Flying from Syracuse Airport (SYR) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Syracuse Airport to Philadelphia International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 20 minutes.
Philadelphia's timezone is UTC-5, which is the same as Syracuse.
Flights from SYR to PHL start at 05:06 — the earliest with American Airlines. The last service of the day is at 18:50 with American Airlines. Overall, you can choose from 27 weekly Syracuse Airport to Philadelphia International Airport flights.
Leave plenty of time to catch your SYR to PHL flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
American Airlines has direct flights from Syracuse Airport to Philadelphia International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Philadelphia — and maybe even more of the United States if you have time.
American Airlines is the top choice for travellers on this route.
With 72.81% of services arriving as scheduled, American Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering SYR to PHL flights.
If you want to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Syracuse Airport to Philadelphia International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between SYR and PHL:
Charlotte Douglas Airport
New York LaGuardia Airport
Detroit Wayne County Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Syracuse Airport (SYR) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Syracuse Airport to Philadelphia International Airport flight is $819. A return plane ticket right now is $983. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Book two months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from SYR to PHL.
The cheapest month for flights from Syracuse Airport to Philadelphia International Airport is July. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
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Secure the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Syracuse Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Syracuse Airport (SYR)
The address for SYR is City Hall.
Of all flights departing from Syracuse Airport, 71% touch down on time at their destination.
To reach Syracuse Airport from central Syracuse, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Get your break off to a leisurely start by staying near SYR. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Syracuse Airport to Philadelphia International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
If you're arriving on a late Syracuse Airport to Philadelphia International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near PHL:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Philadelphia International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Budget and experience more of Philadelphia and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Philadelphia International Airport about three weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to central Philadelphia
The street address for PHL is 8500 Essington Ave.
Philadelphia International Airport is roughly 18 kilometres from the centre of Philadelphia. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
It takes roughly 30 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Syracuse Airport to Philadelphia International Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Philadelphia. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
When reserving your flight from Syracuse Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Philadelphia, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC to 32ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SYR to PHL in January. Average temperatures are between -7ºC and 9ºC then.
Explore more of the United States
New York is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Philadelphia. Around 129 kilometres away to the north-east, top sights here include Central Park, Statue of Liberty and Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Boston is another standout destination in the United States and is around 434 kilometres north-east of Philadelphia. No journey is complete without dropping by Museum of Fine Arts Boston, Freedom Trail and USS Constitution Museum.
