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Cheap Flights from Philadelphia to Australia

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 5 days
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Melbourne
24h 09m3 stops
from $1,195per person
Perth
26h 10m2 stops
from $1,197per person
Sydney
22h 09m2 stops
from $1,227per person
Brisbane
22h 00m2 stops
from $1,240per person
Adelaide
27h 40m2 stops
from $1,276per person
Canberra
Canberra
30h 37m4 stops
from $1,662per person
Hobart
Hobart
49h 09m5 stops
from $1,971per person
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Price, demand and travel trends for Philadelphia to Australia flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

Are flights from Philadelphia to Australia cheaper or more expensive than last year?

Fares from Philadelphia to Australia are running about 7% lower than they were around this time last year, averaging $1,495 round-trip.

What are the cheapest fares from Philadelphia to Australia right now?

Here are the cheapest round-trip fares from Philadelphia to Australia on KAYAK in the last week:

• Melbourne (MEL) from $1,195
• Perth (PER) from $1,197
• Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) from $1,227
• Brisbane (BNE) from $1,240
• Adelaide (ADL) from $1,276

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Philadelphia to Australia?

February is the cheapest time of year to fly, with average fares of $1,155. Prices are highest in July, when average flight costs increase to around $1,801.

When is the best time to book flights from Philadelphia to Australia?

Book your flights 18 weeks before your trip. KAYAK data collected over the past 12 months shows that booking in this window can save you around 58% compared to booking last-minute (within 2 weeks of departure).

Which airport in Australia is the cheapest to fly to from Philadelphia?

Based on KAYAK data from the past 12 months, the cheapest airports to fly into Australia are:

• Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) from $1,446
• Adelaide (ADL) from $1,497
• Brisbane (BNE) from $1,504

What’s the cheapest day to fly from Philadelphia to Australia?

Saturday tends to be the cheapest day to fly from Philadelphia to Australia, while Monday is the most expensive. Fares run about 8% higher that day, based on the past 12 months of KAYAK data.

What's the cheapest time of day to fly from Philadelphia to Australia?

Data from the past 12 months shows it's cheapest to fly to Australia during the night with average prices of $1,493. The evening is the most expensive time to fly, with average prices of $1,576.

Key details for Philadelphia to Australia flights

Low season

June

Cheapest flight

$652
Beat the crowds with an average 24% drop in travelers.
One-way flight from Philadelphia to Sydney

Your Philadelphia to Australia flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • Is now a good time to book a flight from Philadelphia to Australia?

    Yes. Fares from Philadelphia to Australia are low right now. As a rule of thumb, a round-trip under $1,279 (cheaper than most fares this year) is a good deal, so if you spot one at or below that, it's a good time to book.

  • How much should I budget for a flight from Philadelphia to Australia?

    Over the past 12 months, round-trip fares from Philadelphia to Australia have ranged from $1,279 to $1,789.

  • What are the main airports serving Australia?

    Australia has 7 airports. The three busiest are Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) (61% of arrivals), Melbourne (MEL) (16%) and Brisbane (BNE) (12%).

  • What airlines fly nonstop from Philadelphia to Australia?

    Based on the flight schedule for the next 3 months, no airline regularly operates nonstop flights from Philadelphia to Australia. One-stop options include American Airlines and United Airlines.

  • Which cabin classes are available on flights from Philadelphia to Australia?

    On flights from Philadelphia to Australia you can book Economy Class, Premium Economy Class or Business Class.

  • What are some popular landmarks in Australia?

    KAYAK travelers' favorite landmarks in Australia include:

    • Sydney Opera House
    • Marvel Stadium
    • Melbourne Cricket Ground
    • Crown Casino

  • How is parking at Philadelphia International Airport?

    If you need to leave your car at the airport while flying out of Philadelphia International Airport, there are many parking garages available at your disposal. Garage C and D, which provides hourly parking, are available for your use if you want to park short-term. The Economy and Valet parking lots located in terminal F are your options for long-term parking. Additionally, each terminal has a shuttle service that picks up and drops off passengers.

  • How can I fly from Philadelphia to Sydney?

    Onestop option flights from Philadelphia to Sydney are provided by Delta, United Airlines, and Japan Airlines. If you want to save money, you might think about looking for a connecting flight with multiple layovers. Both Los Angeles International Airport and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport frequently experience layovers. Take advantage of these chances to buy a fast present or souvenir.

