed 5/1118:35PHL - SYD
2 stops57h 10mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 29/4$8,306
Tue 9/920:55SYD - PHL
2 stops34h 26mANA
Tue 4/1110:10PHL - SYD
2 stops66h 05mANA
Deal found 29/4$8,634
Thu 11/913:15SYD - PHL
2 stops23h 27mFiji Airways
Sat 1/1118:35PHL - SYD
2 stops36h 15mFiji Airways
Deal found 29/4$8,925

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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

11:20-05:26

1 stop33h 06m

Philadelphia

Mon 3/11

06:00-09:15

1 stop35h 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 19/8

10:20-17:28

1 stop21h 08m

Philadelphia

Fri 16/1

18:16-06:20

1 stop44h 04m

$2,692

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

Wed 10/9

20:25-06:00

2 stops47h 35m

Philadelphia

Wed 5/11

18:35-19:45

2 stops57h 10m

$8,306

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from Sydney to Philadelphia

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Philadelphia from Sydney with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Sydney to Philadelphia

How far ahead should I book a flight from Sydney 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.

The best time to book flights from Sydney to Philadelphia is 17 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SYD to PHL?

Find hourly flight availability from Sydney to Philadelphia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 30 April 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Sydney to Philadelphia is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 29% on airfare.

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 inches 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.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, Qantas Airways and United Airlines from Sydney to Philadelphia to help guide your decision. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

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

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

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

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

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

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

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

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

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

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

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

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Sydney to Philadelphia. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Philadelphia round-trip?

    American Airlines, at $1,986, was found to be the cheapest airline from Sydney to Philadelphia.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include United Airlines and Delta. Users have found that American Airlines is 7% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Sydney to Philadelphia that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Sydney to Philadelphia flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Sydney to Philadelphia?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sydney to Philadelphia.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Sydney to Philadelphia?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sydney to Philadelphia by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top 6 airlines flying from Sydney to Philadelphia

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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,065Average$2,061FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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DeltaCheapest$1,202Average$1,224FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,547Average$1,881FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,629Average$1,935FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,747Average$2,786FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,893Average$2,871FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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