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$90+ Cheap flights from Philadelphia (PHL) to District of Columbia

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PHL — IAD
Nov 25 — Dec 21
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Philadelphia (PHL) to District of Columbia (USDC). 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 November 20, 2024.

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Cheapest flights from Philadelphia to District of Columbia
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This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Thu 12/125:51 amPHL - DCA
Nonstop1h 07mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/148:20 pmDCA - PHL
Nonstop1h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/20$179
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 12/126:20 amPHL - IAD
Nonstop1h 13mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/148:35 amIAD - PHL
Nonstop1h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/20$179
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Sun 12/158:15 amPHL - DCA
1 stop3h 41mJetBlue
Mon 12/167:00 amDCA - PHL
1 stop5h 59mJetBlue
Deal found 11/19$210
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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.
Fri 12/66:53 pmPHL - IAD
1 stop5h 02mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/119:10 amIAD - PHL
1 stop4h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/18$288
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Thu 12/122:36 pmPHL - IAD
3 stops20h 44mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/148:25 amIAD - PHL
3 stops24h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/20$399
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Tue 11/194:50 pmPHL - DCA
1 stop5h 10mSouthwest
Thu 11/217:30 amDCA - PHL
1 stop9h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 11/19$503
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Tue 11/195:29 pmPHL - DCA
2 stops13h 48mDelta
Thu 11/219:00 amDCA - PHL
1 stop6h 32mDelta
Deal found 11/19$1,123
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Tue 11/195:29 pmPHL - IAD
2 stops6h 37mDelta
Thu 11/2110:05 amIAD - PHL
1 stop7h 02mDelta
Deal found 11/19$1,511

Find flights from Philadelphia to District of Columbia within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Philadelphia to District of Columbia that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 20, 2024.

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PhiladelphiaWashington, D.C.

PHL - DCA

PHLDCA

Philadelphia

Fri 1/24

10:30 am-11:35 am

Nonstop1h 05m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 1/26

10:15 pm-11:30 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

$179

PhiladelphiaWashington, D.C.

PHL - IAD

PHLIAD

Philadelphia

Thu 12/12

6:20 am-7:33 am

Nonstop1h 13m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 12/14

8:35 am-9:41 am

Nonstop1h 06m

$179

PhiladelphiaWashington, D.C.

PHL - DCA

PHLDCA

Philadelphia

Fri 1/10

11:10 am-6:59 pm

1 stop7h 49m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 1/13

11:45 am-7:07 pm

1 stop7h 22m

$180

PhiladelphiaWashington, D.C.

PHL - IAD

PHLIAD

Philadelphia

Fri 12/6

6:53 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop5h 02m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 12/8

5:00 am-11:46 am

1 stop6h 46m

$288

PhiladelphiaWashington, D.C.

PHL - IAD

PHLIAD

Philadelphia

Mon 1/6

8:20 am-8:17 pm

2 stops11h 57m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 1/7

8:25 am-9:42 am

3 stops25h 17m

$336

PhiladelphiaWashington, D.C.

PHL - DCA

PHLDCA

Philadelphia

Thu 5/8

6:10 am-3:44 pm

1 stop9h 34m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 5/12

7:50 pm-2:22 pm

2 stops18h 32m

$805

PhiladelphiaWashington, D.C.

PHL - DCA

PHLDCA

Philadelphia

Tue 12/17

1:45 pm-6:58 pm

1 stop5h 13m

$90

PhiladelphiaWashington, D.C.

PHL - DCA

PHLDCA

Philadelphia

Sat 12/14

10:39 am-11:45 am

Nonstop1h 06m

$95

PhiladelphiaWashington, D.C.

PHL - IAD

PHLIAD

Philadelphia

Wed 12/25

3:00 pm-4:13 pm

Nonstop1h 13m

$95

PhiladelphiaWashington, D.C.

PHL - IAD

PHLIAD

Philadelphia

Wed 12/18

10:48 am-8:35 pm

3 stops33h 47m

$162

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

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Travel insights for flights from Philadelphia to District of Columbia

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Philadelphia to District of Columbia including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to District of Columbia (average of $300). Flying from Philadelphia to District of Columbia in June is currently the most expensive (average of $376). 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 November 20, 2024.

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.

Weekly flight availability from Philadelphia to District of Columbia

Explore weekly flight availability from Philadelphia to District of Columbia. 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 November 20, 2024.

The most flights from PHL to USDC are scheduled on a Thursday (11 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

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 November 20, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines and American Airlines 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.
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Very good
9,461 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

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8.0

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8.2

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8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Service was good. We pre-ordered a snack but never made it to us.

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Very good
9,461 reviews
8.0
Very good
9,461 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Service was good. We pre-ordered a snack but never made it to us.

8.0
Very good
8,756 reviews
8.0
Very good
9,461 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Service was good. We pre-ordered a snack but never made it to us.

7.5
Good
3,831 reviews
8.0
Very good
9,461 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Service was good. We pre-ordered a snack but never made it to us.

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Good
3,394 reviews
8.0
Very good
9,461 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Service was good. We pre-ordered a snack but never made it to us.

7.4
Good
9,171 reviews
8.0
Very good
9,461 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Service was good. We pre-ordered a snack but never made it to us.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Philadelphia to District of Columbia. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • 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 $90 on JetBlue. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $95 and United Airlines from $95 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Philadelphia to District of Columbia?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Philadelphia to District of Columbia are Air China (100%), Air Canada (97%) and ANA (95%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Philadelphia to District of Columbia?

    On average you can expect to pay $940 for a flight from Philadelphia to District of Columbia. The cheapest flight overall is $117 while the most popular route, (Philadelphia - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl) is currently priced at $179.

  • 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?

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

  • 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to District of Columbia (average of $300). Flying from Philadelphia to District of Columbia in June is currently the most expensive (average of $376). 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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 20, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$146Average$249FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$169Average$289FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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