Reagan-National

$111+ Cheap flights from Philadelphia (PHL) to Reagan-National (DCA)

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 8/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHL — DCA
Jul 7 — Jul 141
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Philadelphia (PHL) to Reagan-National (DCA). 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 2, 2025.

Round-trip from

$179
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$111
(JetBlue)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$179

Good round-trip deal

$338 or less

Good one-way deal

$302 or less
From Philadelphia to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
One-way flight from Philadelphia to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($26 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Philadelphia to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Philadelphia to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National.

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Cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Reagan-National
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Philadelphia to Reagan-National. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 2, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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.
Mon 7/285:53 amPHL - DCA
Nonstop1h 06mAmerican Airlines
Mon 8/46:10 amDCA - PHL
Nonstop1h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/29$179
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/2910:15 amPHL - DCA
1 stop7h 50mJetBlue
Tue 8/510:30 amDCA - PHL
1 stop6h 25mJetBlue
Deal found 7/1$201
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Mon 7/146:15 amPHL - DCA
1 stop10h 44mFrontier
Thu 7/177:00 amDCA - PHL
1 stop15h 09mFrontier
Deal found 6/30$415
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Mon 7/286:30 amPHL - DCA
1 stop6h 28mUnited Airlines
Mon 8/48:00 pmDCA - PHL
1 stop14h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/1$465

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

Fly from

Philadelphia

Fly to

Reagan-National

Route

Depart

Return

Price

PhiladelphiaWashington, D.C.

PHL - DCA

PHLDCA

Philadelphia

Wed 7/30

10:26 am-11:32 am

Nonstop1h 06m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 8/4

6:10 am-7:21 am

Nonstop1h 11m

$179

PhiladelphiaWashington, D.C.

PHL - DCA

PHLDCA

Philadelphia

Tue 7/29

10:15 am-6:05 pm

1 stop7h 50m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 8/5

10:30 am-4:55 pm

1 stop6h 25m

$201

PhiladelphiaWashington, D.C.

PHL - DCA

PHLDCA

Philadelphia

Mon 7/14

6:15 am-4:59 pm

1 stop10h 44m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 7/17

7:00 am-10:09 pm

1 stop15h 09m

$415

PhiladelphiaWashington, D.C.

PHL - DCA

PHLDCA

Philadelphia

Mon 7/28

6:30 am-12:58 pm

1 stop6h 28m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 8/4

8:00 pm-10:47 am

1 stop14h 47m

$465

PhiladelphiaWashington, D.C.

PHL - DCA

PHLDCA

Philadelphia

Fri 10/31

10:05 am-3:38 pm

1 stop5h 33m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 11/2

9:59 am-12:15 am

2 stops14h 16m

$3,652

PhiladelphiaWashington, D.C.

PHL - DCA

PHLDCA

Philadelphia

Wed 8/13

11:56 am-8:59 pm

1 stop9h 03m

$111

PhiladelphiaWashington, D.C.

PHL - DCA

PHLDCA

Philadelphia

Sat 7/26

6:15 am-4:59 pm

1 stop10h 44m

$163

PhiladelphiaWashington, D.C.

PHL - DCA

PHLDCA

Philadelphia

Sat 7/26

6:25 am-7:30 am

Nonstop1h 05m

$204

PhiladelphiaWashington, D.C.

PHL - DCA

PHLDCA

Philadelphia

Wed 9/10

6:30 am-6:41 pm

2 stops12h 11m

$247

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Deals found on 6/30

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Philadelphia to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (average of $278). Flying from Philadelphia to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $335). 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 PHL to DCA?

Find hourly flight availability from Philadelphia to Reagan-National. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 2, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Philadelphia to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 47% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

Reviews of airlines servicing Reagan-National

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Reagan-National. 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 Reagan-National. Reviews last updated July 2, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines, JetBlue, and American Airlines from Philadelphia to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.0

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

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!

Entertainment

7.0

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

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!

Entertainment

7.0

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

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!

Entertainment

7.0

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

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!

Entertainment

7.0

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

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!

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Philadelphia to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National?

    Philadelphia (PHL) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Philadelphia to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National. You should not have trouble finding flights to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National from Philadelphia; the airport handles an average of 3 outbound flights to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 1 airline has flights from the Philadelphia airport to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National. It is only a 7.0 mi journey to Philadelphia (PHL) from Philadelphia’s city center.

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

    Flying on American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport, with prices starting at $179. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by JetBlue and Frontier, with the lowest prices starting at $201 and $415, respectively. These flights start at 23% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $111 on JetBlue. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Frontier from $163 and American Airlines from $204 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Philadelphia to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Philadelphia to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport are Alaska Airlines (93%), Republic Airways (91%) and American Airlines (77%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

    The cheapest flight price from Philadelphia to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport is $233. On average you can expect to pay $355. The most popular route, (Philadelphia - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National), can usually be booked for $201.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Philadelphia to Reagan-National that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Philadelphia to Reagan-National?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Philadelphia to Reagan-National?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Philadelphia to Reagan-National 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 Philadelphia to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (average of $278). Flying from Philadelphia to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $335). 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 airline flying from Philadelphia to Reagan-National

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American AirlinesCheapest$159Average$221FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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