Washington to Philadelphia (DCA–PHL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
DCA–PHL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 119 miles in approximately 1h 9m. Beyond nonstop, 105 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: AS, BA | 38 | CR9, E75 | 1h09-1h21 | Oneworld | AS, BA |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Philadelphia from Washington
| Metric | DCA→PHL | IAD→PHL | BWI→PHL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DCA | – | 23 mi | 30 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 16 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 78 | 100 | 1 |
| Flight time | 1h 9m | 0h 29m | 0h 56m |
| Departure OTP | 67% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
DCA: EDT · PHL: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Washington, it's 6:00 PM in Philadelphia.
The DC Metro (Yellow and Blue lines) connects the airport directly to downtown Washington in 15–25 minutes from most central stations ($2.25–$3.85 depending on distance and time of day). The Reagan National Airport station is inside the terminal complex with a direct indoor walkway. Metro runs from about 05:00 to midnight Sunday–Thursday, and until 01:00 on Friday–Saturday.Taxis and Uber/Lyft from the city centre cost $15–30 depending on destination and traffic. DCA is one of the most transit-accessible major US airports. Driving is straightforward via the George Washington Memorial Parkway; short-term parking at the terminal costs from $5 for 20 minutes. No personal vehicles are allowed to idle at arrivals; use the cell-phone lot or commercial pick-up zones.
SEPTA Airport Line from the terminal to Center City takes 25–30 minutes ($8). Trains run every 30 minutes (5am to midnight) to 30th Street, Suburban, and Jefferson stations; all with connections to the subway and regional rail network. Buy tickets at platform machines.Taxis to Center City cost $28–35 (flat rate). Ride-shares to Center City run $22–35. For New York City, the Bolt Bus and Greyhound stop near 30th Street Station, or take NJ Transit to New York Penn Station (connecting from 30th Street). Amtrak also departs 30th Street Station for New York in 65 minutes.
Humid continental climate on the Delaware River. Winters (December–March) are cold (−2 to 5°C) with snow and ice. Philadelphia sits in the I-95 "snow corridor" and receives significant nor'easter snowfall several times per winter. PHL has solid de-icing capacity, but major storms cause multi-hour and multi-day disruptions.
Summers are hot and humid (28–34°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that cause frequent delays June through August. Spring and fall are transitional with variable conditions. Fog along the Delaware is occasional in fall and early winter mornings.
DCA–PHL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DCA to PHL
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 78 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
DCA to PHL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DCA to PHL ranges from 1 hours 9 minutes to 1 hours 21 minutes. The route covers a distance of 119 miles (192 km). There are approximately 78 weekly flights outbound and 46 return, totaling 124 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
105 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via MMU. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dulles (IAD), Baltimore (BWI) and Hagerstown (HGR).