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$47 Find cheap flights from Philadelphia to Washington, D.C.

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Philadelphia to Washington, D.C. departing on 6/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap flight deals from Philadelphia to Washington, D.C. (PHL-WAS)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Philadelphia to Washington, D.C. that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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5:10 am - 7:10 pmPHL-BWI
14h 00m1 stop
10:12 pm - 9:00 amBWI-PHL
10h 48m1 stop
$90Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Jun 4 - Tue, Jun 4
2:15 pm - 8:46 pmPHL-BWI
6h 31m1 stop
6:30 am - 1:06 pmBWI-PHL
6h 36m1 stop
$96Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Jun 4 - Tue, Jun 11
6:00 am - 12:42 pmPHL-DCA
6h 42m1 stop
4:40 pm - 10:26 pmDCA-PHL
5h 46m1 stop
$180JetBlue
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Tue, Jun 25 - Tue, Jun 25
6:00 am - 1:39 pmPHL-DCA
7h 39m1 stop
1:05 pm - 5:25 pmDCA-PHL
4h 20m1 stop
$186JetBlue
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Wed, Jun 26 - Wed, Jul 10
2:42 pm - 7:56 pmPHL-DCA
5h 14m1 stop
10:10 pm - 11:17 pmDCA-PHL
1h 07mnonstop
$195American Airlines
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Tue, Jun 25 - Tue, Jun 25
11:51 am - 10:21 amPHL-IAD
22h 30m1 stop
11:30 am - 10:43 amIAD-PHL
23h 13m1 stop
$211Sun Country Air
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Tue, Jun 4 - Tue, Jun 11
6:00 am - 7:09 amPHL-IAD
1h 09mnonstop
10:05 pm - 11:12 pmIAD-PHL
1h 07mnonstop
$219United Airlines
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Fri, Jun 28 - Sun, Jun 30
11:41 am - 11:08 amPHL-IAD
23h 27m1 stop
10:50 am - 10:29 amIAD-PHL
23h 39m1 stop
$239Sun Country Air
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Mon, Jun 3 - Mon, Jun 10
2:37 pm - 3:46 pmPHL-IAD
1h 09mnonstop
10:15 pm - 11:22 pmIAD-PHL
1h 07mnonstop
$275United Airlines
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Thu, Jun 27 - Mon, Jul 1
3:40 pm - 8:45 pmPHL-DCA
5h 05m1 stop
11:30 am - 12:33 pmDCA-PHL
1h 03mnonstop
$281American Airlines
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Mon, Jul 1 - Thu, Jul 4

Flights from Philadelphia to Washington, D.C. - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Philadelphia to Washington, D.C. to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest Philadelphia to Washington, D.C. flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for one-way flights from Philadelphia to Washington, D.C..
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from Philadelphia to Washington, D.C. cost $117 and was between Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport. On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $187.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Philadelphia to Washington, D.C.?

The average price of all flights from Philadelphia to Washington, D.C. clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Washington, D.C. on a Sunday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Tuesday is the most expensive day to fly from Philadelphia to Washington, D.C.. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Saturday and avoiding Thursdays for the best deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Philadelphia to Washington, D.C., removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Philadelphia to Washington, D.C. is October, where tickets cost $257 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and September, where the average cost of tickets is $652 and $597 respectively.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Washington, D.C.?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The cheapest return flight ticket from Philadelphia to Washington, D.C. found by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours was for $90 on Spirit Airlines, followed by JetBlue ($180). One-way flight deals have also been found from as low as $47 on Spirit Airlines and from $93 on JetBlue.

Which airlines fly non-stop between Philadelphia and Washington, D.C.?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Philadelphia to Washington, D.C..
There is just one airline that flies from Philadelphia to Washington, D.C. direct and that is American Airlines. The best one-way deal found from American Airlines for the route is $247.

How many flights are there between Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. per day?

Each day, there are between 4 and 7 nonstop flights that take off from Philadelphia and land in Washington, D.C., with an average flight time of 1h 10m. The most common departure time is 3:00 pm and most flights take off in the afternoon, while the most flights land at Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport. Each week, there are 40 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Thursday, when 18% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Sunday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Philadelphia and Washington, D.C.?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 4 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Philadelphia to Washington, D.C. take?

