Travelling from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL): what you need to know
Philadelphia is 17 hours behind Auckland and follows the UTC-4 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to catch your AKL to PHL flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a high season in general.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Auckland Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Stopovers between AKL and PHL include:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
Los Angeles International Airport
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
At the moment, Rs158,425 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Auckland Airport to Philadelphia International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs334,045. Remember that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap tickets from AKL to PHL, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across each month when searching for a flight from Auckland Airport to Philadelphia International Airport.
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Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Auckland Airport to Philadelphia International Airport.
Handy information about Auckland Airport (AKL)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Auckland Airport, data shows 69.31% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To get to Auckland Airport from central Auckland, it'll take about 30 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 27 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Auckland Airport to Philadelphia International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to AKL:
Arriving at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Book a hotel close to PHL if you're catching a late Auckland Airport to Philadelphia International Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Philadelphia International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Budget and explore beyond Philadelphia's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Philadelphia International Airport about three weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to central Philadelphia
You'll find PHL at Industrial Highway and Island Road.
Philadelphia International Airport is roughly 19 kilometres from the centre of Philadelphia. The drive time takes about 15 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes about 45 minutes.
When to fly to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
August is the busiest month for flights from Auckland Airport to Philadelphia International Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Philadelphia in February.
Book your flight from Auckland Airport to Philadelphia International Airport for July if you'd like to visit Philadelphia during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 18ºC and 32ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -7ºC and 9ºC. Look for cheap tickets from AKL to PHL around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
You've done Philadelphia, now it's time to explore more of United States. Travel around 129 kilometres north-east to New York to check off its must-visit sights. From Statue of Liberty to Central Park and Empire State Building, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Boston is another standout destination in United States and is around 434 kilometres north-east of Philadelphia. No journey is complete without seeing Freedom Trail, Museum of Fine Arts Boston and Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum.