best deal to USA

mikeouk

DepartArriveFlight # and Details10:55 AM 03 Nov 2009
Manchester, United Kingdom
2:00 PM 03 Nov 2009 Philadelphia, PA
Flight: 735
Class: Coach Airbus A333
On-Time: N/A Meal: Lunch
Travel Time: 8 h 5 m ReturnArriveFlight # and Details8:45 PM 08 Nov 2009
Philadelphia, PA
8:45 AM 09 Nov 2009 Manchester, United Kingdom
Flight: 734
Class: Coach Airbus A333
On-Time: N/A Meal: Dinner
Travel Time: 7 h 0 m Please note the arrival date.
Summary (1 Passenger)Base Fare$477.10[URL="javascript:popUp(appName + '/content/help/travelplanning/taxesfees.aspx',500,600)"]Taxes and Fees[/URL]$146.57
Grand Total [URL="javascript:toggleViewDetails('purchaseInformationEntryControl_panelFareDetailGrid','purchaseInformationEntryControl_purchaseItineraryControl_linkFareDetails');"]Hide Details[/URL]$623.67
(Pounds Sterling: 382.36GBP

mikeouk

£382 is the cheapest i found for around your dates, you might find cheaper to newyork but by the time youve paid to get to philly and the hassell and time involved it probably would be worth the saving.
do you know where abouts in philly your friend lives? i can give you plenty of advice on how to get into the city and the suburbs

michaeldc

I think she lives in westchester but that's a guess, i'll have to get more information off her, the place shippensburg rings a bell... anyway if i can get out there i'll be getting picked up i'm sure so not worried about that.

At just under £400 i really can't afford that. nevermind, i guess i'll have to save up for next year unless i win some money soon!

thanks for your help.

LHR777

Cheapest you will get in the sale at present is £289 with AA, £299 with BA or VS. These are London to NYC flights. Some airlines also require a Saturday night stay, to achieve the cheaprest fare.

BA LONPHL is £309, in their sale.

APD tax increases from November for certain destinations too, something else to be aware of.

malkie76

I know there are extremely cheap buses that run from DC to NYC (from $1 per seat each way), so I assume there are cheap buses from Philly to NYC. It genuinely isn't worth flying from philly to NYC or vice versa - you are actually quicker to use a bus.

Lugh_Chronain

If you decide to go to New York you could always catch a Megabus. The journey time from New York to Philadelphia is approximately 2hrs.

There are other alternatives as you probably all ready know; I’ve used this one as an example.

If you don't mind the hassle, as mikeouk has pointed out, this could cost you as little as $1 - $5 if you book now. You'll need to get to the bus station from the airport of course which will add extra hassle to your journey.

Megabus New York departures are located adjacent to Penn Station, on the north side of West 31st Street at the northeast corner of 31st Street and 8th Avenue. At Philadelphia arrivals and departures are located on the south side of John F. Kennedy Boulevard, near North 30th Street and the west entrance to the 30th Street Station. The 30th Street SEPTA Station is located nearby at the corner of Market Street and North 30th Street.

This info is from Megabus USA's pick-up and drop-off locations page. Click on Bus Stops for more info.

lynzpower

Theres also a AA sale on at the mo- dont know if the NY one might suit? These prices are from LHR though, maybe dig around, it was just released today
http://uk.cheap-flights.travelzoo.com/international-flights/644817


Philli doesnt seem that far away actually, I would definately think about hiring a car or doing the public transport thing

Lugh_Chronain

If you want or need more info on your journey you could always post a query on trip advisor also. I’ve used this website many times and have found it very helpful.