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Glenstone
Contemporary art museum and sculpture grounds in the Bethesda area, known for major postwar and modern works and a carefully designed visitor experience.
Flights from Philadelphia, PA to Bethesda, MD depart on average 34 times per day, taking around 2h 30m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $97 (€80) but you can travel from only $12 (€10) 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 123 miles (198 km) distance in 1h 10m. July is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 123 miles (198 km) |
Average flight duration 2h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $97 (€80) |
Flights per day 34 |
Direct flights 4 |
Fastest flight 1h 10m |
First flight 5:00 AM |
Last flight 11:00 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 49 days |
Cheapest price
$291
Average price
$426
Fastest journey
1 h 10 m
Average duration
2 h 24 m
Flights per day
4
Distance
198 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Bethesda, MD 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 Bethesda, MD will cost around $426 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $291.
Of the 4 flights that leave Philadelphia, PA for Bethesda, MD onFri, Jun 26, 4 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 2 h 24 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 5 h 47 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 Bethesda, MD 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 1h 52m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $12, and a flight costs an average of $97.
Distance: 123 miles (198 km)
| Flight | Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$395 Average price | $23 Average price Cheapest | $35 Average price | $34 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 30m Average total duration 2h 30m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 22m Average total duration Fastest 1h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 34m Average total duration 3h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Philadelphia, PA to Bethesda, MD:
A train is $12 (€10) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Philadelphia, PA to Bethesda, MD costing on average $35 (€29).
A train is $372 (€308) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Philadelphia, PA to Bethesda, MD costing on average $395 (€327).
Other travel options to Bethesda, MD take longer:
Flight takes on average 2h 30m.
Bus takes on average 3h 4m.
The table below shows live departures for Philadelphia, PA to Bethesda, MD 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
UA660 · UA2277 | 6:00 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 5h52 | 11:52 AM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA660 · UA2653 | 6:00 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 7h57 | 1:57 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA660 · UA1381 | 6:00 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 7h04 | 1:04 PM Ronald Reagan National 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 · UA2849 · UA4387 | 6:00 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 10h22 | 4:22 PM Dulles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA660 · UA1593 | 6:00 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 5h59 | 11:59 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3139 · AA2825 | 6:00 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 4h50 | 10:50 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3693 | 6:10 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 1h09 | 7:19 AM Dulles International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA3225 · AA1605 | 7:20 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 3h39 | 10:59 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3225 · AA1556 | 7:20 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 4h40 | 12:00 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1811 · UA2653 | 8:05 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 5h52 | 1:57 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1811 · UA1869 | 8:05 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 6h07 | 2:12 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1811 · UA5756 · UA6190 | 8:05 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 8h06 | 4:11 PM Dulles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA1811 · UA2794 | 8:05 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 8h25 | 4:30 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1811 · UA2124 | 8:05 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 9h31 | 5:36 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1811 · UA2668 | 8:05 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 6h17 | 2:22 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1811 · UA2849 · UA4387 | 8:05 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 8h17 | 4:22 PM Dulles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA1494 · AA846 | 8:20 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 4h43 | 1:03 PM Baltimore/Washington International 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 | 4h16 | 12:36 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA959+ AA5581 | 8:20 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 3h36 | 11:56 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2783+ AA4349 | 8:26 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 5h18 | 1:44 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4754+ AA5997 | 9:00 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 3h37 | 12:37 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA6235 | 10:32 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 1h16 | 11:48 AM Dulles International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA2207 · UA2124 | 11:38 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 5h58 | 5:36 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2207 · UA1941 | 11:38 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 6h33 | 6:11 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2207 · UA5867 · UA6362 | 11:38 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 9h42 | 9:20 PM Dulles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2207 · UA440 | 11:38 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 9h48 | 9:26 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2207 · UA2437 | 11:38 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 7h24 | 7:02 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2207 · UA2202 | 11:38 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 9h44 | 9:22 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2207 · UA1069 · UA4593 | 11:38 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 9h31 | 9:09 PM Dulles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2207 · UA5954 · UA6362 | 11:38 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 9h42 | 9:20 PM Dulles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2207 · UA1314 | 11:38 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 5h34 | 5:12 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 | 4h23 | 5:13 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2347+ AA6028 | 1:14 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 3h46 | 5:00 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 · UA1755 | 1:31 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 5h39 | 7:10 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2784 · UA2437 | 1:31 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 5h31 | 7:02 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2784 · UA5954 · UA6362 | 1:31 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 7h49 | 9:20 PM Dulles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2784 · UA440 | 1:31 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 7h55 | 9:26 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2784 · UA456 | 1:31 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 6h38 | 8:09 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA793 · AA3263 | 1:52 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 4h30 | 6:22 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA793 · AA1622 | 1:52 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 3h54 | 5:46 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3593 | 3:10 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1h08 | 4:18 PM Dulles International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA4749+ AA5338 | 3:31 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 3h24 | 6:55 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4407 | 3:47 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1h13 | 5:00 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA3152 · AA1495 | 3:52 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 4h47 | 8:39 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2573 · AA527 | 4:56 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 5h03 | 9:59 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA308 · UA2160 | 5:00 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 5h54 | 10:54 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2960 · AA2961 | 5:30 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 4h00 | 9:30 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2960+ AA4047 | 5:30 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 4h49 | 10:19 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA5418+ AA5837 | 5:31 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 3h42 | 9:13 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4681 | 7:34 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1h21 | 8:55 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA1661 · AA1318 | 7:35 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 4h32 | 12:07 AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1661 · AA1269 | 7:35 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 4h19 | 11:54 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1661 · AA1450 | 7:35 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 4h38 | 12:13 AM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4587 | 7:45 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1h25 | 9:10 PM Dulles International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, June 26 | |||||
![]() | 1:02 AM Philadelphia, PA | 1h14 | 2:16 AM Bethesda, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Discover the best of Bethesda — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Bethesda trip today.
Contemporary art museum and sculpture grounds in the Bethesda area, known for major postwar and modern works and a carefully designed visitor experience.
Small but respected art museum in a notable Philip Johnson-designed building, with European and modern works and a quieter feel than larger Washington museums.
Influential modern art museum in nearby Washington, popular with Bethesda visitors for its Impressionist, modern, and special exhibitions.
The city's main walkable core with shopping streets, public art, seasonal events, and a lively urban atmosphere that is easy to explore on foot.
Highly popular walking and cycling trail linking Bethesda with Washington, valued for greenery, easy access, and active local use.
Stylish mixed-use district popular for its streetscape, boutiques, and polished public spaces, often featured in local social media content.
Pan-seared cakes of sweet blue crab with minimal filler, a signature regional dish from nearby Chesapeake Bay waters often served with remoulade.
A regional favorite in the Washington-Maryland area, usually tomato-based vegetable soup enriched with blue crab and seasoned assertively.
A coarse, smoky sausage linked to the greater Washington area, typically served on a bun with mustard, onions, and chili.
A polished, long-running American grill known for steaks, burgers, salads, and strong service in an upscale yet relaxed setting.
Classic French bistro with a dependable reputation for steak frites, onion soup, and brunch in a bustling neighborhood setting.
Established Bethesda seafood restaurant and bar known for oysters, crab, and Chesapeake-influenced dishes with a lively modern atmosphere.
Bethesda is pricier than many U.S. suburbs, especially for dining and hotels, though casual food options remain available.
Tip 18-20% at restaurants; 20%+ for great service. Tip bartenders USD 1-2 per drink, taxis about 10-15%, and round up for cafés only if desired.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Philadelphia, PA to Bethesda, MD 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 Bethesda, MD, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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