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      Flight deals from Frankfurt am Main to Philadelphia

      Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Philadelphia? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $794. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
      Philadelphia.$779 per passenger.Departing Sat, 16 Jan, returning Fri, 5 Feb.Return flight with Iberia.Outbound indirect flight with Iberia, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Sat, 16 Jan, arriving in Philadelphia International.Inbound indirect flight with Iberia, departs from Philadelphia International on Fri, 5 Feb, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Price includes taxes and charges.From $779, select.
      Philadelphia.$780 per passenger.Departing Thu, 20 Aug, returning Wed, 26 Aug.Return flight with Iberia.Outbound indirect flight with Iberia, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Thu, 20 Aug, arriving in Philadelphia International.Inbound indirect flight with Iberia, departs from Philadelphia International on Wed, 26 Aug, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Price includes taxes and charges.From $780, select.
      Philadelphia.$785 per passenger.Departing Sat, 17 Oct, returning Sun, 25 Oct.Return flight with Aer Lingus.Outbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Sat, 17 Oct, arriving in Philadelphia International.Inbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from Philadelphia International on Sun, 25 Oct, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Price includes taxes and charges.From $785, select.
      Philadelphia.$794 per passenger.Departing Thu, 10 Sep, returning Tue, 22 Sep.Return flight with Aer Lingus.Outbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Thu, 10 Sep, arriving in Philadelphia International.Inbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from Philadelphia International on Tue, 22 Sep, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Price includes taxes and charges.From $794, select.
      Philadelphia.$838 per passenger.Departing Fri, 21 Aug, returning Tue, 1 Sep.Return flight with Iberia and British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Iberia, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Fri, 21 Aug, arriving in Philadelphia International.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Philadelphia International on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Price includes taxes and charges.From $838, select.
      Philadelphia.$840 per passenger.Departing Tue, 11 May, returning Wed, 19 May.Return flight with Iberia and British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Iberia, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Tue, 11 May, arriving in Philadelphia International.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Philadelphia International on Wed, 19 May, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Price includes taxes and charges.From $840, select.
      Philadelphia.$840 per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Dec, returning Sat, 6 Feb.Return flight with Iberia and British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Iberia, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Thu, 3 Dec, arriving in Philadelphia International.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Philadelphia International on Sat, 6 Feb, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Price includes taxes and charges.From $840, select.
      Philadelphia.$840 per passenger.Departing Wed, 3 Feb, returning Fri, 12 Feb.Return flight with Iberia and British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Iberia, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Wed, 3 Feb, arriving in Philadelphia International.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Philadelphia International on Fri, 12 Feb, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Price includes taxes and charges.From $840, select.
      Philadelphia.$840 per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Mar, returning Tue, 9 Mar.Return flight with Iberia and British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Iberia, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Tue, 2 Mar, arriving in Philadelphia International.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Philadelphia International on Tue, 9 Mar, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Price includes taxes and charges.From $840, select.
      Philadelphia.$840 per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Dec, returning Thu, 10 Dec.Return flight with Iberia and British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Iberia, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Thu, 3 Dec, arriving in Philadelphia International.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Philadelphia International on Thu, 10 Dec, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Price includes taxes and charges.From $840, select.
      Philadelphia.$844 per passenger.Departing Thu, 7 Jan, returning Sat, 16 Jan.Return flight with British Airways and Iberia.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Thu, 7 Jan, arriving in Philadelphia International.Inbound indirect flight with Iberia, departs from Philadelphia International on Sat, 16 Jan, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Price includes taxes and charges.From $844, select.
      Philadelphia.$844 per passenger.Departing Thu, 17 Dec, returning Tue, 12 Jan.Return flight with British Airways and Iberia.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Thu, 17 Dec, arriving in Philadelphia International.Inbound indirect flight with Iberia, departs from Philadelphia International on Tue, 12 Jan, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Price includes taxes and charges.From $844, select.
      Philadelphia.$844 per passenger.Departing Mon, 15 Feb, returning Mon, 1 Mar.Return flight with British Airways and Iberia.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Mon, 15 Feb, arriving in Philadelphia International.Inbound indirect flight with Iberia, departs from Philadelphia International on Mon, 1 Mar, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Price includes taxes and charges.From $844, select.
      Philadelphia.$844 per passenger.Departing Sat, 27 Mar, returning Fri, 9 Apr.Return flight with British Airways and Iberia.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Sat, 27 Mar, arriving in Philadelphia International.Inbound indirect flight with Iberia, departs from Philadelphia International on Fri, 9 Apr, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Price includes taxes and charges.From $844, select.
      Philadelphia.$859 per passenger.Departing Mon, 26 Apr, returning Sun, 16 May.Return flight with Aer Lingus.Outbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Mon, 26 Apr, arriving in Philadelphia International.Inbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from Philadelphia International on Sun, 16 May, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Price includes taxes and charges.From $859, select.
      Philadelphia.$859 per passenger.Departing Mon, 14 Jun, returning Sun, 27 Jun.Return flight with Aer Lingus.Outbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Mon, 14 Jun, arriving in Philadelphia International.Inbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from Philadelphia International on Sun, 27 Jun, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Price includes taxes and charges.From $859, select.

