Dulles to Philadelphia (IAD–PHL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
IAD–PHL is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 134 miles in approximately 0h 29m. Beyond nonstop, 239 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: AC, AV, CM, ET, SN | 50 | CR5, E7W, ERJ | 1h10-1h20 | Star Alliance | AC, AV, CM, ET, SN | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 1 | – | 0h29 | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Philadelphia from Dulles
| Metric | IAD→PHL | DCA→PHL | BWI→PHL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from IAD | – | 23 mi | 45 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 99 | 79 | 1 |
| Flight time | 0h 29m | 1h 9m | 0h 56m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
IAD: EDT · PHL: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Dulles, it's 6:00 PM in Philadelphia.
WMATA Silver Line Metro now reaches Dulles directly; take Silver Line to Washington Dulles Airport station (about 65 min from Metro Center, ~$7). The connection opened in late 2022.Ride-shares from downtown DC run $35–60 and take 35–50 minutes via I-66 (longer during peak hours). Washington Flyer coach to Wiehle-Reston East Metro costs $6. The airport is 27 miles from downtown; taxis are expensive ($60–80).
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.
IAD–PHL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from IAD to PHL
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines and United Airlines. With 99 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
IAD to PHL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from IAD to PHL ranges from 0 hours 29 minutes to 1 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 134 miles (216 km). There are approximately 99 weekly flights outbound and 101 return, totaling 200 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
239 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via PNE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Washington (DCA), Baltimore (BWI) and Hagerstown (HGR).