- Must visit
George Washington's Mount Vernon
Historic estate museum of George Washington with the mansion, museum, education center, and gardens on the Potomac. One of the region's signature heritage attractions.
Flights from Philadelphia, PA to Alexandria, VA depart on average 38 times per day, taking around 2h 33m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $220 (€180) but you can travel from only $23 (€19) by train.
There are 4 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:00, the last at 23:00. The fastest flight covers the 128 miles (206 km) distance in 1h 8m. July is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 128 miles (206 km) |
Average flight duration 2h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price $220 (€180) |
Flights per day 38 |
Direct flights 4 |
Fastest flight 1h 8m |
First flight 5:00 AM |
Last flight 11:00 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 70 days |
Cheapest price
$220
Average price
$347
Fastest journey
1 h 8 m
Average duration
1 h 16 m
Flights per day
5
Distance
206 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Alexandria, VA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Alexandria, VA will cost around $347 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $220.
Of the 5 flights that leave Philadelphia, PA for Alexandria, VA onSun, Jun 07, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 07 the direct flights cover the 206 km distance in an average of 1 h 16 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 8 m .
On Sun, Jun 07 the longest flights will take 1 h 26 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.










Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Philadelphia, PA to Alexandria, VA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $24. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 33m. 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 $24, and a flight costs an average of $220.
Distance: 128 miles (206 km)
| Flight | Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|---|
$445 Average price | $46 Average price | $30 Average price Cheapest |
5h 33m Average total duration Fastest 2h 33m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 20m Average total duration 2h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 54m Average total duration 3h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.6 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Philadelphia, PA to Alexandria, VA:
A bus is $16 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Philadelphia, PA to Alexandria, VA costing on average $46 (€37).
A bus is $414 (€338) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Philadelphia, PA to Alexandria, VA costing on average $445 (€363).
Other travel options to Alexandria, VA take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 50m.
Bus takes on average 3h 24m.
The table below shows live departures for Philadelphia, PA to Alexandria, VA flights for today, Saturday, June 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AA3139 · AA2825 | 6:00 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 4h50 | 10:50 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA660 · UA1314 | 6:00 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 11h12 | 5:12 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA660 · UA2277 | 6:00 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 5h52 | 11:52 AM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA660 · UA1869 | 6:00 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 8h12 | 2:12 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA660 · UA5756 · UA6190 | 6:00 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 10h11 | 4:11 PM Dulles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA660 · UA1550 | 6:00 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 12h07 | 6:07 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA660 · UA2653 | 6:00 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 7h54 | 1:54 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA660 · UA1332 | 6:00 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 10h30 | 4:30 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA660 · UA2668 | 6:00 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 8h23 | 2:23 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA660 · UA303 | 6:00 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 15h32 | 9:32 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3693 | 6:10 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 1h09 | 7:19 AM Dulles International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA3225 · AA1556 | 7:20 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 4h23 | 11:43 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1811 · UA2653 | 8:05 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 5h49 | 1:54 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1811 · UA1314 | 8:05 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 9h07 | 5:12 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1811 · UA2437 | 8:05 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 10h57 | 7:02 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1811 · UA2668 | 8:05 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 6h18 | 2:23 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1811 · UA1332 | 8:05 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 8h25 | 4:30 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1811 · UA2357 | 8:05 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 12h05 | 8:10 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1811 · UA5756 · UA6190 | 8:05 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 8h06 | 4:11 PM Dulles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA1811 · UA1869 | 8:05 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 6h07 | 2:12 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1811 · UA303 | 8:05 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 13h27 | 9:32 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1811 · UA1550 | 8:05 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 10h02 | 6:07 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1811 · UA1369 | 8:05 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 13h04 | 9:09 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1494+ AA5527 | 8:20 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 4h39 | 12:59 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1494+ AA5220 | 8:20 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 4h22 | 12:42 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA5575 · AA5659 | 8:20 