What percentage of Philadelphia to London flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 9.5% of flights from Philadelphia to London were direct. For travelers opting for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers was 2. This suggests that direct options are less common for this route, and connecting flights frequently involve multiple stops.

How long is the flight from Philadelphia to London?

The typical direct flight from Philadelphia to London has a median duration of 7 hours and 10 minutes, covering a distance of 5721 kilometers. Flights with one stop, however, historically have a significantly longer median duration of 14 hours and 3 minutes. Travelers should account for this difference when planning their journey.

How much do direct flights from Philadelphia to London cost compared to connecting flights?

Historically, direct flights from Philadelphia to London cost about 1% more than connecting flights. The median price for a direct flight was $987, while connecting flights had a median price of $976. Direct flights accounted for approximately 13.1% of the available options in the trailing 90 days, indicating they are a less common, slightly more expensive choice.

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Philadelphia to London: Overview

Insights for flights from Philadelphia to London

For those looking for cheap flights from Philadelphia to London, recent data indicates that only 1% of fares were classified as a good price. Prices for this route typically range from $941–$1317, with a median fare of $1093. Right now, current fares are above the typical level.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Philadelphia to London? The data shows that January is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $478. Other cost-effective options include April, with a median fare of $651, and June, where the median fare is $819.

Most itineraries from Philadelphia to London connect at least once, with only 9.5% of recent fares being direct flights from Philadelphia to London. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of connections is 2.

A typical journey from Philadelphia to London, including connections, takes about 7h 10m. This route is considered a long-haul flight, covering a distance of 5721 km.

How much is a round trip from Philadelphia to London

Regular price: $701 - $1,590

Prices for flights from Philadelphia to London are currently below the regular range.

Regular prices for flights from Philadelphia to London typically range from $701 to $1590. The current lowest deal is $700 on Kayak for travel from September 6 to September 13.

now $700

Low $701

High $1,590

The cheapest time to fly from Philadelphia to London

The cheapest month to fly from Philadelphia to London is January, with a median price of $627. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $1319. Prices are generally lower from January to October.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $627

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,319

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Feb

Apr

May

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Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Philadelphia to London

Finnair

Last-minute flights going from Philadelphia to London

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

PHL - London

Philadelphia (PHL) - London (LHR)

JetBlue Airways

$1,437

$1,209

One-way

Tue, Aug 18

⌛ Last-Minute

PHL - London

Philadelphia (PHL) - London (LHR)

JetBlue Airways

$1,183

$959

One-way

Thu, Aug 20

⌛ Last-Minute

PHL - London

Philadelphia (PHL) - London (LHR)

$949

$715

One-way

Fri, Aug 21

⌛ Last-Minute

PHL - London

Philadelphia (PHL) - London (LHR)

$1,086

$768

One-way

Fri, Aug 21

⌛ Last-Minute

PHL - London

Philadelphia (PHL) - London (LHR)

$1,167

$876

One-way

Fri, Aug 21

⌛ Last-Minute

PHL - London

Philadelphia (PHL) - London (LGW)

JetBlue Airways

$1,058

$881

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Philadelphia to London

5 nights

Aug 21 - Aug 26

$1,086 → $768

29%

2 nights

Aug 25 - Aug 27

$1,117 → $810

28%

3 nights

Aug 21 - Aug 24

$1,167 → $876

25%

2 nights

Aug 31 - Sep 2

$1,082 → $804

26%

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Philadelphia - London route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares for Philadelphia to London are above the typical level, with a current price of $700.

📅 Best time to fly

January is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly from Philadelphia to London, with a median price of $627.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 7h 10m.

Direct flights from Philadelphia to London typically take 7h 10m, while connecting flights average 21h 25m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Connecting flights make up 90.5% of recent deals, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Finnair has offered direct flights.

Finnair has offered direct flights from Philadelphia to London.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently for this route.

Deals for flights from Philadelphia to London appear frequently, with good prices available.

Philadelphia main airports to depart from

Philadelphia International (PHL)

Cheapest

Philadelphia International Airport is a great option for flights from Philadelphia to London.

📍 ~10 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$618

London main airports to arrive at

Gatwick (LGW)

Cheapest

Gatwick is a good option for flights to London, offering competitive prices for your journey.

📍 ~40 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$615

Airports nearby London used as alternative

Birmingham (BHX)

Cheapest

Birmingham Airport is a major international hub, offering a wide variety of short and long-haul destinations.

📍 ~160 km from London (reachable by train)

💸 Flights from ~$714

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to London

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Philadelphia to London is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price was around $805. Prices tend to be higher outside this window, with flights booked 0-6 days out averaging $1189 and those booked 60+ days out averaging $1151. Planning within the 14-27 day range can lead to more favorable pricing.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Philadelphia to London was considered to be $941 or less. The median price for this route was $1093. Prices can vary, with 75% of flights costing up to $1317. Aiming for a price at or below $941 indicates a favorable deal based on historical data.

