Flights to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)

The table lists flights to PHL. Fares are non-warranted and subject to change. Fares are inclusive of base fare, fuel surcharges, airline/airport taxes and our service fee.

Philadelphia International Airport (IATA: PHL, ICAO: KPHL, FAA LID: PHL) is the largest airport in the US state of Pennsylvania. The airport is popular by its IATA code PHL.

The airport is the main Northeast hub for American Airlines and a regional cargo hub for UPS Airlines. If you are a budget traveler like many, keep your fingers crossed. You can find cheap flight tickets with the leading low-cost airline Frontier.

As of summer 2018, the airport had flight services to 133 total destinations comprising 97 domestic and 36 international destinations. The international destinations are in the United States, Canada, the Caribbean, Latin America, Europe, and the Middle East.

Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority, SEPTA, provides train as well as bus services to and from the airport.

The Airport Regional Rail Line connects the airport with Center City. Trains run every 30 minutes and operate from 4:52 am to 11:52 pm (Center City to Airport) and from 5:07 am to 12:30 am (Airport to Center City). The train stations on the line include Terminal E/F, Terminal C/D, Terminal B, Terminal A (East), Eastwick, University City, 30th Street, and three Center City stations along Market Street. All stations on the Airport Line are wheelchair accessible. Connections to other SEPTA Regional Rail lines and transit routes can be made at University City, 30th Street, Suburban and Jefferson Stations.

The one-way Regional Rail fare to Center City is $6.75; or $9.25 to any other station beyond Center City.

Connections to Amtrak Northeast Corridor and Keystone Service and NJ

Transit Atlantic City Rail Line can be made at 30th Street Station.

SEPTA also operates three SEPTA bus routes at Zone 1 of the Arrivals Road outside of baggage claim: Route 37 to/from South Philadelphia and Chester, Pa.; Route 108 to/from 69th Street Transportation Center; Route 115 to/from Suburban Square in Ardmore.

The single-ride transit fare is $2.50 and transfers are available on-board buses for an additional $1.00.

Philadelphia International Airport has seven terminal buildings with 124 gates. The terminals are as follows:

1. Terminal A

Terminal A is divided into Terminal A West and Terminal A East. The west section handles is home to American (domestic and international), British Airways, Icelandair, Lufthansa, and Qatar Airways.

Terminal A East was originally the airport’s international terminal. However, now it handles domestic as well as international flights operated by Aer Lingus and American Airlines. It also handles international arrivals for Frontier Airlines. The terminal has three lounges, namely, American Airlines Admirals Club, British Airways Galleries Lounge and American Express Centurion Lounge. 

2. Terminals B and C

Terminals B and C contain 15 and 14 gates respectively. The terminals are mostly used by American Airlines. Both terminals received renovation to the tune of $135 million in 1998. A shopping mall and food court named the Philadelphia Marketplace connect Terminals B and C. There is an American Airlines Admirals Club located in the B/C connector.

3. Terminal D

Terminal D contains 16 gates and it handles flights run by Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, Delta, and United. This terminal is connected to the shopping area of Terminals B/C through a post-security walkway. The terminal contains a United Club and a Delta Sky Club.

4. Terminal E

Terminal E contains 17 gates. It is home to Frontier, JetBlue, Southwest, and Spirit. It opened in 1977. Terminal E houses a USO lounge available for all members of the military and their family.

5. Terminal F

Terminal F, featuring 38 gates, is home to American Eagle. The airline mainly operate domestic flights. The terminal also includes special jet bridges that allow passengers to board regional jets without walking on the apron. An American Airlines Admirals Club is located above the central food court area of Terminal F.