  • Which airlines should I fly with from Philadelphia to Sydney?

    You typically get what you pay for when traveling by air from PHL to SYD. However, three of the five highest-ranked airlines on KAYAK are ANA, Japan Airlines, and Air New Zealand, all of which provide exceptional services to customers. Air New Zealand allows customers to make last-minute modifications and pay later.

  • What activities and amenities do the departure and arrival airports offer for passengers to spend time?

    While you wait to catch your flight or airport shuttle transfer service, you can use numerous outstanding amenities and services at the departure and arrival airports to spend time. You can visit the onsite spas to treat yourself to a full body massage, nail services, and a facial. If you want, you can go to one of the numerous dining options offering a variety of cuisines and get something to eat if you're hungry.

Your guide to booking Philadelphia to Australia flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If you can plan ahead, the sweet spot for booking your flight is 18 weeks before your trip. KAYAK data shows fares in this window are around 58% lower than last-minute bookings (made within 2 weeks of departure). Not ready to commit? Set a Price Alert and we'll let you know when prices change.
  • If your travel dates are flexible, book your trip for February when flights are typically cheapest and avoid July when prices are at their highest.
  • Flying on Saturday is usually the cheapest. Flights on Monday cost about 8% more on average, so being flexible with your travel dates could help you save.
  • If you're looking to save, Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) is the cheapest airport to fly into from Philadelphia. If you have onward travel, don't forget to factor in the cost of your journey by train, bus or domestic flight.
  • Start your trip in Sydney, which is the most popular destination in Australia. From there, it's easy to continue on to other popular destinations such as Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth.
  • When you arrive in Australia, you will land at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD, which has locations where you can meet individuals who are picking you up from the airport, such as family and friends. Additionally, idling adjacent to the terminals is discouraged by the airport.
  • PHL Care, a network of places, programs, and services that guarantees accessibility for site visitors with disabilities, is a source of pride for the departure airport. Each PHL terminal offers restrooms that are wheelchair accessible and have changing tables. Visitors who have registered for the program are granted free parking in the accessibility car parks at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL). For further details about the program, get in touch with the airport.
  • Excellent inflight amenities are provided on flights between PHL and SYD, including entertainment, refreshments, snacks, plush seats, and enough legroom. You can obtain blankets if you want to travel at night.
  • There are notable lounges like the American Express Lounge at both the airports of departure and arrival. This lounge offers first-class services to passengers. Contact your airline before booking the services to know what you should expect.
  • The easiest way to get about if you're running late to catch your flight at PHL is to take a taxi. A taxi from the city center takes approximately 14min to PHL as compared to buses which take 39min to cover the same distance.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Philadelphia to Australia

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Philadelphia to Australia? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
Air New ZealandOverall score based on 670 reviews
8.5Crew
7.4Entertainment
8.2Boarding
7.9Comfort
7.5Food
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I like Air NZ, but rather old plane seating in Premium Economy. Not very comfortable , nor very roomy.

6.0 GoodAnonymous, Aug 2026
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I like Air NZ, but rather old plane seating in Premium Economy. Not very comfortable , nor very roomy.

Great airline service by the staff. I highly recommend it

Needed more leg room. Leg rest and entertainment system box took up a lot of space and I'm not tall. Breakfast was good. Poor quality of the entertainment options.

Aircon set too high so VERY warm and VERY uncomfortable.

Great! Flight was delayed by 30 mins but all was great. Thanks.

Arriving at Coolangatta, rows 20 forward, took the airbridge across to the terminal. It was suggested to those from rows 21 back, that we take the rear stairs and to be careful crossing the tarmac. That was all well and good. However, when we got across to the terminal we then had to climb three large flights of stairs to meet up with those coming across the airbridge. No elevator! There were people carrying babies and elderly carrying hand luggage that needed assistance from others.. There was no option to turn back.

Flew premium economy, well worth the extra. Much better seat size & space. Meals & snacks were lovely. Crew really pleasant. Internet is not great, not really useful for anything. Couldn't even send messages.

Overall, a great experience from food and crew. The only setback was that this was the Second flight from Air New Zealand within a week that was an hour late for boarding.

The air New Zealand employees who assisted us with wheelchair aid on Auckland made our transfer from flight to the next seamless. Also were amazing in helping with our luggage and customs in Brisbane.

