How to get from Bristol to Philadelphia: connecting flights, about 11h 58m total

Flights from Bristol to Philadelphia

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Dublin: 11h 58m
two tickets, via Paris: $550
connection options: 5
straight-line distance: 3,442 mi (5,539 km)

fastest

Via Dublin

Ireland

11h 58m

with the connection

Bristol to Dublin flight 1h 5m

Connection of about 3h

Dublin to Philadelphia flight 7h 53m

two ticketsfrom $585

Via Edinburgh

12h 25m

with the connection

Bristol to Edinburgh flight 1h 15m

Connection of about 3h

Edinburgh to Philadelphia flight 8h 10m

Via Amsterdam

Netherlands

12h 40m

with the connection

Bristol to Amsterdam flight 1h 20m

Connection of about 3h

Amsterdam to Philadelphia flight 8h 20m

Via Paris

France

12h 50m

with the connection

Bristol to Paris flight 1h 20m

Connection of about 3h

Paris to Philadelphia flight 8h 30m

two ticketsfrom $550

Via Zurich

Switzerland

13h 38m

with the connection

Bristol to Zurich flight 1h 45m

Connection of about 3h

Zurich to Philadelphia flight 8h 53m

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

From Bristol to cities closest to Philadelphia

Bristol to Belfast Belfast: 3,253 mi (5,236 km) from Philadelphia, flight 1h 10m from $85 Bristol to Dublin Dublin: 3,258 mi (5,244 km) from Philadelphia, flight 1h 5m from $19 Bristol to Glasgow Glasgow: 3,300 mi (5,311 km) from Philadelphia, flight 1h 15m Bristol to Edinburgh Edinburgh: 3,339 mi (5,374 km) from Philadelphia, flight 1h 15m from $26 Bristol to Tenerife Tenerife: 3,382 mi (5,443 km) from Philadelphia, flight 4h 15m from $36 Bristol to Newcastle Newcastle: 3,414 mi (5,495 km) from Philadelphia, flight 1h 5m from $30

To Philadelphia from cities closest to Bristol

London to Philadelphia London: 106 mi (170 km) from Bristol, flight 8h 5m from $353 Dublin to Philadelphia Dublin: 203 mi (326 km) from Bristol, flight 7h 53m from $520 Paris to Philadelphia Paris: 283 mi (455 km) from Bristol, flight 8h 30m from $404 Edinburgh to Philadelphia Edinburgh: 311 mi (501 km) from Bristol, flight 8h 10m Amsterdam to Philadelphia Amsterdam: 325 mi (523 km) from Bristol, flight 8h 20m Frankfurt to Philadelphia Frankfurt: 497 mi (800 km) from Bristol, flight 8h 58m from $483

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Bristol to Philadelphia?

There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Dublin.

What is the fastest way to fly from Bristol to Philadelphia?

Via Dublin: 1h 5m to the connection, 7h 53m after it, about 11h 58m in total with 3h for the connection.

How much does a flight from Bristol to Philadelphia with a connection cost?

Two nonstop tickets via Paris from $550. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.

Which cities can you connect in between Bristol and Philadelphia?

Dublin (11h 58m total), Edinburgh (12h 25m total), Amsterdam (12h 40m total), Paris (12h 50m total) and Zurich (13h 38m total).

How far is Philadelphia from Bristol?

3,442 mi (5,539 km) in a straight line between the cities.

How much time should I allow for the connection?

The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.