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Overview: Alexandria, VA to Philadelphia, PA flight

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Flights from Alexandria, VA to Philadelphia, PA depart on average 26 times per day, taking around 2h 48m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $215 (€171) but you can travel from only $20 (€16) by bus.

There are 3 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:00, the last at 23:20. The fastest flight covers the 128 miles (206 km) distance in 1h 0m. July is the cheapest month to fly.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $20 (€16)
Distance
128 miles (206 km)
Average flight duration
2h 48m
Cheapest ticket price
$215 (€171)
Flights per day
26
Direct flights
3
Fastest flight
1h 0m
Cheapest month
July
First flight
05:00
Last flight
23:20
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $20 (€16)

The cheapest and fastest flights from Alexandria, VA to Philadelphia, PA

Showing times and prices for Feb 27

Cheapest price

$534

Average price

$970

Fastest journey

1 h 10 m

Average duration

1 h 13 m

Flights per day

57

Distance

206 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Alexandria, VA to Philadelphia, PA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Alexandria, VA to Philadelphia, PA will cost around $970 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $534.

Fast flights

Of the 57 flights that leave Alexandria, VA for Philadelphia, PA onFri, Feb 27, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Fri, Feb 27 the direct flights cover the 206 km distance in an average of 1 h 13 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 10 m .

On Fri, Feb 27 the longest flights will take 1 h 17 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

UnitedUA4564
12:55PM1h15
Dulles International Airport
02:10PMPhiladelphia International Airport
$5341One-way
0 transfers
UnitedUA4570
05:50PM1h14
Dulles International Airport
07:04PMPhiladelphia International Airport
$5341One-way
0 transfers
UnitedUA4563
08:31AM1h17
Dulles International Airport
09:48AMPhiladelphia International Airport
$5341One-way
0 transfers
psa airlinesAA5171
02:16PM1h10
Ronald Reagan National Airport
03:26PMPhiladelphia International Airport
$5981One-way
0 transfers
psa airlinesAA5453
04:34PM1h10
Ronald Reagan National Airport
05:44PMPhiladelphia International Airport
$5981One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train, bus, and flight for Alexandria, VA to Philadelphia, PA

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Alexandria, VA to Philadelphia, PA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 48m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, and a flight costs an average of $215.

Distance: 128 miles (206 km)

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Bus

$422

Average price

$51

Average price

$31

Average price

Cheapest

5h 48m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 48m

Onboard

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3h 0m

Additional time*

3h 23m

Average total duration

2h 53m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

3h 50m

Average total duration

3h 20m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

0.6 - 1.2kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Alexandria, VA to Philadelphia, PA flight times

The table below shows live departures for Alexandria, VA to Philadelphia, PA flights for today, Thursday, February 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.

