Flights from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Heathrow Airport Airport (LHR)

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Returns from £568.13

One-way from £339.92

If it is your first time travelling to London Heathrow then check out the airliners Malaysia Airlines, Aer Lingus, Iberia, Finnair, British Airways and American Airlines. These airliners all offer direct flights that depart from Philadelphia International, so you will find flying to London Heathrow is quite easy. The flight from Philadelphia International to London Heathrow is approximately 5,690 Kilometers which is 3,536 Miles. You should expect a flight time of around 7 Hours 30 Minutes.

Depending on the day of the week and the time of day you book, flight prices can vary dramatically. To obtain the best prices for London Heathrow flights than book well in advance. 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!

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
AirlinerMoTuWeThFrSaSuFirst FlightLast FlightFlights
British Airways222222118:4021:15VIEW FLIGHTS
American Airlines222222118:4021:15VIEW FLIGHTS
Iberia222222018:4021:15VIEW FLIGHTS
Finnair222222018:4021:15VIEW FLIGHTS
Malaysia Airlines111111021:1021:15VIEW FLIGHTS
Aer Lingus111111018:4018:40VIEW FLIGHTS

The most direct flights are offered by British Airways but they only offer 1 flight per week. This flight departs 18:40 and goes by the flight number BA1587 and BA66

If you wish to book your flight with British Airways then we advise you book direct from their website at britishairways.com. The best discounts can only be obtained from their website.

The flight time for the selected route vary based on the month you will travel, but below we has summarised the most common times they will fly. We recommend you only take these times as guidance and check with appropriate airline for the exact times for the date you depart.

Flights Time In WeekDays
DayFlight TimesFlights
Monday
18:40
AirlineFlight  No
FinnairAY5466
Aer LingusEI8766
American AirlinesAA6911
British AirwaysBA66
IberiaIB3518
21:10
AirlineFlight  No
FinnairAY5667
Malaysia AirlinesMH9529
American AirlinesAA728
British AirwaysBA1587
IberiaIB4664
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Tuesday
18:40
AirlineFlight  No
FinnairAY5466
Aer LingusEI8766
American AirlinesAA6911
British AirwaysBA66
IberiaIB3518
21:10
AirlineFlight  No
FinnairAY5667
Malaysia AirlinesMH9529
American AirlinesAA728
British AirwaysBA1587
IberiaIB4664
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Wednesday
18:40
AirlineFlight  No
FinnairAY5466
Aer LingusEI8766
American AirlinesAA6911
British AirwaysBA66
IberiaIB3518
21:10
AirlineFlight  No
FinnairAY5667
Malaysia AirlinesMH9529
American AirlinesAA728
British AirwaysBA1587
IberiaIB4664
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Thursday
18:40
AirlineFlight  No
FinnairAY5466
Aer LingusEI8766
American AirlinesAA6911
British AirwaysBA66
IberiaIB3518
21:15
AirlineFlight  No
FinnairAY5667
Malaysia AirlinesMH9529
American AirlinesAA728
British AirwaysBA1587
IberiaIB4664
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Friday
18:40
AirlineFlight  No
FinnairAY5466
Aer LingusEI8766
American AirlinesAA6911
British AirwaysBA66
IberiaIB3518
21:15
AirlineFlight  No
FinnairAY5667
Malaysia AirlinesMH9529
American AirlinesAA728
British AirwaysBA1587
IberiaIB4664
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Saturday
18:40
AirlineFlight  No
FinnairAY5466
Aer LingusEI8766
American AirlinesAA6911
British AirwaysBA66
IberiaIB3518
21:15
AirlineFlight  No
FinnairAY5667
Malaysia AirlinesMH9529
American AirlinesAA728
British AirwaysBA1587
IberiaIB4664
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Sunday
18:40
AirlineFlight  No
British AirwaysBA66
21:15
AirlineFlight  No
American AirlinesAA728
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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
RouteStopsDistanceFlying Time
Baltimore Washington Thurgood Marshall to Heathrow07 Hours 40 Minutes
Newark to Heathrow07 Hours 21 Minutes
Dulles to Heathrow07 Hours 45 Minutes
New York John F Kennedy to Heathrow07 Hours 19 Minutes

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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 £339.92 ($426 €409.60)
£339.92
$426 | €409.60
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DIRECT British Airways
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 £568.13 ($712 €684.59)
£568.13
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1+ STOP(S)
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 £212.25 ($266 €255.76)
£212.25
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1+ STOP(S)
What is the cheapest return flight from Philadelphia PHL to London LHR?
The cheapest return flight from Philadelphia PHL to London LHR is £431.69 ($541 €520.17)
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$541 | €520.17
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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.

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