Travelling from Philadelphia to Mercedita Airport (PSE): What you need to know
Planning your getaway starts with figuring out where you'll leave from in Philadelphia. Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for booking a flight from Philadelphia to Mercedita Airport (PSE) jetting off from here.
Mercedita Airport is located in Ponce. The city's timezone is UTC-4 — the same as Philadelphia.
Give yourself enough time to get on your flight from Philadelphia to PSE. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're heading away during a major holiday or other peak period, give yourself more time. Get there two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Security and check-in lines will be longer.
Airports in Philadelphia
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Whether you want to explore a new city on the way or just have a break, we make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To compare your options leaving from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Orlando International Airport (MCO) is a stop you can make when searching for cheap flights from Philadelphia to PSE.
The journey from central Philadelphia to PHL takes around 45 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 19 kilometres in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want an easy start to your journey? Stay near Philadelphia International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Philadelphia to Mercedita Airport or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
When it comes to Philadelphia International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 78.93% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
PHL is located at 8500 Essington Ave.
Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN)
You can get to TTN from the centre of Philadelphia in approximately 40 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 45 minutes to travel the 56 kilometres or so.
Flying out early in the morning? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Trenton-Mercer Airport the day before your Philadelphia to PSE flight:
Trenton-Mercer Airport has earned its reputation for punctuality. 82.45% of flights leaving here arrive right on target.
You'll find TTN at Scotch Road, Terminal Building.
About Mercedita Airport (PSE)
Stay minutes from the runway after your flight from Philadelphia to Mercedita Airport. Aloft Ponce Hotel & Casino is a comfortable option near PSE. Or check in and relax at Caribe Hotel Ponce before travelling to your final destination.
Go where the road takes you with a Mercedita Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Enterprise, Thrifty or Avis and experience more of Ponce and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride around four weeks before your Philadelphia to Mercedita Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Mercedita Airport (PSE)
Currently, RM735 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Philadelphia to Mercedita Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is RM749. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Philadelphia to PSE, book ahead. Airlines generally offer lower fares when tickets first go on sale.
If you have some flexibility with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across every month when searching for your Philadelphia to Mercedita Airport ticket.
You don't need to search every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a better deal is available on plane tickets from Philadelphia to PSE.
Filters make it easier to find a bargain for your flight from Philadelphia to Mercedita Airport. Choose the airlines, flight times and stops that look good to you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to zero in on the cheapest fare fast.
The best time to fly from Philadelphia to Mercedita Airport (PSE)
May is the quietest month for flights from Philadelphia to Mercedita Airport (PSE), while August is the busiest. Figure out the best time to visit Ponce based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
The warmest month in Ponce is August, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your Philadelphia to PSE plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
Search for cheap tickets from Philadelphia to Mercedita Airport in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
More about Ponce
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Ponce right here. Explore these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Philadelphia to Mercedita Airport:
All great adventures should include some sightseeing. Playa de Ponce, Plaza of Delights (Plaza de las Delicias) and Ponce Art Museum are must-do's during your Ponce adventure.
Explore more of Puerto Rico
You've seen Ponce, now it's time to explore other corners of Puerto Rico. Travel around 105 kilometres east to Fajardo to tick off its must-visit sights. From Bioluminescent Bay to Salida laguna bioluminiscente and BioBay Fajardo, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Luquillo is another well-known destination in Puerto Rico and is around 97 kilometres north-east of Ponce. No trip is complete without a visit to Surf Beach Brian J. Ramos (La Pared), Playa La Pared and Alamar Luquillo Park.
