Cheap flights from Krakow to Philadelphia

December is the cheapest month on this route, and the price calendar also carries fares for September, October, November and January, plus the summer months of July and August. Late autumn and early winter tend to be quieter on transatlantic connections, while July and August are peak season for both cities and fares climb accordingly. Midweek departures usually cost less than weekend ones, and the days around Christmas and New Year fill up fast, so if you want a December trip, book well ahead rather than waiting for a last-minute deal. Flying out of Krakow Balice early in the day gives you more connection options in Europe.

Nothing flies this route non-stop, so every itinerary involves at least one connection, and the airlines here are full-service rather than low-cost. British Airways, Lufthansa, Swiss, Austrian, Finnair, Brussels Airlines, Air Serbia, Air Baltic, Air Dolomiti and Helvetic Airways all sell tickets that combine a hop out of Balice with a long-haul leg to Philadelphia International. Where you change planes depends on the carrier, usually a European hub such as London, Frankfurt, Vienna or Helsinki. A checked bag and a meal are often part of the fare on these network carriers, but the rules differ by fare family, so read what each ticket includes before you compare prices.

Philadelphia International is the only airport serving the city, and it lies a short drive south-west of Center City, so the ride in is quick once you are through immigration. A regional rail line links the terminals with Center City, and taxis, rideshares and hotel shuttles cover the same trip by road. Since every itinerary from Krakow involves a connection, your bags are usually checked through, but you clear US immigration at your first American airport — Philadelphia, if that is where your trip ends. Keep an eye on which terminal you land at, because the airport is spread out and moving between terminals takes time.

Currency

USD ($)

Power sockets

Type A, B · 120 V

Language

Samoan, Hawaiian, Chamorro, Carolinian, Spanish

Emergency number

911

Driving side

right

Calling code

+1

Internet domain

.us

Population of Philadelphia

1.6 M (2020)

Time zone

UTC-05 (America/New_York)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Check that your departure airport is Krakow Balice — the city's only airport, so there is no second option to switch to.
• Every itinerary on this route has at least one connection, so look at the layover length and whether both legs sit on a single ticket.
• If you book the legs separately, you carry the risk of a missed connection and may have to collect and re-check your bags.
• Read the baggage rules for each carrier in your itinerary, because allowances differ between fare families.
• Make sure your passport and any US entry authorisation are valid well before you fly.
• Compare fares across autumn, winter and summer dates before you commit — December is not the only month with prices.