Travelling from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Philadelphia: what you need to know
Philadelphia is 14 hours 30 minutes behind Adelaide, where Adelaide Airport is located. Philadelphia observes the UTC-4 timezone.
To avoid rushing for your ADL to Philadelphia flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying during a peak month like July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Stopovers offer the opportunity to discover a new city or just have a break during your journey. When searching for a plane ticket from ADL to Philadelphia, uncheck 'Direct flights only' to browse all potential stops. Hamad International Airport (DOH) is one option.
Located around 6 kilometres from the centre of Adelaide, ADL can be reached in about 15 minutes by car (depending on traffic). Travelling on public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
In search of a hotel close to ADL? If you're boarding an early flight from Adelaide Airport to Philadelphia, these accommodation options set you up for a seamless send-off:
75.6% of flights that take off from Adelaide Airport touch down at their destination on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Philadelphia
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Adelaide Airport to Philadelphia flight is ر.ق. 3,688. The cheapest price for a return flight is ر.ق. 9,130. Bear in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from ADL to Philadelphia, book as early as possible. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when tickets first go on sale.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest tickets from Adelaide Airport to Philadelphia across every month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
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Airports in Philadelphia
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is around 19 kilometres from central Philadelphia. If you're getting a taxi or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 15 minutes.
It takes around 45 minutes to get there using public transport.
Think about booking a hotel close to PHL if you're coming in on a late flight from Adelaide Airport to Philadelphia. Check in to one of these options and make arrival day easier:
Travel at your own pace with a Philadelphia International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Budget and see more of Philadelphia and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Philadelphia International Airport around three weeks in advance of your flight from ADL to Philadelphia.
The street address for PHL is 8500 Essington Ave.
Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN)
Central Philadelphia is located around 56 kilometres from Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN). After your flight from Adelaide Airport to Philadelphia has landed and you've made your way to arrivals, the drive should take about 40 minutes.
If you travel by public transport, the ride to the centre will take you 1 hour 45 minutes or so.
Following your ADL to Philadelphia flight, settle in at a hotel near TTN. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:
The quickest way to reach your destination is with a Trenton-Mercer Airport rental car. Collect a set of wheels from Budget, National or Enterprise and make a speedy getaway.
Secure your first choice, not your last resort. Booking your ride from TTN four weeks in advance often means better prices and a bigger choice of vehicles.
Trenton-Mercer Airport can be found at Scotch Road, Terminal Building.
Best time to go to Philadelphia
Carefully consider your trip dates before locking in your flight from Adelaide Airport to Philadelphia. The city buzzes in high season, but hotel rates are typically higher and top attractions can get busy. Plan your trip to Philadelphia in low season if you like a more relaxed vibe.
When booking your Adelaide Airport to Philadelphia plane ticket, think about the weather you're most comfortable in. July is the warmest month in Philadelphia, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC to 32ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from ADL to Philadelphia in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -7ºC and 9ºC on average.
More about Philadelphia
After booking your flight from Adelaide Airport to Philadelphia, choose a hotel that combines comfort with a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Philadelphia:
Independence Hall and Liberty Bell are just two of the major attractions to add to your Philadelphia itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Explore more of United States
Philadelphia has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of United States waiting to be explored. About 129 kilometres north-east of Philadelphia, a visit to New York will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like Statue of Liberty, Central Park and Empire State Building.
If there's time to check out another corner of United States, head for Boston, roughly 434 kilometres north-east of Philadelphia. Freedom Trail, Museum of Fine Arts Boston and Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum are the start of reasons to visit.