Travelling from Philadelphia to Tenerife: what you need to know
Planning your holiday begins with working out where you'll fly out of in Philadelphia. Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for booking a flight from Philadelphia to Tenerife departing from here.
Touch down in Tenerife at Tenerife North Airport (TFN) or Tenerife South Airport (TFS).
Tenerife's timezone is UTC+0, making Tenerife four hours ahead of Philadelphia.
For a relaxed travel experience, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your Philadelphia to Tenerife flight.
Travelling over a peak time such as August? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Tenerife
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap Philadelphia to Tenerife flights if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird rates.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across the month when looking for your plane ticket from Philadelphia to Tenerife.
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Flying from Philadelphia
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Consider adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper Philadelphia to Tenerife flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Philadelphia International Airport. Take a pause at one of these popular options:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Located around 11 kilometres from the centre of Philadelphia, PHL can be reached in about 15 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
In search of a convenient hotel close to Philadelphia International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Philadelphia to Tenerife, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Philadelphia International Airport, data shows 78.93% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
The address for PHL is 8500 Essington Ave.
Arriving in Tenerife
Tenerife North Airport (TFN)
The distance from Tenerife North Airport (TFN) to central Tenerife is approximately 8 kilometres. It'll take you around 15 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting there on public transport will take you roughly 35 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Philadelphia to Tenerife, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these accommodation options near TFN:
Travel at your own pace with a Tenerife North Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Goldcar, TopCar or Budget and discover more of Tenerife and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Tenerife North Airport around one week before your trip.
Tenerife South Airport (TFS)
The centre of Tenerife is about 56 kilometres from Tenerife South Airport (TFS). As soon as your flight from Philadelphia to Tenerife has touched down and you've made your way to arrivals, expect a drive of around 45 minutes.
If you travel by public transport, you'll reach the centre in 1 hour 15 minutes or so.
You'll find some comfortable places to lay your head close to TFS. Settle in and get cosy after your Philadelphia to Tenerife flight at one of these perfectly located options:
Record Go, Goldcar and TopCar make picking up a Tenerife South Airport rental car easy and quick. These trusted providers are located around or in the terminal and will have you ready to go in a flash.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from TFS two weeks ahead of time. You'll also have access to a bigger selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Tenerife
January is the busiest month for flights from Philadelphia to Tenerife. To escape the crowds, go to Tenerife in February.
Book a Philadelphia to Tenerife ticket departing in August if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Tenerife to range from 20ºC to 28ºC.
February sees average temperatures of between 14ºC and 21ºC. Look for cheap flights from Philadelphia to Tenerife around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Tenerife
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Tenerife right here. Browse these options after you've booked your flight from Philadelphia to Tenerife:
All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. El Rastro de Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Auditorio de Tenerife Adán Martín and Playa de las Gaviotas are must-do's during your Tenerife adventure.
Explore more of Spain
Tenerife is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Spain waiting to be explored. Around 88 kilometres south-east of Tenerife, a trip to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Vegueta, Canarian Museum and Caldera de Bandama.
If you're ready to explore another well-known destination in Spain, head for Telde, roughly 97 kilometres south-east of Tenerife. Casa Museo Leon y Castillo, Basilica of San Juan Bautista and CanEducAm - Patrimonio y Sostenibilidad are key highlights.
