Journey information
Overview: Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA flight
Flights from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA depart on average 22 times per day, taking around 1h 15m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $253 (€206) but you can travel from only $12 (€10) by train.
There are 3 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:00, the last at 23:55. The fastest flight covers the 123 miles (199 km) distance in 1h 8m. March is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 123 miles (199 km) |
Average flight duration 1h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price $253 (€206) |
Flights per day 22 |
Direct flights 3 |
Fastest flight 1h 8m |
Cheapest month March |
First flight 5:00 AM |
Last flight 11:55 PM |
The cheapest and fastest flights from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA
Cheapest price
$546
Average price
$810
Fastest journey
1 h 10 m
Average duration
1 h 15 m
Flights per day
61
Distance
199 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA will cost around $810 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $546.
Of the 61 flights that leave Washington, DC for Philadelphia, PA onThu, Apr 02, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Apr 02 the direct flights cover the 199 km distance in an average of 1 h 15 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 10 m .
On Thu, Apr 02 the longest flights will take 1 h 20 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
UA456412:55 PM1h15Dulles International Airport2:10 PMPhiladelphia International Airport$5461One-way0 transfers
UA61498:30 AM1h20Dulles International Airport9:50 AMPhiladelphia International Airport$5461One-way0 transfers
UA45165:35 PM1h19Dulles International Airport6:54 PMPhiladelphia International Airport$5461One-way0 transfers
AA51712:16 PM1h10Ronald Reagan National Airport3:26 PMPhiladelphia International Airport$5531One-way0 transfers
AA54534:34 PM1h10Ronald Reagan National Airport5:44 PMPhiladelphia International Airport$5531One-way0 transfers
AA51712:16 PM1h10Ronald Reagan National Airport3:26 PMPhiladelphia International Airport$5531One-way0 transfers
AA54534:34 PM1h10Ronald Reagan National Airport5:44 PMPhiladelphia International Airport$5531One-way0 transfers
UA456412:55 PM1h15Dulles International Airport2:10 PMPhiladelphia International Airport$5461One-way0 transfers
UA45165:35 PM1h19Dulles International Airport6:54 PMPhiladelphia International Airport$5461One-way0 transfers
UA61498:30 AM1h20Dulles International Airport9:50 AMPhiladelphia International Airport$5461One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 15m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, and a flight costs an average of $253.
Distance: 123 miles (199 km)
Compare flight with
| Flight | Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|---|
$499 Average price | $35 Average price | $31 Average price Cheapest |
4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 6m Average total duration 2h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 31m Average total duration 3h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.6 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular airline | ![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA flight times
The table below shows live departures for Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA flights for today, Wednesday, April 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AA2643 · AA1809 | 9:00 AM Dulles International Airport | 4h55 | 1:55 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2643 · AA1555+ AA4717 | 9:00 AM Dulles International Airport | 7h39 | 4:39 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA2643 · AA2255+ AA5817 | 9:00 AM Dulles International Airport | 6h58 | 3:58 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA2643 · AA1895+ AA5370 | 9:00 AM Dulles International Airport | 7h54 | 4:54 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA2643 · AA1315 | 9:00 AM Dulles International Airport | 7h55 | 4:55 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2643+ AA5994 · AA5936 | 9:00 AM Dulles International Airport | 7h54 | 4:54 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA2643 · AA2890+ AA5799 | 9:00 AM Dulles International Airport | 6h35 | 3:35 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA2643 · AA1906+ AA5370 | 9:00 AM Dulles International Airport | 7h54 | 4:54 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA281 · UA2418 | 10:00 AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 6h17 | 4:17 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA281 · UA2182 | 10:00 AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 8h16 | 6:16 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA279 · UA2418 | 10:15 AM Dulles International Airport | 6h02 | 4:17 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA279 · UA2182 | 10:15 AM Dulles International Airport | 8h01 | 6:16 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA279 · UA2430 | 10:15 AM Dulles International Airport | 11h18 | 9:33 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1793 · UA2182 | 10:30 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 7h46 | 6:16 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1793 · UA2418 | 10:30 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 5h47 | 4:17 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA441 · UA2182 | 11:30 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 6h46 | 6:16 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA351 · UA2182 | 12:20 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 