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$66 Find Cheap Flights from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia departing on 2/26. 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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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$130
Multiple Airlines
Tue 2/10Sat 2/14
BWI - PHL • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$179
Typical prices: $436-$448
American Airlines
Mon 2/23Mon 3/2
DCA - PHL • Non-stop
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DCA's metro access offers quick downtown connections.
SEPTA trains offer a cost-effective ride from PHL.
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Cheapest • from $131 (round-trip)
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Cheap Flights from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia (WAS-PHL)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia 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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Recent round-trip flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia

Tue, Feb 10 - Sat, Feb 14
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:20 am - 2:56 pm
BWI
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PHL
8h 36m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:59 pm - 8:11 am
PHL
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BWI
11h 12m
1 stop
$130Multiple Airlines
Mon, Feb 23 - Mon, Mar 2
Frontier Logo
9:04 pm - 9:53 am
BWI
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PHL
12h 49m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
5:30 am - 12:31 am
PHL
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BWI
19h 01m
1 stop
$131Frontier
Tue, Feb 17 - Thu, Feb 19
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:30 pm - 9:53 am
BWI
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PHL
21h 23m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:30 am - 12:31 am
PHL
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BWI
19h 01m
1 stop
$132Multiple Airlines
Tue, Mar 17 - Sat, Mar 21
JetBlue Logo
5:15 pm - 10:31 pm
DCA
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PHL
5h 16m
1 stop
JetBlue Logo
6:00 am - 1:03 pm
PHL
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DCA
7h 03m
1 stop
$151JetBlue
Tue, Feb 10 - Sat, Feb 14
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6:20 am - 11:50 pm
BWI
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PHL
17h 30m
1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
5:26 pm - 11:31 pm
PHL
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BWI
6h 05m
1 stop
$155Spirit Airlines
Mon, Feb 23 - Mon, Mar 2
JetBlue Logo
4:59 pm - 10:07 pm
DCA
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PHL
5h 08m
1 stop
JetBlue Logo
6:00 am - 12:59 pm
PHL
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DCA
6h 59m
1 stop
$164JetBlue
Thu, Feb 19 - Sun, Feb 22
United Airlines Logo
8:31 am - 9:48 am
IAD
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PHL
1h 17mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
10:35 am - 11:49 am
PHL
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IAD
1h 14mnonstop
$179United Airlines
Thu, Feb 19 - Sun, Feb 22
American Airlines Logo
2:16 pm - 3:26 pm
DCA
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PHL
1h 10mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
2:23 pm - 3:44 pm
PHL
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DCA
1h 21mnonstop
$182American Airlines
Sun, Feb 22 - Sun, Mar 1
United Airlines Logo
8:31 am - 9:48 am
IAD
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PHL
1h 17mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
10:35 am - 11:49 am
PHL
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IAD
1h 14mnonstop
$189United Airlines
Thu, Feb 12 - Sat, Feb 14
American Airlines Logo
2:16 pm - 3:26 pm
DCA
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PHL
1h 10mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
2:48 pm - 3:59 pm
PHL
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DCA
1h 11mnonstop
$194American Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia departing in February.

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

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia costs $236 on the route between Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (DCA) and Philadelphia (PHL). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 18% cheaper than other Washington, D.C.-Philadelphia routes. It is also the most popular route.

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Philadelphia on a Friday and more expensive on a Saturday. On your return trip to Washington, D.C., you should consider flying back on a Wednesday, and avoid Sundays for better deals.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 2 stops layover the cheapest option at $195 on average.

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Expert advice for your flight from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia

 
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Duncan Madden

Duncan Madden

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Duncan is a freelance travel writer, copywriter and book author in constant search of travel stories and the perpetual sensation of being on holiday. He’s never happier than when on a dusty trail in search of empty waves or ducking under the piste tape in search of snowbound solitude. British born, living in Germany, but happiest heading for the horizon. His first book, Found in Translation, explores the etymologies and stories of country names around the world and is out now.

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Harriet Baskas

Expert on American Airlines and PHL

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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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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Good to know

Low seasonApril
Cheapest flight$66
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 48% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 43% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia was $66 for a one-way ticket and $130 for a round-trip.

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

    A passport is not required to fly from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia.

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

    There are 2 airports in Washington, D.C. (Washington, D.C. Reagan-National and Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl.) and only 1 airport in Philadelphia (Philadelphia). The cheapest flights are generally found on the Baltimore/Washington Airport to Philadelphia flight route.

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

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia flight route: American Airlines, Delta, JetBlue, SWISS, United Airlines, and Alaska Airlines.

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

    The Airbus A321neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia flight route.

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

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Washington, D.C. and Philadelphia, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia, United Airlines or American Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia are United Airlines and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $239 and an overall rating of 7.4, United Airlines is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $293 and an overall rating of 7.2.

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

    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 Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Philadelphia from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia?

    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 Philadelphia with an airline and back to Washington, D.C. with another airline.

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

    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 Philadelphia from Washington, D.C. up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $316 or less one-way and $434 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia.
Find which airlines fly direct from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia

Monday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

Tuesday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

Wednesday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

Thursday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

Friday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

Saturday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

Sunday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

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Direct returns

Philadelphia to Washington, D.C.