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 4h24 | 12:44 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4405+ AA5640 | 8:25 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 5h34 | 1:59 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4383+ AA6091 | 8:45 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 4h15 | 1:00 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA5300+ AA5848 | 8:54 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 4h24 | 1:18 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1180 · AA2839 | 10:30 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 5h43 | 4:13 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1180 · AA3263 | 10:30 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 6h31 | 5:01 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2403+ AA5367 | 10:46 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 6h42 | 5:28 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4380 · AA4785 | 11:02 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 6h22 | 5:24 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1311 · AA3263 | 12:07 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 4h54 | 5:01 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1311 · AA2839 | 12:07 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 4h06 | 4:13 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2882+ AA4380 | 12:50 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 4h34 | 5:24 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2784 · UA2202 | 1:31 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 7h51 | 9:22 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2784 · UA303 | 1:31 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 8h01 | 9:32 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2784 · UA2357 | 1:31 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 6h39 | 8:10 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2784 · UA1369 | 1:31 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 7h38 | 9:09 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2784 · UA2160 | 1:31 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 9h23 | 10:54 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2784 · UA2437 | 1:31 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 5h31 | 7:02 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA793 · AA2386 | 1:52 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 6h08 | 8:00 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA793 · AA2953 | 1:52 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 5h45 | 7:37 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4291 | 3:10 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1h08 | 4:18 PM Dulles International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA3116+ AA4721 | 3:28 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 4h31 | 7:59 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA5636 | 3:45 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1h14 | 4:59 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA3152 · AA2386 | 3:50 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 4h10 | 8:00 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3152 · AA527 | 3:50 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 6h04 | 9:54 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2573 · AA527 | 4:51 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 5h03 | 9:54 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA308 · UA2160 | 4:59 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 5h55 | 10:54 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA308 · UA1015 | 4:59 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 8h00 | 12:59 AM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1819 · UA1015 | 7:00 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 5h59 | 12:59 AM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1819 · UA1269 | 7:00 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 14h17 | 9:17 AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA5019 | 7:30 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1h15 | 8:45 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA1661 · AA1450 | 7:35 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 4h38 | 12:13 AM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1661 · AA1269 | 7:35 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 4h19 | 11:54 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4856 | 7:45 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1h26 | 9:11 PM Dulles International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Historic estate museum of George Washington with the mansion, museum, education center, and gardens on the Potomac. One of the region's signature heritage attractions.
Large visual arts center in Old Town with working artist studios and galleries. Popular for browsing local art and meeting artists in an active creative space.
Preserved 18th-century apothecary with original ingredients, bottles, and shop interiors. A distinctive small museum that reveals Alexandria's commercial and medical history.
The city's signature historic district, known for preserved architecture, cobbled stretches, boutiques, and waterfront walks. Essential for first-time visitors.
Main street through Old Town lined with historic buildings, shops, and public spaces. A classic walking route and one of Alexandria's most recognizable places.
Popular Potomac riverfront area for walking, views, public art, and boat watching. Especially photogenic at sunset and highly popular on social media.
Small biscuits filled with salty cured Virginia ham, a classic snack tied to Virginia food traditions and common at gatherings.
Crab cakes made with Chesapeake Bay blue crab, lightly bound and pan-fried, reflecting the region's strong Mid-Atlantic seafood heritage.
Fresh oysters from the Chesapeake region, served raw with lemon or mignonette, prized for their briny local character.
Long-running Old Town seafood restaurant with a traditional setting, known for crab cakes and classic Chesapeake dishes.
Well-known fine dining name in Old Town Alexandria, recognized for refined seasonal American cuisine and an elegant atmosphere.
Popular waterfront restaurant on Old Town's riverfront, known for seafood, oysters, and a lively casual atmosphere.
Moderate for the U.S.; dining and coffee are fairly priced, while Old Town spots and hotels can cost more.
Tip 18-20% at sit-down restaurants; 15-20% for taxis and delivery. USD 1-2 per drink at bars, USD 1-2 per bag for bell staff, and USD 2-5 daily for housekeeping.
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