The largest city in Pennsylvania and the birthplace of the United States, Philadelphia, is a popular tourist destination. Whether you're hoping to see the Liberty Bell, sample the city's famous cheesesteaks or eat your way through Terminal Market, you may be wondering how to travel to Philadelphia on points and miles. There are many ways to use rewards to visit the City of Brotherly Love.
Keep reading to find out how to book an affordable Philadelphia trip with points and miles.
The nearest airport to Philadelphia is Philadelphia International Airport, but another nearby airport is located in New Jersey:
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL).
Philadelphia Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN).
Philadelphia International Airport is seven miles from downtown. After landing at PHL, it’s easy to get into the city, as there are several transportation options. Many travelers use the SEPTA train service, which runs every 30 minutes between the airport and Center City. SEPTA buses and rideshare services are also accessible at the airport, as well as several car rental services.
American Airlines uses Philadelphia International Airport as a hub, and many other airlines fly in and out of the city. When planning your Philadelphia trip with points and miles, consider flights with these airlines first:
Air Canada.
Alaska Airlines.
American Airlines.
British Airways.
Delta Air Lines.
Frontier Airlines.
JetBlue.
Southwest Airlines.
Spirit Airlines.
United Airlines.
Some airlines base their redemption rates on distance and date, while others lay out the cost on award charts. We've done the work to outline several options using miles and points to book your Philadelphia trip:
Since PHL is a hub for American Airlines, you’ll find lots of flight options using American Airlines AAdvantage miles. Flights from U.S. departure cities to Philadelphia start at 7,500 AAdvantage miles each way for main cabin or 15,000 for business/first.