Monday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

Tuesday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

Wednesday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

Thursday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

Friday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

Saturday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

Sunday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

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Reviews of the top airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia. 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 Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia? 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.
7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 9204 reviews
7.1Entertainment
7.7Boarding
6.6Food
7.3Comfort
8.1Crew
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Very good. Because of the delays with my previous flight, I missed my connection, but I was able to book another flight through the United app easily.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jan 2026
IAD - ATL
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Very good. Because of the delays with my previous flight, I missed my connection, but I was able to book another flight through the United app easily.

Was happy we finally got upgraded in 1st class. The seat getting old. The cushiness need some improvement.

Ineffective communication with United resulted in lost baggage. Their Baggage Tracing counter at MUC was shut down from 11:00-14:15 on my arrival. Undertrained, underinformed staff had me Running all over MUC to find someone to help me to no avail. Staff was rude, unhelpful, and unable to effectively use the systems they did have operational. They refused to contact United in any way or provide any accommodation or other resources while I waited for my luggage. This has destroyed my downstream itinerary. If they had even the slightest visibility I may have been able to reschedule/plan, but again, their staff provided nothing, and did nothing more than their website, which doesn’t even work on a standard phone browser. Miserable failure at all levels that weren’t associated with the operation of the aircraft.

Sat next to a one year old. She crawled all over the place and made me laugh.

The Crew and the food was the worst I ever had in Business Class. First they told us there were no space for carry on. It was plenty of space over our 2 row seats, we had to ask to let us travel with it which was accepted. They were aware that we had to run for the connection due to the previous flight delay. Have us one hour waiting for more customers and not even offer a glass of water. Then started the service and they started to serve other passengers drinks in business and did not offer any drinks until they serve our pre ordered meal and I ask for something to drink. I had to wait until they finished to serve all passengers until Inget something. The crew was the worts I ever had for Business Class in my life.

Not great experience - we were super late boarding due to issues with aircraft. Then when we finally all got onboard and seated and they started taxiing out to the runway they just stopped then turned around and went back to the airport. Apparently the crew “ran out of time” to legally fly us. They mentioned that they were about 2 minutes away from taking off. I understand the rules and safety but kinda wonder why they would have bothered boarding us in the first place? Had to go all the way back and de plane and then wait in a HUGE line to get a hotel (this is somewhere around 2:30am) finally got to hotel by Uber (no shuttle after 20min so gave up) and they ended up putting us all back on the same aircraft at 10am next morning so got about 2.5 hours sleep. They did give us. $250 credit, but it was a São Paulo Brazil flight out of Dulles. The flight and everything was fine.

Starlink wifi on the Embraer E175 is an excellent experience. I was able to connect and work from IAD all the way to approach into BTV.

7 hours delayed due to operational issues on United’s end. Basically laziness.

Short flight but an "eager to help" crew made the journey more enjoyable!

During booking, I kept trying submitting my payment from the Mexican website and it didn't work. After I had the idea to change it to the Canadian website, it worked but I had to be charged the equivalent of 50 CAD more. I received the clear instruction that I would only be able to check-in at the airport and that it was impossible to select a seat 24 hours before departure, that I had to pay 144 CAD to do so, although not only was I able to check-in 24 hours before departure, but I could have selected my seats for free then. All in all, I almost threw $200 out the window due to misleading information. Besides, the app kept crashing, the information to get to the gate on the app was inaccurate, my gate was switched and I was only informed once in the air (luckily I had noticed the departure pannel), I was not addressed in my language beforehand and even if I tried I was immediately answered in English (which meant the crew understood but didn't want to answer accordingly), there was only one snack & beverage service on my medium haul flight and no beverage service on my short haul flight. To be fair, the planes were comfortable, the crew apart from the language issue was helpful, dynamic and engaging, the plane was clean and the directions were clear and direct. United has a lot of potential to be one of my favourite airlines, but the devil is in the details and a lot of them missed the target.

The attendants were kind and helpful. A sugar-free drink would have been very welcome.

The entertainment options were at best, fair. It was exactly the same as my outbound flight. It would have been more entertaining if there were some series from Apple TV, HBO, Showtime or other carriers for me to catch up with.

The seat cushions were very worn so they were extremely uncomfortable.

Crew were all friendly and helpful. It was a short flight so just a beverage service with a cookie. After we were boarded the plane took about 45 minutes to leave the gate but it was New Year’s Eve so not shocking there was some delay. Overall good experience and very grateful.

the trip to madrid was uncomfortable with my legs touching the seat in front of me

Very crowded flight but what can you expect these days?? Crew was accommodating.

The seats in economy were appeared to be quite thin and lack sufficient cushioning to be comfortable. Perhaps it was my seating position but the plane seemed notably load.

Internet was a bit expensive and did not work ask that week otherwise a good flight

The flight had a delay that made me being in a real rush to take the second flight. The delay was almost for 2 hours. They moved us from gate to gate in 4 times. Once I arrived to Philadelphia, I got to run thorough all the airport, as the train was already closed by that time. So I got sick with asthma for all the running I had to do. And I was the last one to board, when it was almost closed. So irresponsable with the people

The plane was probably full boarding was easy. We were able to check our carry-on luggage for free. It was a return flight through Philly to LA. Never saw a stewardess do a demonstration of emergency Procedures. I think my flight was pretty full

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

Transportation modeAverage priceAverage duration
Flights$1,0541h 10m
Trains$591h 57m
Buses$484h 02m