Direct Flights from Philadelphia to Prague
Prague · Czech Republic
Nonstop service from PHL to PRG on American. Here's the schedule at a glance — plus what to do once you land.
How rare is this nonstop?
This is a rare nonstop: only 2 cities fly direct to Prague, and Philadelphia is one of them. From anywhere else you'd be connecting.
How long to go to Prague for, from Philadelphia
8h 50m in the air, 4,163 miles. Give Prague a week: the first day goes to the journey and the jet lag, whatever you intend.
About Prague
Prague is the capital and largest city of the Czech Republic. The city's historic buildings and narrow, winding streets are testament to its centuries-old role as capital of the historic region of Bohemia. Prague lies on the banks of the beautiful, meandering Vltava River that reflects the city's golden spires and 9th century castle that dominates the skyline.
Summary from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA).
Top things to do in Prague
- Prague Castle is a castle complex in Prague, Czech Republic serving as the official residence and workplace of the president of the Czech Republic.
- The Metropolitan Cathedral of Saints Vitus, Wenceslaus and Adalbert is a Catholic metropolitan cathedral in Prague, and the seat of the Archbishop of Prague.
- The Prague astronomical clock, or Prague Orloj, is a medieval astronomical clock attached to the Old Town Hall in Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic.
- The National Museum is a public museum dedicated to natural scientific and historical collections of the Czech Republic, its history, culture and people, among others.
- The National Theatre is a historic opera house in Prague, Czech Republic. It is known as the alma mater of Czech opera, and as the national monument of Czech history and art.
- Strahov Monastery is a Premonstratensian abbey founded in 1143 by Jindřich Zdík, Bishop John of Prague, and Vladislaus II, Duke of Bohemia. It is located in Strahov, Prague, Czech Republic.
- The Žižkov Television Tower is a transmitter tower built in Prague between 1985 and 1992.
- Prague Zoological Garden is a zoo in Prague, Czech Republic. It was opened in 1931 with the goal to "advance the study of zoology, protect wildlife, and educate the public" in the district of Troja in the north of Prague…
- The Powder Tower or Powder Gate is a Gothic tower in Prague, Czech Republic. It is one of the original city gates. It separates the Old Town from the New Town.
- Barrandov Studios is a set of film studios in Prague, Czech Republic. It is the largest film studio in the country and one of the largest in Europe.
- The Academy of Performing Arts in Prague is a university in the centre of Prague, Czech Republic, specialising in the study of music, dance, drama, film, television and multi-media.
- The Infant Jesus of Prague is a 16th-century wax-coated wooden statue of the Child Jesus holding a globus cruciger of Spanish origin, now located in the Discalced Carmelite Church of Our Lady of Victories in Malá Strana,…
Attraction descriptions from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA); place data from Wikidata (CC0).
Prague weather, compared with Philadelphia
9° cooler than Philadelphia on average across the year, on daytime highs:
- January
- Prague 35°F · Philadelphia 41°F · 6° colder
- April
- Prague 58°F · Philadelphia 65°F · 6° colder
- July
- Prague 76°F · Philadelphia 88°F · 12° colder
- October
- Prague 55°F · Philadelphia 67°F · 12° colder
January bottoms out near 35°F — a real coat, not a layer.
Average daily highs, 1991–2020 station normals from Meteostat (CC BY 4.0), measured at each city's airport.
Planning a trip to Prague
- Best time to visit
- The best time to visit Prague is May–September, when daytime highs are a comfortable 66–76°F.
- How long to stay
- Prague rewards a longer visit — a full week lets you explore its many sights, from Prague Castle, St. Vitus Cathedral, and Prague astronomical clock and beyond.
Frequently asked questions
- Is there a direct flight from Philadelphia to Prague?
- Yes — you can fly nonstop from Philadelphia (PHL) to Prague (PRG) on American.
- Which airlines fly nonstop from Philadelphia to Prague?
- American flies nonstop between Philadelphia (PHL) and Prague (PRG).
- How far is Prague from Philadelphia?
- Prague is about 4,163 miles from Philadelphia by air.
- Is there a direct flight from Philadelphia to Czech Republic?
- Yes — Prague (PRG) has nonstop service from Philadelphia on American, making it a nonstop gateway to Czech Republic.
- What is there to do in Prague?
- Popular things to do include Prague Castle, St. Vitus Cathedral, Prague astronomical clock, National Museum (Prague), and more.
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