$49+ Cheap flights to Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania has long summers, pleasant springs and falls, and cold snowy winters. The warmer regions are the Ohio Valley in the southwest and the Monongahela River valley in the southeast. Lake Erie keeps its bordering regions mild. The higher elevations have colder winters and cooler summers.January and February temperatures are generally in the 20s (F) to low 30s but colder in the mountains. In summer the southeastern valleys can go into the 90s while the rest of the state reaches the 80s.

Peak Season: Summer is the peak tourist season and when you’ll find most people booking Pennsylvania flights and hotel rooms. If you plan to visit during the summer, keep in mind that Philadelphia goes wild every 4th of July with fireworks and celebrations. Philadelphia is also very busy in spring and fall with the college students (300,000 of them) moving in and out. The Pennsylvania Dutch Country is more crowded in summer as is Gettysburg. Gettysburg is particularly crowded during Civil War Heritage Days from the end of June through the beginning of July. The Allegheny National Forest is busy with hiking and fishing in summer, foliage in fall, and snowmobiling in winter. Off Season: You can find cheap flights to Pennsylvania and discounted hotel rooms in winter, and the Pennsylvania Dutch Country is very pleasant in winter. The Poconos (a resort town in the Pennsylvania mountains) also have off-season rates.

Flights between Pittsburgh and Philadelphia are plentiful and bargain air fares are available. Trains cross Pennsylvania from east to west with several stops, and buses service major cities and some smaller towns. Still, a car is the best way to see the state. Most of Philadelphia’s sights are within walking distance of each other or a short bus ride. The Phlash trolley runs between Center City, most downtown hotels, and over 15 tourist destinations. Rental car rates are less than in other cities, but parking downtown is a problem. Taxis are plentiful around tourist destinations. Pittsburgh neighborhoods are easy to explore on foot, but getting from one neighborhood to another requires public transportation or a car. The central business district has buses, trolleys, and a free subway. Cable cars carry passengers from river level to the top of Mt. Washington. Pittsburgh is reasonable for driving and parking garages easy to find. However, many streets are one-way and traffic is slower during rush hour. Bicycling is the best way to explore the Pennsylvania Dutch Country and driving the back roads is also pleasurable. Gettysburg has the Battlefield Bus Tours, but to get away from the crowds you need a car.

Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Pennsylvania on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Frontier is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Pennsylvania.

Harrisburg is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Pennsylvania. One-way flights to Harrisburg typically cost $31, while round-trip flights cost around $39.

A round-trip flight to Pennsylvania will typically cost around $239, however they can be found for as little as $42.

For those looking to save time traveling to Pennsylvania, Hartford Bradley Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (0 hours 49 minutes).

If being close to Citizens Bank Park is important to you, you’ll want to land at Philadelphia Airport.

Yes. Those touching down at Philadelphia can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

Yes. Philadelphia has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Philadelphia Airport Marriott is the closest property to Philadelphia (0.0 mi away from Philadelphia).