How long is the flight from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia?

For as low as $179, Frontier can have you in Philadelphia from Washington, D.C. in 1h 02m. The distance between Washington, D.C. and Philadelphia is about 119 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia round-trip?

Cheapflights users have booked flights from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia round-trip from $179. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is American Airlines. These flights start at 50% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia one-way?

The cheapest airline one-way is Spirit Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $100. However, be on the lookout for offers from Frontier and JetBlue, as they are both options that can get you from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia for a low price.

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.

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).

What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia?

While some choose either Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Philadelphia or Baltimore/Washington - Philadelphia, Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Philadelphia is the most popular route from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia.

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia?

Departing on a Thursday is a good option for securing a great price. You can expect to save up to 37% when planning your travel around this day of the week.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia?

Our data shows that April tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Philadelphia from Washington, D.C.. Users have commonly found prices around $359 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $179. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in August.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Philadelphia from Washington, D.C.?

Philadelphia (PHL), located 7.0 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia. 2 airlines have flights to Philadelphia from Washington, D.C. on a regular basis. Booking flights from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 12 inbound flights from Washington, D.C. per day.

Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia that include hotel bookings?

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

Can I find deals for business class flights from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. 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.

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Q: How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia flights typically cost between $229 and $279 in September. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was $153 on Frontier (Sep 29-Oct 2).

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Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 31, 2025.

