How to get from Glasgow to Philadelphia: connecting flights, about 11h 53m total

Flights from Glasgow to Philadelphia

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Dublin: 11h 53m
two tickets, via London: $631
connection options: 5
straight-line distance: 3,300 mi (5,311 km)

fastest

Via Dublin

Ireland

11h 53m

with the connection

Glasgow to Dublin flight 1h

Connection of about 3h

Dublin to Philadelphia flight 7h 53m

two ticketsfrom $644

Via Toronto

Canada

12h 11m

with the connection

Glasgow to Toronto flight 7h 25m

Connection of about 3h

Toronto to Philadelphia flight 1h 46m

two ticketsfrom $707

Via London

12h 40m

with the connection

Glasgow to London flight 1h 35m

Connection of about 3h Arrival: London City, London Gatwick, London Heathrow, London Luton, Stansted. Departure to Philadelphia: London Heathrow.

London to Philadelphia flight 8h 5m

two ticketsfrom $631

Via Amsterdam

Netherlands

12h 55m

with the connection

Glasgow to Amsterdam flight 1h 35m

Connection of about 3h

Amsterdam to Philadelphia flight 8h 20m

Via Paris

France

13h 20m

with the connection

Glasgow to Paris flight 1h 50m

Connection of about 3h

Paris to Philadelphia flight 8h 30m

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 Glasgow to cities closest to Philadelphia

Glasgow to New York New York: 81 mi (130 km) from Philadelphia, flight 7h 35m Glasgow to Toronto Toronto: 336 mi (540 km) from Philadelphia, flight 7h 25m from $539 Glasgow to Reykjavik Reykjavik: 2,689 mi (4,328 km) from Philadelphia, flight 2h 25m Glasgow to Tiree Tiree: 3,193 mi (5,139 km) from Philadelphia, flight 1h Glasgow to Derry Derry: 3,194 mi (5,141 km) from Philadelphia, flight 50m Glasgow to Islay Islay: 3,226 mi (5,192 km) from Philadelphia, flight 40m from $218

To Philadelphia from cities closest to Glasgow

Edinburgh to Philadelphia Edinburgh: 42 mi (67 km) from Glasgow, flight 8h 10m Dublin to Philadelphia Dublin: 191 mi (308 km) from Glasgow, flight 7h 53m from $520 London to Philadelphia London: 345 mi (555 km) from Glasgow, flight 8h 5m from $353 Amsterdam to Philadelphia Amsterdam: 442 mi (711 km) from Glasgow, flight 8h 20m Paris to Philadelphia Paris: 558 mi (898 km) from Glasgow, flight 8h 30m from $404 Frankfurt to Philadelphia Frankfurt: 667 mi (1,073 km) from Glasgow, flight 8h 58m from $483

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Glasgow 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 Glasgow to Philadelphia?

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

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

Two nonstop tickets via London from $631. 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 Glasgow and Philadelphia?

Dublin (11h 53m total), Toronto (12h 11m total), London (12h 40m total), Amsterdam (12h 55m total) and Paris (13h 20m total).

How far is Philadelphia from Glasgow?

3,300 mi (5,311 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.