Philadelphia to Melbourne Flights

Information on Philadelphia Airports

Booking flights from Philadelphia has never been easier, with Orbitz.com facilitating the ideal travel arrangements for any budget size. Orbitz.com makes low-fare bookings at the airlines operating at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Northeast Philadelphia Airport, which include Delta, United and Southwest Airlines. PHL is seven miles southwest of downtown Philadelphia and boasts seven terminals, with terminals A-East and A-West serving international travellers. It has more than 120 boarding gates, covering an approximate 2.4 million square feet.

Parking at Philadelphia Airports

Philadelphia International Airport is among the world's busiest airports, which makes parking difficult at time. Orbitz.com can help you find the best parking arrangement for your situation and budget. Besides getting you great deals on flights from Philadelphia, they also arrange for affordable and safe parking at the numerous ground-level, short-term parking lots next to the terminals, as well as economical valet and luggage assistance services. You are easily able to find the 24-hour free shuttle services, taxis and car rentals.

Transport Services at Philadelphia Airports

There is a rail service operated by the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority to take you from any terminal to downtown Philadelphia through the High Speed Airport Line, and it only costs $5.50. Orbitz.com will also get you efficient and low-fare taxi or shuttle bus transport service to PHL, via the Interstates 76, 95 and 476. This efficiency will ensure you do not miss your flight from Philadelphia.

Restaurants at Philadelphia Airports

Sheraton Suites, Days Inn Springfield, Wyndham Garden, Marriott and Comfort Inn are some of the best restaurants located close to Philadelphia International Airport. For Philadelphia Northeast Airport, visit Dining Car & Market restaurant. They provide breakfast, late-night dining, American cuisines and home-style meals. In addition to cheap flights from Philadelphia, Orbitz.com has an immense selection of Philadelphia hotels to pick from.

Trips to Melbourne, Florida

Flights to Melbourne, Florida, arrive at the Melbourne International Airport. Located at One Air Terminal Parkway, the airport is just 1.5 miles from the city's downtown area. The three runways handle mostly general aviation traffic, with the few scheduled commercial flights provided primarily by Delta Air Lines, Delta Connection and US Airways Express.

Transportation From Melbourne International Airport

The Melbourne International Airport offers a variety of transportation options to take you from the airport to the city. The Melbourne Airport Express provides door-to-door service for large groups, and rates vary according to destination. The Space Coast Area Transit service provides buses to the city center for a fare of $1.25. Taxi service is also available, with rates staring at $45 to the nearest resorts and about $5 to take you to the city center.

The Weather in Melbourne

Melbourne is a city of hot, humid summers interspersed with mild winters. The summer temperatures are over 90 degrees Fahrenheit during the hottest months of July and August, with the temperature dropping to average lows in the 70s during the evenings. In wintertime, the highs are in the 70s, with lows averaging in the low 50s. Visitors should wear light, airy clothing, because the area has frequent high heat and humidity. During the winters, a light to moderate jacket should suffice.

Things to Do in Melbourne

The population of Melbourne was only 76,068 in 2010, but it nearly doubles each year with the annual Melbourne Arts Festival. The festival attracts nearly 60,000 visitors each April, with many arriving on cheap flights to Melbourne from locations all over the world. Along with the arts festival, Melbourne also hosts an annual IndiaFest in February and the Melbourne Independent Filmmakers' Festival each November. Seats on flights to the city can be booked online using Orbitz.com.