Historically, January has been the cheapest month to fly from Philadelphia to London, with a median price of $478. Other historically affordable months include April, with a median price of $651, and June, with a median price of $819. The annual median price for this route is $1093, indicating that these months offer significant savings compared to the yearly average.

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Philadelphia to London: Overview

Insights for flights from Philadelphia to London

A typical journey from Philadelphia to London, including connections, takes about 7h 10m. This route is considered a long-haul flight, covering a distance of 5721 km.

How much is a round trip from Philadelphia to London

Regular price: $701 - $1,590

Prices for flights from Philadelphia to London are currently below the regular range.

Regular prices for flights from Philadelphia to London typically range from $701 to $1590. The current lowest deal is $700 on Kayak for travel from September 6 to September 13.

now $700

Low $701

High $1,590

The cheapest time to fly from Philadelphia to London

January

Cheapest

Flights from $627

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,319

Jan

Feb

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Philadelphia to London

Finnair

Last-minute flights going from Philadelphia to London

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

PHL - London

Philadelphia (PHL) - London (LHR)

JetBlue Airways

$1,437

$1,209

One-way

Tue, Aug 18

⌛ Last-Minute

PHL - London

Philadelphia (PHL) - London (LHR)

JetBlue Airways

$1,183

$959

One-way

Thu, Aug 20

⌛ Last-Minute

PHL - London

Philadelphia (PHL) - London (LHR)

$949

$715

One-way

Fri, Aug 21

⌛ Last-Minute

PHL - London

Philadelphia (PHL) - London (LHR)

$1,086

$768

One-way

Fri, Aug 21

⌛ Last-Minute

PHL - London

Philadelphia (PHL) - London (LHR)

$1,167

$876

One-way

Fri, Aug 21

⌛ Last-Minute

PHL - London

Philadelphia (PHL) - London (LGW)

JetBlue Airways

$1,058

$881

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Philadelphia to London

5 nights

Aug 21 - Aug 26

$1,086 → $768

29%

2 nights

Aug 25 - Aug 27

$1,117 → $810

28%

3 nights

Aug 21 - Aug 24

$1,167 → $876

25%

2 nights

Aug 31 - Sep 2

$1,082 → $804

26%

Popular Airports to fly from Philadelphia to London

Philadelphia - London route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares for Philadelphia to London are above the typical level, with a current price of $700.

📅 Best time to fly

January is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly from Philadelphia to London, with a median price of $627.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 7h 10m.

Direct flights from Philadelphia to London typically take 7h 10m, while connecting flights average 21h 25m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Connecting flights make up 90.5% of recent deals, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Finnair has offered direct flights.

Finnair has offered direct flights from Philadelphia to London.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently for this route.

Deals for flights from Philadelphia to London appear frequently, with good prices available.

Philadelphia main airports to depart from

Philadelphia International (PHL)

Cheapest

Philadelphia International Airport is a great option for flights from Philadelphia to London.

📍 ~10 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$618

London main airports to arrive at

Gatwick (LGW)

Cheapest

Gatwick is a good option for flights to London, offering competitive prices for your journey.

📍 ~40 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$615

Airports nearby London used as alternative

Birmingham (BHX)

Cheapest

Birmingham Airport is a major international hub, offering a wide variety of short and long-haul destinations.

London, United Kingdom

92% AI deal score

$5,950

$3,506

Save $2,444

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Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to London

Cheap Flights from Philadelphia to London

Today’s best flight deals from Philadelphia to London

Philadelphia to London: Overview

Insights for flights from Philadelphia to London

How much is a round trip from Philadelphia to London

The cheapest time to fly from Philadelphia to London

Direct flights from Philadelphia to London

Last-minute flights going from Philadelphia to London

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Philadelphia to London

Popular Airports to fly from Philadelphia to London

Philadelphia - London route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

January is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Direct flights take 7h 10m.

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Finnair has offered direct flights.

Deals appear frequently for this route.

Philadelphia main airports to depart from

London main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby London used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to London

Best Elite deals to London

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to London

When should I buy Philadelphia to London tickets?

How much should a flight from Philadelphia to London cost?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Philadelphia to London?

What percentage of Philadelphia to London flights are direct?

How long is the flight from Philadelphia to London?

How much do direct flights from Philadelphia to London cost compared to connecting flights?

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Philadelphia to London: Overview

Insights for flights from Philadelphia to London

How much is a round trip from Philadelphia to London

The cheapest time to fly from Philadelphia to London

Direct flights from Philadelphia to London

Last-minute flights going from Philadelphia to London

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Philadelphia to London

Popular Airports to fly from Philadelphia to London

Philadelphia - London route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

January is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Direct flights take 7h 10m.

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Finnair has offered direct flights.

Deals appear frequently for this route.

Philadelphia main airports to depart from

London main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby London used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to London

Best Elite deals to London

Oct 23

Oct 24

Oct 18

Dec 21

Oct 21

Oct 20

Oct 21

Oct 29

Jan 12

Jan 06

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Jan 21

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to London

When should I buy Philadelphia to London tickets?

How much should a flight from Philadelphia to London cost?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Philadelphia to London?