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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Dublin to Philadelphia:

• Earliest: departs at 09:30 and lands at 17:17
• Latest: departs at 16:10 and lands at 23:57.

The flight takes about 7h 47m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Dublin to Philadelphia.

A direct flight from Dublin to Philadelphia takes 7h 47m, covering 8,449 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Dublin to Philadelphia range from €420 to €702, with an average of €556 over the past 12 months. Anything below €420 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 16% above the route average of €556. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average €538 return via London Heathrow (LHR), compared with €565 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge €24–€88 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A321neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Aer Lingus and Iberia. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Dublin to Philadelphia flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 50%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Dublin to Philadelphia flights:

• Aer Lingus
• American Airlines

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty programme, while others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from Dublin to Philadelphia are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about €362, which is 32% below the typical average for this route.

Philadelphia Airport (PHL) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around €25 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Payless
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Thrifty
• Budget

Flights from Dublin to Philadelphia usually depart from Dublin (DUB) and arrive at Philadelphia (PHL).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Dublin to Philadelphia route, 14% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 14 minutes.

One-stop flights from Dublin to Philadelphia most commonly connect through:

• London Heathrow (LHR) – 75% of one-stop connections
• Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) – 11% of one-stop connections
• Boston Logan Intl (BOS) – 7% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 2% of one-stop connections

London Heathrow (LHR) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 24% on the Dublin to Philadelphia route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at €485 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at €632, a difference of €147. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Dublin and Philadelphia. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Aer Lingus
• American Airlines

Flying via Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 10h 50m, compared to 11h 32m via London Heathrow (LHR) and 12h 09m via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD).

Philadelphia is 5 hours behind Dublin (Eastern Time vs Irish Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Rittenhouse Square is one of the most viewed places in Philadelphia on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Dublin to Philadelphia flights:

• Aer Lingus: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Iberia: offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Aer Lingus: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Finnair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Iberia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

You can indeed. Both Aer Lingus and American Airlines fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL). One-stop options also exist. You could consider flying from Dublin to London Heathrow (LHR) on Aer Lingus, British Airways or Ryanair, and from there to Philadelphia on British Airways or American Airlines. Other one-stop options include flying with Lufthansa via Frankfurt Airport (FRA), or with Qatar Airways via Hamad International Airport in Doha (DOH).

The South-Eastern Pennsylvania Transit Authority (SEPTA) runs a commuter rail service known as the Airport Line between Terminals A, B/C/D, and E/F. It operates 7 days a week from 05:00 to 00:00 and takes about 25min to get from the airport to the downtown area. The cost is around $7 (€6). Taxis from the airport to downtown Philadelphia offer a flat rate that will cost approximately $30 (€25). For each additional passenger, a surcharge of around $1.20 (€1) is added. The journey time is approximately 15min, depending on traffic and your exact destination.