Bridgeport to Philadelphia flights
Philadelphia lies 215 km (134 mi) south-west of Bridgeport, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 2 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
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| Bridgeport | Philadelphia | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 147,629 | 1.6 million |
| Elevation | 14 m (46 ft) | 8 m (26 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Nearest large airport | LGA, 73 km out | PHL, 11 km out |
| Postal codes | 06601–06699 | 19019–19255 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Bridgeport
Bridgeport is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is LaGuardia Airport (LGA), 73 km (45 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,002 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK, 78 km), Bradley International Airport (BDL, 94 km), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR, 99 km), Tweed New Haven Airport (HVN, 27 km), Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP, 43 km).
Arriving in Philadelphia
Philadelphia is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 12,000-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Trenton Mercer Airport (TTN, 47 km), Wilmington Airport (ILG, 49 km), Atlantic City International Airport (ACY, 75 km), Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE, 81 km), Dover Civil Air Terminal/Dover Air Force Base (DOV, 95 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia International Airport | PHL | 11 km (7 mi) | 12,000 ft | 36 ft |
| Trenton Mercer Airport (regional) | TTN | 47 km (29 mi) | 6,006 ft | 213 ft |
| Wilmington Airport (regional) | ILG | 49 km (30 mi) | 7,275 ft | 80 ft |
| Atlantic City International Airport (regional) | ACY | 75 km (47 mi) | 10,001 ft | 75 ft |
| Lehigh Valley International Airport (regional) | ABE | 81 km (50 mi) | 7,599 ft | 393 ft |
| Dover Civil Air Terminal/Dover Air Force Base (regional) | DOV | 95 km (59 mi) | 12,903 ft | 24 ft |
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Staying in Philadelphia
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Common questions
How far is Philadelphia from Bridgeport?
215 km (134 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Bridgeport.
How long does it take to get from Bridgeport to Philadelphia by air?
About 1 h 2 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bridgeport and Philadelphia?
No, both are on America/New_York at the moment.
Which airports are used for Bridgeport to Philadelphia flights?
Typically LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL); Philadelphia also has TTN, ILG, ACY, ABE, DOV.
Where can I stay in Philadelphia?
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Where these facts come from
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Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.