Flying from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Dublin Airport (DUB): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Dublin Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 6 hours 35 minutes.
Dublin's timezone is UTC+0, making Dublin four hours ahead of Philadelphia.
Every week, there are 18 Philadelphia International Airport to Dublin Airport flights. If you'd like to get going early, take the 17:30 Aer Lingus flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the last flight is at 22:25 with American Airlines.
To ensure you get on your PHL to DUB flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
American Airlines is your gateway to discovering Dublin (and perhaps some other exciting parts of Ireland!). Browse the direct flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Dublin Airport offered by this popular airline.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is American Airlines.
American Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering PHL to DUB flights. An impressive 80.77% of its services on this route arrive without delay.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Philadelphia International Airport to Dublin Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between PHL and DUB:
Logan International Airport
London Heathrow Airport
Washington Dulles International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)
Currently, $600 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Philadelphia International Airport to Dublin Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $545. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
Book ten months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from PHL to DUB.
Plan your trip for September. That's the cheapest month for flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Dublin Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from PHL to DUB.
Find the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Dublin Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
You'll find PHL at Industrial Highway and Island Road.
Of the departures from Philadelphia International Airport, 78.93% arrive on time at their destination.
Central Philadelphia to Philadelphia International Airport is approximately 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
You can expect a trip time of around 45 minutes when using public transport.
Catching an early flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Dublin Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near PHL:
Arriving at Dublin Airport (DUB)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Philadelphia International Airport to Dublin Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near DUB instead:
Pick up a Dublin Airport rental car and discover Dublin and beyond with your own set of wheels. Easirent, Budget and Carhire are popular providers to choose from here.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Dublin Airport around two weeks ahead.
Getting from Dublin Airport (DUB) to central Dublin
Dublin Airport is roughly 21 kilometres from central Dublin. The drive time takes around 30 minutes.
It takes roughly 2 hours 10 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Dublin Airport (DUB)
August is the most popular month for flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Dublin Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Dublin in January.
The warmest month in Dublin is July, with temperatures ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Book your flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Dublin Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees average temperatures of between 1ºC (34ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Look for cheap tickets from PHL to DUB sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Ireland
Cork is just one of the many cities in Ireland waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Dublin. Around 225 kilometres away to the south-west, check out popular attractions including Blarney Castle, Fota Wildlife Park and Titanic Experience Cobh.
Around 10 kilometres south-west of Dublin, Tallaght is another essential stop in Ireland. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Church of the Incarnation, Fettercairn, 3 stuffed bears and Johnson & Perrott Fleet.