Flights from Philadelphia Airport PHL to London Airport LHR

Q: How long does the flight from Philadelphia to London to take?

The flight from Philadelphia to London takes7 Hours 30 Minutes.

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Flying between Philadelphia International to London Heathrow is very convenient as there are 6 airliners offering direct flights including Malaysia Airlines, Aer Lingus, Iberia, Finnair, British Airways and American Airlines. When travelling from Philadelphia International you will cover about 3,536 miles before you reach London Heathrow. This journey will take 7 Hours 30 Minutes.

The cost of flights varies on the time and day you fly. If you are on a tight budget then you should avoid flying at peak hours as the prices are more expensive. The cheapest flights are in the evenings and in mid week. If it is possible, you should book your flights 2 or more months in advance as ticket prices will be substantially lower.

When arriving at London Heathrow don’t forget to set your watch to the local time!

If you are planning a trip to London Heathrow Airport from Philadelphia International Airport you can pre-arrange short or long term parking at Philadelphia International Airport.

If you rented a vehicle at London Heathrow Airport and have to return it with a full tank of fuel, avoid excess fees by refilling at the nearest fuel station to London Heathrow Airport.

We suggest pre-booking your transport to Philadelphia International Airport. The following options are available:

Pre-booking your transportation requirements at London Heathrow Airport can save a lot of time, hassle and money when arriving at the airport. Research and book your preferred choice of ground transportation at London Heathrow Airport:

Find hotels close to London Heathrow Airport many hotels offer airport transfers directly from the airport to your hotel.

Below you will see all the airlines that fly from Philadelphia International (PHL) to London Heathrow (LHR) and the number of flights they operate each day.

Flights Chart

Airliner	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa	Su	First Flight	Last Flight	Flights
British Airways	2	2	2	2	2	2	1	18:40	21:20	VIEW FLIGHTS
American Airlines	2	2	2	2	2	2	1	18:40	21:20	VIEW FLIGHTS
Iberia	2	2	2	2	2	2	0	18:40	21:20	VIEW FLIGHTS
Finnair	2	2	2	2	2	2	0	18:40	21:20	VIEW FLIGHTS
Malaysia Airlines	1	1	1	1	1	1	0	21:20	21:20	VIEW FLIGHTS
Aer Lingus	1	1	1	1	1	1	0	18:40	18:40	VIEW FLIGHTS

Flights from Philadelphia International to London Heathrow are very limited. Only British Airways operate flights, of which there is only 1 per week. The time of the departure for this flight is 18:40

You can find the latest flight availability and prices from British Airways at britishairways.com. You can also book direct and get their latest discounts.

Flight times for the route are summarised in the table below. These time were correct at the time of writing, but please be aware that times may vary from time to time so please check their website for exact times and the dates you wish to fly.

Flights Time In WeekDays

Day

Flight Times

Flights

Monday

18:40

Airline	Flight No
Finnair	AY5466
Aer Lingus	EI8766
American Airlines	AA6911
British Airways	BA66
Iberia	IB3518

21:20

Airline	Flight No
Finnair	AY5667
Malaysia Airlines	MH9529
American Airlines	AA728
British Airways	BA1587
Iberia	IB4664

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Tuesday

18:40

Airline	Flight No
Finnair	AY5466
Aer Lingus	EI8766
American Airlines	AA6911
British Airways	BA66
Iberia	IB3518

21:20

Airline	Flight No
Finnair	AY5667
Malaysia Airlines	MH9529
American Airlines	AA728
British Airways	BA1587
Iberia	IB4664

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Wednesday

18:40

Airline	Flight No
Finnair	AY5466
Aer Lingus	EI8766
American Airlines	AA6911
British Airways	BA66
Iberia	IB3518

21:20

Airline	Flight No
Finnair	AY5667
Malaysia Airlines	MH9529
American Airlines	AA728
British Airways	BA1587
Iberia	IB4664

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Thursday

18:40

Airline	Flight No
Finnair	AY5466
Aer Lingus	EI8766
American Airlines	AA6911
British Airways	BA66
Iberia	IB3518

21:20

Airline	Flight No
Finnair	AY5667
Malaysia Airlines	MH9529
American Airlines	AA728
British Airways	BA1587
Iberia	IB4664

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Friday

18:40

Airline	Flight No
Finnair	AY5466
Aer Lingus	EI8766
American Airlines	AA6911
British Airways	BA66
Iberia	IB3518

21:20

Airline	Flight No
Finnair	AY5667
Malaysia Airlines	MH9529
American Airlines	AA728
British Airways	BA1587
Iberia	IB4664

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Saturday

18:40

Airline	Flight No
Finnair	AY5466
Aer Lingus	EI8766
American Airlines	AA6911
British Airways	BA66
Iberia	IB3518

21:20

Airline	Flight No
Finnair	AY5667
Malaysia Airlines	MH9529
American Airlines	AA728
British Airways	BA1587
Iberia	IB4664

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Sunday

18:40

Airline	Flight No
British Airways	BA66

21:20

Airline	Flight No
American Airlines	AA728

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Other routes are also possible. Flying from a different airport may offer more convenient flight times, so below we have we have put a list of other routes that may well be suitable.

Alternative Direct Routes

Route	Stops	Distance	Flying Time
Baltimore Washington Thurgood Marshall to Heathrow	0		7 Hours 40 Minutes
Newark to Heathrow	0		7 Hours 21 Minutes
Dulles to Heathrow	0		7 Hours 45 Minutes
New York John F Kennedy to Heathrow	0		7 Hours 19 Minutes

Over the past 10 years flight regulations have become very strict so we advise you to leave plenty of time to check in and get through customs.

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Flight Price FAQ - Philadelphia (PHL) to London (LHR)

DIRECT British Airways

What is the cheapest direct flight one way from Philadelphia PHL to London LHR?

The cheapest direct flight one way from Philadelphia PHL to London LHR is £300.77 ($380 €359.79)

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What is the cheapest direct return flight from Philadelphia PHL to London LHR?

The cheapest direct return flight from Philadelphia PHL to London LHR is £466.19 ($589 €557.67)

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What is the cheapest flight one way from Philadelphia PHL to London LHR?

The cheapest flight one way from Philadelphia PHL to London LHR is £195.50 ($247 €233.86)

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What is the cheapest return flight from Philadelphia PHL to London LHR?

The cheapest return flight from Philadelphia PHL to London LHR is £370.42 ($468 €443.11)

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Flight Info FAQ - Philadelphia (PHL) to London (LHR)

Who flies from Philadelphia to London?

The following airlines fly from Philadelphia (PHL) to London (LHR): Aer Lingus, American Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, Iberia, Malaysia Airlines.

How far is the flight from Philadelphia to London?

The flight from Philadelphia to London is 5,690KM or 3,536 miles.

How long does the flight from Philadelphia to London to take?

The flight from Philadelphia to London takes 7 Hours 30 Minutes.