All was good, the only thing was it didn't run on time.

Despite having numerous passengers held up by American Airlines delays. Qantas (an AA partner) closed boarding with 0 flexibility

Boarding , crew and meals were all amazing. Couldn't wish for a better LOOONG flight from Dallas to Sydney .

Boarding was effortless, the food was outstanding, the seats in Premium Economy were extremely comfortable, and the staff and crew were excellent.

PREMIUM ECONOMY - excellent !Brilliant new plane. Excellent tv catalogue. Good food. Good communication and service from all friend Australian crew. Good communication from captain. Best travel experience in years.

I couldn't hear all of the announcements. It was nice when they put them on the screen.

I liked boarding the plane. The staff were rude, the food was appalling and the chairs the most uncomfortable I have ever experienced

One of the best Qantas business flights I've had. Quality product

Loved the staff. The economy seats could have been bigger.

The food was terrible. And the flight attendants were very rude. One flight attendant wouldn’t help a passenger lift their carry-on. Another flight attendant wouldn’t give a man an extra blanket. And they walked by not even looking at the passengers to see if they needed a glass of water.

I have flown Qantas multiple times in the past it seemed this flight the plane had less seat room or the seats were way less comfortable than before. Everything else was about the same. Thanks

Like the fact that the boarding was expedited. But the delay and chaos around the onboarding was not appreciated.

The flight crew were very helpful. The seats were very close together. There was barely room to sit without touching the person next to you.

It was great. All the crew were professional and nice.

The flight I was supposed to be on was supposed to take off at 1:50 from State College. It was delayed over and over and over again until somehow I had to rebook on a flight that was supposed to have left State College at 8 am that morning but didn't end up taking off until almost 6 pm. Not only was this completely unacceptable, the "token from United" was a 15 dollar meal voucher that has to be used by today. I would personally like some miles added to my account for this inconvenience. I was in transit for 8 hours from the time I arrive at State College Aiport to when I got home. I was supposed to be home at 3 pm and I returned at 8 pm. Unacceptable. I have not been on an on Time united flight in nearly 5 years.

newer aircraft, ability to connect my headset via blue tooth for entertainment.

Miserable. They moved my seat, but canceled the next leg of my flight. I resolved the issue at my transfer, but that resulted in lost luggage that has taken days off my schedule with no resolution. Worse, they fail to interface effectively with Lufthansa, forcing me to bounce between two equally useless help desks. The apps are unable to handle the situation, the bag dropped off the tracker, and while the call centers are polite, they do not provide written information to assist with cross-airline communication.

My husband and I recently had an unfortunate experience with Lufthansa. At the Philadelphia International airport, the ground staff refused to board us because we didn’t have a current visa stamped on our passports for Frankfurt. We completely understand that this was our mistake. we should have double-checked the visa requirements before our trip. However, the issue that upset us most was how the situation was handled by the staff. They told us they would mark it as “boarding denied due to visa issue”, but instead they recorded it as “no show”. Because of that incorrect entry, our return flight was automatically cancelled as well, which caused additional stress and expense. Mistakes can happen, but we expected more transparency and accuracy from a reputed airline like Lufthansa. It would have made a big difference if the staff had been more careful and considerate in documenting the situation correctly.

Everything was good, except the seats in economy were so close together, you could barely get out when the seat in front of your was reclined. If the airlines keep jamming in more and more seats, it will become intolerable. I will look for another airline that considers customer comfort and does not keep adding more rows of seats for more profit.

Flight attendant moved my bag without notifying me and was rude to me when I asked him about it. There was no reason to move it.

Flight was on time, crew were excellent. For some reason our originally selected seats were changed. We had to re-choose our seats when we checked in online and options were limited. One of our two checked bags we placed on the wrong carousel. It was only be shear luck that I saw it. That cost us 20 minutes of wasted time. So much for the “priority” tags. They are meaningless, and have been ever since they were implemented. I wish you would do the save some money and stop using them.

The last 3 hours it was freezing cold in row 56. Multiple people had their winter coats on and were utilizing the blankets provided by the airline. I also did not have easy access to figure out how to book my food allergy and advance for my meals. Most of everything I received was something I couldn't eat. This needs to be made more accessible. Also, I'm 5'10 which is the average height of the American male. I flew from Philadelphia to Toronto and then to Tokyo and the seats were absolutely unbearable. For that long of a flight it is impossible to get comfortable when doing anything. Flights need to have more space and stop prioritizing costs over people.

