Philadelphia airfares, Pennsylvania (PHL)

Philadelphia airfares, Pennsylvania (PHL)

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania airfares

Philadelphia

Philadelphia Overview

Philadelphia is the biggest city of Pennsylvania and the 6th most populous city of the US. An educational, cultural and commercial center, the city of Philadelphia was once the 2nd largest one in the British Empire and the geographical and social center of original 13 colonies of America. Because many ideas and its subsequent actions of American Revolution took birth in Philadelphia only, it is the center piece of early history of America. The economic sectors of Philadelphia include oil refining, manufacturing, food processing, biotechnology, health care, financial services and tourism.

Philadelphia air transportation

Philadelphia International Airport is one of the busiest airports in the world in terms of traffic movements and provides international and domestic air service on specific schedules. This airport serves as a primary international hub for US Airways and you will find several cheap flights to Philadelphia from a huge range of destinations including Mexico, Europe, Costa Rica, Caribbean, Canada and China.

Cheap Philadelphia airfares

The Newark Liberty International Airport has been situated at a distance of only 73.8 miles from the city of Philadelphia and is one of the busiest airports in the US. Several high quality airlines provide cheap airfares to Newark, New Jersey and you can find the one as per your requirements and preferences. If you are not able find a flight for the Philadelphia International Airport, then you can also choose to reach the Newark International Airport and plan your travel accordingly.

What to see in Philadelphia?

The city of Philadelphia contains several art museums including Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts and Rodin Museum. As far as shopping is concerned, the Center City includes The Gallery at Market East, the Liberty Place, the Jeweler’s Row and the Walnut Street. If you are more interested in having great food, then the Reading Terminal Market has dozens of food vendors, take-out restaurants and grocery stores. The Philadelphia zoo located on the western bank of Schuylkill River is the first zoo in the US, spread over 42 acres of land and exhibiting 1300 kinds of animals, most of which are endangered and rare. There is also a children’s zoo, a paddleboat lake, a balloon ride and several educational and interactive exhibits in the Philadelphia Zoo.

When to visit Philadelphia?

Philadelphia has a humid sub-tropical type of climate in which the summers are muggy and hot, spring and fall are mild and winters are cold. Snowfall can be variable ranging from moderate snow to snowstorms. Precipitation can be available throughout the year with 8-10 days of rain every month. All in all, late winter and early fall are driest seasons and February is the driest month of the year. Therefore, you can plan your trip to Philadelphia accordingly. If you are not interested in visiting Philadelphia directly and want to explore other cities also on the way, then you can also take a route from Atlanta to Philadelphia.

Nightlife in Philadelphia

Areas like Old City and South Street of Philadelphia has vibrant nightlife options and the Avenue of Arts in the Center City has several theatres and restaurants including Kimmel Center for Performing Arts, Academy of Music and Philadelphia Orchestra. Philadelphia also offers several common nightlife options including a huge range of night clubs, dance bars and casinos.

 

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