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The cheapest times to fly from FNC to PHL are

  • January 22nd to June 17th (except the week of February 19th)
  • October 8th to October 21st

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 FNC to PHL is late January and early February. Prices can be as high as $5722 for Tuesday flights during late October to early November, or as low as $839 for Wednesday flights around late January and early February.

 

When to Fly to Philadelphia

Flying from Funchal (FNC) to Philadelphia, PA (PHL) will usually cost between $892 to $1538 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is late January and early February with an average ticket price of $925. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is late October to early November, with an average price of $1895. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $970 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $1036 can be considered a good price for a round-trip FNC to PHL flight.

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

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FNC to PHL Flight Prices

Compared to other flights, the FNC to PHL flight is priced close to the average and costs slightly more than the average flight leaving from Madeira. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.2, which is below average.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Wednesday is usually the cheapest day to depart and return on this flight. Tuesdays are the most expensive days to fly to Philadelphia, and Sundays are the most expensive days to return to Madeira. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $500 (27%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Wednesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $1038. Return trip prices are from the PHL to FNC flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

Departing Prices by Day

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Return Trip Prices by Day

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Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from FNC to PHL can generally find a 1-layover flight. Because there is not usually a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 6 hour 48 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 FNC to PHL while comparing.

Destination alternative #1: John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, NY

  • 94 miles (151 km) away from PHL
  • Usually 31.18% less expensive than PHL
  • 1-layover flights available

See FNC to JFK flights

Destination alternative #2: Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) in Newark, NJ

  • 80 miles (129 km) away from PHL
  • Usually 20.75% less expensive than PHL
  • 1-layover flights available

See FNC to EWR flights

Destination alternative #3: Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington, DC

  • 135 miles (217 km) away from PHL
  • Usually 12.69% less expensive than PHL
  • 1-layover flights available

See FNC to IAD flights

 

Flight Hacking FNC 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 FNC to PHL — but Champion Traveler does!

Hack #1: London (FNC > LGW > PHL)

  • Price for both tickets: $694
  • Average savings: $342 (33.01%)

See FNC to MAD flights

Hack #2: Madrid (FNC > MAD > PHL)

  • Price for both tickets: $764
  • Average savings: $272 (26.25%)

See FNC to LGW flights

Hack #3: Zurich (FNC > ZRH > PHL)

  • Price for both tickets: $777
  • Average savings: $259 (25%)

See FNC to ZRH flights

 

Flight Questions Answered

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

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 11 major airlines flying this route most often: American, Austrian, British Airways, Delta, Finnair, Iberia, KLM, Lufthansa, SWISS, Tap Air Portugal, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Philadelphia International Airport to Madeira Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 3235 miles or 5206 kilometers.

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

The real-world flight time for a nonstop FNC to PHL flight is about 6 hour 48 minutes.

How many flights go between Funchal and Philadelphia, PA?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 12 available flights from FNC to PHL.

 

Airport Location Info

 

Departing Airport

Origination code FNC
Origination airport name Madeira Airport
City Funchal
Country Portugal
Latitude 32.7
Longitude -16.8

Return Airport

Destination code PHL
Destination airport name Philadelphia International Airport
City Philadelphia, PA
Country the United States
Latitude 39.9
Longitude -75.2

 

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