Travelling from Jeddah Airport (JED) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL): what you need to know
The timezone in Philadelphia is UTC-5, which is eight hours behind Jeddah.
To ensure you get on your JED to PHL flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling during a peak month like August? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Jeddah Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between JED and PHL include:
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Toronto Pearson International Airport
Washington Dulles Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Jeddah Airport (JED) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Rs148,897 is the best price for a one-way Jeddah Airport to Philadelphia International Airport flight. Return flights start from Rs247,843. These prices may change depending on demand.
It's usually smart to book ahead of time if you're looking for cheap tickets from JED to PHL. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Finding cheap flights from Jeddah Airport to Philadelphia International Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices across each month and score a great deal.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from JED to PHL by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Jeddah Airport to Philadelphia International Airport.
Handy information about Jeddah Airport (JED)
75% of flights that leave from Jeddah Airport reach their destination on time.
Jeddah Airport is about 19 kilometres from central Jeddah. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to JED? If you've booked an early flight from Jeddah Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
If you're getting in on a late Jeddah Airport to Philadelphia International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these accommodation options near PHL:
Travel at your own pace with a Philadelphia International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Budget and see more of Philadelphia and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from Philadelphia International Airport about three weeks ahead.
Getting from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to central Philadelphia
The street address for PHL is 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 roughly 30 minutes.
When to fly to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
August is the busiest month for flights from Jeddah Airport to Philadelphia International Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Philadelphia in March.
Book your flight from Jeddah Airport to Philadelphia International Airport for July if you want to go to Philadelphia during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 18ºC and 32ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from JED to PHL in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -7ºC and 9ºC on average.
Explore more of the United States
You've seen Philadelphia, now it's time to discover other parts of the United States. Journey 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 busy.
If you're looking to explore another well-known destination in the United States, head for Boston, roughly 434 kilometres north-east of Philadelphia. Museum of Fine Arts Boston, Freedom Trail and USS Constitution Museum are key reasons to visit.