The average nonstop flight takes 1h 06m, covering a distance of 117 miles.

What’s the earliest departure time from Philadelphia to Washington, D.C.?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Philadelphia at 5:47 am and will be landing in Washington, D.C. at 6:55 am.

What’s the latest departure time from Philadelphia to Washington, D.C.?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Philadelphia to Washington, D.C. jets off at 8:50 pm and lands at 9:59 pm.

Good to know

Low season

February

High season

May

Cheapest flight

$47
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 54% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 18% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Philadelphia to Washington, D.C.

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Philadelphia to Washington, D.C. based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Philadelphia to Washington, D.C.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Philadelphia to Washington, D.C.?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Philadelphia to Washington, D.C. was $47 for a one-way ticket and $90 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Philadelphia and Washington, D.C.?

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Philadelphia to Washington, D.C.. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Philadelphia to Washington, D.C.?

    Philadelphia is served by only 1 airport and there are 2 airports in Washington, D.C.. You will leave Philadelphia from Philadelphia and you will be arriving in Washington, D.C. at one of these airports: Washington, D.C. Reagan-National or Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Philadelphia to Washington, D.C.?

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Philadelphia to Washington, D.C. flight route: American Airlines, Delta, JetBlue, Finnair, British Airways, and Iberia.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Philadelphia to Washington, D.C.?

    The Airbus A320neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Philadelphia to Washington, D.C. flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Philadelphia to Washington, D.C.?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Philadelphia and Washington, D.C..

  • On which days can I fly direct from Philadelphia to Washington, D.C.?

    There are nonstop flights from Philadelphia to Washington, D.C. on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Philadelphia to Washington, D.C.?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Philadelphia to Washington, D.C..

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Philadelphia to Washington, D.C.?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Washington, D.C. from Philadelphia is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Philadelphia to Washington, D.C.?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Washington, D.C. with an airline and back to Philadelphia with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Philadelphia to Washington, D.C.?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Washington, D.C. from Philadelphia up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Philadelphia to Washington, D.C.

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $155 or less one-way and $330 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly non-stop from Philadelphia to Washington, D.C.?

Find which airlines fly direct from Philadelphia to Washington, D.C., which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Philadelphia to Washington, D.C.

Monday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Avianca, +5 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +6 more

Tuesday

Air China, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +6 more

Air China, Alaska Airlines, +7 more

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Avianca, +5 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +6 more

Thursday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Avianca, +5 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +6 more

Friday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Avianca, +5 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +6 more

Saturday

Air China, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +6 more

Air China, Alaska Airlines, +7 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Avianca, +5 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +6 more

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Nonstop returns

Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia

Monday

ANA, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +6 more

ANA, Alaska Airlines, +7 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air China, Alaska Airlines, +7 more

ANA, Air China, +8 more

Wednesday

ANA, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +6 more

ANA, Alaska Airlines, +7 more

Thursday

ANA, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +6 more

ANA, Alaska Airlines, +7 more

Friday

ANA, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +6 more

ANA, Alaska Airlines, +7 more

Saturday

ANA, Air China, Alaska Airlines, +7 more

ANA, Air China, +8 more

Sunday

ANA, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +6 more

ANA, Alaska Airlines, +7 more

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Top airline flying from Philadelphia to Washington, D.C.

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Philadelphia to Washington, D.C.. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Philadelphia to Washington, D.C.? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.3
American AirlinesOverall score based on 14697 reviews
7.2Comfort
7.6Boarding
6.6Food
7.1Entertainment
8.0Crew
Airline reviews

Not being able to purchase my check in baggage online was a negative.

8.0 ExcellentJoe, Apr 2024PHL - ALB
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Not being able to purchase my check in baggage online was a negative.

LATE LATE LATE!!! Plagued by late AA flights on this trip. Such a drag. This one was by far the worst.

Same basket of unhealthy prepackaged snacks (junk food) which was depleted by the time it got to my row!!