Mon 9/297:45 pmBWI - PHL

1 stop4h 51mFrontier

Mon 10/66:00 amPHL - BWI

1 stop10h 50mFrontier

Deal found 8/30

$153

Fri 9/121:55 pmIAD - PHL

1 stop11h 02mFrontier

Mon 9/151:02 pmPHL - IAD

1 stop11h 13mFrontier

Deal found 8/29

$153

Fri 9/197:45 pmBWI - PHL

1 stop4h 44mFrontier

Mon 9/221:02 pmPHL - BWI

1 stop11h 15mFrontier

Deal found 8/29

$154

Fri 9/199:09 pmIAD - PHL

1 stop16h 46mFrontier

Mon 9/225:15 amPHL - IAD

1 stop13h 09mFrontier

Deal found 8/29

$155

Fri 9/263:15 pmIAD - PHL

1 stop8h 58mFrontier

Fri 10/312:30 pmPHL - IAD

1 stop5h 49mFrontier

Deal found 8/29

$159

Sun 9/287:45 pmBWI - PHL

1 stop16h 12mFrontier

Sun 10/57:39 pmPHL - BWI

1 stop15h 21mFrontier

Deal found 8/29

$160

Mon 9/154:09 pmBWI - PHL

1 stop8h 43mFrontier

Fri 9/198:10 amPHL - BWI

1 stop9h 55mFrontier

Deal found 8/29

$166

Sun 9/76:10 amIAD - PHL

1 stop18h 47mFrontier

Sat 9/136:37 pmPHL - IAD

1 stop5h 18mFrontier

Deal found 8/29

$173

Tue 9/231:30 pmDCA - PHL

Nonstop1h 02mAmerican Airlines

Sat 10/49:36 amPHL - DCA

Nonstop1h 15mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 8/29

$179

Sat 9/278:30 amIAD - PHL

Nonstop1h 16mUnited Airlines

Sat 10/47:58 pmPHL - IAD

Nonstop1h 07mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/28

$179

Sun 9/287:14 pmIAD - PHL

1 stop12h 21mFrontier

Fri 10/312:30 pmPHL - IAD

1 stop5h 49mFrontier

Deal found 8/29

$181

Mon 9/151:55 pmIAD - PHL

1 stop11h 02mFrontier

Fri 9/1912:59 pmPHL - IAD

1 stop11h 16mFrontier

Deal found 8/29

$183

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Mon 9/297:45 pmBWI - PHL

1 stop4h 51mFrontier

Thu 10/25:15 amPHL - BWI

1 stop5h 33mFrontier

Deal found 8/29

$153

Tue 9/231:30 pmDCA - PHL

Nonstop1h 02mAmerican Airlines

Sat 10/49:36 amPHL - DCA

Nonstop1h 15mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 8/29

$179

Sat 9/278:30 amIAD - PHL

Nonstop1h 16mUnited Airlines

Sat 10/47:58 pmPHL - IAD

Nonstop1h 07mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/28

$179

Fri 9/121:17 pmBWI - PHL

1 stop10h 42mSpirit Airlines

Tue 9/302:07 pmPHL - BWI

1 stop5h 40mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 8/29

$188

Mon 9/297:45 pmBWI - PHL

1 stop4h 51mFrontier

Mon 10/66:00 amPHL - BWI

1 stop10h 50mFrontier

Deal found 8/30

$153

Sat 9/136:40 amBWI - PHL

1 stop10h 47mFrontier

Wed 9/178:00 amPHL - BWI

1 stop7h 29mFrontier

Deal found 8/28

$153

Sat 9/276:00 amDCA - PHL

Nonstop1h 07mAmerican Airlines

Sat 10/43:44 pmPHL - DCA

Nonstop1h 10mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 8/28

$179

Tue 9/3012:50 pmIAD - PHL

Nonstop1h 14mUnited Airlines

Mon 10/67:58 pmPHL - IAD

Nonstop1h 07mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/30

$179

Fri 9/267:45 pmBWI - PHL

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Fri 10/36:00 amPHL - BWI

1 stop10h 50mFrontier

Deal found 8/29

$153

Sun 9/141:17 pmBWI - PHL

1 stop10h 42mSpirit Airlines

Thu 9/185:30 amPHL - BWI

1 stop10h 02mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 8/30

$189

Fri 9/121:55 pmIAD - PHL

1 stop11h 02mFrontier

Mon 9/151:02 pmPHL - IAD

1 stop11h 13mFrontier

Deal found 8/29

$153

Fri 9/126:00 amDCA - PHL

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Deal found 8/29

$189

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Discover last-minute flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia. Data last updated August 31, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Sun 9/76:10 amIAD - PHL

1 stop18h 47mFrontier

Sat 9/136:37 pmPHL - IAD

1 stop5h 18mFrontier

Deal found 8/29

$173

Fri 9/121:55 pmIAD - PHL

1 stop11h 02mFrontier

Mon 9/151:02 pmPHL - IAD

1 stop11h 13mFrontier

Deal found 8/29

$153

Mon 9/154:09 pmBWI - PHL

1 stop8h 43mFrontier

Fri 9/198:10 amPHL - BWI

1 stop9h 55mFrontier

Deal found 8/29

$166

Mon 9/151:55 pmIAD - PHL

1 stop11h 02mFrontier

Fri 9/1912:59 pmPHL - IAD

1 stop11h 16mFrontier

Deal found 8/29

$183

Fri 9/197:45 pmBWI - PHL

1 stop4h 44mFrontier

Mon 9/221:02 pmPHL - BWI

1 stop11h 15mFrontier

Deal found 8/29

$154

Fri 9/199:09 pmIAD - PHL

1 stop16h 46mFrontier

Mon 9/225:15 amPHL - IAD

1 stop13h 09mFrontier

Deal found 8/29

$155

Tue 9/231:30 pmDCA - PHL

Nonstop1h 02mAmerican Airlines

Sat 10/49:36 amPHL - DCA

Nonstop1h 15mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 8/29

$179

Fri 9/263:15 pmIAD - PHL

1 stop8h 58mFrontier

Fri 10/312:30 pmPHL - IAD

1 stop5h 49mFrontier

Deal found 8/29

$159

Sat 9/278:30 amIAD - PHL

Nonstop1h 16mUnited Airlines

Sat 10/47:58 pmPHL - IAD

Nonstop1h 07mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/28

$179

Sun 9/287:45 pmBWI - PHL

1 stop16h 12mFrontier

Sun 10/57:39 pmPHL - BWI

1 stop15h 21mFrontier

Deal found 8/29

$160

Sun 9/287:14 pmIAD - PHL

1 stop12h 21mFrontier

Fri 10/312:30 pmPHL - IAD

1 stop5h 49mFrontier

Deal found 8/29

$181

Mon 9/297:45 pmBWI - PHL

1 stop4h 51mFrontier

Mon 10/66:00 amPHL - BWI

1 stop10h 50mFrontier

Deal found 8/30

$153

One-way flights from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia
Search for one-way flight options from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated August 31, 2025.