Was delayed at every point/ connection. Luggages missing for 5days. Had no medications for diabetes and high B/p. when bags where finally delivered on the 30th, the insulin and ozempic were no longer patent, as the ice pack had since dissolved and the authenticity of the med is now questionable, since they must be refrigerated. Please have them refund my bag fees. I should sue them for all the inconveniences caused to me.

Plane was packed but flew on-time, and the comfort level was great! All planes are a bit cramped, but the in flight entertainment was superb, snacks were nice, and the crew was polite. Got into Calgary on schedule...all we could ask for

I am very tall. All airline seats are a bit uncomfortable.

Lots of announcements that no wheeled carry on bags were allowed on the flight, yet the overhead bins were totally full and made it uncomfortable trying to get through and significantly held up departure. Why were they allowed on when they said that they weren't? Trash only came by soon after service and I wasn't ready to dispose of it. I had to first hold on to it and after flagging and attendant was told to stuff it in the seat back! I have never run into the need to walk outside in northern winter weather at an international airport and wasn't dressed to do so in the cold pouring rain! I'm not thinking that I'll be back unless I hear things have changed.

No complaints l will always do Air Canada once they are flying where I want to go

Flight was delayed an ultimately cancelled. Took me close to 45 mins with an Air Canada staff to be put on another flight.

Boarding was particularly poorly done with disregard for courtesy, professionalism, and efficiency. Think mid 70’s bus station.

My trip was ruined by the restrictions hidden in their "basic economy" plan. I'd flown hundreds of times and never encountered a program that does not allow changes of any kind. I don't know whose interface hid this information more, but I'm unlikely to use Kayak or Air Canada again after that experience.

Air Canada staff needs to be trained in hospitality. Most flight attendants are with attitude. Air Canada needs to carry additional food on board especially vegetarian plates as this category of travellers are on the rise. This is necessary for long distance flights. Blankets are cheap. Seats are not designed well Lower back portion should be thicker. Everytime thr passenger at the back of me took stuff or put stuff in the pocket of the seat in front of them which is my seat, I could feel them pushing or hitting on my chair.

AA needs to review it's policy whereby it's most tenured staff gets to pick their flights. This tends to place flight attendants with the most jaded customer service attitudes on long haul flights. Whilst I realize this is a generality I have experienced increasing levels of woefully poor customer service. One particular flight attendant on this flight was downright rude to several customers. After serving an awful meal they disappeared to their cots below deck and for the most part did not reappear until 1.5hrs before landing. A very disappointing flight.

Legroom was decent, but the seat comfort was horrible; I believe the seat cushions have lost their cushion. I was uncomfortable and had back pain throughout the nearly five-hour flight. WiFi did not work despite my attempts to get it up and running. This was very frustrating as passengers all around me were streaming football games, movies, and accessing email and text messages. One flight attendant suggested it was my seat, but that makes no sense, given WiFi doesn't work that way. On another note, I rarely have a good experience with aainflight.com.

Id like for them to not have lost my bag. And maybe be a little nicer to me, given the fact they lost my bag.

Seats are uncomfortable and my impressive barely 5’10” frame meant my knees were touching the seat in front of me. My 5’3” sweetheart found the seats equally uncomfortable The crew were transactional. The food edible. The entertainment manageable. The boarding process efficient. The experience okay.

Hey as long as you bring me back to earth in one piece I’m good! Otherwise great flight smooth take off and landing good staff Only thing is the staff at the back of the aircraft chatters a lot it’s annoying at times but I’ll let that go because they are very sweet overall.

The airline company should manage their crew for the plane on better schedule so people don’t have to wait in the plane. And this flight that I had had no snacks offered, and if you would like a water, you had to come see somebody and ask for. If airline would let people know that they are no longer providing or offering any food. At least people could bring their own if they wish.

On time departure was much appreciated. However, as a frequent flyer and American Advantage member, I was as disappointed not to get an aisle seat.

Flight was cancelled due to a myriad of operational issues. You guys really suck

Our gate was changed several times, and the gate agents were just as in the dark as all of us in knowing when our plane would arrive at PHL.

mechanical problem delayed more than 2 hours on the run way.

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