Travelling from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport is 1 hour 10 minutes.
Philadelphia and Washington DC are in the same timezone, UTC-4.
You can choose from 28 weekly Philadelphia International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport flights. The 06:00 departure with United Airlines is the earliest available. United Airlines operates the last service of the day at 14:50.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your PHL to IAD flight.
Travelling during a peak month such as August? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
United Airlines offers direct flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Washington DC — and maybe even more of United States if you have time.
Most passengers choose to fly with United Airlines on this route.
United Airlines tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for PHL to IAD flights, with 85.23% of its services landing as scheduled.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Philadelphia International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Top stopovers between PHL and IAD include:
University Park Airport
Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field)
Norfolk International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Philadelphia International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport flight is ₹ 9,319. A round-trip ticket right now is ₹ 15,813. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap tickets from PHL to IAD, book your trip six months before your departure date.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport. If you prefer to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from PHL to IAD is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as fares go down.
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Handy information about Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
PHL is located at Industrial Highway and Island Road.
Of the departures from Philadelphia International Airport, 78.93% arrive on time at their destination.
Central Philadelphia to Philadelphia International Airport is around 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 45 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel close to PHL? If you're catching an early flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
If you're landing on a late Philadelphia International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these hotels near IAD:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Washington Dulles International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Sixt and experience more of Washington DC and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Washington Dulles International Airport around one week ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to central Washington DC
You'll find IAD at 1 Saarinen Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport is approximately 56 kilometres from the centre of Washington DC. Driving there takes about 50 minutes.
Getting there on public transport takes around 3 hours 25 minutes.
When to fly to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
The quietest month for a flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport is January, while April is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Washington DC based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Washington DC is July, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC and 33ºC. Lock in your flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from PHL to IAD in January. Temperatures average between -6ºC and 10ºC then.
Explore more of United States
Washington DC has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of United States waiting to be discovered. About 322 kilometres north-east of Washington DC, a trip to New York will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like Statue of Liberty, Central Park and Empire State Building.
Philadelphia is another favourite destination in United States and is around 193 kilometres north-east of Washington DC. No journey is complete without experiencing Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art.
