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$79+ Cheap flights from Philadelphia (PHL) to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

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 1/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHL — WAS
Dec 23 — Dec 301
Mon 12/23
Mon 12/30
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Philadelphia to Washington, D.C.

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Philadelphia (PHL) to Washington, D.C. (WAS). 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 December 18, 2024.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$169
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$79
(CheapOair)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$349
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Cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Washington, D.C.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Philadelphia to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2024.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/245:54 amPHL - DCA
Nonstop1h 05mAmerican Airlines
Thu 12/2610:20 pmDCA - PHL
Nonstop1h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$194
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/266:15 amPHL - IAD
Nonstop1h 15mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/301:05 pmIAD - PHL
Nonstop1h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$199
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Sun 12/226:41 pmPHL - IAD
1 stop5h 21mAmerican Airlines
Fri 12/275:00 amIAD - PHL
1 stop4h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$358
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/285:15 pmPHL - BWI
2 stops18h 00mSpirit Airlines
Mon 12/307:18 pmBWI - PHL
2 stops20h 08mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/17$435
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/208:20 amPHL - IAD
2 stops10h 44mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/2412:40 pmIAD - PHL
3 stops26h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$736

Find flights from Philadelphia to Washington, D.C. within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Philadelphia to Washington, D.C. 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 18, 2024.

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PhiladelphiaWashington, D.C.

PHL - DCA

PHLDCA

Philadelphia

Fri 1/24

6:49 pm-7:59 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 1/26

10:15 pm-11:30 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

$179

PhiladelphiaWashington, D.C.

PHL - IAD

PHLIAD

Philadelphia

Sun 1/12

6:15 am-7:30 am

Nonstop1h 15m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 1/19

1:00 pm-2:11 pm

Nonstop1h 11m

$179

PhiladelphiaWashington, D.C.

PHL - DCA

PHLDCA

Philadelphia

Tue 1/14

11:10 am-4:00 pm

1 stop4h 50m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 1/15

11:45 am-7:07 pm

1 stop7h 22m

$180

PhiladelphiaBaltimore

PHL - BWI

PHLBWI

Philadelphia

Thu 1/9

7:50 am-7:59 pm

1 stop12h 09m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 1/12

8:04 pm-7:23 am

1 stop11h 19m

$200

PhiladelphiaWashington, D.C.

PHL - IAD

PHLIAD

Philadelphia

Fri 1/24

3:38 pm-7:35 pm

1 stop3h 57m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 1/26

8:05 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop3h 54m

$288

PhiladelphiaBaltimore

PHL - BWI

PHLBWI

Philadelphia

Thu 1/2

4:31 pm-7:36 pm

3 stops27h 05m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 1/6

7:18 pm-3:26 pm

2 stops20h 08m

$323

PhiladelphiaWashington, D.C.

PHL - IAD

PHLIAD

Philadelphia

Thu 1/23

2:37 pm-7:05 pm

3 stops28h 28m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 1/26

5:25 pm-8:50 pm

3 stops27h 25m

$444

PhiladelphiaBaltimore

PHL - BWI

PHLBWI

Philadelphia

Wed 1/15

6:00 am-8:48 pm

1 stop14h 48m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 1/28

10:05 am-9:40 pm

1 stop11h 35m

$459

PhiladelphiaWashington, D.C.

PHL - DCA

PHLDCA

Philadelphia

Thu 5/8

6:10 am-3:41 pm

1 stop9h 31m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 5/12

7:50 pm-2:22 pm

2 stops18h 32m

$805

PhiladelphiaWashington, D.C.

PHL - IAD

PHLIAD

Philadelphia

Fri 3/28

6:00 am-11:33 am

1 stop5h 33m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 3/31

6:05 am-11:52 am

1 stop5h 47m

$1,522

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ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Philadelphia-Washington, D.C. flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Philadelphia-Washington, D.C. flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Philadelphia-Washington, D.C. flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Philadelphia-Washington, D.C. flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Philadelphia-Washington, D.C. flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Philadelphia to Washington, D.C.

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Travel insights for flights from Philadelphia to Washington, D.C.

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Philadelphia to Washington, D.C. including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Washington, D.C. (average of $299). Flying from Philadelphia to Washington, D.C. in June is currently the most expensive (average of $377). 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 WAS?

Find hourly flight availability from Philadelphia to Washington, D.C.. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 18, 2024.

It’s typically best to fly out from Philadelphia to Washington, D.C. at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 5% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

Rainfall in Washington, D.C. by month

Plan your trip to Washington, D.C. by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. when rainfall is around 2.6 in.

Temperature in Washington, D.C. by month

Plan your trip to Washington, D.C. by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Washington, D.C., 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 Washington, D.C.

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Washington, D.C.. 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 Washington, D.C.. Reviews last updated December 18, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines, American Airlines and Spirit Airlines from Philadelphia to Washington, D.C. by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

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

JetBlue
7.4
Good
3,279 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

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

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,055 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

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

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Sun Country Air
7.0
Good
399 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Philadelphia to Washington, D.C.. 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 Washington, D.C.?

    Philadelphia (PHL), located 7.0 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Philadelphia to Washington, D.C.. 2 airlines have flights from Philadelphia to Washington, D.C. on a regular basis. Booking flights from Philadelphia to Washington, D.C. should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 6 outbound flights to Washington, D.C. per day.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Philadelphia to Washington, D.C. round-trip from $169. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from $179, and United Airlines, from $179. Spirit Airlines is currently priced 46% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $79. Users have also found prices from $90 and $95 on JetBlue and American Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Philadelphia to Washington, D.C.?

    The most popular route from Philadelphia to Washington, D.C. is Philadelphia - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl. You may also consider Philadelphia - Baltimore/Washington or Philadelphia - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National.

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

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Philadelphia to Washington, D.C. on time: CommutAir (93%), Avianca (92%), Mesa Airlines (92%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Washington, D.C.?

    On average you can expect to pay $1,581 for a flight from Philadelphia to Washington, D.C.. The cheapest flight overall is $153 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 Washington, D.C. that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Philadelphia to Washington, D.C. flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Philadelphia to Washington, D.C.?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Philadelphia to Washington, D.C.?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Philadelphia to Washington, D.C. 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.?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Washington, D.C. (average of $299). Flying from Philadelphia to Washington, D.C. in June is currently the most expensive (average of $377). 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 Washington, D.C.

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Philadelphia to Washington, D.C.. 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 December 18, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$146Average$249FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$169Average$289FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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