5h56 | 6:16 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1775 · UA2430 | 12:20 PM Dulles International Airport | 9h13 | 9:33 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1775 · UA1776 | 12:20 PM Dulles International Airport | 13h12 | 1:32 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1775 · UA2182 | 12:20 PM Dulles International Airport | 5h56 | 6:16 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA6137 · UA5381 · UA1776 | 12:35 PM Dulles International Airport | 12h57 | 1:32 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA4336 | 12:38 PM Dulles International Airport | 1h20 | 1:58 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA5203+ AA1897+ AA5201 | 1:19 PM Dulles International Airport | 8h25 | 9:44 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA5203+ AA1873 | 1:19 PM Dulles International Airport | 7h44 | 9:03 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA5203+ AA1407 | 1:19 PM Dulles International Airport | 8h50 | 10:09 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA5203+ AA1822 | 1:19 PM Dulles International Airport | 10h47 | 12:06 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA5203+ AA2704+ AA5201 | 1:19 PM Dulles International Airport | 8h25 | 9:44 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA5203 · AA5557+ AA5824 | 1:19 PM Dulles International Airport | 8h15 | 9:34 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA5203+ AA1224 | 1:19 PM Dulles International Airport | 5h36 | 6:55 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1252 · UA2430 | 2:10 PM Dulles International Airport | 7h23 | 9:33 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1252 · UA1776 | 2:10 PM Dulles International Airport | 11h22 | 1:32 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1400 · UA2430 | 3:08 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 6h25 | 9:33 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1400 · UA1776 | 3:08 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 10h24 | 1:32 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA374 · UA2430 | 3:55 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 5h38 | 9:33 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA6172 | 4:55 PM Dulles International Airport | 1h16 | 6:11 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA511 · UA1776 | 5:00 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 8h32 | 1:32 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2331 · UA1776 | 5:10 PM Dulles International Airport | 8h22 | 1:32 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3483 · UA1776 | 6:00 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 7h32 | 1:32 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA5543+ AA3033+ AA6110 | 6:03 PM Dulles International Airport | 6h29 | 12:32 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA5543+ AA1407 | 6:03 PM Dulles International Airport | 4h06 | 10:09 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA5543+ AA1892 | 6:03 PM Dulles International Airport | 7h56 | 1:59 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA5543+ AA1894+ AA4411 | 6:03 PM Dulles International Airport | 6h31 | 12:34 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA5543+ AA1822 | 6:03 PM Dulles International Airport | 6h03 | 12:06 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA5543+ AA5846 · AA5951 | 6:03 PM Dulles International Airport | 6h01 | 12:04 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA5543+ AA1160 | 6:03 PM Dulles International Airport | 9h56 | 3:59 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA5543 · AA5099 · AA5326 | 6:03 PM Dulles International Airport | 5h54 | 11:57 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA5171 | 6:16 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1h10 | 7:26 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA1325 · UA1776 | 7:30 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 6h02 | 1:32 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA590 · UA1776 | 7:42 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 5h50 | 1:32 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA5453 | 8:34 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1h10 | 9:44 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA5447+ AA1892 | 8:46 PM Dulles International Airport | 5h13 | 1:59 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA5447+ AA1160 | 8:46 PM Dulles International Airport | 7h13 | 3:59 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA654 · UA1744 | 9:05 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 7h54 | 4:59 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1873 · UA3567 · UA1744 | 9:10 PM Dulles International Airport | 7h49 | 4:59 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2497 · UA1744 | 9:26 PM Dulles International Airport | 7h33 | 4:59 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2148 · UA1744 | 10:03 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 6h56 | 4:59 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1884 · UA2288 | 10:55 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 15h33 | 2:28 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1884 · UA2418 | 10:55 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 17h22 | 4:17 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| Thursday, April 2 | |||||
UA1738 · UA2288 | 2:30 AM Dulles International Airport | 11h58 | 2:28 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
This is the last flight of the day. | |||||
Find all the dates and times for this journey
How far in advance should I book flight tickets from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA?
