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Philadelphia Museum of Art
One of the largest art museums in the United States, known for major collections, special exhibitions, and the famous East Steps.
Flights from Bethesda, MD to Philadelphia, PA depart on average 29 times per day, taking around 5h 4m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $213 (€176) but you can travel from only $12 (€10) by train.
There are 3 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:00, the last at 23:00. The fastest flight covers the 123 miles (198 km) distance in 1h 14m. June is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 123 miles (198 km) |
Average flight duration 5h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price $213 (€176) |
Flights per day 29 |
Direct flights 3 |
Fastest flight 1h 14m |
First flight 5:00 AM |
Last flight 11:00 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 28 days |
Cheapest price
$323
Average price
$585
Fastest journey
1 h 10 m
Average duration
1 h 13 m
Flights per day
59
Distance
198 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Bethesda, MD 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 Bethesda, MD to Philadelphia, PA will cost around $585 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $323.
Of the 59 flights that leave Bethesda, MD for Philadelphia, PA onFri, Jun 26, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 26 the direct flights cover the 198 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, Jun 26 the longest flights will take 1 h 19 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.
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UA4534Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bethesda, MD to Philadelphia, PA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 8m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $12, and a flight costs an average of $213.
Distance: 123 miles (198 km)
| Flight | Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$401 Average price | $34 Average price Cheapest | $39 Average price | $36 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 4m Average total duration 5h 4m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 38m Average total duration Fastest 2h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 3m Average total duration 2h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Bethesda, MD to Philadelphia, PA:
A train is $5 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bethesda, MD to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $39 (€32).
A train is $367 (€303) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bethesda, MD to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $401 (€332).
Other travel options to Philadelphia, PA take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 33m.
Flight takes on average 5h 4m.
The table below shows live departures for Bethesda, MD to Philadelphia, PA flights for today, Thursday, June 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AA365 · AA3046 | 5:00 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 4h44 | 9:44 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1708 · AA3046 | 5:02 AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 4h42 | 9:44 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1550 · AA3225 | 6:00 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 5h12 | 11:12 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1550 · AA2764 | 6:00 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 3h49 | 9:49 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2070 · UA2752 | 6:10 AM Dulles International Airport | 6h15 | 12:25 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2070 · UA2182 | 6:10 AM Dulles International Airport | 8h37 | 2:47 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA709 · UA2182 | 6:15 AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 8h32 | 2:47 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA709 · UA2752 | 6:15 AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 6h10 | 12:25 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1216 · AA2291 | 6:20 AM Dulles International Airport | 5h01 | 11:21 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1581 · AA2291 | 6:23 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 4h58 | 11:21 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1793 · UA2752 | 6:30 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 5h55 | 12:25 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1793 · UA2182 | 6:30 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 8h17 | 2:47 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1605 · AA2783 | 6:58 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 5h34 | 12:32 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1605 · AA3225 | 6:58 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 4h14 | 11:12 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA441 · UA2752 | 7:15 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 5h10 | 12:25 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA441 · UA2182 | 7:15 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 7h32 | 2:47 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1556 · AA2783 | 8:00 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 4h32 | 12:32 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1775 · UA2430 | 8:15 AM Dulles International Airport | 9h37 | 5:52 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1775 · UA2182 | 8:15 AM Dulles International Airport | 6h32 | 2:47 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2749 · UA2430 | 8:16 AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 9h36 | 5:52 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2749 · UA2182 | 8:16 AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 6h31 | 2:47 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4076 · UA622 · UA2430 | 8:25 AM Dulles International Airport | 9h27 | 5:52 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA1061 · UA2182 | 8:25 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 6h22 | 2:47 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1518 · AA2498 | 8:32 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 4h12 | 12:44 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA948+ AA5581 | 8:33 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 3h36 | 12:09 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4015 | 8:35 AM Dulles International Airport | 1h10 | 9:45 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA6137 · UA5381 · UA1776 | 8:35 AM Dulles International Airport | 12h44 | 9:19 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA6137 · UA426 · UA2430 | 8:35 AM Dulles International Airport | 9h17 | 5:52 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2774 · UA2182 | 9:30 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 5h17 | 2:47 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2774 · UA2430 | 9:30 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 8h22 | 5:52 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4691+ AA3043 | 9:35 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 4h33 | 2:08 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1582 · AA3043 | 10:14 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 3h54 | 2:08 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1252 · UA2430 | 10:31 AM Dulles International Airport | 7h21 | 5:52 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1252 · UA1776 | 10:31 AM Dulles International Airport | 10h48 | 9:19 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA704 · UA2430 | 10:32 AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 7h20 | 5:52 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA704 · UA1776 | 10:32 AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 10h47 | 9:19 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA5059+ AA6036 | 12:17 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 3h46 | 4:03 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4420 · UA3484 · UA1776 | 12:45 PM Dulles International Airport | 8h34 | 9:19 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA4420 · UA545 · UA1744 | 12:45 PM Dulles International Airport | 12h12 | 12:57 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA3495 · UA5264 · UA1744 | 12:55 PM Dulles International Airport | 12h02 | 12:57 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA3541 | 12:55 PM Dulles International Airport | 1h15 | 2:10 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA2347+ AA6028 | 12:59 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 3h31 | 4:30 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2331 · UA1776 | 1:15 PM Dulles International Airport | 8h04 | 9:19 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4407 | 1:39 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1h12 | 2:51 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA2360+ AA5367 | 1:58 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 4h56 | 6:54 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2312+ AA4796 | 3:01 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 3h33 | 6:34 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA840 · AA2879 | 3:20 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 4h52 | 8:12 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1325 · UA1776 | 3:30 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 5h49 | 9:19 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1393 · UA1776 | 3:39 PM Dulles International Airport | 5h40 | 9:19 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA5590 · AA5347 | 4:44 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 4h26 | 9:10 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4681 | 5:00 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1h21 | 6:21 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA5136+ AA5857 | 5:20 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 3h35 | 8:55 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA6246 · UA5483 · UA1744 | 5:22 PM Dulles International Airport | 7h35 | 12:57 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA4534 | 5:35 PM Dulles International Airport | 1h19 | 6:54 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA3263 · AA2189 | 7:07 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 5h08 | 12:15 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1637 · AA2189 | 8:11 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 4h04 | 12:15 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2953 · AA2189 | 8:22 PM Dulles International Airport | 3h53 | 12:15 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3502 | 10:34 PM Dulles International Airport | 1h10 | 11:44 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Discover the best of Philadelphia — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Philadelphia trip today.
One of the largest art museums in the United States, known for major collections, special exhibitions, and the famous East Steps.
Renowned collection of Impressionist, Post-Impressionist, and early Modern paintings displayed in an intimate, carefully arranged setting.
Major science museum with hands-on exhibits, a planetarium, and family-friendly displays that make it one of the city’s most popular museums.
Elegant central square surrounded by historic buildings, shopping, and cafés, popular for people-watching and relaxed city walks.
Broad cultural boulevard linking City Hall and the art museum district, lined with flags, fountains, and major institutions.
Historic neighborhood with cobbled streets, early American landmarks, galleries, and lively urban atmosphere near the waterfront.
The city’s signature sandwich of thinly sliced beef and melted cheese on a long roll, often ordered with fried onions. It is Philadelphia’s most famous comfort food.
A traditional Philadelphia sandwich with slow-roasted pork, sharp provolone, and broccoli rabe on an Italian roll. Many locals consider it the city’s best sandwich.
Philadelphia-style soft pretzels are dense, chewy, and usually eaten with mustard. They are a classic street snack with deep local roots.
A historic indoor market with many established vendors serving classic Philadelphia foods, including roast pork, pretzels, and Pennsylvania Dutch specialties. Lively and casual atmosphere.
An acclaimed modern Israeli restaurant known for polished service, excellent mezze, and a destination dining experience. One of Philadelphia’s best-known upscale restaurants.
A famous market sandwich counter best known for its roast pork with broccoli rabe and sharp provolone. One of the city’s most celebrated casual eats.
Moderate by major U.S. city standards. Hotels can be pricey, but food, transit, and attractions offer good mid-range options.
Tip 18-20% in restaurants; 20%+ for great service. USD 1-2 per drink at bars, round up taxis, and tip hotel staff USD 2-5.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bethesda, MD 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.

Most Bethesda, MD to Philadelphia, PA flights use the Dulles International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Bethesda, MD and Philadelphia, PA airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Philadelphia International Airport is 3 km from Philadelphia city centre. Public transport options include:
Philadelphia International Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, and Car Rental.
Food options include: Various restaurants in terminals A-F, including fast food and sit-down options like Chickie's & Pete's and Legal Sea Foods
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in all terminals.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Philadelphia International Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Philadelphia International Airport: Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Philadelphia International Airport: Elevators, ramps, assistance.
Nearby hotels include Hotels nearby, such as Philadelphia Airport Marriott connected to terminal B..
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