Travelling from Beijing to Philadelphia: what you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can start your trip from in Beijing. Check out your options departing from Beijing Capital Airport (PEK) or Beijing Daxing Airport (PKX) when searching for a flight from Beijing to Philadelphia.
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is the primary arrival point in Philadelphia.
Philadelphia's timezone is UTC-5, which makes Philadelphia 13 hours behind Beijing.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your Beijing to Philadelphia flight.
Flying over a peak time like August? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Beijing to Philadelphia
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap Beijing to Philadelphia flight. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely pay.
Getting cheap plane tickets from Beijing to Philadelphia is more likely if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices across every month and pick up a great deal.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from Beijing to Philadelphia by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
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Flying from Beijing
Beijing Capital Airport (PEK)
We make it simple to book a Beijing to Philadelphia flight with a stopover. To see all the options leaving from Beijing Capital Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Popular stopovers include:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
Washington Dulles Airport (IAD)
PEK is about 26 kilometres from central Beijing. If you're catching a taxi, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 50 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to Beijing Capital Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Beijing to Philadelphia, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Beijing Capital Airport maintains a solid on-time record, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from PEK touch down on schedule 81% of the time.
The address for PEK is Capital Airport Rd.
Beijing Daxing Airport (PKX)
Give yourself a moment to stretch your legs during your Beijing to Philadelphia flight with a stopover. Hamad International Airport (DOH) is a popular option between Beijing Daxing Airport and Philadelphia.
On public transport, you can travel from central Beijing to PKX in around 45 minutes. The airport is roughly 40 kilometres away. Driving will take you about 50 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an extra night away from home. Before catching your flight from Beijing to Philadelphia, take it easy in one of these hotels near Beijing Daxing Airport:
The majority of flights that leave Beijing Daxing Airport get to their destination as expected. It achieves a consistent on-time performance rate of 87%.
Arriving in Philadelphia
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
The distance from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to central Philadelphia is roughly 11 kilometres. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 30 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Beijing to Philadelphia, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near PHL:
Travel at your own speed with a Philadelphia International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Budget and see more of Philadelphia and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride from Philadelphia International Airport about three weeks in advance of your Beijing to Philadelphia flight.
PHL is located at 8500 Essington Ave.
Philadelphia Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN)
Central Philadelphia is around 48 kilometres from Philadelphia Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN). Once your flight from Beijing to Philadelphia has landed and you've navigated your way to arrivals, the drive should take about 40 minutes.
You can expect the trip to take roughly 1 hour 35 minutes on public transport.
There are some great places to lay your head close to TTN. Kick back after your Beijing to Philadelphia flight at any of these perfectly located options:
No need to worry about public transport schedules or waiting in a long taxi line. Pick up a Philadelphia Trenton-Mercer Airport rental car and let the journey unfold your way. Compare availability and rates from Budget, National and Enterprise.
Lock in the best price by reserving your ride from TTN four weeks in advance. You can also expect to have a wider range of vehicles.
You can find Philadelphia Trenton-Mercer Airport at Scotch Road, Terminal Building.
Best time to go to Philadelphia
March is the quietest month for flights from Beijing to Philadelphia, while August is the busiest. Figure out the best time to visit Philadelphia based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Before locking in your Beijing to Philadelphia tickets, think about the kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Philadelphia, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC to 32ºC.
Look for cheap flights from Beijing to Philadelphia in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -7ºC and 9ºC on average.
More about Philadelphia
Once you've booked your flight from Beijing to Philadelphia, decide where you'll be dropping your bags. Make one of these options your base for exploring Philadelphia:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be difficult to know where to start. Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art are popular attractions which should be on any well-planned Philadelphia itinerary.
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 taken in the sights of Philadelphia. Around 129 kilometres to the northeast, top sights here include Central Park, Statue of Liberty and The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
If you want to check out another major destination in the United States, consider Boston, roughly 434 kilometres northeast of Philadelphia. Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Freedom Trail and Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum are among its highlights.
