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$67+ Cheap flights from Philadelphia (PHL) to District of Columbia

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHL — IAD
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Philadelphia to District of Columbia

Cheapest flights from Philadelphia to District of Columbia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Philadelphia to District of Columbia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/313:35 pmPHL - DCA
Nonstop1h 00mAmerican Airlines
Wed 1/141:44 pmDCA - PHL
Nonstop1h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16$194
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/314:32 pmPHL - DCA
1 stop6h 14mJetBlue
Wed 1/1411:55 amDCA - PHL
1 stop6h 28mJetBlue
Deal found 12/16$199
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/3110:39 amPHL - IAD
Nonstop1h 16mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/48:40 amIAD - PHL
Nonstop1h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$209
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/243:35 pmPHL - DCA
Nonstop1h 00mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/301:44 pmDCA - PHL
Nonstop1h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16$224
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/2410:39 amPHL - IAD
Nonstop1h 16mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/3010:20 pmIAD - PHL
Nonstop1h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$224
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/268:26 pmPHL - DCA
Nonstop1h 10mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/281:44 pmDCA - PHL
Nonstop1h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/15$239
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/248:40 amPHL - DCA
1 stop5h 20mJetBlue
Tue 12/308:54 pmDCA - PHL
1 stop11h 01mJetBlue
Deal found 12/16$290
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/246:00 amPHL - IAD
2 stops29h 38mFrontier
Tue 12/309:58 pmIAD - PHL
1 stop26h 42mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$294
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/2410:39 amPHL - IAD
Nonstop1h 16mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/278:40 amIAD - PHL
Nonstop1h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$299
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/316:00 amPHL - IAD
2 stops31h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/49:58 pmIAD - PHL
1 stop10h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$303
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/314:32 pmPHL - DCA
1 stop6h 14mJetBlue
Sun 1/411:20 amDCA - PHL
1 stop6h 50mJetBlue
Deal found 12/15$327
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/206:57 pmPHL - DCA
Nonstop1h 16mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/224:59 pmDCA - PHL
Nonstop0h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16$339

Find flight deals from Philadelphia to District of Columbia

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Philadelphia to District of Columbia flight deals. Data was last updated December 18, 2025.

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3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$133
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$67
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$249

Good round-trip deal

$337 or less

Good one-way deal

$203 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Philadelphia to District of Columbia that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Philadelphia to District of Columbia that are best for you.

Fly from

Philadelphia

Fly to

District of Columbia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

PhiladelphiaWashington, D.C.

PHL - DCA

PHLDCA

Philadelphia

Tue 1/13

8:40 am-2:29 pm

1 stop5h 49m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 1/20

11:55 am-6:23 pm

1 stop6h 28m

$151

PhiladelphiaWashington, D.C.

PHL - DCA

PHLDCA

Philadelphia

Mon 2/2

1:30 pm-6:49 pm

1 stop5h 19m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 2/5

11:55 am-6:23 pm

1 stop6h 28m

$151

PhiladelphiaWashington, D.C.

PHL - DCA

PHLDCA

Philadelphia

Wed 1/14

8:40 am-2:29 pm

1 stop5h 49m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 1/21

11:55 am-6:23 pm

1 stop6h 28m

$151

PhiladelphiaWashington, D.C.

PHL - IAD

PHLIAD

Philadelphia

Sat 1/10

8:43 pm-7:40 am

1 stop10h 57m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 1/13

6:00 am-12:52 am

1 stop18h 52m

$154

PhiladelphiaWashington, D.C.

PHL - IAD

PHLIAD

Philadelphia

Fri 1/16

5:30 am-2:18 pm

2 stops8h 48m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 1/19

10:08 pm-11:14 am

1 stop13h 06m

$165

PhiladelphiaWashington, D.C.

PHL - DCA

PHLDCA

Philadelphia

Wed 1/14

8:11 pm-9:30 pm

Nonstop1h 19m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 1/21

1:44 pm-2:50 pm

Nonstop1h 06m

$179

PhiladelphiaWashington, D.C.

PHL - IAD

PHLIAD

Philadelphia

Sat 1/10

7:45 pm-9:03 pm

Nonstop1h 18m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 1/13

8:20 am-9:38 am

Nonstop1h 18m

$179

PhiladelphiaWashington, D.C.

PHL - DCA

PHLDCA

Philadelphia

Mon 2/16

3:05 pm-4:19 pm

Nonstop1h 14m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 3/4

1:44 pm-2:54 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

$179

PhiladelphiaWashington, D.C.

PHL - IAD

PHLIAD

Philadelphia

Tue 1/13

3:01 pm-4:18 pm

Nonstop1h 17m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 1/20

12:55 pm-2:10 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

$179

PhiladelphiaWashington, D.C.

PHL - DCA

PHLDCA

Philadelphia

Thu 1/15

3:35 pm-4:50 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 1/22

4:43 pm-5:49 pm

Nonstop1h 06m

$179

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Best time to book a flight from Philadelphia to District of Columbia

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to District of Columbia from Philadelphia with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Philadelphia to District of Columbia

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Philadelphia to District of Columbia?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to District of Columbia (average of $48). Flying from Philadelphia to District of Columbia in January is currently the most expensive (average of $119). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from PHL to DC?

Find hourly flight availability from Philadelphia to District of Columbia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 18, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Philadelphia to District of Columbia in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 26% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Philadelphia to District of Columbia?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Philadelphia to District of Columbia. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Philadelphia to District of Columbia flight should consider departing on Friday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing District of Columbia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to District of Columbia. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to District of Columbia. Reviews last updated December 18, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines and American Airlines from Philadelphia to District of Columbia by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,091 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Kevin,Dec 2025

BOS - EWR

Seems like every United flight has a delay and it’s always someone else’s fault. Step up and take some accountability
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,091 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,091 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Kevin,Dec 2025

BOS - EWR

Seems like every United flight has a delay and it’s always someone else’s fault. Step up and take some accountability
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,054 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,091 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Kevin,Dec 2025

BOS - EWR

Seems like every United flight has a delay and it’s always someone else’s fault. Step up and take some accountability

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Philadelphia to District of Columbia?

    Philadelphia (PHL), located 7.0 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Philadelphia to District of Columbia.

  • How long is the flight from Philadelphia to District of Columbia?

    For as low as $179, JetBlue can have you in District of Columbia from Philadelphia in 1h 18m. There are 134 mi between Philadelphia and District of Columbia. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Philadelphia to District of Columbia?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Philadelphia to District of Columbia are ANA (100%), Mesa Airlines (100%) and GoJet (92%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Philadelphia to District of Columbia?

    On average you can expect to pay $1,130 for a flight from Philadelphia to District of Columbia. The cheapest flight overall is $198 while the most popular route, (Philadelphia - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl) is currently priced at $179.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Philadelphia to District of Columbia that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Philadelphia to District of Columbia flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Philadelphia to District of Columbia?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Philadelphia to District of Columbia.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Philadelphia to District of Columbia?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Philadelphia to District of Columbia by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Philadelphia to District of Columbia?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to District of Columbia (average of $48). Flying from Philadelphia to District of Columbia in January is currently the most expensive (average of $119). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Philadelphia to District of Columbia

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Philadelphia to District of Columbia. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$159Average$221FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$189Average$360FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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