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$89+ Cheap flights from Dallas to Philadelphia (PHL)

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DFW — PHL
Jul 19 — Jul 261
Sat 7/19
Sat 7/26
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Dallas to Philadelphia are usually found in October or August, 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 July 14, 2025.

Round-trip from

$160
(Frontier)

One-way from

$89
(American Airlines)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$260
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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 July 14, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/13. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/712:14 pmDFW - PHL
Nonstop3h 34mFrontier
Mon 8/118:28 amPHL - DFW
Nonstop3h 45mFrontier
Deal found 7/13$160
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/12. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/2310:56 amDFW - PHL
1 stop10h 46mSpirit Airlines
Mon 10/275:45 amPHL - DFW
1 stop5h 16mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/12$165
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/13. 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.
Sat 8/305:15 amDFW - PHL
Nonstop3h 15mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/25:00 amPHL - DFW
Nonstop3h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/13$177
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/13. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/3010:40 amDAL - PHL
Nonstop3h 10mSouthwest
Sat 10/44:00 pmPHL - DAL
Nonstop3h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 7/13$177
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/13. 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.
Wed 7/305:25 amDFW - PHL
1 stop9h 51mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/38:28 amPHL - DFW
Nonstop3h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/13$183
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/11. 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.
Mon 9/83:52 pmDAL - PHL
1 stop5h 28mDelta
Fri 9/125:15 pmPHL - DAL
1 stop7h 34mDelta
Deal found 7/11$237

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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

Thu 8/7

12:14 pm-4:48 pm

Nonstop3h 34m

Philadelphia

Mon 8/11

8:28 am-11:13 am

Nonstop3h 45m

$160

DallasPhiladelphia

DFW - PHL

DFWPHL

Dallas/Fort Worth

Thu 7/31

5:25 am-4:16 pm

1 stop9h 51m

Philadelphia

Mon 8/4

9:12 pm-8:24 am

1 stop12h 12m

$171

DallasPhiladelphia

DFW - PHL

DFWPHL

Dallas/Fort Worth

Sat 8/30

5:15 am-9:30 am

Nonstop3h 15m

Philadelphia

Tue 9/2

5:00 am-7:26 am

Nonstop3h 26m

$177

DallasPhiladelphia

DAL - PHL

DALPHL

Dallas Love Field

Tue 9/30

10:40 am-2:50 pm

Nonstop3h 10m

Philadelphia

Sat 10/4

4:00 pm-6:30 pm

Nonstop3h 30m

$177

DallasPhiladelphia

DFW - PHL

DFWPHL

Dallas/Fort Worth

Wed 7/30

5:25 am-4:16 pm

1 stop9h 51m

Philadelphia

Sun 8/3

8:28 am-11:13 am

Nonstop3h 45m

$183

DallasPhiladelphia

DAL - PHL

DALPHL

Dallas Love Field

Mon 9/8

3:52 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop5h 28m

Philadelphia

Fri 9/12

5:15 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop7h 34m

$237

DallasPhiladelphia

DFW - PHL

DFWPHL

Dallas/Fort Worth

Wed 8/6

5:25 am-4:16 pm

1 stop9h 51m

$90

DallasPhiladelphia

DFW - PHL

DFWPHL

Dallas/Fort Worth

Fri 8/22

1:49 pm-12:49 am

1 stop10h 00m

$92

DallasPhiladelphia

DAL - PHL

DALPHL

Dallas Love Field

Tue 8/19

6:20 am-2:30 pm

1 stop7h 10m

$98

DallasPhiladelphia

DAL - PHL

DALPHL

Dallas Love Field

Sat 10/11

12:01 pm-8:58 pm

1 stop7h 57m

$119

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The best insider tips for Dallas to Philadelphia flights

Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of Cheapflights-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
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 a DART Orange Line connecting downtown Dallas to Terminal A, making public transit a convenient option.

Read more about DFWby Chris Dong
PHL

For quick access to downtown, SEPTA's Airport Line is efficient, with stations near 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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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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Philadelphia from Dallas with our price prediction graph.
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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 July 11, 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 July 14, 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 53% on flights from Dallas to Philadelphia by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

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 Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday at noon 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 July 14, 2025.

The most flights from A78 to PHL are scheduled on a Thursday (27 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (24 on average).

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 14, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Dallas to Philadelphia by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,243 reviews

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,243 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,243 reviews

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,953 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,243 reviews

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,856 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,243 reviews

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,243 reviews

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,047 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,243 reviews

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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 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 26 inbound flights from Dallas per day.

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

    Currently priced at $160, Frontier will fly you from Dallas to Philadelphia and back. In addition to Frontier, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Spirit Airlines and American Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $171 and $177, respectively. Users have found that Frontier is 39% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    $89 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from American Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Spirit Airlines and Frontier, with prices starting from $90 and $92, 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: Japan Airlines (89%), GOL (86%), Aer Lingus( 80%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Dallas to Philadelphia?

    While on average a flight from Dallas to Philadelphia is generally $964, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $89. When looking at the most popular route, (Dallas/Fort Worth - Philadelphia), you can expect to pay $149 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 July 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$65Average$179FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$69Average$189FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$179Average$496FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$186Average$379FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$227Average$395FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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