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$77+ Cheap flights from O'Hare Intl (ORD) to Philadelphia (PHL)

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ORD — PHL
Jul 23 — Jul 301
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago O'Hare Intl to Philadelphia are usually found in September or October, booked 76 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from O'Hare Intl to Philadelphia

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from O'Hare Intl (ORD) 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 July 18, 2025.

Round-trip from

$149
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$77
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$228

Good round-trip deal

$196 or less

Good one-way deal

$117 or less
From Chicago O'Hare Intl to Philadelphia
One-way flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl to Philadelphia
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 25% potential increase in price ($89 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
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Cheapest flights from O'Hare Intl to Philadelphia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from O'Hare Intl to Philadelphia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 18, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/17. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/18:27 pmORD - PHL
Nonstop2h 26mFrontier
Sun 8/38:39 pmPHL - ORD
Nonstop2h 36mFrontier
Deal found 7/17$149
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/16. 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.
Tue 8/1910:20 amORD - PHL
Nonstop2h 04mAmerican Airlines
Tue 8/263:50 pmPHL - ORD
Nonstop2h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/16$151
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Mon 7/285:05 amORD - PHL
1 stop10h 11mSpirit Airlines
Thu 7/315:21 pmPHL - ORD
1 stop7h 32mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/16$162
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Sat 8/2311:05 amORD - PHL
Nonstop2h 12mUnited Airlines
Tue 8/2610:30 amPHL - ORD
1 stop4h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/17$164
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Fri 8/15:05 amORD - PHL
1 stop10h 11mMultiple Airlines
Fri 8/155:48 pmPHL - ORD
Nonstop2h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/16$174
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Tue 9/26:00 amORD - PHL
1 stop7h 30mSouthwest
Tue 9/308:15 amPHL - ORD
2 stops14h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 7/17$188
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Sat 8/306:00 pmORD - PHL
1 stop5h 56mDelta
Mon 9/15:25 amPHL - ORD
1 stop5h 39mDelta
Deal found 7/17$197

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Philadelphia that are best for you.

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ChicagoPhiladelphia

ORD - PHL

ORDPHL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 8/1

8:27 pm-11:53 pm

Nonstop2h 26m

Philadelphia

Sun 8/3

8:39 pm-10:15 pm

Nonstop2h 36m

$149

ChicagoPhiladelphia

ORD - PHL

ORDPHL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/19

10:20 am-1:24 pm

Nonstop2h 04m

Philadelphia

Tue 8/26

3:50 pm-5:20 pm

Nonstop2h 30m

$151

ChicagoPhiladelphia

ORD - PHL

ORDPHL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 8/20

6:56 am-2:38 pm

1 stop6h 42m

Philadelphia

Mon 8/25

10:47 am-12:20 pm

Nonstop2h 33m

$156

ChicagoPhiladelphia

ORD - PHL

ORDPHL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 7/28

5:05 am-4:16 pm

1 stop10h 11m

Philadelphia

Thu 7/31

5:21 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop7h 32m

$162

ChicagoPhiladelphia

ORD - PHL

ORDPHL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 8/23

11:05 am-2:17 pm

Nonstop2h 12m

Philadelphia

Tue 8/26

10:30 am-2:29 pm

1 stop4h 59m

$164

ChicagoPhiladelphia

ORD - PHL

ORDPHL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/2

6:00 am-2:30 pm

1 stop7h 30m

Philadelphia

Tue 9/30

8:15 am-9:30 pm

2 stops14h 15m

$188

ChicagoPhiladelphia

ORD - PHL

ORDPHL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 8/30

6:00 pm-12:56 am

1 stop5h 56m

Philadelphia

Mon 9/1

5:25 am-10:04 am

1 stop5h 39m

$197

ChicagoPhiladelphia

ORD - PHL

ORDPHL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 8/14

5:00 pm-8:24 pm

Nonstop2h 24m

$77

ChicagoPhiladelphia

ORD - PHL

ORDPHL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 8/7

9:23 pm-12:30 am

Nonstop2h 07m

$79

ChicagoPhiladelphia

ORD - PHL

ORDPHL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 8/6

5:05 am-4:16 pm

1 stop10h 11m

$80

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The best insider tips for Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Philadelphia flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Philadelphia trip
Airlines
Frontier

Frontier offers extra comfort seats with 32” separation for a fee, enhancing short-haul comfort.


Frontier's Zone 1 boarding is available with a carry-on purchase or special fare bundle.

Read more about Frontierby Marisa Garcia
United Airlines

United's Economy Plus offers extra legroom, ideal for a comfortable short-haul flight.


United's MileagePlus program allows pooling miles, useful for frequent ORD-PHL travelers.

Airports
ORD

For a quick snack before your flight, grab Garrett Popcorn near gate B8, a Chicago favorite.

Read more about ORDby Ramsey Qubein
PHL

Use SEPTA rail for a quick trip to Center City Philadelphia. Stations are outside Terminals A, B, C/D, and E/F.

Read more about PHLby Mark Chesnut
Our travel experts
Marisa Garcia

Marisa Garcia

Expert on Frontier

Marisa Garcia

Marisa Garcia

Marisa knows planes inside and out, spending 16 years working on aircraft in hangars at airports around the world. She is an aviation industry expert, specialized in airline interiors and regulations. Ten years ago, she pivoted to journalism. She shares her insights in leading aviation, travel, and business publications and on her site FlightChic.

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Harriet Baskas

Expert on United Airlines

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Harriet Baskas

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on ORD

Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut

Expert on PHL

Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut is a travel writer and public speaker with more than 30 years of experience. The 2019 winner of the NLGJA Excellence in Travel Writing Award, Mark is the author of the book “Prepare for Departure” and has covered air travel for multiple top consumer and trade media outlets.

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Best time to book a flight from O'Hare Intl to Philadelphia

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Philadelphia from O'Hare Intl with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Philadelphia

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Philadelphia?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from O'Hare Intl to Philadelphia. Price data was last updated on July 11, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Philadelphia, you should look to book at least 76 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Philadelphia?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Philadelphia (average of $236). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport 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 ORD to PHL?

Find hourly flight availability from O'Hare Intl 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 July 18, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Philadelphia is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 57% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Philadelphia?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from O'Hare Intl to Philadelphia. Price data was last updated on July 13, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Philadelphia flight should consider departing on Thursday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Philadelphia

Explore weekly flight availability from O'Hare Intl to Philadelphia. 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 July 18, 2025.

The most flights from ORD to PHL are scheduled on a Thursday (46 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (28 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Philadelphia?

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 July 18, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Philadelphia to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from O'Hare Intl 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 Chicago O'Hare Intl?

    Most people fly into Philadelphia (PHL) if they book a flight to Philadelphia from Chicago O'Hare Intl. On average, Philadelphia has 38 inbound flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl per day from 5 airlines. Philadelphia is conveniently located just 7.0 mi from Philadelphia’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Philadelphia round-trip?

    Currently priced at $149, Frontier will fly you from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Philadelphia and back. In addition to Frontier, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from American Airlines and Spirit Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $151 and $162, respectively. You may be able to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Philadelphia for 42% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Philadelphia one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $77. United Airlines flights start at $79 while deals on Spirit Airlines start at $80 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Philadelphia?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Philadelphia on time: Air Canada (79%), United Airlines (74%), Air New Zealand (68%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Philadelphia?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Philadelphia? While on average our users pay $1,248, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $70. The most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Philadelphia), is priced around $129.

  • Can I find deals for flights from O'Hare Intl to Philadelphia that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on O'Hare Intl to Philadelphia flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from O'Hare Intl to Philadelphia?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from O'Hare Intl to Philadelphia?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from O'Hare Intl 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 Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Philadelphia?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Philadelphia (average of $236). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport 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 5 airlines flying from O'Hare Intl to Philadelphia

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from O'Hare Intl 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 July 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$57Average$125FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$63Average$333FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$108Average$336FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$140Average$326FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$151Average$286FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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