Travelling from Vancouver to Philadelphia: what you need to know
You can choose from multiple airports when planning your flight from Vancouver to Philadelphia. Explore your options for flying out of Vancouver from Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Vancouver Coal Harbour Airport (CXH) and Abbotsford Airport (YXX).
Come in for landing at Philadelphia's major arrival point, Philadelphia International Airport (PHL).
Philadelphia's timezone is UTC-5, making Philadelphia three hours ahead of Vancouver.
To ensure you make your Vancouver to Philadelphia flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is a good rule of thumb.
Flying during a peak month such as August? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Philadelphia
To find cheap Vancouver to Philadelphia flights, book early. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when tickets first go on sale.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest plane tickets from Vancouver to Philadelphia across every month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from Vancouver to Philadelphia by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your travel plans using filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' Vancouver to Philadelphia flights.
Flying from Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
The journey from central Vancouver to YVR takes around 25 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a taxi, you'll cover the 10 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Need a handy hotel near Vancouver International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Vancouver to Philadelphia, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
77% of flights that leave from Vancouver International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Abbotsford Airport (YXX)
From the centre of Vancouver, YXX is around 64 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to reach the airport by car and 2 hours 30 minutes or so if you use public transport.
Stay in bed a little longer and still make your Vancouver to Philadelphia flight with plenty of time to spare. These accommodation options near Abbotsford Airport make getting to the terminal a breeze if you're flying out early:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights reach their destinations within the expected time frame. At YXX, that figure is 75%.
Arriving in Philadelphia
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to central Philadelphia takes about 20 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 11 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you around 30 minutes.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Vancouver to Philadelphia. Reserve one of these accommodation options near PHL instead:
Grab a Philadelphia International Airport rental car and explore Philadelphia and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Budget are top providers to choose from here.
Reserving your ride from Philadelphia International Airport around three weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
You'll find PHL at 8500 Essington Ave.
Philadelphia Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN)
Philadelphia Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN) is around 48 kilometres from the centre of Philadelphia. Once you've disembarked your flight from Vancouver to Philadelphia, it takes approximately 40 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or taxi.
The trip will take about 1 hour 35 minutes on public transport.
After your flight from Vancouver to Philadelphia, kick back at a hotel close to TTN. These are some great accommodation options that'll help you get into relaxation mode:
Budget, National and Enterprise make picking up a Philadelphia Trenton-Mercer Airport rental car easy and quick. These suppliers are located in or around the terminal and will have you on your way in a heartbeat.
Call dibs on the best options. Reserving your ride from TTN four weeks in advance often means better prices and a greater selection of vehicles.
The address for Philadelphia Trenton-Mercer Airport is Scotch Road, Terminal Building.
Best time to go to Philadelphia
March is the quietest month for flights from Vancouver to Philadelphia, while August is the most popular. Find the ideal time to go to Philadelphia based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Before locking in your Vancouver to Philadelphia tickets, consider what kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Philadelphia, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
Look for cheap flights from Vancouver to Philadelphia in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -7ºC (19ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.
More about Philadelphia
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Philadelphia right here. Explore these hotels after you've booked your flight from Vancouver to Philadelphia:
Independence Hall and Liberty Bell are a couple of popular attractions to add to your Philadelphia to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Explore more of the United States
You've seen Philadelphia, now it's time to discover other corners of the United States. Travel around 129 kilometres northeast to New York to check off its leading sights. From Central Park to Statue of Liberty and The Metropolitan Museum of Art, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you want to check out another major stop in the United States, consider Boston, roughly 434 kilometres northeast of Philadelphia. Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Freedom Trail and Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum are among the biggest draws.