Last updated at 8:31 PM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
psa_airlinesAA54539:34 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport
1h10
10:44 PM Philadelphia International Airport0 transfersDirect
psa_airlinesAA5447+american_airlinesAA16489:46 PM Dulles International Airport
5h18
3:04 AM Philadelphia International Airport1 transfer
psa_airlinesAA5447+american_airlinesAA11609:46 PM Dulles International Airport
7h13
4:59 AM Philadelphia International Airport1 transfer
unitedUA210 · UA67310:05 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport
5h46
3:51 AM Philadelphia International Airport1 transfer
unitedUA2497 · UA67310:17 PM Dulles International Airport
5h34
3:51 AM Philadelphia International Airport1 transfer
unitedUA2497 · UA241810:17 PM Dulles International Airport
17h07
3:24 PM Philadelphia International Airport1 transfer
unitedUA590 · UA67310:20 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport
5h31
3:51 AM Philadelphia International Airport1 transfer
unitedUA590 · UA241810:20 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport
17h04
3:24 PM Philadelphia International Airport1 transfer
Friday, February 27
unitedUA1738 · UA24183:30 AM Dulles International Airport
11h54
3:24 PM Philadelphia International Airport1 transfer
unitedUA1738 · UA21823:30 AM Dulles International Airport
15h49
7:19 PM Philadelphia International Airport1 transfer
unitedUA1738 · UA28543:30 AM Dulles International Airport
18h44
10:14 PM Philadelphia International Airport1 transfer
american_airlinesAA1313 · AA180910:00 AM Dulles International Airport
4h45
2:45 PM Philadelphia International Airport1 transfer
american_airlinesAA1313 · AA182110:00 AM Dulles International Airport
9h54
7:54 PM Philadelphia International Airport1 transfer
american_airlinesAA1313 · AA144010:00 AM Dulles International Airport
13h12
11:12 PM Philadelphia International Airport1 transfer
american_airlinesAA1313 · AA135610:00 AM Dulles International Airport
7h55
5:55 PM Philadelphia International Airport1 transfer
american_airlinesAA1313 · AA182210:00 AM Dulles International Airport
15h05
1:05 AM Philadelphia International Airport1 transfer
american_airlinesAA1313 · AA239310:00 AM Dulles International Airport
12h03
10:03 PM Philadelphia International Airport1 transfer
unitedUA2851 · UA219611:03 AM Dulles International Airport
10h39
9:42 PM Philadelphia International Airport1 transfer
unitedUA528 · UA67311:30 AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport
16h21
3:51 AM Philadelphia International Airport1 transfer
unitedUA528 · UA218211:30 AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport
7h49
7:19 PM Philadelphia International Airport1 transfer
unitedUA1793 · UA218211:30 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport
7h49
7:19 PM Philadelphia International Airport1 transfer
unitedUA528 · UA177611:30 AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport
14h39
2:09 AM Philadelphia International Airport1 transfer
unitedUA1793 · UA285411:30 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport
10h44
10:14 PM Philadelphia International Airport1 transfer
unitedUA528 · UA285411:30 AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport
10h44
10:14 PM Philadelphia International Airport1 transfer
unitedUA441 · UA285412:30 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport
9h44
10:14 PM Philadelphia International Airport1 transfer
unitedUA441 · UA218212:30 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport
6h49
7:19 PM Philadelphia International Airport1 transfer
unitedUA1775 · UA17761:15 PM Dulles International Airport
12h54
2:09 AM Philadelphia International Airport1 transfer
unitedUA1775 · UA6731:15 PM Dulles International Airport
14h36
3:51 AM Philadelphia International Airport1 transfer
unitedUA1775 · UA21821:15 PM Dulles International Airport
6h04
7:19 PM Philadelphia International Airport1 transfer
unitedUA1775 · UA28541:15 PM Dulles International Airport
8h59
10:14 PM Philadelphia International Airport1 transfer
unitedUA3476 · UA21821:20 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport
5h59
7:19 PM Philadelphia International Airport1 transfer
unitedUA3476 · UA28541:20 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport
8h54
10:14 PM Philadelphia International Airport1 transfer
unitedUA45631:31 PM Dulles International Airport
1h17
2:48 PM Philadelphia International Airport0 transfersDirect
psa_airlinesAA5100+american_airlinesAA16482:18 PM Dulles International Airport
12h46
3:04 AM Philadelphia International Airport1 transfer
psa_airlinesAA5100+american_airlinesAA18222:18 PM Dulles International Airport
10h47
1:05 AM Philadelphia International Airport1 transfer
psa_airlinesAA5100+american_airlinesAA23932:18 PM Dulles International Airport
7h45
10:03 PM Philadelphia International Airport1 transfer
psa_airlinesAA5100+american_airlinesAA18212:18 PM Dulles International Airport
5h36
7:54 PM Philadelphia International Airport1 transfer
psa_airlinesAA5100+american_airlinesAA14402:18 PM Dulles International Airport
8h54
11:12 PM Philadelphia International Airport1 transfer
psa_airlinesAA5100+american_airlinesAA11602:18 PM Dulles International Airport
14h41
4:59 AM Philadelphia International Airport1 transfer
unitedUA2201 · UA28543:30 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport
6h44
10:14 PM Philadelphia International Airport1 transfer
unitedUA2201 · UA17763:30 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport
10h39
2:09 AM Philadelphia International Airport1 transfer
unitedUA1413 · UA28545:00 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport
5h14
10:14 PM Philadelphia International Airport1 transfer
unitedUA1413 · UA17765:00 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport
9h09
2:09 AM Philadelphia International Airport1 transfer
unitedUA2140 · UA16635:37 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport
10h20
3:57 AM Philadelphia International Airport1 transfer
unitedUA45645:55 PM Dulles International Airport
1h15
7:10 PM Philadelphia International Airport0 transfersDirect
unitedUA2048 · UA17766:00 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport
8h09
2:09 AM Philadelphia International Airport1 transfer
unitedUA2048 · UA6736:00 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport
9h51
3:51 AM Philadelphia International Airport1 transfer
unitedUA2331 · UA17766:02 PM Dulles International Airport
8h07
2:09 AM Philadelphia International Airport1 transfer
unitedUA2331 · UA6736:02 PM Dulles International Airport
9h49
3:51 AM Philadelphia International Airport1 transfer
unitedUA3483 · UA6737:00 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport
8h51
3:51 AM Philadelphia International Airport1 transfer
unitedUA3483 · UA17767:00 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport
7h09
2:09 AM Philadelphia International Airport1 transfer
psa_airlinesAA5543+american_airlinesAA18227:03 PM Dulles International Airport
6h02
1:05 AM Philadelphia International Airport1 transfer
psa_airlinesAA5543+american_airlinesAA14407:03 PM Dulles International Airport
4h09
11:12 PM Philadelphia International Airport1 transfer
psa_airlinesAA5543+american_airlinesAA16487:03 PM Dulles International Airport
8h01
3:04 AM Philadelphia International Airport1 transfer
psa_airlinesAA5543+american_airlinesAA11607:03 PM Dulles International Airport
9h56
4:59 AM Philadelphia International Airport1 transfer
psa_airlinesAA51717:16 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport
1h10
8:26 PM Philadelphia International Airport0 transfersDirect
unitedUA1381 · UA16637:45 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport
8h12
3:57 AM Philadelphia International Airport1 transfer
unitedUA1325 · UA17768:30 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport
5h39
2:09 AM Philadelphia International Airport1 transfer
unitedUA1325 · UA6738:30 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport
7h21
3:51 AM Philadelphia International Airport1 transfer

