Flying from Anchorage International Airport (ANC) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL): what you need to know
Philadelphia's timezone is UTC-5, which makes Philadelphia four hours ahead of Anchorage.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your ANC to PHL flight.
Travelling during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Anchorage International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Stopovers between ANC and PHL include:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Seattle / Tacoma International Airport
Minneapolis St Paul Airport
Handy information about Anchorage International Airport (ANC)
Anchorage International Airport gets high marks for on-time performance. 81% of flights that take off from ANC land on time.
Anchorage International Airport is about 11 kilometres from central Anchorage. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of around 30 minutes on public transport.
Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near ANC. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Anchorage International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Anchorage International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near PHL instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Philadelphia International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Budget and experience the lesser-explored corners of Philadelphia and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from Philadelphia International Airport about three weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to central Philadelphia
You'll find PHL at 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.
Getting there on public transport typically takes 30 minutes.
When to fly to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
August is the busiest month for flights from Anchorage International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Philadelphia in March.
The warmest month in Philadelphia is July, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC and 32ºC. Book your flights from Anchorage International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from ANC to PHL in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -7ºC and 9ºC on average.
Explore more of the United States
You've done Philadelphia, now it's time to discover other corners of the United States. Journey about 129 kilometres north-east to New York to tick off its must-visit sights. From Central Park to Statue of Liberty and Metropolitan Museum of Art, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you're ready to explore another corner of the United States, consider Boston, roughly 434 kilometres north-east of Philadelphia. Museum of Fine Arts Boston, Freedom Trail and USS Constitution Museum are highlights.