Philadelphia Flights and Travel Guide

When to Fly to Philadelphia

Peak Season:
Spring and fall are the best times to book flights to Philadelphia . Be aware, however, that Philadelphia is home to 300,000 students and 80 regional colleges and universities so plan your trip to avoid the fall arrival and spring exodus of all those students.

Off Peak Season
Winter is cold in Philadelphia, but if you can brave the weather you're likely to find cheap flights to Philadelphia and reduced hotel rates.

Getting Downtown Philadelphia
The airport is easily accessible from I-76, I-95, and I-476. The Ground Transportation System at the Airport provides taxicab ($28.50 Flat Fee to Center City), car rentals , shuttle-bus (Lady Liberty - $10 to Center City), limousine, and van operations. In addition, the Airport also offers SEPTA bus and regional rail service to Downtown Philadelphia and points in between.

Information phones are available at all baggage claim areas for each of the on-airport car rental agencies.

Getting Around Philadelphia
The Philly Phlash, a gas-engine trolley, provides quick and easy transportation between the Center City and most downtown hotels in Philadelphia. It is one of the best ways to get around to the 27 key locations including the Independence Visitor Center, Penn's Landing, and the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Phlash service runs every 12 minutes daily and cost $2 each time you board (children under 6 always ride free and seniors, 65 and over, ride free).

Phlash provides direct connections to all SEPTA and PATCO rail lines.

Where to stay:
Philadelphia has it all: history, diversity, and hidden beauty. No matter where you stay in Philadelphia, there's a hotel that's perfect for you. Search for Philadelphia hotels in Fairmount and South Street, Center City or Old City, or in South Philadelphia. The options are endless.

*Prices for taxi and shuttle service to Center City are subject to change without notice.