Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia

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Cheapest round-trip flights$231
JetBlue1 stop6 hrThu, Sep 10 — Mon, Sep 14
The cheapest round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia is currently $231
Cheapest one-way flight$116
JetBlue1 stop5 hrWed, Sep 9
The cheapest one-way flight from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia is currently $116
Cheapest nonstop flights$239
UnitedNonstop2 hrThu, Jul 16 — Sun, Jul 19
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia is currently $239
Last-minute weekend getaway$349
UnitedNonstop2 hrThu, Jun 25 — Sun, Jun 28
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia is currently $349
Cheapest business class flights$419
UnitedNonstop2 hrThu, Jul 16 — Sun, Jul 19
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia is currently $419
Fastest flight1 hr 7 minThe fastest nonstop flight from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia takes 1 hr 7 min
Nonstop flightsEvery dayThere are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia is typically September. The most expensive month to fly is typically May.
September
Cheapest
Typical prices: $140–200
May
Most expensive
Typical prices: $235–305

Popular airlines from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia

  • American
    Nonstop
    from $239
    Typical price: $175–310
    14 weekly nonstop flights
    DCA - PHLEvery day
    2265 weekly connecting flights
    BWI, DCA, IAD - PHLEvery day
  • United
    Nonstop
    from $239
    Typical price: $175–295
    27 weekly nonstop flights
    IAD - PHLEvery day
    384 weekly connecting flights
    BWI, DCA, IAD - PHLEvery day
  • Southwest
    from $295
    Typical price: $265–475
    459 weekly connecting flights
    BWI, DCA - PHLEvery day
  • Frontier
    Typical price: $140–260
    132 weekly connecting flights
    BWI, DCA, IAD - PHLEvery day
  • JetBlue
    from $231
    Typical price: $225–570
    40 weekly connecting flights
    DCA - PHLEvery day

Popular airports near Washington, D.C.

  • Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
    WashingtonUnited States18 min4 mi
  • Dulles International Airport (IAD)
    WashingtonUnited States55 min22 mi
  • Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
    BaltimoreUnited States51 min27 mi
  • Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
    PhiladelphiaUnited States2 hr 19 min116 mi

Popular airports near Philadelphia

  • Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
    PhiladelphiaUnited States20 min7 mi
  • John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
    New YorkUnited States1 hr 54 min87 mi
  • Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
    NewarkUnited States1 hr 27 min73 mi
  • LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
    New YorkUnited States1 hr 58 min88 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia

The cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia are usually in September. Typical ticket prices in September range from $140 to $200.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia recently found on Google Flights was with JetBlue from $231. The cheapest one-way flight was with JetBlue from $116.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest American flight from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia is $239, flying from Aug 28 to Aug 31.
  • The cheapest United flight from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia is $239, flying from Jul 16 to Jul 19.
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia is $295, flying from Aug 27 to Aug 31.
  • The cheapest JetBlue flight from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia is $231, flying from Sep 10 to Sep 14.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia starts at $231 from Thu, Sep 10 to Mon, Sep 14. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $116 and departs on Wed, Sep 9.
1 hr 7 min is the shortest flight time from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia.
Philadelphia's peak travel season is May–Aug. Big events include the New Year's Day Mummers Parade, with costumes and bands; the Philadelphia Flower Show (Mar), a renowned horticultural event founded in 1829; the Welcome America festival, which features concerts and fireworks (Jun–Jul); the multi-week Fringe Festival (Sep), with dance, theater and music performances throughout the city; and the Philadelphia Marathon (Nov).
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia.

In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 27 nonstop flights and 384 connecting flights per week. United flies from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI), Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL).

In terms of flights, American is the most popular. American offers 14 nonstop flights and 2,265 connecting flights per week. American flies from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI), Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL).

Other popular airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia are:
  • Southwest offers 459 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI), Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL).
  • Frontier offers 132 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI), Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL).
  • JetBlue offers 40 connecting flights per week. JetBlue flies from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL).
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Washington, D.C. and Philadelphia.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia recently found on Google Flights was with JetBlue from $231. The cheapest one-way flight was with JetBlue from $116.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest American flight from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia is $239, flying from Aug 28 to Aug 31.
  • The cheapest United flight from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia is $239, flying from Jul 16 to Jul 19.
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia is $295, flying from Aug 27 to Aug 31.
  • The cheapest JetBlue flight from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia is $231, flying from Sep 10 to Sep 14.
American and United fly direct from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia.
  • There are 14 American direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 27 United direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Washington, D.C. and Philadelphia at price $349 is offered by United from Thu, Jun 25 to Sun, Jun 28.
American and United fly direct from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia.
  • There are 14 American direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 27 United direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Washington, D.C. and Philadelphia start at $239 from Thu, Jul 16 to Sun, Jul 19 with United.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Washington, D.C. and Philadelphia start at $419 from Thu, Jul 16 to Sun, Jul 19 with United.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Washington, D.C. and Philadelphia start at $231 from Thu, Sep 10 to Mon, Sep 14.
To book business class trips from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Washington, D.C. and Philadelphia starts at $349 from Thu, Jun 25 to Sun, Jun 28 with United.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Washington, D.C. and Philadelphia at price $349 is offered by United from Thu, Jun 25 to Sun, Jun 28.
To find last-minute flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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