Flying from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Philadelphia: what you need to know
The timezone in Philadelphia is UTC-4. The city is 4 hours behind Bristol, where Bristol Airport is located.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your flight from BRS to Philadelphia.
Travelling over a peak time such as August? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it a piece of cake to plan a flight from BRS to Philadelphia with a stopover. To see your options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight with a stop long enough to see the sights of the city of your choice. Top stopovers include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
You'll need an ETA for United States if you have a passport from United Kingdom and are visiting for tourism purposes. Travel documentation and visa requirements can be subject to change. So before you book your cheap ticket from Bristol Airport to Philadelphia, check with your airline and your destination country's local embassy or consulate for the most recent updates.
BRS is around 16 kilometres from central Bristol. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour and 13 minutes.
In search of a convenient hotel near BRS? If you're catching an early flight from Bristol Airport to Philadelphia, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
How to find the cheapest flights from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Philadelphia
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Bristol Airport to Philadelphia is C$541. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$1,021. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's a good idea to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from BRS to Philadelphia. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the departure date.
Finding cheap tickets from Bristol Airport to Philadelphia is more likely if you're flexible with your trip dates. Try using the 'Whole month' function to show the best prices across each month and snap up a great deal.
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Airports in Philadelphia
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is around 19 kilometres from central Philadelphia. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 17 minutes.
It'll take around 44 minutes to get there by public transport.
Consider booking a hotel near PHL if you have a late flight from Bristol Airport to Philadelphia. Check in to one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN)
Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN) is roughly 56 kilometres from the centre of Philadelphia. After your flight from Bristol Airport to Philadelphia, it'll take you around 39 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
You can also travel using public transport, which typically takes 1 hour and 43 minutes.
There are some great places where you can make a pit stop near TTN. Settle in and get cozy after your flight from BRS to Philadelphia at one of these well-located options:
Best time to go to Philadelphia
August is the most popular month to hop on a flight from Bristol 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.
The warmest month in Philadelphia is July, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC and 32ºC. Lock in your flights from Bristol Airport to Philadelphia in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has average temperatures of between -7ºC and 9ºC. Search for cheap flights from BRS to Philadelphia sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
More about Philadelphia
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Philadelphia right here. Explore these hotels after you've booked your flight from Bristol Airport to Philadelphia:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to know where to start. Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art are top sights which should be on any good Philadelphia itinerary.
Complete your Philadelphia trip with a car rental
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