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$86+ Cheap flights from New York, NY (NYC) to Philadelphia (PHL)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — PHL
Oct 16 — Oct 231
Thu 10/16
Thu 10/23
1 adult, Economy
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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 September 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$138
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$86
(Kiwi.com)

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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 September 16, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/210:05 amEWR - PHL
1 stop10h 53mSpirit Airlines
Mon 10/64:35 pmPHL - EWR
1 stop20h 23mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/16$138
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Thu 10/26:56 pmEWR - PHL
1 stop17h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/64:35 pmPHL - EWR
1 stop20h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$151
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Wed 10/296:29 amLGA - PHL
1 stop9h 21mFrontier
Wed 11/58:15 amPHL - LGA
1 stop11h 29mFrontier
Deal found 9/14$152
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 10/25:07 pmLGA - PHL
1 stop4h 25mFrontier
Mon 10/612:01 pmPHL - LGA
1 stop4h 07mFrontier
Deal found 9/14$153
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Wed 10/295:59 amEWR - PHL
1 stop9h 51mFrontier
Wed 11/55:35 pmPHL - EWR
1 stop6h 59mFrontier
Deal found 9/14$155
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Tue 9/305:55 amEWR - PHL
1 stop7h 55mFrontier
Sat 10/46:37 pmPHL - EWR
1 stop6h 29mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$156
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 10/25:55 amEWR - PHL
1 stop19h 04mFrontier
Mon 10/66:37 pmPHL - EWR
1 stop6h 29mFrontier
Deal found 9/14$157
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Wed 10/151:01 pmJFK - PHL
1 stop5h 43mFrontier
Thu 10/165:20 amPHL - JFK
1 stop6h 39mFrontier
Deal found 9/14$157
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 10/21:01 pmJFK - PHL
1 stop11h 58mFrontier
Mon 10/65:15 amPHL - JFK
1 stop6h 44mFrontier
Deal found 9/14$158
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Wed 9/245:07 pmLGA - PHL
1 stop4h 25mFrontier
Tue 9/3012:01 pmPHL - LGA
1 stop4h 07mFrontier
Deal found 9/14$158
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Tue 10/216:20 amJFK - PHL
1 stop10h 15mFrontier
Fri 10/249:53 pmPHL - JFK
1 stop12h 31mFrontier
Deal found 9/14$161
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/309:00 amJFK - PHL
1 stop9h 44mFrontier
Thu 11/65:05 amPHL - JFK
1 stop9h 55mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$164

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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 September 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York to Philadelphia that are best for you.

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New York

Fly to

Philadelphia

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Depart

Return

Price

New YorkPhiladelphia

LGA - PHL

LGAPHL

New York LaGuardia

Wed 10/29

6:29 am-3:50 pm

1 stop9h 21m

Philadelphia

Wed 11/5

8:15 am-7:44 pm

1 stop11h 29m

$152

New YorkPhiladelphia

LGA - PHL

LGAPHL

New York LaGuardia

Thu 10/2

10:59 am-12:17 am

1 stop13h 18m

Philadelphia

Mon 10/6

7:54 pm-11:00 am

1 stop15h 06m

$153

New YorkPhiladelphia

LGA - PHL

LGAPHL

New York LaGuardia

Thu 10/2

12:55 pm-12:36 am

1 stop11h 41m

Philadelphia

Mon 10/6

6:15 am-4:08 pm

1 stop9h 53m

$153

New YorkPhiladelphia

LGA - PHL

LGAPHL

New York LaGuardia

Sat 10/4

5:07 pm-9:32 pm

1 stop4h 25m

Philadelphia

Wed 10/8

10:49 am-10:21 pm

1 stop11h 32m

$153

New YorkPhiladelphia

LGA - PHL

LGAPHL

New York LaGuardia

Thu 10/16

12:55 pm-12:39 am

1 stop11h 44m

Philadelphia

Thu 10/23

6:15 am-4:11 pm

1 stop9h 56m

$153

New YorkPhiladelphia

LGA - PHL

LGAPHL

New York LaGuardia

Mon 10/20

5:59 pm-12:59 am

1 stop7h 00m

Philadelphia

Wed 10/22

1:02 pm-10:21 pm

1 stop9h 19m

$153

New YorkPhiladelphia

LGA - PHL

LGAPHL

New York LaGuardia

Thu 10/30

4:32 pm-12:39 am

1 stop8h 07m

Philadelphia

Thu 11/6

5:30 am-4:29 pm

1 stop10h 59m

$153

NewarkPhiladelphia

EWR - PHL

EWRPHL

Newark

Wed 10/29

5:59 am-3:50 pm

1 stop9h 51m

Philadelphia

Wed 11/5

5:35 pm-12:34 am

1 stop6h 59m

$155

NewarkPhiladelphia

EWR - PHL

EWRPHL

Newark

Tue 10/7

5:54 am-4:35 pm

1 stop10h 41m

Philadelphia

Wed 10/15

5:53 pm-1:06 am

1 stop7h 13m

$156

NewarkPhiladelphia

EWR - PHL

EWRPHL

Newark

Wed 10/22

11:26 am-6:44 pm

1 stop7h 18m

Philadelphia

Thu 10/23

6:37 pm-1:06 am

1 stop6h 29m

$156

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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 September 16, 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.

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 September 16, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown 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.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.2

Overall

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.4

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeremy,Sep 2025

SAN - PHL

Terrible. Bad customer service and unacceptable delay on the tarmac
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.2

Overall

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.4

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeremy,Sep 2025

SAN - PHL

Terrible. Bad customer service and unacceptable delay on the tarmac

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.

  • How long is the flight from New York to Philadelphia?

    Frontier can get you from New York to Philadelphia in just under 9h 21m. Your travel time can differ by up to . New York and Philadelphia are separated by a distance of 95 mi.

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

    JetBlue, at $167, was found to be the cheapest airline from New York to Philadelphia.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include American Airlines and United Airlines. JetBlue is priced at 59% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $95. Users have also found prices from $96 and $106 on Spirit Airlines and JetBlue, respectively.

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

    The most popular route from New York to Philadelphia is New York John F Kennedy Intl - Philadelphia. You may also consider New York LaGuardia - Philadelphia or Newark - 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 September 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetBlueCheapest$167Average$281FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$197Average$459FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$226Average$458FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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