Travelling from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Barcelona Airport to Philadelphia International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 8 hours 55 minutes.
Philadelphia is six hours behind Barcelona and follows the UTC-5 timezone.
Flights from BCN to PHL start from 13:30 — the earliest with American Airlines. The last departure is at 14:00 with American Airlines. In total, there are seven weekly Barcelona Airport to Philadelphia International Airport flights.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your BCN to PHL flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
American Airlines has direct flights from Barcelona Airport to Philadelphia International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Philadelphia — and maybe even more of the United States if your schedule allows.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with American Airlines on this route.
The most punctual carrier offering BCN to PHL flights is American Airlines. Its services arrive without delay 77.97% of the time.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Barcelona Airport to Philadelphia International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Check out these options between BCN and PHL:
Madrid Airport
Dublin Airport
Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Barcelona Airport to Philadelphia International Airport flight is Rs103,169. A return fare is currently Rs178,489. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To secure cheap tickets from BCN to PHL, book your trip eight months before your departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Barcelona Airport to Philadelphia International Airport is January. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
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Lock in the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Barcelona Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Barcelona Airport (BCN)
Barcelona Airport maintains a strong on-time record, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from BCN land at their destination as scheduled 80% of the time.
To get to Barcelona Airport from central Barcelona, it'll take about 25 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Barcelona Airport to Philadelphia International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to BCN:
Arriving at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
If you're getting in on a late Barcelona Airport to Philadelphia International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near PHL:
Pick up a Philadelphia International Airport rental car and discover Philadelphia and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Budget are popular outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Philadelphia International Airport around three weeks before your travel date.
When to fly to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Barcelona Airport to Philadelphia International Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Philadelphia. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Barcelona Airport to Philadelphia International Airport for July if you'd like to explore Philadelphia during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 18ºC and 32ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -7ºC and 9ºC. Search for cheap tickets from BCN to PHL around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
New York is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Philadelphia. Around 129 kilometres away to the north-east, top sights here include Central Park, Statue of Liberty and Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Boston is another well-known destination in the United States and is around 434 kilometres north-east of Philadelphia. No journey is complete without visiting Museum of Fine Arts Boston, Freedom Trail and USS Constitution Museum.
