Cheap Flights from PHL to MLB: When to Fly from Philadelphia to Melbourne

 

The cheapest times to fly from PHL to MLB are

• January 1st to March 4th (except the week of February 12th)
• April 16th to April 29th
• May 28th to June 10th
• August 13th to September 30th (except the week of August 20th)

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 PHL to MLB is late January. Prices can be as high as $1451 for Friday flights during early to mid May, or as low as $221 for Tuesday flights around late January.

 

When to Fly to Melbourne

Flying from Philadelphia, PA (PHL) to Melbourne, FL (MLB) will usually cost between $230 to $399 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is late January with an average ticket price of $229. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is early to mid May, with an average price of $757. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $528 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $250 can be considered a good price for a round-trip PHL to MLB flight.

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

Compared to other flights, the PHL to MLB flight is much cheaper than the average and costs much less than the average flight leaving from Philadelphia. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.18, which is below average.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Tuesday is usually the cheapest day to depart and return on this flight. Fridays are the most expensive days to fly out or take a return trip. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $41 (13%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Tuesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $277. Return trip prices are from the MLB to PHL flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from PHL to MLB can generally find a 0-layover flight. Because there is a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 2 hour 33 minutes may 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 a nonstop flight from PHL to MLB while comparing.

 

Flight Questions Answered

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

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 2 major airlines flying this route most often: American, Delta, and potentially more during busy seasons.

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

The distance between the two airports is roughly 869 miles or 1399 kilometers.

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

The real-world flight time for a nonstop PHL to MLB flight is about 2 hour 33 minutes.

How many flights go between Philadelphia, PA and Melbourne, FL?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 54 available flights from PHL to MLB.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

Late and Early Flight Data

Flights from PHL to MLB tend to depart late almost never compared to the average flight. According to our recently updated data, 0% of flights departed 5 or more minutes late, and 50% of flights left 5 or more minutes early. On average you can expect to leave MLB heading for PHL about 5 minutes early. This does significantly impact arrival time, as the average landing time in Melbourne, FL is about 18 minutes early. The numbers below show a recent average of take-off times versus the scheduled departure flight:

• Republic: 5 minutes early
• Some airlines not reporting

 

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