Travelling from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport is 3 hours 20 minutes.
The timezone in Philadelphia is UTC-4, which is one hour ahead of Dallas.
Flights from DFW to PHL start at 05:10 — the first with Frontier Airlines. The last service of the day is at 21:36 with Spirit Airlines. Overall, you can choose from 90 weekly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your DFW to PHL flight.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
You'll find a range of airlines offering direct flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport. When you're ready to kick off your Philadelphia holiday, let one of these carriers fly you to this must-see part of United States:
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is American Airlines.
The most punctual carrier offering DFW to PHL flights is American Airlines. Its services arrive as planned 77.78% of the time.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between DFW and PHL include:
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport
Nashville International Airport
Pittsburgh International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Right now, Rs24,294 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs49,599. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
Book six months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from DFW to PHL.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.
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Handy information about Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
You'll find DFW at International Pkwy.
When it comes to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport's on-time performance, 73.22% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport is about 32 kilometres from central Dallas. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 3 hours 55 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to DFW? If you're boarding an early flight from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near PHL instead:
Grab a Philadelphia International Airport rental car and explore Philadelphia and beyond with your own set of wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Budget are popular outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Philadelphia International Airport about three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to central Philadelphia
PHL is located at Industrial Highway and Island Road.
From Philadelphia International Airport, Philadelphia is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It typically takes 45 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
The quietest month for a flight from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport is February, while August is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Philadelphia based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in Philadelphia is July, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC and 32ºC. Book your flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between -7ºC and 9ºC. Look for cheap tickets from DFW to PHL around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of United States
Philadelphia has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of United States just waiting to be explored. Around 129 kilometres north-east of Philadelphia, a trip to New York will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like Statue of Liberty, Central Park and Empire State Building.
Boston is another essential stop in United States and is around 434 kilometres north-east of Philadelphia. No journey is complete without dropping by Freedom Trail, Museum of Fine Arts Boston and Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum.
