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$86+ Cheap flights from Dallas to Philadelphia (PHL)

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Dallas to Philadelphia are usually found in August or October, booked 78 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Thursday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Dallas to Philadelphia

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Dallas (A78) 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 avril 28, 2025.

Round-trip from

$183
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$86
(Cheapflightsfares)

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Average price

$272
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Cheapest flights from Dallas to Philadelphia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Dallas to Philadelphia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on avril 28, 2025.

This CheapOair 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dim. 9/217:00 amDFW - PHL
1 stop9h 10mSpirit Airlines
mer. 9/247:22 amPHL - DFW
1 stop7h 02mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/28$182
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mar. 4/295:35 pmDFW - PHL
1 stop11h 17mMultiple Airlines
jeu. 5/110:05 amPHL - DFW
1 stop7h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$183
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ven. 5/93:58 pmDFW - PHL
1 stop6h 25mFrontier
dim. 5/118:22 amPHL - DFW
1 stop17h 18mFrontier
Deal found 4/28$187
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mar. 6/35:00 amDFW - PHL
Nonstop3h 11mAmerican Airlines
mar. 7/299:21 pmPHL - DFW
Nonstop3h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$209
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mar. 6/36:00 amDAL - PHL
1 stop4h 35mSouthwest
mer. 6/113:20 pmPHL - DAL
Nonstop3h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 4/27$219
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mar. 7/17:00 amDFW - PHL
1 stop6h 59mDelta
mer. 7/98:00 amPHL - DFW
1 stop5h 19mDelta
Deal found 4/28$237
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mar. 7/14:08 pmDAL - PHL
1 stop5h 21mDelta
mer. 7/95:30 amPHL - DAL
1 stop6h 24mDelta
Deal found 4/27$237
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sam. 8/165:20 amDFW - PHL
2 stops7h 48mUnited Airlines
lun. 8/186:05 amPHL - DFW
1 stop5h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$341

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

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DallasPhiladelphia

DFW - PHL

DFWPHL

Dallas/Fort Worth

dim. 9/21

7:00 am-5:10 pm

1 stop9h 10m

Philadelphia

mer. 9/24

7:22 am-1:24 pm

1 stop7h 02m

$182

DallasPhiladelphia

DFW - PHL

DFWPHL

Dallas/Fort Worth

lun. 5/12

5:20 am-11:46 am

1 stop5h 26m

Philadelphia

ven. 5/16

5:45 am-12:47 pm

1 stop8h 02m

$183

DallasPhiladelphia

DFW - PHL

DFWPHL

Dallas/Fort Worth

ven. 5/9

3:58 pm-11:23 pm

1 stop6h 25m

Philadelphia

dim. 5/11

8:22 am-12:40 am

1 stop17h 18m

$187

DallasPhiladelphia

DFW - PHL

DFWPHL

Dallas/Fort Worth

mar. 6/3

5:00 am-9:11 am

Nonstop3h 11m

Philadelphia

mar. 7/29

9:21 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop3h 38m

$209

DallasPhiladelphia

DAL - PHL

DALPHL

Dallas Love Field

mar. 6/3

6:00 am-11:35 am

1 stop4h 35m

Philadelphia

mer. 6/11

3:20 pm-5:45 pm

Nonstop3h 25m

$219

DallasPhiladelphia

DFW - PHL

DFWPHL

Dallas/Fort Worth

mar. 7/1

1:20 pm-8:59 pm

1 stop6h 39m

Philadelphia

mer. 7/23

5:12 pm-9:32 pm

1 stop5h 20m

$237

DallasPhiladelphia

DAL - PHL

DALPHL

Dallas Love Field

mar. 7/1

4:08 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop5h 21m

Philadelphia

sam. 7/26

4:04 pm-9:11 pm

1 stop6h 07m

$237

DallasPhiladelphia

DFW - PHL

DFWPHL

Dallas/Fort Worth

mar. 6/17

2:18 pm-11:29 pm

2 stops8h 11m

Philadelphia

mer. 6/25

6:15 am-10:31 am

1 stop5h 16m

$312

DallasPhiladelphia

DFW - PHL

DFWPHL

Dallas/Fort Worth

jeu. 5/15

8:32 am-5:27 pm

1 stop7h 55m

$86

DallasPhiladelphia

DFW - PHL

DFWPHL

Dallas/Fort Worth

lun. 6/2

7:46 pm-10:03 pm

1 stop25h 17m

$95

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Dallas to Philadelphia trip
Airlines
Frontier

Frontier's UpFront Plus seats guarantee an empty middle seat, enhancing comfort on 3-hour flights.


