Travelling from Frankfurt to Philadelphia: what you need to know
Frankfurt is home to two main airports where you can kick off your trip. Check out your options for booking a flight from Frankfurt to Philadelphia flying out of Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) or Hahn Airport (HHN).
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is the primary arrival point in Philadelphia.
Around 8 hours 55 minutes is how long you'll be in transit on a direct Frankfurt to Philadelphia flight.
Philadelphia is six hours behind Frankfurt and observes the UTC-5 timezone.
The most popular route for flights from Frankfurt to Philadelphia is from Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL). Take your pick of four weekly services between these two airports. If you want to take off at the first opportunity, the earliest flight from FRA to PHL is the 12:55 EW Discover service. If you prefer to travel later, the final scheduled service is at 13:10 with EW Discover.
Leave plenty of time to catch your Frankfurt to Philadelphia flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like September, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt to Philadelphia
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Flying from Frankfurt
Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)
You can get a direct flight from Frankfurt to Philadelphia leaving from Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA). Begin your journey at FRA and arrive at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL).
Secure your Frankfurt to Philadelphia plane tickets with EW Discover. This carrier is a popular option for direct flights from FRA.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a travel break — and perhaps even visit a new city. When browsing Frankfurt to Philadelphia flights departing from Frankfurt am Main Airport, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Here are some options to consider:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
The journey from central Frankfurt to FRA takes around 20 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a taxi, you'll cover the 11 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want an easy start to your break? Stay near Frankfurt am Main Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Frankfurt to Philadelphia or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are ideal:
74% of flights departing from Frankfurt am Main Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Hahn Airport (HHN)
Get more out of your holiday with a stopover on your Frankfurt to Philadelphia flight. Visit family or friends or cross another city off your list. Whatever you'd like to do, check out these stops between Hahn Airport and Philadelphia:
Barcelona Airport (BCN)
Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
HHN is about 105 kilometres from central Frankfurt. It'll take 1 hour 25 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 2 hours 10 minutes.
You're going on holiday, so why not book another night away? Think about kicking back in one of these hotels near Hahn Airport the day before your flight from Frankfurt to Philadelphia:
The majority of flights that leave Hahn Airport reach their destination as expected. It maintains a strong on-time performance rate of 84%.
Arriving in Philadelphia
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
The distance from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to central Philadelphia is roughly 11 kilometres. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 30 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Frankfurt to Philadelphia, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these accommodation options near PHL:
Grab a Philadelphia International Airport rental car and discover Philadelphia and beyond with your own set of wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Budget are top providers to choose from here.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Philadelphia International Airport about three weeks before your departure date.
The street address for PHL is 8500 Essington Ave.
Philadelphia Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN)
Philadelphia Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN) is roughly 48 kilometres from central Philadelphia. After your flight from Frankfurt to Philadelphia, it'll take you approximately 40 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or taxi.
If you choose to travel on public transport, the ride to the centre will take you 1 hour 35 minutes or so.
After your flight from Frankfurt to Philadelphia, unwind at a hotel close to TTN. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you switch to relaxation mode:
Budget, National and Enterprise make collecting a Philadelphia Trenton-Mercer Airport rental car simple. These companies are located in or around the terminal and will get you on your way in no time.
Don't pay more than you need to. Reserving your ride four weeks before your arrival at TTN can land you a better rate.
You can find Philadelphia Trenton-Mercer Airport at Scotch Road, Terminal Building.
Best time to go to Philadelphia
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Frankfurt to Philadelphia. August is the most popular month to travel to Philadelphia. If you prefer a more peaceful vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Philadelphia is July, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC and 32ºC. Lock in your Frankfurt to Philadelphia ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
January sees average temperatures of between -7ºC and 9ºC. Search for cheap flights from Frankfurt to Philadelphia around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Philadelphia
Once you've booked your flight from Frankfurt to Philadelphia, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Philadelphia:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art are popular attractions which should be on every Philadelphia itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
You've visited Philadelphia, now it's time to discover more of the United States. Travel around 129 kilometres northeast to New York to tick off its popular sights. From Central Park to Statue of Liberty and The Metropolitan Museum of Art, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Boston is another favourite destination in the United States and is around 434 kilometres northeast of Philadelphia. No trip is complete without a visit to Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Freedom Trail and Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum.