Cheap Flights from Philadelphia to Washington
Cheap Flights from Philadelphia to Washington
Looking for cheap flights from Philadelphia to Washington? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Philadelphia to Washington vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 4,500 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Philadelphia to Washington for specific travel dates.
2026-11-07
PHL - DCA
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 4,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-10
PHL - DCA
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 4,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-11
PHL - DCA
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 4,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-12
PHL - DCA
Economy | Non stop | 3 left
From 4,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-13
PHL - DCA
Economy | Non stop | 7 left
From 4,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-14
PHL - DCA
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 4,500 Pts + $25.6
Philadelphia to Washington flight facts
Distance
126 mi
204 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 45m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
Same time zone
Washington is in the same time zone as Philadelphia.
Airports in Philadelphia
PHL · Philadelphia Intl
Airports in Washington
DCA · Ronald Reagan Washington National
IAD · Washington Dulles Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Philadelphia - Baltimore · Baltimore is 36 mi from Washington
Flights Harrisburg - Washington · Harrisburg is 84 mi from Philadelphia
Flights Philadelphia - Charlottesville VA · Charlottesville VA is 84 mi from Washington
Flights New York - Washington · New York is 89 mi from Philadelphia
Flights Philadelphia - Harrisburg · Harrisburg is 93 mi from Washington
Flights Philadelphia - Richmond · Richmond is 96 mi from Washington
Premium cabin flights from Philadelphia to Washington
Premium cabin
2026-11-05
PHL - DCA
First | Non stop | 3 left
From 9,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-06
PHL - DCA
First | Non stop | 8 left
From 9,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-14
PHL - DCA
First | Non stop | 8 left
From 9,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-07
PHL - DCA
First | Non stop
From 18,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-14
PHL - DCA
First | Non stop
From 20,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-15
PHL - DCA
First | 1 Stop
From 20,000 Pts + $11.2
Selected hotels for your next stay
Washington (United States)
Thompson Washington D.C.
From 12,000 Pts or $184
Washington (United States)
Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill
From 15,000 Pts or $185
Springfield (USA)
Hotel Belvoir Springfield
From 32,000 Pts or $99
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Philadelphia to Washington depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Philadelphia to Washington.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Philadelphia to Washington.
Philadelphia and Washington are about 126 miles (204 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 126-mile straight-line distance takes about 45m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Washington is in the same time zone as Philadelphia.
Departures from Philadelphia: Philadelphia Intl (PHL). Arrivals in Washington: Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA), Washington Dulles Intl (IAD).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Washington, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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