Frontier's Economy Bundle includes a carry-on, seat selection, and no cancellation fees, adding value.

Read more about Frontierby Marisa Garcia
Spirit Airlines

Spirit's Big Front Seats offer 11 inches more legroom, ideal for comfort on 3-hour flights.


Spirit's self-service bag drop speeds up airport check-in. Print your boarding pass to avoid fees.

Read more about Spirit Airlinesby Daniel Scheffler
Airports
DFW

DFW offers efficient Skylink trains every two minutes for quick terminal transfers, ideal for early morning flights to PHL.

Read more about DFWby Chris Dong
PHL

For quick city access, use SEPTA trains from PHL, available outside Terminals A, B, C/D, and E/F, operating 5 a.m. to midnight.

Read more about PHLby Mark Chesnut
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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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Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler

Expert on Spirit Airlines

Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler is a travel writer, podcaster, and producer. Born in Africa, bred in Europe and now living in America he has traveled to 140 countries (and all 50 U.S. states). Plus he has stayed at over 2500 hotels across the globe. His original shows Everywhere and Without Maps (available on Spotify) showcase his beliefs, travel is about humanity and sharing that beauty. And thus it reminds you that you shouldn’t believe everything you think.

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Chris Dong

Chris Dong

Expert on DFW

Chris Dong

Chris Dong

Chris is a consumer travel reporter covering aviation, trending travel news, hotels, and loyalty programs—all for leading global publications like Travel + Leisure, The Washington Post, AFAR, and more. In addition to writing, Chris is a video host for Travel + Leisure, giving consumers an inside look at the latest in air travel.

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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 Dallas to Philadelphia

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Dallas to Philadelphia

How far ahead should I book a flight from Dallas to Philadelphia?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Dallas to Philadelphia. Price data was last updated on April 25, 2025.

Booking 78 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Dallas to Philadelphia. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dallas to Philadelphia (average of $236). Flying from Dallas 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 DFW to PHL?

Find hourly flight availability from Dallas 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 avril 28, 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 65% on flights from Dallas to Philadelphia by exploring options for tickets at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Dallas to Philadelphia?

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

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

Weekly flight availability from Dallas to Philadelphia

Explore weekly flight availability from Dallas 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 avril 28, 2025.

The most flights from A78 to PHL are scheduled on a Thursday (25 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (23 on average).

Rainfall in Philadelphia by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Philadelphia ranges from 2.7 - 4.4 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Philadelphia when rainfall is around 2.7 in.

Temperature in Philadelphia by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Philadelphia, 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 78.8 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 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 avril 28, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Dallas to Philadelphia by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,949 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

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
9,949 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,949 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,292 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,949 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

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
7,929 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,949 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

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
9,949 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,949 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

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 Dallas 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 Dallas?

    Philadelphia (PHL), located 7.0 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Dallas to Philadelphia. 5 airlines have flights to Philadelphia from Dallas on a regular basis. Booking flights from Dallas to Philadelphia should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 24 inbound flights from Dallas per day.

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

    Currently priced at $191, Spirit Airlines will fly you from Dallas to Philadelphia and back. In addition to Spirit Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Frontier and American Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $201 and $224, respectively. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 22% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    $86 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Spirit Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Frontier and American Airlines, with prices starting from $95 and $105, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Dallas to Philadelphia?

    Before booking your flight to Philadelphia from Dallas, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Spirit Airlines (100%), Japan Airlines (89%), GOL( 83%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Dallas to Philadelphia?

    While on average a flight from Dallas to Philadelphia is generally $488, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $84. When looking at the most popular route, (Dallas/Fort Worth - Philadelphia), you can expect to pay $139 for that flight.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Dallas to Philadelphia?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Dallas 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 Dallas to Philadelphia?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dallas to Philadelphia (average of $236). Flying from Dallas 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 Dallas to Philadelphia

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Dallas 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 avril 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$66Average$175FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$76Average$167FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$172Average$511FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$212Average$405FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$216Average$378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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