Sat 9/276:50 amBWI - PHL

1 stop8h 37mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/28

$87

Sun 9/286:22 amBWI - PHL

1 stop9h 48mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/30

$97

Wed 9/108:52 pmBWI - PHL

1 stop16h 10mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 8/28

$100

Mon 10/2012:30 pmBWI - PHL

1 stop20h 22mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/30

$102

Sun 9/289:59 pmBWI - PHL

2 stops25h 30mFrontier

Deal found 8/30

$108

Tue 9/168:12 amBWI - PHL

2 stops25h 34mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/30

$113

Mon 10/2710:33 pmIAD - PHL

1 stop15h 44mFrontier

Deal found 8/29

$115

Wed 10/110:00 amDCA - PHL

1 stop5h 00mJetBlue

Deal found 8/29

$116

Wed 10/299:00 pmBWI - PHL

2 stops13h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/29

$119

Mon 9/2911:55 amDCA - PHL

1 stop5h 20mJetBlue

Deal found 8/29

$119

Thu 10/166:53 amBWI - PHL

1 stop6h 00mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 8/31

$123

Sun 10/197:00 pmBWI - PHL

1 stop16h 52mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/29

$124

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Mon 9/29

7:45 pm-12:36 am

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5:15 am-10:48 am

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BWIPHL

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6:40 am-5:27 pm

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8:00 am-3:29 pm

1 stop7h 29m

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Fri 9/12

1:55 pm-12:57 am

1 stop11h 02m

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1:02 pm-12:15 am

1 stop11h 13m

$153

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Mon 9/29

1:55 pm-12:57 am

1 stop11h 02m

Philadelphia

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1 stop7h 40m

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7:45 pm-12:29 am

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1:02 pm-12:17 am

1 stop11h 15m

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Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 9/19

9:09 pm-1:55 pm

1 stop16h 46m

Philadelphia

Mon 9/22

5:15 am-6:24 pm

1 stop13h 09m

$155

Washington, D.C.Philadelphia

IAD - PHL

IADPHL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 9/26

3:15 pm-12:13 am

1 stop8h 58m

Philadelphia

Fri 10/3

12:30 pm-6:19 pm

1 stop5h 49m

$159

BaltimorePhiladelphia

BWI - PHL

BWIPHL

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 10/13

9:29 am-12:39 am

1 stop15h 10m

Philadelphia

Thu 10/16

6:10 am-3:27 pm

1 stop9h 17m

$160

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IAD

For a smooth departure from IAD, use the Aerotrain to quickly reach distant gates, avoiding long walks.

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Upon arrival at PHL, take the SEPTA Airport Line for a quick trip to Center City Philadelphia.

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Best time to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia?

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

When flying from Washington, D.C. 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 43% versus a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia flight should consider departing on Thursday at noon 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 Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia

The most flights from WAS to PHL are scheduled on a Monday (14 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (10 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia?

Reviews of airlines servicing Philadelphia

See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines and American Airlines from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,941 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,941 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,941 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,941 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Philadelphia from Washington, D.C.?
Philadelphia (PHL), located 7.0 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia. 2 airlines have flights to Philadelphia from Washington, D.C. on a regular basis. Booking flights from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 12 inbound flights from Washington, D.C. per day.
How long is the flight from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia?
For as low as $179, Frontier can have you in Philadelphia from Washington, D.C. in 1h 02m. The distance between Washington, D.C. and Philadelphia is about 119 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia round-trip?
Cheapflights users have booked flights from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia round-trip from $179. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is American Airlines. These flights start at 50% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia one-way?
The cheapest airline one-way is Spirit Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $100. However, be on the lookout for offers from Frontier and JetBlue, as they are both options that can get you from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia for a low price.
What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia?
While some choose either Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Philadelphia or Baltimore/Washington - Philadelphia, Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Philadelphia is the most popular route from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia.
Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia.
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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia (average of $236). Flying from Washington, D.C. 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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