      Find the cheapest month to fly from Frankfurt am Main to Philadelphia

      We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Frankfurt am Main to Philadelphia flights are currently cheapest in August.
      Aug
      from $780
      Sep
      from $794
      Oct
      from $785
      Nov
      from $869
      Dec
      from $840
      Jan
      from $844
      Feb
      from $840
      Mar
      from $840
      Apr
      from $869
      May
      from $840
      Jun
      from $859
      Jul
      from $1,340

      Direct flights from Frankfurt am Main to Philadelphia

      Austrian Airlines
      Brussels Airlines
      Discover Airlines
      Lufthansa
      SWISS
      United

      Alternative Frankfurt am Main to Philadelphia routes

      Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Frankfurt am Main to Philadelphia? You could fly into the following airports instead.

      Philadelphia International

      11km from central Philadelphia
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      from $779
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      Philadelphia Trenton-Mercer

      47km from central Philadelphia
      from $1,521
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      Greater Wilmington

      49km from central Philadelphia
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      Atlantic City International

      75km from central Philadelphia
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      Allentown

      81km from central Philadelphia
      from $1,356
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      Frankfurt to Philadelphia: Flight information

      The things to know before you go.
      Cheapest flight found$779
      Cheapest month to flyJanuary
      Average flight time8 hrs, 58 mins
      Most popular airlineDiscover Airlines
      Average flights per week36

      Finding cheap flights from Frankfurt am Main to Philadelphia: Frequently asked questions

      There are 5 airports in Philadelphia: Philadelphia International, Philadelphia Trenton-Mercer, Greater Wilmington, Atlantic City International, and Allentown.
      The best price we found for a return flight from Frankfurt am Main to Philadelphia is $779. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
      8 hours and 58 minutes is the average flight time from Frankfurt am Main to Philadelphia.
      Discover Airlines, SWISS and United fly direct from Frankfurt am Main to Philadelphia.
      As of August 2026, there are 36 flights per week flying from Frankfurt am Main to Philadelphia.
      The cheapest month to fly from Frankfurt am Main to Philadelphia is usually January.
      If you're flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport, the cheapest airport near Philadelphia is Philadelphia International – which is 11.2 km away from the centre of Philadelphia. We've found flights into this airport from $779.
      After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Philadelphia on Saturday, 16 January 2027.
      Yes – the average flight time is 8 hours and 58 minutes.
      We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Philadelphia but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

      We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Philadelphia is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

      In August, the average temperature is usually around 24°C. July is typically the warmest month in Philadelphia, when it usually averages around 30°C. You can expect the least rain in February. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging -5°C. The rainiest month is July.
      Currently, Iberia and United offer the cheapest flight tickets to Philadelphia.

