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$134+ Cheap flights from Dulles Intl (IAD) to Philadelphia (PHL)

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IAD — PHL
Jun 17 — Jun 241
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Dulles Intl (IAD) 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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$179
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$134
(Mytrip)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$538

Good round-trip deal

$701 or less

Good one-way deal

$530 or less
From Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Philadelphia
One-way flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Philadelphia
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($21 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($17 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025
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This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/38:45 amIAD - PHL
Nonstop1h 10mUnited Airlines
Sun 7/66:05 amPHL - IAD
Nonstop1h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$179
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/186:00 amIAD - PHL
1 stop5h 02mFrontier
Wed 9/246:10 pmPHL - IAD
1 stop5h 35mFrontier
Deal found 6/11$251
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/207:17 pmIAD - PHL
1 stop4h 00mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/276:02 amPHL - IAD
1 stop4h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$288
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/311:58 amIAD - PHL
2 stops21h 49mMultiple Airlines
Mon 7/712:06 pmPHL - IAD
1 stop24h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$372
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Tue 9/236:00 amIAD - PHL
1 stop8h 59mDelta
Fri 10/247:20 pmPHL - IAD
1 stop18h 37mDelta
Deal found 6/10$402

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Philadelphia that are best for you.

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Philadelphia

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Price

Washington, D.C.Philadelphia

IAD - PHL

IADPHL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 7/3

8:45 am-9:55 am

Nonstop1h 10m

Philadelphia

Sun 7/6

6:05 am-7:15 am

Nonstop1h 10m

$179

Washington, D.C.Philadelphia

IAD - PHL

IADPHL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 8/1

4:24 pm-12:35 am

1 stop8h 11m

Philadelphia

Mon 8/4

5:25 am-5:17 pm

1 stop11h 52m

$251

Washington, D.C.Philadelphia

IAD - PHL

IADPHL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 6/30

6:55 am-10:38 am

1 stop3h 43m

Philadelphia

Mon 9/1

8:30 am-12:37 pm

1 stop4h 07m

$289

Washington, D.C.Philadelphia

IAD - PHL

IADPHL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 7/3

11:58 am-9:47 am

2 stops21h 49m

Philadelphia

Mon 7/7

12:06 pm-12:13 pm

1 stop24h 07m

$372

Washington, D.C.Philadelphia

IAD - PHL

IADPHL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 6/28

9:42 pm-1:41 pm

1 stop15h 59m

$134

Washington, D.C.Philadelphia

IAD - PHL

IADPHL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 8/5

6:10 am-5:55 pm

1 stop11h 45m

$158

Washington, D.C.Philadelphia

IAD - PHL

IADPHL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 7/6

5:30 pm-6:48 pm

Nonstop1h 18m

$204

Washington, D.C.Philadelphia

IAD - PHL

IADPHL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 8/5

1:06 pm-8:09 pm

1 stop7h 03m

$214

Washington, D.C.Philadelphia

IAD - PHL

IADPHL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 6/15

7:45 am-11:10 am

1 stop27h 25m

$360

Washington, D.C.Philadelphia

IAD - PHL

IADPHL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 6/20

11:00 am-10:26 pm

2 stops35h 26m

$2,117

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Deals found on 6/10

The best insider tips for Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Philadelphia flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Philadelphia trip
Airports
IAD

For a smooth departure, use the Aerotrain to reach distant gates quickly. Pay attention to signage as it's not a loop system.

Read more about IADby Ramsey Qubein
PHL

To reach downtown, SEPTA trains are efficient. Stations are near Terminals A, B, C/D, and E/F, with service from 5 a.m. to midnight.

Read more about PHLby Mark Chesnut
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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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Ramsey Qubein

Expert on IAD

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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Best time to book a flight from Dulles Intl to Philadelphia

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Philadelphia from Dulles Intl with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Philadelphia

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from Dulles 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 June 12, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Philadelphia is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 45% on airfare.

Weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Philadelphia

Explore weekly flight availability from Dulles 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 June 12, 2025.

The most flights from IAD to PHL are scheduled on a Tuesday (14 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 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 June 12, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Qatar Airways, United Airlines and American Airlines from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia to help guide your decision. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

7.4

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

preeti,Jan 2025

DOH - PHL

Can improve a lot from food to crew training to entertainment etc.

Overall

7.4

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

preeti,Jan 2025

DOH - PHL

Can improve a lot from food to crew training to entertainment etc.

Overall

7.4

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

preeti,Jan 2025

DOH - PHL

Can improve a lot from food to crew training to entertainment etc.

Overall

7.4

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

preeti,Jan 2025

DOH - PHL

Can improve a lot from food to crew training to entertainment etc.

Overall

7.4

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

preeti,Jan 2025

DOH - PHL

Can improve a lot from food to crew training to entertainment etc.

Overall

7.4

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

preeti,Jan 2025

DOH - PHL

Can improve a lot from food to crew training to entertainment etc.

Related info for your journey

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

    Philadelphia (PHL), located 7.0 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Philadelphia. 1 airline have flights to Philadelphia from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl on a regular basis. Booking flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Philadelphia should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 10 inbound flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl per day.

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

    United Airlines, at $179, was found to be the cheapest airline from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Philadelphia.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Frontier and American Airlines. Users have found that United Airlines is 40% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Philadelphia are Frontier ($158), United Airlines ($204), and American Airlines ($214).

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Philadelphia?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Philadelphia are Sun Country Air (100%), Ethiopian Air (83%) and CommutAir (79%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Philadelphia?

    The cheapest flight price from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Philadelphia is $404. On average you can expect to pay $789. The most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Philadelphia), can usually be booked for $179.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Dulles Intl to Philadelphia?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Dulles 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 Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Philadelphia?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Philadelphia (average of $236). Flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles 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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United AirlinesCheapest$179Average$304FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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