Flying from L.F. Wade International Airport (BDA) to Philadelphia: what you need to know
Philadelphia is 1 hour behind Hamilton, where L.F. Wade International Airport is located. Philadelphia operates on the UTC-4 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to get on your flight from BDA to Philadelphia. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're travelling during a public holiday or other peak period, allow extra time. A good rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at check-in and security will be longer.
Direct flights from L.F. Wade International Airport (BDA) to Philadelphia are available for booking. Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) will be your arrival point.
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BDA is around 14 kilometres from central Hamilton. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 21 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
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How to find the cheapest flights from L.F. Wade International Airport (BDA) to Philadelphia
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from L.F. Wade International Airport to Philadelphia is C$519. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$818. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's usually best to book as early as possible if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from BDA to Philadelphia. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Getting cheap tickets from L.F. Wade International Airport to Philadelphia is more likely if you can be flexible with your dates. Check out the 'Whole month' tool to see the best prices throughout the month and bag a great deal.
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Airports in Philadelphia
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to central Philadelphia is approximately 19 kilometres. It'll take you about 17 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It takes roughly 44 minutes when travelling by public transport.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from L.F. Wade International Airport to Philadelphia. Book one of these accommodation options near PHL instead:
Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN)
The centre of Philadelphia is around 56 kilometres from Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN). After your flight from L.F. Wade International Airport to Philadelphia has hit the runway and you've made your way out of the airport, the drive should be around 39 minutes.
You can expect the journey to take approximately 1 hour and 43 minutes on public transport.
You'll find some great places where you can make a pit stop near TTN. Tuck yourself in and get cozy after your flight from BDA to Philadelphia at one of these perfectly located options:
Best time to go to Philadelphia
August is the busiest month to board a flight from L.F. Wade International Airport to Philadelphia while February is the quietest. To work out the best time to go to Philadelphia, consider the pace you like to travel at.
Lock in your flight from L.F. Wade International Airport to Philadelphia for July to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 18ºC to 32ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, lock in a cheap flight from BDA to Philadelphia in January when temperatures average between -7ºC and 9ºC.
More about Philadelphia
After booking your flight from L.F. Wade International Airport to Philadelphia, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Philadelphia:
Liberty Bell and Independence Hall are just the start of the top attractions to put on your Philadelphia to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Philadelphia Museum of Art.
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