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$85+ Cheap flights from Philadelphia (PHL) to New York, NY (NYC)

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PHL — NYC
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$189
(JetBlue)

One-way from

$85
(Mytrip)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$362

Good round-trip deal

$491 or less

Good one-way deal

$327 or less
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This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/287:12 pmPHL - EWR
1 stop13h 44mSpirit Airlines
Wed 6/46:45 amEWR - PHL
1 stop15h 51mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/30$181
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Thu 5/296:00 amPHL - JFK
1 stop4h 29mJetBlue
Sun 6/12:59 pmJFK - PHL
1 stop7h 30mJetBlue
Deal found 4/29$189
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/306:00 amPHL - LGA
1 stop13h 04mSpirit Airlines
Fri 6/66:00 amLGA - PHL
1 stop16h 43mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/30$201
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/316:00 amPHL - EWR
2 stops27h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/25:30 amEWR - PHL
1 stop9h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$257
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Thu 5/156:15 amPHL - EWR
1 stop3h 44mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/195:50 amEWR - PHL
1 stop3h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$260
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Tue 6/2410:30 amPHL - JFK
1 stop9h 50mAmerican Airlines
Sun 7/69:02 amJFK - PHL
1 stop14h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$297
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 5/2810:59 amPHL - LGA
Nonstop1h 08mAmerican Airlines
Tue 6/36:10 amLGA - PHL
Nonstop1h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$307
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/136:20 amPHL - SWF
1 stop12h 08mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/208:01 pmSWF - PHL
1 stop26h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$315
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/2910:04 amPHL - LGA
1 stop9h 51mDelta
Tue 6/312:58 pmLGA - PHL
1 stop10h 07mDelta
Deal found 4/30$408
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Fri 6/1310:35 amPHL - LGA
1 stop13h 03mUnited Airlines
Fri 6/208:29 pmLGA - PHL
1 stop13h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$417
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/145:32 pmPHL - JFK
3 stops16h 59mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/2111:27 amJFK - PHL
1 stop23h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$517
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/117:00 amPHL - JFK
1 stop15h 59mAlaska Airlines
Wed 6/184:45 pmJFK - PHL
1 stop12h 40mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/30$862

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Philadelphia to New York that are best for you.

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Philadelphia

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New York

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Depart

Return

Price

PhiladelphiaNewark

PHL - EWR

PHLEWR

Philadelphia

Wed 5/28

7:12 pm-8:56 am

1 stop13h 44m

Newark

Wed 6/4

6:45 am-10:36 pm

1 stop15h 51m

$181

PhiladelphiaNew York

PHL - JFK

PHLJFK

Philadelphia

Thu 5/29

6:00 am-10:29 am

1 stop4h 29m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 6/1

2:59 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop7h 30m

$189

PhiladelphiaNew York

PHL - LGA

PHLLGA

Philadelphia

Wed 5/28

6:00 am-11:00 am

1 stop29h 00m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 6/4

11:55 am-10:36 pm

1 stop10h 41m

$190

PhiladelphiaNewark

PHL - EWR

PHLEWR

Philadelphia

Sat 5/31

6:00 am-9:05 am

2 stops27h 05m

Newark

Mon 6/2

5:30 am-3:02 pm

1 stop9h 32m

$257

PhiladelphiaNewark

PHL - EWR

PHLEWR

Philadelphia

Thu 5/15

6:15 am-9:59 am

1 stop3h 44m

Newark

Mon 5/19

5:50 am-9:45 am

1 stop3h 55m

$260

PhiladelphiaNew York

PHL - JFK

PHLJFK

Philadelphia

Tue 6/24

10:30 am-8:20 pm

1 stop9h 50m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 7/6

9:02 am-11:31 pm

1 stop14h 29m

$297

PhiladelphiaNew York

PHL - LGA

PHLLGA

Philadelphia

Wed 5/28

10:59 am-12:07 pm

Nonstop1h 08m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 6/3

6:10 am-7:25 am

Nonstop1h 15m

$307

PhiladelphiaNew Windsor

PHL - SWF

PHLSWF

Philadelphia

Fri 6/13

6:20 am-6:28 pm

1 stop12h 08m

New Windsor Stewart

Fri 6/20

8:01 pm-10:39 pm

1 stop26h 38m

$315

PhiladelphiaNew York

PHL - LGA

PHLLGA

Philadelphia

Thu 5/29

10:04 am-7:55 pm

1 stop9h 51m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 6/3

12:58 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop10h 07m

$408

PhiladelphiaNew York

PHL - LGA

PHLLGA

Philadelphia

Fri 6/13

10:35 am-8:30 pm

1 stop9h 55m

New York LaGuardia

Fri 6/20

8:29 pm-9:39 am

1 stop13h 10m

$417

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Philadelphia to New York in May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Philadelphia-New York flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Philadelphia-New York flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Philadelphia-New York flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Philadelphia-New York flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Philadelphia-New York flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Philadelphia to New York

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Philadelphia to New York?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to New York (average of $236). Flying from Philadelphia to New York in June is currently the most expensive (average of $345). 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 NYC?

Find hourly flight availability from Philadelphia to New York. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated May 1, 2025.

When flying from Philadelphia to New York, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 31% versus a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Philadelphia to New York?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Philadelphia to New York. Price data was last updated on March 30, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Philadelphia to New York flight should consider departing on Saturday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Philadelphia to New York

Explore weekly flight availability from Philadelphia to New York. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated May 1, 2025.

The most flights from PHL to NYC are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

Rainfall in New York by month

Plan your trip to New York by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New York ranges from 2.8 - 4.5 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.5 in. February is typically the driest time to visit New York when rainfall is around 2.8 in.

Temperature in New York by month

Plan your trip to New York by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to New York, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 33.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing New York

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New York. 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 New York. Reviews last updated May 1, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Delta and Qatar Airways from Philadelphia to New York have to say. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,563 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
JetBlue
7.3
Good
2,924 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Philadelphia to New York. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Philadelphia to New York?

    Philadelphia (PHL), located 7.0 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Philadelphia to New York. 3 airlines have flights from Philadelphia to New York on a regular basis. Booking flights from Philadelphia to New York should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 1 outbound flight to New York per day.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Philadelphia to New York round-trip?

    Flying on JetBlue is currently your cheapest option to New York, with prices starting at $189. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Spirit Airlines and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $190 and $260, respectively. JetBlue is 42% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Philadelphia to New York one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $85. JetBlue flights start at $105 while deals on Frontier start at $146 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Philadelphia to New York?

    While some choose either Philadelphia - Newark or Philadelphia - New York LaGuardia, Philadelphia - New York John F Kennedy Intl is the most popular route from Philadelphia to New York.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Philadelphia to New York that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Philadelphia to New York flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Philadelphia to New York?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Philadelphia to New York?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Philadelphia to New York 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 New York?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to New York (average of $236). Flying from Philadelphia to New York in June is currently the most expensive (average of $345). 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 3 airlines flying from Philadelphia to New York

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Philadelphia to New York. 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 May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetBlueCheapest$157Average$220FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$159Average$229FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$199Average$353FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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