Traveling from Philadelphia to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA): What you need to know
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is five hours ahead of Philadelphia. Gran Canaria Airport is located in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, which operates on the UTC+0 timezone.
Leave enough time to catch your flight from Philadelphia to LPA. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're going away during a peak month like July, be at the airport even earlier. You'll want to arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. Security lines will be longer during high seasons like Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year.
Airports in Philadelphia
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
We make it a breeze to find cheap flights from Philadelphia to LPA that include a stopover. To explore all your options departing from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Major stopovers between PHL and LPA include:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
PHL is around 18 kilometers from central Philadelphia. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the center, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 30 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Philadelphia to Gran Canaria Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a few extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near Philadelphia International Airport:
77% of flights that take off from Philadelphia International Airport reach their destination on time.
PHL's address is 8500 Essington Ave.
Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN)
TTN is around 48 kilometers from central Philadelphia. It takes 40 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city center. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 35 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your Philadelphia to LPA flight? Kick back in a hotel near Trenton-Mercer Airport before your trip officially begins. These stays are expecting you:
Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, Trenton-Mercer Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 76%.
You'll find TTN at Scotch Road, Terminal Building.
About Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
Book a hotel close to LPA if you have a late flight from Philadelphia to Gran Canaria Airport. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Booking your ride around one week in advance of your Philadelphia to Gran Canaria Airport flight can help you find the best deal.
Getting from Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) to central Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Gran Canaria Airport is around 26 kilometers from central Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. It takes around 25 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
Traveling by public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Philadelphia to Gran Canaria Airport is AED 1,612. For a return flight on this route, the best price is AED 3,772. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares could change.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Philadelphia to LPA. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely pay.
Cheap Philadelphia to Gran Canaria Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares throughout the month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Philadelphia to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
December is the quietest month for flights from Philadelphia to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA), while March is the most popular. Find the ideal time to visit Las Palmas de Gran Canaria based on whether you want a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is August, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Book your Philadelphia to LPA plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
February sees temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Philadelphia to Gran Canaria Airport around that time if you like traveling in cooler conditions.
More about Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Once you've booked your flight from Philadelphia to Gran Canaria Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these options your base for exploring Las Palmas de Gran Canaria:
There are plenty of fantastic things to do in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria when you're ready to go sightseeing. Kick off your exploring at La Cícer (Playa de Las Canteras) followed by Plaza Espana and Poema del Mar.
Explore more of Spain
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Spain just waiting to be discovered. Around 129 kilometers west of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, a visit to Arona will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like Playa Los Cristianos, Playa de Los Cristianos and ISKCON Tenerife.
Arrecife is another standout destination in Spain and is around 209 kilometers northeast of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. No journey is complete without seeing La Mirada de César Manrique, Castillo de San Gabriel and Playa Del Reducto.
