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Flights from London to Philadelphia

Nonstop flights from London (LHR) to Philadelphia (PHL) take about 7h 37m (5,690 km). American Airlines and British Airways fly it. Lowest fare seen: $741 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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When you land in Philadelphia

The airport transfer and the few things worth sorting before you fly.

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Airport transfer

PHL → Philadelphia, booked before you fly

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Airlines flying London to Philadelphia

Carriers on LHR–PHL according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ American Airlinesnonstop fare seen✈ British Airwaysnonstop fare seen

London to Philadelphia fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Dec 2026, from $741 one-way. With stops: Nov 2026, from $392. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$178426 Oct 2026 · British Airways$677 · 4 stops26 Oct 2026
Nov 2026$98422 Nov 2026$392 · 1 stop22 Nov 2026
Dec 2026$74113 Dec 2026 · American Airlines$530 · 1 stop13 Dec 2026

When to go for the lowest fare

The next few weeks were the cheapest to fly: from $392 in November 2026, against $530 at best later on.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 3 of 3 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (London to Philadelphia, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

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Frequently asked questions — London to Philadelphia flights

How long is the flight from London to Philadelphia?
A nonstop flight from London (LHR) to Philadelphia (PHL) takes about 7h 37m, covering 5,690 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.
How far is London from Philadelphia by air?
The great-circle distance between London Heathrow Airport and Philadelphia International Airport is 5,690 km (3,536 miles), a long-haul route.
Which airlines fly from London to Philadelphia?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the LHR–PHL route include American Airlines and British Airways. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from London to Philadelphia cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on LHR–PHL was $741 USD with American Airlines (nonstop), departing 13 Dec 2026, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.
What is the cheapest month to fly from London to Philadelphia?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in November 2026 were cheapest, from $392 one-way, against $677 for October 2026, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from London to Philadelphia?
In the fares we saw (22 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $552 with 3 stops against $741 nonstop, a saving of $189. Nonstop saves the connection time.
Do I need a visa to travel from UK to Philadelphia?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Philadelphia visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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