Loading map...
PHL → ERI
Which side of the plane to sit from Philadelphia International Airport (Philadelphia) to Erie International Tom Ridge Field (Erie)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides a front-row seat to the iconic Presque Isle State Park and the expansive horizon of Lake Erie during the descent.
Search flights from PHL to ERI
Center City View
A distant but clear view of the Philadelphia skyline as the plane climbs and turns toward the northwest.
Amish Country
Patchwork quilts of farmland in Lancaster County with distinct geometric patterns and traditional barns.
State College
On clear days, Beaver Stadium is visible nestled among the central mountain ridges near the flight path.
Presque Isle
The sandy, arched peninsula of Erie is most visible from this side during the final descent into ERI.
Erie Waterfront
Views of the Bayfront Convention Center and the Bicentennial Tower just before touchdown.
Sit on the right side to see the distinctive curvature of Presque Isle. Early morning flights offer spectacular reflections off Lake Erie, and you might catch a glimpse of the Main Line estates shortly after take-off.
Book Hotels in Erie
Suburban Sprawl
View the dense residential layout of Delaware County immediately after departure from PHL.
Susquehanna Crossing
A wide crossing of one of the oldest rivers in the world near the state capital of Harrisburg.
Ridge-and-Valley
Observe the unique geological folds of the Appalachian Mountains stretching across central Pennsylvania.
Allegheny Plateau
Rugged, forested terrain that characterizes the northwestern portion of the state.
Choose the left side for dramatic afternoon lighting over the Appalachian ridges. During winter, look for the snow-covered slopes of the central PA highlands and frozen river segments.
Get eSIMs for United States
Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 481 km (299 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 48 min
Departure: PHL (39.87189865112305, -75.24109649658203)
Arrival: ERI (42.0831270134, -80.1738667488)
Route Type: Domestic
Thank you for booking your travels through our travel partners. The commissions from your bookings keep this site running.