CA $151 Cheap Flights from Philadelphia (PHL) to Washington (DCA)

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Cheap flights from Philadelphia (PHL) to Washington (DCA)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at CA $151 for one-way flights and for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Philadelphia (PHL) to Washington (DCA)

May is typically the cheapest month to fly

From CA $231 - CA $604 per traveller.

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Flight from Philadelphia to Washington (PHL - DCA) route information
Origin airport
Philadelphia Intl.
Destination airport
Ronald Reagan Washington National
Distance
191 km
Average flight time
1 hour 10 mins

Philadelphia to Washington Flights

The easy way to book your flights from Philadelphia to Washington 

With Expedia, it’s simple to find and book flights to Washington from Philadelphia whether you’re traveling for business or pleasure. Enter your travel dates, hit search, and choose your flight from 20 airlines that cover this route. There are American Airlines, Qatar Airways, Alaska Airlines, British Airways nonstop flights to Ronald Reagan Washington National, too.  

Choose your preferred carrier and cabin class with the advanced search tool and select your ideal departure time. Then, if you want, you can see just nonstop or refundable flights. And if you’re traveling last minute, just enter the date to check out flights from Philadelphia to Washington today, tomorrow, or this week.  

 

Save dollars with cheap flights from Philadelphia Intl., PHL to Ronald Reagan Washington National, DCA 

Sort your search results by price to find great deals on your flight from Philadelphia to Washington—you get all your cheapest options first. Grab yourself a bargain now—the lowest price on flights to Washington from Philadelphia currently is just rising to .  

Here are more money-saving tips: 

  • Fly in when flight prices are normally at their lowest 
  • Book about a month to 6 weeks before you travel for the best prices to Washington  
  • Avoid peak season and weekends when flights can cost more
  • Early morning and late-night flights are sometimes cheaper, so try varying your travel times 
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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Philadelphia Airport to DCA?
The lowest price advertised for a round-trip flight from Philadelphia Intl. Airport (PHL) to National Airport is . But you better act quick. This figure is taken from fares offered within the last 7 days on Expedia for flights departing within the next year. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Do I need to pay a cancellation fee if I cancel my flight from Philadelphia Intl. Airport (PHL) to DCA?
When it comes to cancellation fees, every airline has different terms and conditions. If you decide to cancel your vacation, visit our Customer Service Portal.
How do I find cheap flights from Philadelphia Intl. Airport (PHL) to DCA that have flexible change policies?
Plenty of airlines will allow you to reschedule your flight without charging a fee. All you pay is the fare difference. When looking for Philadelphia Intl. Airport (PHL) to DCA flights, you'll see a "No change fees" box for you to tick.
How many hours is the flight from PHL to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)?
The flight from PHL to National Airport is a comfortable 1 hour and 7 minutes. You'll be lucky to get through an entire movie before you land!
How far is the flight from PHL to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)?
It's just 190 kilometres between Philadelphia Airport and DCA. Chances are you'll spend more time travelling to and from the airport than you will actually flying!
Which airlines fly direct from PHL to DCA?
If you'd like to fly directly from PHL to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), American Airlines (AA) is an excellent option. It operates 117 flights every month between Philadelphia and Arlington.
Are PHL to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) flight tickets cheaper when they're purchased at the last minute?
Tickets from Philadelphia Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) are available up to 12 months prior to departure on Expedia. And although you may pick up a great last-minute deal, it's not something you should bank on. Also, booking your flights well in advance means you'll have more choices — and you can avoid landing the dreaded middle seat! We regularly update our fares to make sure you get the biggest bargains, so check back often for all the latest specials.

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