Flights from Charlotte to Philadelphia (CLT to PHL)

The city of Philadelphia has plenty of attractions to steal your heart. History pervades Philadelphia's major attractions. America’s founding fathers signed the declaration of Independence here in Independence Hall, and the city's Liberty Bell rang in 1776 for the first reading of the Declaration. Other notable attractions not to be missed out in the city include - Philadelphia Museum of Art, Please Touch Museum, National Museum of American Jewish History, Philadelphia Zoo & lots more.

Things to Do in Philadelphia

Philadelphia Museum of Art

Philadelphia Museum of Art contains one of the United States' largest collections of art. It is housed in a neoclassical building fronted by a broad set of stairs which became famous after they were used the classic American "Rocky" films. Among the finest sections of the museum are the medieval galleries, which include pictures by Rogier van der Weyden and the van Eyck brothers. Other rooms feature Renaissance and Baroque works, and art of the 18th and 19th centuries, including pictures by Van Gogh, Renoir, Toulouse-Lautrec, Manet, Cezanne, Monet, and Degas. 20th century European art is represented by Picasso, Chagall, Matisse, Miro, Paul Klee, and other artists.

Eastern State Penitentiary

The Eastern State Penitentiary was built in 1829 with the aim of rehabilitating criminals through solitary confinement. At the time of its opening, it was the world's most expensive and high-tech prison. Willie Sutton and Al Capone were some of the prison's notable "Guests". It closed in 1971. Today it is opened to the public as a museum with tours showing some sections which remain much the same as they were during its operational years.

Franklin Institute Science Museum

This creative museum is a tribute to scientist, Benjamin Franklin, complete with a huge marble statue of a seated Franklin located in one of the large halls. The Franklin Institute Science Museum, which is in fact several museums under one roof, displays many of Franklin's own experiments. It is particularly concerned with the physical bases of technology and offers visitors an opportunity to try their own experiments, in many fields - computers, information technology, space travel, astronomy, oceanography. In addition to the museum, the centre is also home to an IMAX Theater and the Fels Planetarium.

Best Time to Fly to Philadelphia

The best time to book flights from Charlotte to Philadelphia is between the months of March to May. It is advised to book CLT to PHL flights in advance to avoid paying more at the last minute.