Flying from Bangkok to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL): What you need to know
Philadelphia is 12 hours behind Bangkok. Philadelphia International Airport is located in Philadelphia, which follows the UTC-5 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your flight from Bangkok to PHL.
Head to the airport even earlier during popular months like February. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and as much as four hours for international flights. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to relax or find something to eat.
Airports in Bangkok
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK)
We make it easy to book cheap flights from Bangkok to PHL with a stopover. To explore the options leaving from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some popular stopovers between BKK and PHL include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Located around 31 kilometres from central Bangkok, BKK can be reached in about 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport is roughly 35 minutes.
Want a relaxed start to your journey? Stay near Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Bangkok to Philadelphia International Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels have you covered:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport, 73% of flights complete their journey on time.
Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
With public transport, you can travel from central Bangkok to DMK in around 1 hour 5 minutes. The airport is roughly 24 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 35 minutes.
Catching the earliest flight? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport the day before your Bangkok to PHL flight:
Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 60%. This figure shows how often flights that leave from this airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
About Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Consider staying in a hotel near PHL if you're catching a late flight from Bangkok to Philadelphia International Airport. Select one of these accommodation options and be in bed in no time flat:
Booking your ride around three weeks ahead of your Bangkok to Philadelphia International Airport flight can help you secure the lowest rate.
PHL is located at 8500 Essington Ave.
Getting from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to central Philadelphia
Philadelphia International Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Philadelphia. It takes around 20 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
Travelling by public transport takes around 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bangkok to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Right now, $1,087 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Bangkok to Philadelphia International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,913. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Bangkok to PHL if you book early. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird rates.
Cheap Bangkok to Philadelphia International Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across the month and then pick the cheapest day.
There's no need to search every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you when there's a better deal on plane tickets from Bangkok to PHL.
Filters make it easier to land a deal on your flight from Bangkok to Philadelphia International Airport. Choose the departure times, airlines and number of stops that make sense for you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the best price quickly.
The best time to fly from Bangkok to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Bangkok to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL). July is the most popular month to visit Philadelphia. If you like things a bit more low-key, think about going in December.
The warmest month in Philadelphia is July, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC and 32ºC. Book your Bangkok to PHL plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Bangkok to Philadelphia International Airport in January when temperatures are between -7ºC and 9ºC.
More about Philadelphia
Once you've booked your flight from Bangkok to Philadelphia International Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Philadelphia:
Independence Hall and Liberty Bell are just the start of the major attractions to put on your Philadelphia to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Explore more of the United States
Philadelphia has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of the United States just waiting to be discovered. Around 137 kilometres northeast of Philadelphia, a trip to New York will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like Central Park, Statue of Liberty and Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Baltimore is another essential stop in the United States and is around 137 kilometres southwest of Philadelphia. No journey is complete without a visit to National Aquarium, Baltimore Aquarium and Washington Monument and Mount Vernon Place.