      Travelling from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Philadelphia: what you need to know

      • Hop on a direct flight from Frankfurt Airport to Philadelphia and you'll be in the air for around 7 hours 55 minutes.

      • Philadelphia is six hours behind Frankfurt, where Frankfurt Airport is located. Philadelphia runs on the UTC-5 timezone.

      • With four departures a week between the two airports, Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is the busiest route. Board EW Discover's 12:55 flight to get your journey from FRA to PHL underway.

      • To avoid rushing for your FRA to Philadelphia flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.

      • During popular months such as September, it's wise 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 when you fly during peak periods in general.

      • You can book a direct Frankfurt Airport to Philadelphia ticket. Begin your trip at FRA and land at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL).

      • EW Discover is a well-known airline that operates direct flights from Frankfurt Airport to Philadelphia.

      • We make it a breeze to book plane tickets from FRA to Philadelphia with a stopover. To see all your options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Major stopovers include:

        • London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

        • Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)

        • Zurich Airport (ZRH)

      • FRA is around 11 kilometres from central Frankfurt. If you're catching a taxi, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 20 minutes.

      • Booked an early flight from Frankfurt Airport to Philadelphia? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near FRA:

      • 74% of flights taking off from Frankfurt Airport reach their destination on time.

      How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Philadelphia

      • $481 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Frankfurt Airport to Philadelphia flight. Return plane tickets start at $779. These prices can change based on availability and demand.

      • Lock in cheap flights from FRA to Philadelphia by booking 11 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.

      • April is the best month for nabbing an incredible deal on Frankfurt Airport to Philadelphia tickets. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.

      • You don't need to check back constantly to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you when there's an even better deal on cheap flights from FRA to Philadelphia.

      • Save on your flight from Frankfurt Airport to Philadelphia with the help of our filters. Select your preferred duration, departure time and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.

      Airports in Philadelphia

      Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)

      • Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is around 18 kilometres from the centre of Philadelphia. If you're catching a taxi or a ride-share, the drive will take roughly 20 minutes.

      • It'll take around 30 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.

      • If you're arriving on a late flight from Frankfurt Airport to Philadelphia, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near PHL:

      • To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Philadelphia International Airport about three weeks in advance of your flight from FRA to Philadelphia.

      • The address for PHL is 8500 Essington Ave.

      Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN)

      • Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN) is roughly 48 kilometres from central Philadelphia. Following your flight from Frankfurt Airport to Philadelphia, it'll take you around 40 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or taxi.

      • You can expect the journey to take about 1 hour 35 minutes on public transport.

      • There are some great places ready to welcome you near TTN. Unwind and get cosy after your FRA to Philadelphia flight at one of these well-located options:

      • Lock in the lowest price by securing your ride from TTN four weeks in advance. You'll also have access to a bigger selection of vehicles.

      • You'll find Trenton-Mercer Airport at Scotch Road, Terminal Building.

      Best time to go to Philadelphia

      • December is the quietest month for flights from Frankfurt Airport to Philadelphia, while July is the busiest. Work out the ideal time to go to Philadelphia based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.

      • The warmest month in Philadelphia is July, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your Frankfurt Airport to Philadelphia plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.

      • January has average temperatures of between -7ºC (19ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Search for a cheap ticket from FRA to Philadelphia around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.

      More about Philadelphia

      Explore more of the United States

      • New York is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen Philadelphia. Around 129 kilometres away to the northeast, well-known attractions include Central Park, Statue of Liberty and Metropolitan Museum of Art.

      • If you want to check out another corner of the United States, head for Boston, about 434 kilometres northeast of Philadelphia. Museum of Fine Arts Boston, Freedom Trail and USS Constitution Museum are among the biggest draws.

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