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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 Virginia Beach, VA to Philadelphia, PA depart on average 30 times per day, taking around 9h 7m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $249 (€204) but you can travel from only $46 (€38) by bus.
There are 2 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:00, the last at 23:05. The fastest flight covers the 218 miles (352 km) distance in 1h 15m. October is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 218 miles (352 km) |
Average flight duration 9h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price $249 (€204) |
Flights per day 30 |
Direct flights 2 |
Fastest flight 1h 15m |
First flight 5:00 AM |
Last flight 11:05 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 28 days |
Cheapest price
$308
Average price
$601
Fastest journey
1 h 17 m
Average duration
12 h 31 m
Flights per day
3
Distance
352 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Virginia Beach, 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 Virginia Beach, VA to Philadelphia, PA will cost around $601 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $308.
Of the 3 flights that leave Virginia Beach, VA for Philadelphia, PA onTue, Jun 23, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 23 the direct flights cover the 352 km distance in an average of 12 h 31 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 17 m .
On Tue, Jun 23 the longest flights will take 23 h 24 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 bus as it is the most popular option from Virginia Beach, VA to Philadelphia, PA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $46. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 5h 54m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $46, and a flight costs an average of $249.
Distance: 218 miles (352 km)
| Flight | Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$441 Average price | $65 Average price Cheapest | $139 Average price | $61 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 7m Average total duration 9h 7m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 24m Average total duration Fastest 5h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 23m Average total duration 7h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.1 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | 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 Virginia Beach, VA to Philadelphia, PA:
A bus is $74 (€61) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Virginia Beach, VA to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $139 (€114).
A bus is $376 (€308) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Virginia Beach, VA to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $441 (€361).
Other travel options to Philadelphia, PA take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 53m.
Flight takes on average 9h 7m.
The table below shows live departures for Virginia Beach, VA to Philadelphia, PA flights for today, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
UA3712 · UA1875 · UA2825 | 5:50 AM Norfolk International Airport | 13h29 | 7:19 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA3712 · UA1875 · UA2430 | 5:50 AM Norfolk International Airport | 12h02 | 5:52 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA3712 · UA1525 · UA2825 | 5:50 AM Norfolk International Airport | 13h29 | 7:19 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA3712 · UA2290 · UA2430 | 5:50 AM Norfolk International Airport | 12h02 | 5:52 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA3712 · UA1413 · UA4335 | 5:50 AM Norfolk International Airport | 8h20 | 2:10 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA3712 · UA1525 · UA2430 | 5:50 AM Norfolk International Airport | 12h02 | 5:52 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA1869 · UA729 | 6:00 AM Norfolk International Airport | 6h25 | 12:25 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1869 · UA2182 | 6:00 AM Norfolk International Airport | 8h47 | 2:47 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1524 · UA1252 · UA2430 | 6:05 AM Norfolk International Airport | 11h47 | 5:52 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA1524 · UA4836 | 6:05 AM Norfolk International Airport | 12h50 | 6:55 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1524 · UA4335 | 6:05 AM Norfolk International Airport | 8h05 | 2:10 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1524 · UA1775 · UA2182 | 6:05 AM Norfolk International Airport | 8h42 | 2:47 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA1524 · UA4015 | 6:05 AM Norfolk International Airport | 3h40 | 9:45 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA5088 | 6:27 AM Norfolk International Airport | 1h12 | 7:39 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA5036+ AA2291 | 6:48 AM Norfolk International Airport | 4h33 | 11:21 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2573+ AA5036 | 6:48 AM Norfolk International Airport | 8h06 | 2:54 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2498+ AA5036 | 6:48 AM Norfolk International Airport | 5h56 | 12:44 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5287 · UA2430 | 8:00 AM Norfolk International Airport | 9h52 | 5:52 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5287 · UA2825 | 8:00 AM Norfolk International Airport | 11h19 | 7:19 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5287 · UA2182 | 8:00 AM Norfolk International Airport | 6h47 | 2:47 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3717 · UA2788 · UA1776 | 10:44 AM Norfolk International Airport | 10h35 | 9:19 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2066 · UA2331 · UA2825 | 10:45 AM Norfolk International Airport | 8h34 | 7:19 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2066 · UA2331 · UA1776 | 10:45 AM Norfolk International Airport | 10h34 | 9:19 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2066 · UA2649 · UA1776 | 10:45 AM Norfolk International Airport | 10h34 | 9:19 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2066 · UA4836 | 10:45 AM Norfolk International Airport | 8h10 | 6:55 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2066 · UA4335 | 10:45 AM Norfolk International Airport | 3h25 | 2:10 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4760 · UA2825 | 10:48 AM Norfolk International Airport | 8h31 | 7:19 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4760 · UA1776 | 10:48 AM Norfolk International Airport | 10h31 | 9:19 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4760 · UA2430 | 10:48 AM Norfolk International Airport | 7h04 | 5:52 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA5869+ AA2390 · AA2360 | 11:12 AM Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport | 7h42 | 6:54 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA5869 · AA5895+ AA5370 | 11:12 AM Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport | 7h43 | 6:55 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA5869+ AA1838 | 11:12 AM Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport | 7h32 | 6:44 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA5869+ AA2189 | 11:12 AM Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport | 13h03 | 12:15 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA5869 · AA5797+ AA5518 | 11:12 AM Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport | 7h58 | 7:10 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA5869+ AA5117+ AA2397 | 11:12 AM Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport | 8h38 | 7:50 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA5869+ AA2839+ AA5406 | 11:12 AM Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport | 7h02 | 6:14 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA5869+ AA2402 · AA2360 | 11:12 AM Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport | 7h42 | 6:54 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA5869+ AA5134 · AA5634 | 11:12 AM Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport | 6h32 | 5:44 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA2879+ AA5869 | 11:12 AM Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport | 9h00 | 8:12 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2397+ AA5869+ AA5134 | 11:12 AM Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport | 8h38 | 7:50 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA2390+ AA5644+ AA5869 | 11:12 AM Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport | 5h32 | 4:44 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA5265 · AA5249+ AA5869 | 11:12 AM Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport | 7h29 | 6:41 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA1681+ AA5129+ AA5869 | 11:12 AM Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport | 7h43 | 6:55 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA5331+ AA2879 | 11:20 AM Norfolk International Airport | 8h52 | 8:12 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1838+ AA5331 | 11:20 AM Norfolk International Airport | 7h24 | 6:44 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4643+ AA1848 | 11:56 AM Norfolk International Airport | 8h11 | 8:07 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA490+ AA4643 | 11:56 AM Norfolk International Airport | 12h59 | 12:55 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2443+ AA4643 | 11:56 AM Norfolk International Airport | 10h03 | 9:59 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2925+ AA4643 | 11:56 AM Norfolk International Airport | 6h31 | 6:27 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA6121 | 12:53 PM Norfolk International Airport | 1h19 | 2:12 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA2254 · AA1838 | 1:11 PM Norfolk International Airport | 5h33 | 6:44 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2254 · AA2879 | 1:11 PM Norfolk International Airport | 7h01 | 8:12 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2254 · AA2189 | 1:11 PM Norfolk International Airport | 11h04 | 12:15 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4363 · UA3497 | 3:00 PM Norfolk International Airport | 8h44 | 11:44 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4363 · UA4836 | 3:00 PM Norfolk International Airport | 3h55 | 6:55 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA5868+ AA2189 | 3:09 PM Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport | 9h06 | 12:15 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA5868+ AA2886+ AA5419 | 3:09 PM Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport | 7h34 | 10:43 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA5868+ AA2879 | 3:09 PM Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport | 5h03 | 8:12 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1497+ AA5580+ AA5868 | 3:09 PM Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport | 7h28 | 10:37 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA5859 | 3:33 PM Norfolk International Airport | 1h21 | 4:54 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA3556 · UA1884 | 5:09 PM Norfolk International Airport | 7h50 | 12:59 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4749 | 5:16 PM Norfolk International Airport | 1h39 | 6:55 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA2970+ AA4164 | 6:29 PM Norfolk International Airport | 13h46 | 8:15 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA490+ AA4164 | 6:29 PM Norfolk International Airport | 6h26 | 12:55 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA5339+ AA2189 | 6:32 PM Norfolk International Airport | 5h43 | 12:15 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3046+ AA5339 | 6:32 PM Norfolk International Airport | 15h12 | 9:44 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2727+ AA5339 | 6:32 PM Norfolk International Airport | 12h53 | 7:25 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4810 · UA3497 | 7:59 PM Norfolk International Airport | 3h45 | 11:44 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA5867+ AA2727 | 8:01 PM Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport | 11h24 | 7:25 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA5867+ AA2291 | 8:01 PM Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport | 15h20 | 11:21 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA5867+ AA3046 | 8:01 PM Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport | 13h43 | 9:44 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2189+ AA5867 | 8:01 PM Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport | 4h14 | 12:15 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2913 · AA2291 | 8:18 PM Norfolk International Airport | 15h03 | 11:21 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2913 · AA2189 | 8:18 PM Norfolk International Airport | 3h57 | 12:15 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2913 · AA3046 | 8:18 PM Norfolk International Airport | 13h26 | 9:44 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2913 · AA2727 | 8:18 PM Norfolk International Airport | 11h07 | 7:25 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| Monday, June 22 | |||||
![]() | 12:57 AM Virginia Beach, VA | 12h52 | 1:49 PM Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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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.
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