Flights Barcelona → Philadelphia
BCN → PHL
Route overview
The flight route operates from Barcelona, a city with an airport that has been in operation since 1916, to Philadelphia. The destination airport serves over 28 million passengers annually, making it a major hub for air travel.
The Barcelona (BCN) → Philadelphia (PHL) route is operated by American Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 17.9/100 (medium), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Philadelphia the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Barcelona the average ATFM delay is 1.5 minutes.
Heading to Philadelphia: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Barcelona (BCN) to Philadelphia (PHL) heads north-west for about 6,300 km, a flight time of roughly 8h 18m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Barcelona the average ATFM delay is 1.5 min (atfm); arriving into Philadelphia it is 2.0 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines (AA) | 74% | 16 min | 3.0% |
Airlines operating BCN-PHL
Airports
Frequently asked questions about BCN-PHL
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The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 1 airline: American Airlines.
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The Barcelona-Philadelphia route is about 6,300 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €600, barring extraordinary circumstances.
