Flying from Albany Airport (ALB) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Albany Airport to Philadelphia International Airport is 1 hour 25 minutes.
Albany and Philadelphia are both in the UTC-5 timezone. That means there's no time difference to adjust for.
You can choose from 31 weekly Albany Airport to Philadelphia International Airport flights. The 06:03 departure with American Airlines is the earliest available. American Airlines operates the last service of the day at 18:55.
Give yourself enough time to make your ALB to PHL flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month like July? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
American Airlines is your gateway to exploring Philadelphia (and perhaps some other exciting parts of the United States!). Browse the direct flights from Albany Airport to Philadelphia International Airport offered by this airline.
American Airlines is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
The most punctual carrier that operates ALB to PHL flights is American Airlines. Its services land without delay 77.89% of the time.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Albany Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Stopovers between ALB and PHL include:
New York Newark Airport
New York LaGuardia Airport
Washington Dulles Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Albany Airport (ALB) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Albany Airport to Philadelphia International Airport flight is Rs29,379. A round-trip plane ticket is currently Rs85,585. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To find cheap tickets from ALB to PHL, book early. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
The cheapest month for flights from Albany Airport to Philadelphia International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from ALB to PHL by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a special offer becomes available.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Albany Airport to Philadelphia International Airport.
Handy information about Albany Airport (ALB)
You'll find ALB at 737 Albany-Shaker Road.
When it comes to Albany Airport's on-time performance, data shows 76% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Albany Airport is about 11 kilometres from central Albany. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Get your break off to a hassle-free start by staying near ALB. Whether you're catching an early flight from Albany Airport to Philadelphia International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Reserve a hotel near PHL if you're catching a late Albany Airport to Philadelphia International Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Grab a Philadelphia International Airport rental car and discover Philadelphia and beyond with your own set of wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Budget are popular providers to choose from here.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Philadelphia International Airport around three weeks ahead.
Getting from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to central Philadelphia
PHL is located at 8500 Essington Ave.
Philadelphia International Airport to the centre of Philadelphia has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of about 30 minutes.
When to fly to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
August is the busiest month for flights from Albany Airport to Philadelphia International Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Philadelphia in March.
Lock in your flight from Albany Airport to Philadelphia International Airport for July if you'd like to go to Philadelphia during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 18ºC and 32ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ALB to PHL in January. Temperatures average between -7ºC and 9ºC then.
Explore more of the United States
You've seen Philadelphia, now it's time to discover more of the United States. Travel around 129 kilometres north-east to New York to check off its popular sights. From Central Park to Statue of Liberty and Metropolitan Museum of Art, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Boston is another favourite destination in the United States and is around 434 kilometres north-east of Philadelphia. No journey is complete without a visit to Museum of Fine Arts Boston, Freedom Trail and USS Constitution Museum.
