Cheap Flights from EMA to PHL: When to Fly from Nottingham to Philadelphia

The cheapest times to fly from EMA to PHL are

• February 5th to February 25th
• March 26th to July 29th

based on data collected exclusively by Champion Traveler across tens of millions of flights. Among all the dates above, the very cheapest time to fly from EMA to PHL is late December. Prices can be as high as $8411 for Tuesday flights during mid January, or as low as $5673 for Friday flights around late December.

When to Fly to Philadelphia

Flying from Derby (EMA) to Philadelphia, PA (PHL) will usually cost between $5674 to $5955 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is late December with an average ticket price of $5706. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is mid January, with an average price of $6265. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $559 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $5732 can be considered a good price for a round-trip EMA to PHL flight.

See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the EMA to PHL route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.

Compared to other flights, the EMA to PHL flight is more expensive than the average and costs more than the average flight leaving from Nottingham. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $1.03, which is above average.

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Friday is usually the cheapest day to fly to PHL, and Wednesday the cheapest day to fly back into EMA. Tuesdays are the most expensive days to fly to Philadelphia, and Sundays are the most expensive days to return to Nottingham. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $307 (5%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Friday and returning a week later will cost an average of $5695. Return trip prices are from the PHL to EMA flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from EMA to PHL can generally find a 2-layover flight. Because there is not usually a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 7 hour 14 minutes may not be realistic.

Alternative Nearby Airports

Champion Traveler tells you which airports are nearby and whether tickets might be cheaper alternative airports nearby. Sometimes it’s worth it to fly into a closer airport and then commute to your destination. Remember that there is not usually a nonstop flight from EMA to PHL while comparing.

Flight Hacking EMA to PHL

Flight hacking is when you book two tickets instead of a layover, sometimes with different airlines. You will need to either bring only a carry-on bag (highly recommended) or leave yourself plenty of time to go through security again. Flight hacking is completely allowed, but airlines don’t always tell you the cheapest way to get from EMA to PHL — but Champion Traveler does!

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from EMA to PHL? We’ve got answers.

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 10 major airlines flying this route most often: Aer Lingus, American, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Finnair, Loganair, Lufthansa, SAS, United, Virgin Atlantic, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Philadelphia International Airport to East Midlands Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 3472 miles or 5588 kilometers.

How long does it take to fly from EMA to PHL?

The real-world flight time for a nonstop EMA to PHL flight is about 7 hour 14 minutes.

How many flights go between Derby and Philadelphia, PA?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 6 available flights from EMA to PHL.

Airport Location Info

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