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

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NYC — PHL
Aug 10 — Aug 171
Sun 8/10
Sun 8/17
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Cheap flight deals from New York to Philadelphia

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New York (NYC) to Philadelphia (PHL). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated August 5, 2025.

Round-trip from

$166
(lastminute.com)

One-way from

$85
(Mytrip)

Popular in

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Cheapest in

September

Average price

$213
From New York (NYC) to Philadelphia
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Cheapest flights from New York to Philadelphia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New York to Philadelphia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 5, 2025.

This Flysmarter deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/2. 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 Flysmarter is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/412:30 pmJFK - PHL
1 stop5h 10mJetBlue
Sun 9/77:00 amPHL - JFK
1 stop6h 39mJetBlue
Deal found 8/2$165
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/2. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/307:54 amEWR - PHL
1 stop8h 47mSpirit Airlines
Sat 9/66:25 amPHL - EWR
1 stop4h 34mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/2$174
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/159:29 pmLGA - PHL
1 stop20h 58mSpirit Airlines
Mon 10/2010:41 amPHL - LGA
1 stop21h 04mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/1$179
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/2. 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 9/199:30 pmJFK - PHL
1 stop9h 37mAmerican Airlines
Wed 9/249:36 amPHL - JFK
1 stop7h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/2$297
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Fri 8/157:37 pmSWF - PHL
1 stop14h 19mMultiple Airlines
Fri 8/225:05 amPHL - SWF
1 stop11h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/2$346
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/3. 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.
Sun 9/1411:33 amJFK - PHL
3 stops25h 29mMultiple Airlines
Thu 9/259:47 amPHL - JFK
2 stops24h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/3$428

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from New York to Philadelphia 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 August 5, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York to Philadelphia that are best for you.

Fly from

New York

Fly to

Philadelphia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

New YorkPhiladelphia

JFK - PHL

JFKPHL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 9/4

12:30 pm-5:40 pm

1 stop5h 10m

Philadelphia

Sun 9/7

7:00 am-1:39 pm

1 stop6h 39m

$165

NewarkPhiladelphia

EWR - PHL

EWRPHL

Newark

Sat 8/30

7:54 am-4:41 pm

1 stop8h 47m

Philadelphia

Sat 9/6

6:25 am-10:59 am

1 stop4h 34m

$174

New YorkPhiladelphia

LGA - PHL

LGAPHL

New York LaGuardia

Wed 10/15

9:29 pm-6:27 pm

1 stop20h 58m

Philadelphia

Mon 10/20

10:41 am-7:45 am

1 stop21h 04m

$179

New YorkPhiladelphia

JFK - PHL

JFKPHL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 9/19

9:30 pm-7:07 am

1 stop9h 37m

Philadelphia

Wed 9/24

9:36 am-4:58 pm

1 stop7h 22m

$297

New WindsorPhiladelphia

SWF - PHL

SWFPHL

New Windsor Stewart

Fri 8/15

7:37 pm-9:56 am

1 stop14h 19m

Philadelphia

Fri 8/22

5:05 am-4:46 pm

1 stop11h 41m

$346

New YorkPhiladelphia

JFK - PHL

JFKPHL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 9/14

11:33 am-1:02 pm

3 stops25h 29m

Philadelphia

Thu 9/25

9:47 am-10:33 am

2 stops24h 46m

$428

NewarkPhiladelphia

EWR - PHL

EWRPHL

Newark

Wed 9/3

5:50 am-2:56 pm

1 stop9h 06m

$85

New YorkPhiladelphia

LGA - PHL

LGAPHL

New York LaGuardia

Wed 9/3

5:45 am-2:56 pm

1 stop9h 11m

$85

New YorkPhiladelphia

JFK - PHL

JFKPHL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 9/3

8:25 am-2:15 pm

1 stop5h 50m

$105

New WindsorPhiladelphia

SWF - PHL

SWFPHL

New Windsor Stewart

Sat 8/30

2:32 pm-11:29 pm

2 stops8h 57m

$133

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Best time to book a flight from New York to Philadelphia

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

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Philadelphia (average of $236). Flying from New York to Philadelphia in March is currently the most expensive (average of $295). 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 NYC to PHL?

Find hourly flight availability from New York to Philadelphia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated August 5, 2025.

When flying from New York to Philadelphia, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 41% versus a flight in the afternoon.

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

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

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

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from New York to Philadelphia?

What’s the top layover airport for flights from New York to Philadelphia?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from New York to Philadelphia chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Washington, D.C. (IAD) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 80% of 1-stop itineraries from New York to Philadelphia on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from New York to Philadelphia?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from New York to Philadelphia, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Washington, D.C. (IAD) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $930.

What’s the fastest layover option from New York to Philadelphia?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from New York to Philadelphia, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Washington, D.C. (IAD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 3h 49m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from New York to Philadelphia?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from New York to Philadelphia, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Washington, D.C. (IAD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 32m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Philadelphia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Philadelphia. 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 Philadelphia. Reviews last updated August 5, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, United Airlines, and American Airlines from New York to Philadelphia. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

BOI - LAX

flying in first class, my husband froze the entire flight and was miserable. first class does not offer blankets or any entertainment. (TV etc)
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

BOI - LAX

flying in first class, my husband froze the entire flight and was miserable. first class does not offer blankets or any entertainment. (TV etc)
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,912 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

BOI - LAX

flying in first class, my husband froze the entire flight and was miserable. first class does not offer blankets or any entertainment. (TV etc)
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

BOI - LAX

flying in first class, my husband froze the entire flight and was miserable. first class does not offer blankets or any entertainment. (TV etc)
JetBlue
7.2
Good
2,915 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

BOI - LAX

flying in first class, my husband froze the entire flight and was miserable. first class does not offer blankets or any entertainment. (TV etc)
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,053 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

BOI - LAX

flying in first class, my husband froze the entire flight and was miserable. first class does not offer blankets or any entertainment. (TV etc)

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New York to Philadelphia. 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 into for flights to Philadelphia from New York?

    Philadelphia (PHL), located 7.0 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from New York to Philadelphia. 3 airlines have flights to Philadelphia from New York on a regular basis. Booking flights from New York to Philadelphia should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from New York per day.

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

    JetBlue, at $165, was found to be the cheapest airline from New York to Philadelphia. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Spirit Airlines. JetBlue is priced at 51% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    The most popular route from New York to Philadelphia is Newark - Philadelphia. You may also consider New York John F Kennedy Intl - Philadelphia or New York LaGuardia - Philadelphia.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Philadelphia (average of $236). Flying from New York to Philadelphia in March is currently the most expensive (average of $295). 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 New York to Philadelphia

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from New York to Philadelphia. 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 August 5, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetBlueCheapest$167Average$307FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$199Average$449FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$218Average$403FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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