Travelling from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 10 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Philadelphia International Airport.
Washington DC and Philadelphia are in the UTC-5 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
Flights from IAD to PHL start at 08:15 — the first with United Airlines. The last departure is at 22:15 with United Airlines. In total, you can take your pick of 22 weekly Washington Dulles Airport to Philadelphia International Airport flights.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your IAD to PHL flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
Jetting into Philadelphia (and then discovering more of the United States!) is a cinch with United. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Philadelphia International Airport.
United is the top choice for travellers on this route.
The most punctual carrier that operates IAD to PHL flights is United. Its services land as scheduled 76.86% of the time.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Washington Dulles Airport to Philadelphia International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between IAD and PHL:
Toronto Pearson International Airport
Norfolk International Airport
Harrisburg International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
At the moment, R 1,108 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Washington Dulles Airport to Philadelphia International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 2,207. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from IAD to PHL, book early. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
The cheapest month for flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Philadelphia International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
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Handy information about Washington Dulles Airport (IAD)
You'll find IAD at 1 Saarinen Circle.
When it comes to Washington Dulles Airport's on-time performance, data shows 77% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Central Washington DC to Washington Dulles Airport is around 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 45 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
Expect a trip time of about 1 hour 10 minutes on public transport.
Catching an early flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Philadelphia International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to IAD:
Arriving at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Reserve a hotel near PHL if you have a late Washington Dulles Airport to Philadelphia International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Travel at your own pace with a Philadelphia International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Budget and venture far and wide through Philadelphia and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Philadelphia International Airport around three weeks ahead.
Getting from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to central Philadelphia
PHL is located at 8500 Essington Ave.
From Philadelphia International Airport, Philadelphia is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It'll take around 30 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
August is the most popular month for flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Philadelphia International Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Philadelphia in March.
Lock in your flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Philadelphia International Airport for July if you'd like to explore Philadelphia during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from IAD to PHL in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -7ºC (19ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.
Explore more of the United States
Philadelphia has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of the United States just waiting to be explored. About 129 kilometres north-east of Philadelphia, a visit to New York will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Central Park, Statue of Liberty and Metropolitan Museum of Art.
If you want to check out another major destination in the United States, consider Boston, about 434 kilometres north-east of Philadelphia. Museum of Fine Arts Boston, Freedom Trail and USS Constitution Museum are key reasons to visit.
