What airlines fly to Philadelphia?

United Airlines, Delta and American Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Philadelphia from Washington, D.C. according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 42% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Philadelphia. Keep in mind that there are 5 different airlines that fly to Philadelphia on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

How long does it take to fly to Philadelphia?

If you’re flying from a popular airport in Washington, D.C., such as Washington, D.C. or Baltimore, and flying into Philadelphia, then you can expect flight times to average 1h 17m and 4h 27m, respectively.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia?

Frontier, Spirit Airlines, and JetBlue are the most popular carriers operating from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia

How many flights depart from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia on average per week?

As of April 2026, there are 93 flights per week flying from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia. The most common day of the week flights depart is Mon, with 16% of flights taking off on this day.

How many flights depart from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia on average per day?

As of April 2026, 13 flights take off from Washington, D.C. and land in Philadelphia each day. The most common flight departure time for this route is 5:00PM, with 97% of daily flights taking off in the afternoon.

Is flying the cheapest way to get from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia?

A train from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia is currently going to be the least expensive option currently available. You can also find deals for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia starting at $138, or consider a bus from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia starting at $46. Both of these alternative options are worth considering when looking to reach your destination.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia Airport?

Prices for flights from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia Airport?

The number of operators available for flights from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia Airport is 2 as of April 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia Airport?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Philadelphia Airport?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Philadelphia Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Philadelphia Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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Q: What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Washington, D.C. and Philadelphia?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from $542 to $467. The lowest price recently found on this route was $138.

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7:27 pm - 11:45 pm

BWI

PHL

28h 18m

1 stop

6:00 am - 12:13 pm

PHL

BWI

30h 13m

1 stop

$138Multiple Airlines

Mon, Jun 1 - Mon, Jun 8

9:38 am - 7:14 pm

BWI

PHL

9h 36m

1 stop

8:00 am - 5:07 pm

PHL

BWI

9h 07m

1 stop

$139Frontier

Sat, May 2 - Thu, May 7

7:54 pm - 12:29 am

BWI

PHL

4h 35m

1 stop

8:44 pm - 11:29 pm

PHL

BWI

26h 45m

1 stop

$144Multiple Airlines

Thu, Apr 30 - Mon, May 4

6:30 am - 11:29 pm

BWI

PHL

16h 59m

1 stop

6:00 am - 3:28 pm

PHL

BWI

9h 28m

1 stop

$145Multiple Airlines

Tue, May 12 - Tue, May 19

6:02 pm - 3:02 pm

BWI

PHL

21h 00m

1 stop

8:44 pm - 5:07 pm

PHL

BWI

20h 23m

1 stop

$147Multiple Airlines

Fri, May 8 - Fri, May 15

6:37 pm - 8:59 am

IAD

PHL

14h 22m

1 stop

8:45 am - 11:09 pm

PHL

IAD

14h 24m

2 stops

$175Frontier

Tue, May 12 - Tue, May 19

10:00 am - 5:38 pm

DCA

PHL

7h 38m

1 stop

6:00 am - 11:10 am

PHL

DCA

5h 10m

1 stop

$219JetBlue

Tue, May 12 - Tue, May 19

2:45 pm - 10:47 pm

DCA

PHL

8h 02m

1 stop

6:00 am - 11:10 am

PHL

DCA

5h 10m

1 stop

$221JetBlue

Wed, May 6 - Wed, May 13

5:22 pm - 6:39 pm

DCA

PHL

1h 17mnonstop

3:20 pm - 4:42 pm

PHL

DCA

1h 22mnonstop

$239American Airlines

Sat, May 2 - Thu, May 7

1:45 pm - 3:00 pm

DCA

PHL

1h 15mnonstop

6:53 pm - 8:19 pm

PHL

DCA

1h 26mnonstop

$241American Airlines

Thu, May 7 - Sun, May 10

Frontier flights from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia

Our best Frontier deals on Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia flight tickets

Frontier

May 2

BWI9:38 amBaltimore/Washington

9h 36m

1 stop

PHL7:14 pmPhiladelphia

May 7

PHL8:00 amPhiladelphia

9h 07m

1 stop

BWI5:07 pmBaltimore/Washington

$139

Frontier

Apr 20

BWI9:59 pmBaltimore/Washington

13h 52m

1 stop

PHL11:51 amPhiladelphia

Apr 21

PHL8:13 pmPhiladelphia

17h 28m

1 stop

BWI1:41 pmBaltimore/Washington

$171

Frontier

May 12

IAD6:37 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

14h 22m

1 stop

PHL8:59 amPhiladelphia

May 19

PHL8:45 amPhiladelphia

14h 24m

2 stops

IAD11:09 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$175

JetBlue flights from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia

Our best JetBlue deals on Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia flight tickets

