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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Philadelphia to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from £161. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Washington D.C..£85 per passenger.Departing Tue, 8 Sep.One-way flight with jetBlue.Outbound indirect flight with jetBlue, departs from Philadelphia International on Tue, 8 Sep, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Price includes taxes and charges.From £85, select.
Washington D.C..£86 per passenger.Departing Tue, 11 Aug.One-way flight with jetBlue.Outbound indirect flight with jetBlue, departs from Philadelphia International on Tue, 11 Aug, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Price includes taxes and charges.From £86, select.
Washington D.C..£129 per passenger.Departing Mon, 29 Jun.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Philadelphia International on Mon, 29 Jun, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Price includes taxes and charges.From £129, select.
Washington D.C..£138 per passenger.Departing Wed, 15 Jul.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Philadelphia International on Wed, 15 Jul, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Price includes taxes and charges.From £138, select.
Washington D.C..£147 per passenger.Departing Tue, 5 Jan.One-way flight with jetBlue.Outbound indirect flight with jetBlue, departs from Philadelphia International on Tue, 5 Jan, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Price includes taxes and charges.From £147, select.
Washington D.C..£155 per passenger.Departing Sun, 25 Oct.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Philadelphia International on Sun, 25 Oct, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Price includes taxes and charges.From £155, select.
Washington D.C..£173 per passenger.Departing Tue, 5 Jan.One-way flight with American Airlines.Outbound direct flight with American Airlines departs from Philadelphia International on Tue, 5 Jan, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Price includes taxes and charges.From £173, select.
Washington D.C..£173 per passenger.Departing Thu, 11 Mar.One-way flight with American Airlines.Outbound direct flight with American Airlines departs from Philadelphia International on Thu, 11 Mar, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Price includes taxes and charges.From £173, select.
Washington D.C..£177 per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Sep.One-way flight with American Airlines.Outbound direct flight with American Airlines departs from Philadelphia International on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Price includes taxes and charges.From £177, select.
Washington D.C..£233 per passenger.Departing Sat, 15 Aug.One-way flight with American Airlines.Outbound direct flight with American Airlines departs from Philadelphia International on Sat, 15 Aug, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Price includes taxes and charges.From £233, select.
Washington D.C..£386 per passenger.Departing Thu, 10 Dec.One-way flight with jetBlue.Outbound indirect flight with jetBlue, departs from Philadelphia International on Thu, 10 Dec, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Price includes taxes and charges.From £386, select.
Washington D.C..£407 per passenger.Departing Sat, 21 Nov.One-way flight with jetBlue.Outbound indirect flight with jetBlue, departs from Philadelphia International on Sat, 21 Nov, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Price includes taxes and charges.From £407, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Philadelphia to Washington Ronald Reagan

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Philadelphia to Washington Ronald Reagan flights are currently cheapest in September.
Jun
from £129
Jul
from £138
Aug
from £86
Sep
from £85
Oct
from £155
Nov
from £407
Dec
from £386
Jan
from £147
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Mar
from £173
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Philadelphia to Washington Ronald Reagan: Alternative routes

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Philadelphia to Washington D.C.: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found£85
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time1 hr, 15 mins
Most popular airlineAmerican Airlines
Average flights per week52

Finding cheap flights from Philadelphia to Washington Ronald Reagan: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Philadelphia to Washington Ronald Reagan is £152. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 15 minutes is the average flight time from Philadelphia to Washington Ronald Reagan.
American Airlines, PSA Airlines and British Airways fly direct from Philadelphia to Washington Ronald Reagan.
As of June 2026, there are 52 flights per week flying from Philadelphia to Washington Ronald Reagan.
The cheapest month to fly from Philadelphia to Washington Ronald Reagan is usually September.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Philadelphia to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport on Thursday, 10 September 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 15 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Washington Ronald Reagan but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Washington D.C. is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Travelling from Philadelphia to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA): What you need to know

  • Your journey comes together at Philadelphia's main airport, Philadelphia International Airport (PHL). Check out the options for reserving a flight from Philadelphia to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) departing from this base.

  • Expect to be travelling for 1 hour 10 minutes. On average, that's the time it takes for a direct Philadelphia to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport flight.

  • Philadelphia and Washington DC (where Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is located) share the UTC-5 timezone. That means you won't need to adjust your watch when you land.

  • Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) is the most popular route. There are 16 direct departures a week to pick from. If you prefer to head out later, take the last flight with American Airlines at 7:33pm. Go for the first PHL to DCA departure operated by American Airlines at 5:32am if getting there sooner works for you.

  • Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Philadelphia to DCA. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to skip the mad dash to your gate.

  • With more people on the move during busy periods like July, get to the terminal earlier than usual. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will help you deal with longer queues. Remember things also get busy during major holidays like Christmas.

Airports in Philadelphia

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)

  • Get to your destination in one go from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL). Nonstop flights from Philadelphia to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) are available from here.

  • When taking off from PHL, you can take a direct flight from Philadelphia to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport with American Airlines.

  • The most frequently booked airline between PHL and DCA is American Airlines.

  • American Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating on this route, with 67.87% of its services arriving as planned.

  • PHL is about 18 kms (11 miles) from central Philadelphia. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 30 minutes.

  • Catching an early flight from Philadelphia to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to Philadelphia International Airport:

  • When it comes to Philadelphia International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 77% of flights complete their journey on time.

  • You'll find PHL at 8500 Essington Ave.

Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN)

  • TTN is around 48 kms (30 miles) from central Philadelphia. It'll take you 40 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 35 minutes.

  • Get a head start on your holiday with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Philadelphia to DCA flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Trenton-Mercer Airport:

  • Trenton-Mercer Airport has an on-time performance of 76%. This figure shows how frequently flights that take off from this airport arrive on schedule.

  • TTN is located at Scotch Road, Terminal Building.

About Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)

Getting from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to central Washington DC

  • Central Washington DC is roughly 6 kms (4 miles) from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. Journey times by taxi or car hire will vary based on traffic conditions and time of day, so do some research ahead of your trip.

  • Travelling by public transport typically takes 25 minutes.

How to find the cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)

  • The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Philadelphia to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is £85. For a return flight on this route, the best price is £152. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares may change.

  • To score cheap flights from Philadelphia to DCA, book your ticket one month ahead of your departure date.

  • June is when you're most likely to land a bargain on a Philadelphia to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport ticket. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.

  • You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know when a better deal is available on plane tickets from Philadelphia to DCA.

  • Tailor your trip using filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Philadelphia to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.

The best time to fly from Philadelphia to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)

  • December is the quietest month for flights from Philadelphia to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), while July is the most popular. Figure out the ideal time to go to Washington DC based on whether you want a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.

  • The warmest month in Washington DC is July, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC and 33ºC. Book your Philadelphia to DCA plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.

  • Look for cheap tickets from Philadelphia to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC and 10ºC.

More about Washington DC

Explore more of the United States

  • Philadelphia is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Washington DC. Around 209 kms (130 miles) away to the northeast, its top attractions include Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art.

  • If you're ready to explore another great destination in the United States, head for Virginia Beach, roughly 241 kms (150 miles) southeast of Washington DC. Virginia Beach Boardwalk, Resort Beach and Neptune's Park are key reasons to visit.

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