Flying from Philadelphia to Tenerife: what you need to know
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is Philadelphia's main airport. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Philadelphia to Tenerife taking off from here.
Arrive in Tenerife at Tenerife North Airport (TFN) or Tenerife South Airport (TFS).
Tenerife is four hours ahead of Philadelphia and observes the UTC+0 timezone.
To ensure you make it on your Philadelphia to Tenerife flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Popular months like August or high seasons such as Christmas and New Year will mean longer queues at security and check-in. If you're travelling then, play it safe and head to the terminal even earlier. Arriving two hours before a domestic flight and four hours ahead of an international departure is a wise idea.
How to find the cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Tenerife
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap Philadelphia to Tenerife flights if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird rates.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across the month when looking for your plane ticket from Philadelphia to Tenerife.
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Flying from Philadelphia
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
We make it a cinch to find a Philadelphia to Tenerife flight with a stopover. To see all the options departing from Philadelphia International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply pick a flight that has a stop long enough to see the sights of the city of your choice. Popular stopovers include:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Travelling from central Philadelphia to PHL takes about 45 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 11 kilometres in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
In search of a handy hotel close to Philadelphia International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Philadelphia to Tenerife, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Of all flights departing from Philadelphia International Airport, 78.93% land on time at their destination.
PHL is located at 8500 Essington Ave.
Arriving in Tenerife
Tenerife North Airport (TFN)
Tenerife North Airport (TFN) to central Tenerife takes about 15 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 10 kilometres away.
It typically takes 35 minutes to get there on public transport.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Philadelphia to Tenerife, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these accommodation options near TFN:
Hit the road running by picking up a Tenerife North Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Goldcar, TopCar or Budget and explore beyond Tenerife's main sights.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Tenerife North Airport around one week ahead of your departure.
Tenerife South Airport (TFS)
Tenerife South Airport (TFS) is around 56 kilometres from central Tenerife. Once you've disembarked your flight from Philadelphia to Tenerife, it'll take you approximately 45 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
If you hop on public transport, the ride to the centre takes 1 hour 15 minutes or so.
You'll find some comfortable places ready to welcome you near TFS. Tuck yourself in after your Philadelphia to Tenerife flight at one of these well-located options:
The fastest way to reach your destination is with a Tenerife South Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or TopCar and set off in the blink of an eye.
Get the lowest price by reserving your ride from TFS two weeks in advance. You'll also have access to a wider range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Tenerife
January is the busiest month for flights from Philadelphia to Tenerife. To escape the crowds, go to Tenerife in February.
Book a Philadelphia to Tenerife ticket departing in August if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Tenerife to range from 20ºC (68ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
February sees average temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF). Look for cheap flights from Philadelphia to Tenerife around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Tenerife
Start your Tenerife trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Philadelphia to Tenerife, check out our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. El Rastro de Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Auditorio de Tenerife Adán Martín and Playa de las Gaviotas are leading attractions which should feature on any good Tenerife itinerary.
Explore more of Spain
Tenerife is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Spain waiting to be explored. Around 88 kilometres south-east of Tenerife, a trip to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Vegueta, Canarian Museum and Caldera de Bandama.
If you're ready to explore another well-known destination in Spain, head for Telde, roughly 97 kilometres south-east of Tenerife. Casa Museo Leon y Castillo, Basilica of San Juan Bautista and CanEducAm - Patrimonio y Sostenibilidad are key highlights.