District of Columbia

$81+ Cheap flights from Philadelphia (PHL) to District of Columbia

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PHL — BWI
Apr 20 — Apr 271
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Cheap flight deals from Philadelphia to District of Columbia

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Philadelphia to District of Columbia flight deals. Data was last updated April 15, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$170
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$81
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$346

Good round-trip deal

$371 or less

Good one-way deal

$205 or less
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From Philadelphia to District of Columbia
One-way flight from Philadelphia to District of Columbia
High demand for flights, 8% potential price rise
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Philadelphia to District of Columbia.
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Cheapest flights from Philadelphia to District of Columbia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Philadelphia to District of Columbia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 15, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
Tue 6/1010:35 amPHL - IAD
Nonstop1h 05mUnited Airlines
Thu 6/128:29 amIAD - PHL
Nonstop1h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/14$170
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
Tue 4/226:49 pmPHL - DCA
Nonstop1h 10mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/410:15 pmDCA - PHL
Nonstop1h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/14$174
This JetBlue Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/86:00 amPHL - DCA
1 stop6h 00mJetBlue
Mon 5/125:40 pmDCA - PHL
1 stop4h 41mJetBlue
Deal found 4/14$201
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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.
Tue 5/136:40 pmPHL - IAD
1 stop5h 22mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/201:59 pmIAD - PHL
1 stop3h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/13$259
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
Tue 4/2212:50 pmPHL - DCA
1 stop8h 15mUnited Airlines
Sun 5/47:07 pmDCA - PHL
1 stop5h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/14$284
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Fri 6/131:25 pmPHL - IAD
2 stops25h 07mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/2211:12 amIAD - PHL
2 stops24h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/14$305

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Philadelphia to District of Columbia that are best for you.

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Philadelphia

Fly to

District of Columbia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

PhiladelphiaWashington, D.C.

PHL - IAD

PHLIAD

Philadelphia

Tue 6/10

10:35 am-11:40 am

Nonstop1h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 6/12

8:29 am-9:39 am

Nonstop1h 10m

$170

PhiladelphiaWashington, D.C.

PHL - DCA

PHLDCA

Philadelphia

Thu 5/8

6:46 pm-7:59 pm

Nonstop1h 13m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 5/12

6:33 am-7:30 am

Nonstop0h 57m

$179

PhiladelphiaWashington, D.C.

PHL - DCA

PHLDCA

Philadelphia

Thu 5/8

6:00 am-12:00 pm

1 stop6h 00m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 5/12

5:40 pm-10:21 pm

1 stop4h 41m

$201

PhiladelphiaWashington, D.C.

PHL - IAD

PHLIAD

Philadelphia

Tue 5/13

6:40 pm-12:02 am

1 stop5h 22m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 5/20

1:59 pm-5:54 pm

1 stop3h 55m

$259

PhiladelphiaWashington, D.C.

PHL - IAD

PHLIAD

Philadelphia

Fri 6/13

1:25 pm-2:32 pm

2 stops25h 07m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 6/22

11:12 am-11:46 am

2 stops24h 34m

$305

PhiladelphiaWashington, D.C.

PHL - DCA

PHLDCA

Philadelphia

Mon 4/28

6:41 am-12:57 pm

1 stop6h 16m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 5/5

7:00 pm-12:44 am

1 stop5h 44m

$324

PhiladelphiaWashington, D.C.

PHL - DCA

PHLDCA

Philadelphia

Tue 5/6

6:46 pm-7:59 pm

Nonstop1h 13m

$81

PhiladelphiaWashington, D.C.

PHL - IAD

PHLIAD

Philadelphia

Tue 5/6

6:15 am-7:21 am

Nonstop1h 06m

$81

PhiladelphiaWashington, D.C.

PHL - DCA

PHLDCA

Philadelphia

Tue 5/13

6:00 am-12:00 pm

1 stop6h 00m

$111

PhiladelphiaWashington, D.C.

PHL - IAD

PHLIAD

Philadelphia

Thu 6/5

7:12 pm-2:23 pm

2 stops19h 11m

$154

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from Philadelphia to District of Columbia

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Philadelphia to District of Columbia

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Philadelphia to District of Columbia?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to District of Columbia (average of $241). Flying from Philadelphia to District of Columbia in March is currently the most expensive (average of $290). 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 DC?

Find hourly flight availability from Philadelphia to District of Columbia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 15, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Philadelphia to District of Columbia as you normally would.

Rainfall in District of Columbia by month

Plan your trip to District of Columbia by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in District of Columbia ranges from 2.6 - 4.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.0 in. February is typically the driest time to visit District of Columbia when rainfall is around 2.6 in.

Temperature in District of Columbia by month

Plan your trip to District of Columbia by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to District of Columbia, 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 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 35.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing District of Columbia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to District of Columbia. 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 District of Columbia. Reviews last updated April 15, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines and JetBlue from Philadelphia to District of Columbia have to say. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Philadelphia to District of Columbia?

    Philadelphia (PHL), located 7.0 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Philadelphia to District of Columbia.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Philadelphia to District of Columbia one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $81 on American Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from $81 and JetBlue from $111 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Philadelphia to District of Columbia that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Philadelphia to District of Columbia flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Philadelphia to District of Columbia?

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Philadelphia to District of Columbia?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Philadelphia to District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to District of Columbia (average of $241). Flying from Philadelphia to District of Columbia in March is currently the most expensive (average of $290). 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 2 airlines flying from Philadelphia to District of Columbia

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Philadelphia to District of Columbia. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$159Average$249FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$159Average$279FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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