Flying from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL): what you need to know
A direct flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Philadelphia International Airport takes on average 8 hours 17 minutes. The timezone in Philadelphia is UTC-4, making it 5 hours behind Amsterdam.
Flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Philadelphia International Airport start from 10:55 — the earliest with American Airlines. The last departure is the 22:05 option with American Airlines. Overall, there are 10 weekly services between AMS and PHL.
Getting away during a peak time like June? Popular periods (like spring break, summer and Thanksgiving) can easily add another hour at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
American Airlines runs direct flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Philadelphia International Airport. Book with this popular airline, and get ready to check out the sights in Philadelphia — and maybe even more of United States if your schedule allows.
If you want to have a stopover for your flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Philadelphia International Airport, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' and explore your options. Here are the most popular stopovers between AMS and PHL:
Dublin Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Logan International Airport
Remember, you may need a visa to enter United States. Visa regulations vary and travel documentation requirements are always changing. Before booking your cheap ticket from AMS to PHL, check with your airline and your destination country's local embassy or consulate for up-to-date information.
Arriving at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Philadelphia International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near PHL instead:
Handy information about Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is about 23 kilometres from central Amsterdam. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 23 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be approximately 1 hour and 3 minutes.
After a handy hotel close to AMS? If you're on an early flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Philadelphia International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
More about Philadelphia
Start your Philadelphia trip right by finding an amazing place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from AMS to PHL, explore 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. Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art are popular attractions which should feature on every Philadelphia itinerary.
Getting from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to central Philadelphia
Philadelphia International Airport to central Philadelphia is about 17 minutes by car. It's approximately 19 kilometres away. Find out what options are available, such as car rentals, cabs or ride-sharing services.
It'll take around 44 minutes to get there using public transport.
Complete your Philadelphia trip with hotels and a car rental
You've booked your cheap ticket to Philadelphia International Airport — now it's time to find somewhere to stay, and perhaps even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the best hotels and car rental deals in Philadelphia.
How to find the cheapest flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Philadelphia International Airport is $650. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $729. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Book 10 months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from AMS to PHL.
June is the cheapest month for tickets from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Philadelphia International Airport. If you need to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.
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When to fly to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
August is the most popular month for flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Philadelphia International Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Philadelphia in February.
The warmest month in Philadelphia is July, with the temperature ranging between 18ºC and 32ºC. Lock in your flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Philadelphia International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between -7ºC and 9ºC. Look for cheap tickets from AMS to PHL sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