JetBlue

May 12

DCA10:00 amWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

7h 38m

1 stop

PHL5:38 pmPhiladelphia

May 19

PHL6:00 amPhiladelphia

5h 10m

1 stop

DCA11:10 amWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

$219

JetBlue

May 6

DCA2:45 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

8h 02m

1 stop

PHL10:47 pmPhiladelphia

May 13

PHL6:00 amPhiladelphia

5h 10m

1 stop

DCA11:10 amWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

$221

JetBlue

May 7

DCA2:45 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

8h 02m

1 stop

PHL10:47 pmPhiladelphia

May 10

PHL6:00 amPhiladelphia

5h 10m

1 stop

DCA11:10 amWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

$223

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Mon 6/1

7:27 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop28h 18m

Philadelphia

Mon 6/8

6:00 am-12:13 pm

1 stop30h 13m

$138

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BWI - PHL

BWIPHL

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 5/2

9:38 am-7:14 pm

1 stop9h 36m

Philadelphia

Thu 5/7

8:00 am-5:07 pm

1 stop9h 07m

$139

BaltimorePhiladelphia

BWI - PHL

BWIPHL

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 4/30

7:54 pm-12:29 am

1 stop4h 35m

Philadelphia

Mon 5/4

8:44 pm-11:29 pm

1 stop26h 45m

$144

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BWI - PHL

BWIPHL

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 5/12

6:30 am-11:29 pm

1 stop16h 59m

Philadelphia

Tue 5/19

6:00 am-3:28 pm

1 stop9h 28m

$145

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BWI - PHL

BWIPHL

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 5/8

6:02 pm-3:02 pm

1 stop21h 00m

Philadelphia

Fri 5/15

8:44 pm-5:07 pm

1 stop20h 23m

$147

Washington, D.C.Philadelphia

IAD - PHL

IADPHL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 5/12

6:37 pm-8:59 am

1 stop14h 22m

Philadelphia

Tue 5/19

8:45 am-11:09 pm

2 stops14h 24m

$175

Washington, D.C.Philadelphia

DCA - PHL

DCAPHL

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 5/12

10:00 am-5:38 pm

1 stop7h 38m

Philadelphia

Tue 5/19

6:00 am-11:10 am

1 stop5h 10m

$219

Washington, D.C.Philadelphia

DCA - PHL

DCAPHL

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 5/6

2:45 pm-10:47 pm

1 stop8h 02m

Philadelphia

Wed 5/13

6:00 am-11:10 am

1 stop5h 10m

$221

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Washington, D.C.Philadelphia

DCA - PHL

DCAPHL

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 5/2

5:22 pm-6:39 pm

Nonstop1h 17m

Philadelphia

Thu 5/7

3:20 pm-4:42 pm

Nonstop1h 22m

$239

Washington, D.C.Philadelphia

DCA - PHL

DCAPHL

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 5/7

1:45 pm-3:00 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

Philadelphia

Sun 5/10

6:53 pm-8:19 pm

Nonstop1h 26m

$241

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Washington, D.C. and Philadelphia?

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Philadelphia?

The cheapest day to depart from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia is on a Friday. Travelers who choose to depart for Philadelphia on a Friday will often find tickets for as low as $477. On the other hand, Wednesday is the most expensive day to depart from Washington, D.C. because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travelers. As a result, prices tend to be around $694.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Philadelphia?

According to our data, the cheapest time of day to fly to Philadelphia is in the morning. momondo users have found flights departing from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia in the morning for as low as $497. Keep in mind that these prices may fluctuate based on what airline you choose and the time of year you plan to travel. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to Philadelphia is in the afternoon when prices are around $702.

What is the cheapest Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia flight route?

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What cabin class options are available on Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia flights?

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Best Price Found	$228
Fastest flight time	1h 08m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in Philadelphia	1 airport

The best one-way flight to Philadelphia from Washington, D.C. in the past 72 hours is $228. The best round-trip flight deal from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $335.

The fastest flight from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia takes 1h 08m

Direct flights go from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia every day.

There is 1 airport in Philadelphia. From Washington, D.C. there are direct flights to Philadelphia (PHL).

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

Is flying the cheapest way to get from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia?
A train from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia is currently going to be the least expensive option currently available. You can also find deals for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia starting at $138, or consider a bus from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia starting at $46. Both of these alternative options are worth considering when looking to reach your destination.
How far is Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia by plane?
There are 123.7 mi between Washington, D.C. and Philadelphia. A reasonable flight in good conditions will take 1h 08m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia Airport?
Prices for flights from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia Airport?
The number of operators available for flights from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia Airport is 2 as of April 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia Airport?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Philadelphia Airport?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Philadelphia Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Philadelphia Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.
What is the most popular plane model from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between Washington, D.C. and Philadelphia, the leading plane model is Airbus A321neo, making up 12.26% of the total bookings. Other popular models include Boeing 737 MAX 8 with 6.98%, Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) with 5.07%, and Boeing 777 with 5.07%.
What is the most popular airline from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked airline on the route from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia is American Airlines, representing 57% of all bookings. The subsequent popular airline is United Airlines at 43%.

Best airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
American Airlines	PriceFrom $179	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,568 reviews		Search American Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $189	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,579 reviews		Search United Airlines flights

United Airlines Flights From Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia
United Airlines flies from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia around 17 times per week, with 9,579 momondo users rating the airline 7.4/10. The cheapest United Airlines deal from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia in the last 72 hours was $189 (round-trip), much lower than the average airfare cost of $458 for United Airlines flights on this route.
American Airlines Flights From Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia
American Airlines (7.1/10 from 11,569 reviews) operates around 13 flights from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia in any given week. The average American Airlines airfare for this route is around $437, with deals from around $179 rare but found on momondo. Referenced prices are for round-trip Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia flight searches in the last 72 hours.

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