Philadelphia International to Dublin
3265 miles great-circle distance, typically flown in 6h 58m with 5 airlines operating direct service from Philadelphia International (PHL) to Dublin (DUB). Cheapest fares are usually in January (around $449 return), with peak prices in August (around $1347). Departures on a Tuesday tend to undercut weekend prices on this corridor.
Flying from Philadelphia International
Philadelphia International is American Airlines' largest East Coast hub after Charlotte. Six terminals A through F are connected airside, with SEPTA's Airport Line running from each terminal directly to 30th Street Station downtown in 25 minutes for $7.75. American operates the bulk of the schedule; Frontier and Spirit run heavy ULCC operations on leisure routes. Transatlantic service to Europe is dense — daily flights to London, Frankfurt, Madrid, Doha and Dublin make PHL the cheapest gateway for many small-city US travellers heading to Europe.
Arriving in Dublin
Dublin Airport is 10 km north of central Dublin. Aircoach and Dublin Bus 16 run direct to the centre. Aer Lingus is the dominant transatlantic carrier with US Customs and Border Protection pre-clearance — passengers clear US immigration before boarding the return flight. Cheapest US fares are November (post-summer) and January–February; peak demand is mid-June through mid-September.
Who flies PHL to DUB?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| American Airlines | AA | 6h 58m | Economy |
| British Airways | BA | 6h 58m | Economy |
| Lufthansa | LH | 6h 58m | Economy |
| Qatar Airways | QR | 6h 58m | Economy |
| Aer Lingus | EI | 6h 58m | Economy |
5 carriers fly direct on this corridor. Frequencies vary by season — summer and winter holiday peaks see additional flights.
Best time to fly PHL→DUB
Synthesised from 12-month price aggregates. Cheapest months in green, peak in red.
Estimated baseline. Prices update on a 30-day cadence as Travelpayouts data refreshes. Cheapest day-of-week typically Tuesday.
Philadelphia to Dublin FAQs
Direct flights from Philadelphia International (PHL) to Dublin (DUB) take approximately 6h 58m for the 3265-mile journey, plus 30–60 minutes of taxi, climb and descent. Total airport-to-airport time depends on cruise winds and air-traffic queueing on approach.
January is typically the cheapest month on this route, with one-way fares from $449. August is the peak — expect prices 2–3× higher. Book 4–8 weeks ahead for best fares; last-minute prices on this corridor rise sharply inside two weeks of departure.
5 carriers operate direct service from Philadelphia International (PHL) to Dublin (DUB): American Airlines, British Airways, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways and Aer Lingus. Frequencies vary by season and carrier — American Airlines typically operates the highest weekly count on this corridor.
Visa-free for US passport holders up to 90 days. US Customs and Border Protection pre-clearance available at Dublin and Shannon airports. Always check travel.state.gov for the latest entry requirements before booking.
Dublin (DUB) is the primary international airport for Dublin. Allow 30–60 minutes for the ground transfer by train, express bus, taxi or rideshare depending on traffic and time of day. See the airport's official website for current train and shuttle timetables.