We experience delays on departure and connecting flights resulting in 14 hour to our next departure. We were accommodated with a night's stay but was only provided a 12 dollar meals accommodation. The airlines rules state.at least 50 dollars. In any case, it can not make up for the whole day missed on our vacation in Sydney Australia.

Flight from PHL to PHX arrived 50 minutes early and a gate was available. First class flight attendant Stephanie was very friendly and polite. Sanitizing wipes should be provided with meals in addition to refresher towels.

flight delayed so missed connection and this had to rebook for next day

Flight departed PHL one hour late due to late arrival of aircraft. On board services were okay. First class menu does not offer any new items; same desserts (cheese & crackers or Mango sorbet). At least there were no credit card promotions during the flight.

After sitting on plane for 7+ hours, flight was canceled. And to makes matters worse, my suitcase is in baggage hell!

Terrible Ticketing and Check in process. I learned that AA unilaterally cancelled my premium seating from PHL to CLT and from CLT to JAN. They did, however, refund my money, but my seating was subsequently severely downgraded. They didn’t have a seat for my unless I paid for it! Not cool! Consequently, Check-in took 45 min. AA is usually great, but this was my worst experience with AA ever. Appalling they they arbitrarily cancel my seats threatening loss of flight if I didn’t pay for a seat!!!! -John

We liked quick boarding and on time departure. Seats were very uncomfortable.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Philadelphia to Washington, D.C. found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
6/11Tue
1 stopSpirit Airlines
25h 35mPHL-BWI
$47
6/11Tue
2 stopsSpirit Airlines
16h 53mPHL-BWI
$65
6/11Tue
1 stopJetBlue
5h 04mPHL-DCA
$93
6/13Thu
1 stopSun Country Air
24h 57mPHL-IAD
$116
6/14Fri
1 stopSun Country Air
24h 51mPHL-IAD
$123
8/22Thu
1 stop
7h 57mPHL-IAD
$126
6/12Wed
1 stopAmerican Airlines
3h 49mPHL-DCA
$133
6/15Sat
2 stops
26h 08mPHL-BWI
$147
6/13Thu
1 stopAmerican Airlines
3h 05mPHL-DCA
$154
7/8Mon
1 stopJetBlue
4h 41mPHL-DCA
$166

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Last minute flights from Philadelphia to Washington, D.C.

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Philadelphia to Washington, D.C. that are departing in the next 10 days.
5/9Thu
multi-stopUnited Airlines
3h 27mPHL-DCA
5/12Sun
multi-stopUnited Airlines
5h 00mDCA-PHL
$248
5/11Sat
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
12h 11mPHL-BWI
5/15Wed
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
8h 52mBWI-PHL
$252
5/11Sat
multi-stopUnited Airlines
3h 44mPHL-DCA
5/13Mon
multi-stopUnited Airlines
5h 33mDCA-PHL
$258
5/11Sat
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
12h 11mPHL-BWI
5/15Wed
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
24h 05mBWI-PHL
$286
5/11Sat
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
12h 11mPHL-BWI
5/15Wed
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
24h 05mBWI-PHL
$294
5/8Wed
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
16h 25mPHL-BWI
5/14Tue
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
10h 48mBWI-PHL
$298
5/11Sat
multi-stop
9h 24mPHL-BWI
5/18Sat
multi-stop
11h 04mBWI-PHL
$311
5/11Sat
multi-stop
14h 58mPHL-BWI
5/18Sat
multi-stop
12h 05mBWI-PHL
$316
5/10Fri
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
14h 40mPHL-DCA
5/11Sat
nonstopAmerican Airlines
0h 57mDCA-PHL
$491
5/11Sat
nonstopAmerican Airlines
1h 06mPHL-DCA
5/13Mon
nonstopAmerican Airlines
0h 56mDCA-PHL
$642

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Philadelphia - Washington, D.C. Flights

Departure:

Philadelphia (PHL)United States

Return flight deals:

Washington, D.C. - Philadelphia

Cabin classes:

$724
$1,365
$1,385
$187

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Compare transportation modes for Philadelphia to Washington, D.C.

Average priceAverage duration
Flights$1,8881h 09m
Trains$202h 05m
Buses$142h 55m