Cheap Flights from Washington to Philadelphia
Cheap Flights from Washington to Philadelphia
Looking for cheap flights from Washington to Philadelphia? 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 Washington to Philadelphia 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 Washington to Philadelphia for specific travel dates.
2026-11-05
DCA - PHL
Economy | Non stop | 1 left
From 4,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-07
DCA - PHL
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 4,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-10
DCA - PHL
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 4,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-11
DCA - PHL
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 4,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-14
DCA - PHL
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 4,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-14
DCA - PHL
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 4,500 Pts + $25.6
Washington to Philadelphia 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
Philadelphia is in the same time zone as Washington.
Airports in Washington
DCA · Ronald Reagan Washington National
IAD · Washington Dulles Intl
Airports in Philadelphia
PHL · Philadelphia Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Baltimore - Philadelphia · Baltimore is 36 mi from Washington
Flights Washington - Harrisburg · Harrisburg is 84 mi from Philadelphia
Flights Charlottesville VA - Philadelphia · Charlottesville VA is 84 mi from Washington
Flights Washington - New York · New York is 89 mi from Philadelphia
Flights Harrisburg - Philadelphia · Harrisburg is 93 mi from Washington
Flights Richmond - Philadelphia · Richmond is 96 mi from Washington
Premium cabin flights from Washington to Philadelphia
Premium cabin
2026-11-16
DCA - PHL
First | Non stop | 9+ left
From 9,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-17
DCA - PHL
First | Non stop | 3 left
From 9,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-18
DCA - PHL
First | Non stop | 8 left
From 9,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-09
DCA - PHL
First | 1 Stop | 2 left
From 15,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-12
DCA - PHL
First | 1 Stop | 2 left
From 15,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-14
DCA - PHL
First | Non stop
From 20,000 Pts + $5.6
Selected hotels for your next stay
Galloway (United States)
Seaview Hotel
From 12,000 Pts or $209
New Brunswick, NJ (USA)
Home2 Suites by Hilton New Brunswick
From 40,000 Pts or $120
Philadelphia (USA)
The Ritz-Carlton, Philadelphia
From Pts or $734
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Washington to Philadelphia 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 Washington to Philadelphia.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Washington to Philadelphia.
Washington and Philadelphia 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.
Philadelphia is in the same time zone as Washington.
Departures from Washington: Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA), Washington Dulles Intl (IAD). Arrivals in Philadelphia: Philadelphia Intl (PHL).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Philadelphia, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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