Compare prices and tickets Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA by train, bus, or flight
Compare train, bus, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Apr 01
Apr 02
Apr 03
Apr 04
Apr 05
Apr 06
Apr 07
Apr 08
Apr 09
Apr 10
Apr 11
Apr 12
Apr 13
Apr 14
Apr 15
Apr 16
Apr 17
Apr 18
Apr 19
Apr 20
Apr 21
Why should you book Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA flights with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs United?
- Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare United with all available travel options, which are train, bus and flight to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA.
Why book with Omio over Kayak, Skyscanner or Trip?
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train, bus and flight to find the ideal travel option from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA.
Airlines: United from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PAFind the best flights between Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA with Omio's travel partners United from $12 (€10). We can find you the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the best trip.
United
FAQs: Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA Flight
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Philadelphia, PA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Mummers Parade, a vibrant New Year's Day parade featuring elaborate costumes, music, and performances
- Philadelphia Flower Show, the largest indoor flower show in the world showcasing stunning floral displays and garden designs
- Made in America Festival, a two-day music festival celebrating American culture with top artists and local food vendors.
- Independence Day, vibrant fireworks and patriotic celebrations throughout the city
- Labor Day, pleasant weather and a relaxed atmosphere perfect for exploring
- Thanksgiving, festive parades and a unique blend of autumn charm with fewer crowds.
popular airports
Popular airports from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops available in all concourses, main shops include Duty-Free, Hudson News, and Tech on the Go.
- Parking available in the terminal Parking Garage, approximately 5.7€ ($6) per hour.
- Restaurants located in all concourses; options include fast food, cafes, and sit-down dining like Five Guys and Chipotle.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps, assistance
- Available throughout the airport.
- Hotels nearby include Washington Dulles Airport Marriott within walking distance.
- Showers available in some lounges; access typically requires lounge entry fee.
- Lounges available, including United Club and Turkish Airlines Lounge.
- Lost and Found located in the main terminal; contact via phone or email.
- Car rental services available on-site; companies include Avis, Hertz, and Enterprise.
- Silver Line Metro, Dulles Intertiol Airport Station, 26 miles
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops are available in all terminals, including Hudson News and Duty-Free Americas.
- Parking available in garages A, B, and C, approximately 5.7€ ($6) per hour.
- Restaurants are located in all terminals, offering American, Italian, and fast food options; top choices include Legal Sea Foods and Five Guys.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps, assistance
- Available throughout the airport.
- Hotels within walking distance, including the Crystal Gateway Marriott.
- Showers are available in some lounges; access may require a lounge pass or membership.
- Lounges available, including the American Airlines Admirals Club and Delta Sky Club.
- Lost and Found located in terminal A; contact airport police for assistance.
- Car rental services are available on-site, with companies like Hertz, Avis, and Enterprise.
- Washington Metro, Yellow/Blue Line, Rold Reagan Washington tiol Airport Station, 5 km
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops in terminals A-F, including duty-free and local Philadelphia shops.
- Parking available in garages and economy lot, approximately 3.8€ ($4) per hour.
- Various restaurants in terminals A-F, including fast food and sit-down options like Chickie's & Pete's and Legal Sea Foods
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps, assistance
- Available throughout the airport.
- Hotels nearby, such as Philadelphia Airport Marriott connected to terminal B.
- Showers available in some lounges, access may require lounge entry fee.
- Lounges available, including American Airlines Admirals Club and Delta Sky Club.
- Lost and Found located in terminal D.
- Car rental services available at the airport, with companies like Hertz and Avis
- SEPTA Airport Line, Philadelphia Intertiol Airport Station, 7 miles
More options for your journey from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need