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FAQs: Alexandria, VA to Philadelphia, PA Flight

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Alexandria, VA to Philadelphia, PA by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Philadelphia, PA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Cheap plane tickets from Alexandria, VA to Philadelphia, PA can start from as little as $215 (€171) when you book in advance. The average flight ticket price for Alexandria, VA to Philadelphia, PA is $422 (€336) ; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by plane from Alexandria, VA to Philadelphia, PA is 1h 0m to travel the 128 miles (206 km) long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest flight from Alexandria, VA to Philadelphia, PA leaves at 5:00 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest flight from Alexandria, VA to Philadelphia, PA leaves at 11:20 PM.
Flights from Alexandria, VA to Philadelphia, PA generally leave from Dulles International Airport and arrive in Philadelphia International Airport.Dulles International Airport is 1 miles (3 km) away from Alexandria, VA city centre and Philadelphia International Airport is 1 miles (3 km) from Philadelphia, PA city centre.
The cheapest month for a flight from Alexandria, VA to Philadelphia, PA is July.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Alexandria, VA and Philadelphia, PA including taking a train, bus, and flight.
Since neither Alexandria, VA nor Philadelphia, PA are in the Schengen Area, passport requirements depend on the specific immigration rules of United States and United States. Entry and visa requirements can be subject to change. For the latest information, check with your destination's embassy or consulate.
There is no time difference between Alexandria, VA and Philadelphia, PA.
The best events to attend in Philadelphia, PA include:
  • Mummers Parade, a vibrant New Year's Day parade featuring elaborate costumes, music, and performances
  • Philadelphia Flower Show, the largest indoor flower show in the world showcasing stunning floral displays and garden designs
  • Made in America Festival, a two-day music festival celebrating American culture with top artists and local food vendors.
The best holidays to experience in Philadelphia, PA include:
  • Independence Day, vibrant fireworks and patriotic celebrations throughout the city
  • Labor Day, pleasant weather and a relaxed atmosphere perfect for exploring
  • Thanksgiving, festive parades and a unique blend of autumn charm with fewer crowds.
The best season to visit Philadelphia, PA is Spring or Fall. The best weather to explore Philadelphia, PA is during April-June or September-November.
For domestic flights we recommend to arrive 1.5 to 2 hours before departure. Please check the website of your departure airport if in doubt. Some airports may offer booking time slots for security checks or offer additional information on when to get there based on time of day.
Most airlines permit carry-on bags that fit within specific dimensions (e.g., 22 x 14 x 9 inches or 56 x 36 x 23 cm), including handles and wheels. Bags must fit in the overhead bin or under the seat in front of you.
Many airlines impose weight limits, commonly ranging between 7 kg (15 lbs) and 12 kg (26 lbs). Typically, passengers are allowed one carry-on bag and one personal item (for example a purse, laptop bag, or backpack). Personal items must fit under the seat in front of you. Budget Airlines (like Ryanair or Wizz Air) have stricter size and weight limits, often requiring fees for larger carry-ons. Full-Service Airlines have more lenient policies, sometimes including more spacious dimensions or higher weight limits depending on your ticket class.
The list of items prohibited on an airplane varies by country and airline, but in general, the following items are not allowed in carry-on or checked baggage: Weapons and self-defence items, sharp objects, flammable materials, explosives, toxic substances, or liquids over 100ml (except for medications and baby essentials). In checked baggage, firearms (without authorization), explosives, large lithium batteries, and hazardous chemicals are prohibited. Electronic cigarettes must be in carry-on bags, while alcohol and dry ice have restrictions. Always check with your airline for specific regulations.

popular airports

Popular airports from Alexandria, VA to Philadelphia, PA

Alexandria
Philadelphia
Amenities at airport
WifiWifi
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
ShowerShower
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Car RentalCar Rental
information
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
3 km
carConnection
Car connection
I-95, Exit 12B
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
Shopping
Shopping
  • Shops in terminals A-F, including duty-free and local Philadelphia shops.
Parking
Parking
  • Parking available in garages and economy lot, approximately 3.8€ ($4) per hour.
Dining
Dining
  • Various restaurants in terminals A-F, including fast food and sit-down options like Chickie's & Pete's and Legal Sea Foods
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the terminal.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps, assistance
WC
WC
  • Available throughout the airport.
Hotel
Hotel
  • Hotels nearby, such as Philadelphia Airport Marriott connected to terminal B.
Shower
Shower
  • Showers available in some lounges, access may require lounge entry fee.
Lounge
Lounge
  • Lounges available, including American Airlines Admirals Club and Delta Sky Club.
Lost and Found Office
Lost and Found Office
  • Lost and Found located in terminal D.
Car Rental
Car Rental
  • Car rental services available at the airport, with companies like Hertz and Avis
Public transit options for Philadelphia International Airport
  • SEPTA Airport Line, Philadelphia Intertiol Airport Station, 7 miles
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