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Cheap Flights from New York to Philadelphia

Philadelphia, PA · 95 miles · nonstop from JFK, LaGuardia (LGA) and Newark (EWR)

0h 55m nonstop From $122 95 mi Cheapest in January

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$122

Lowest fare

live, one-way

$59

Average fare

one-way

0h 55m

Nonstop time

95 mi

Jan

Cheapest month

~$56

What cheap flights to Philadelphia actually cost

At an average of $59 one-way over 95 miles, Philadelphia works out to 62.1¢ per mile — a premium per mile compared with similar-length routes, cheaper per mile than 0% of the US destinations we track. By headline fare it is the 1st cheapest of our 50 US destinations.

Across a full year, modelled one-way fares to Philadelphia range from about $56 in January to roughly $65 in October — a $9 swing, or about 15% around the $60 annual average. Peak demand months for this route are September, October, May, which is when both fares and hotel rates run highest. If your dates are flexible, moving a trip out of October and into January is worth more than almost any booking trick.

Month-by-month fares: New York to Philadelphia

$56
Jan
$58
Feb
$58
Mar
$59
Apr
$65
May
$58
Jun
$59
Jul
$58
Aug
$65
Sep
$65
Oct
$58
Nov
$58
Dec

* Modelled from this route's $59 historical average and its peak-demand months (Sep, Oct, May), scaled by haul length. Not a live quote — the search box above returns current fares.

About Philadelphia, PA

Philadelphia is the birthplace of American independence, with the Liberty Bell, world-class murals, and the famous cheesesteak rivalry. The sub-hour flight is one of the shortest you can take from NYC.

Let's be honest: nobody should fly this. Under an hour wheels-up to wheels-down, and by the time you've cleared security at EWR or JFK the Amtrak or even NJ Transit would have you there already. American keeps PHL as a hub, so nonstops technically exist and sometimes surface as cheap connection-builders or positioning flights. Same time zone, obviously. If you genuinely need to fly, say a tight international connection through PHL, book it as a through-ticket so a delay is the airline's problem. Otherwise, the regional rail is faster, cheaper and drops you downtown.

Top things to do in Philadelphia:

  • •Independence Hall & Liberty Bell
  • •Philadelphia Museum of Art 'Rocky steps'
  • •Reading Terminal Market & cheesesteaks

Which NYC airport for Philadelphia?

At 95 miles, Philadelphia sits inside LaGuardia's 1,500-mile perimeter rule, so all three NYC-area airports can serve it nonstop. That gives you three separate fare markets to compare — JFK, LaGuardia and Newark rarely price the same route identically on the same day.

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How to get the cheapest fare to Philadelphia

  • 1Book roughly 2-4 weeks ahead — that is the window that fits a 95-mile shuttle hop like Philadelphia, not the generic "book on a Tuesday" advice.
  • 2Compare all three of JFK, LaGuardia and Newark — this route is short enough that all three fly it, and same-day fares between them commonly differ by $40-70.
  • 3Target January (modelled around $56) and avoid October (around $65) if your dates can move.
  • 4At 0h 55m this is a short sector — the first departure of the morning is both the cheapest bank and the least likely to be delayed by knock-on congestion.
  • 5If you are comparing a $38 ultra-low-cost fare against a $59 mainline one, add the bag and seat fees first — on this route that gap usually closes to under $20.
  • 6Set a price alert rather than watching manually. This route's modelled swing is $9 across the year, so the drops are worth catching.

Need a place to stay in Philadelphia?

Once your flight's sorted, it's worth comparing hotels and short stays early — the best-located rooms tend to book up first. Takes a minute to see what's available for your dates.

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Sorted a ride in Philadelphia from the airport?

Booking an airport transfer ahead of time means a driver's waiting when you land — no taxi queue or surge pricing after a long flight. Worth comparing a fixed-price pickup for your arrival.

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Planning what to do in Philadelphia?

The popular museums, tours, and attractions often sell out on peak days — it's worth booking skip-the-line tickets before you go so your trip isn't spent waiting in queues.

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FAQ: flights from NYC to Philadelphia

One-way fares to Philadelphia average about $59, with the cheapest tickets landing near $40 and round trips typically running $118-$148. Across the year our modelled fares move between $56 in January and $65 in October, averaging $60. That makes Philadelphia the 1st cheapest of the 50 US destinations we track from New York.
At 95 miles, Philadelphia sits inside LaGuardia's 1,500-mile perimeter rule, so all three NYC-area airports can serve it nonstop. That gives you three separate fare markets to compare — JFK, LaGuardia and Newark rarely price the same route identically on the same day.
Aim for 2-4 weeks ahead. Philadelphia is 95 miles from New York, and booking windows scale with distance — short hops reward booking late, long hauls punish it. Booking inside two weeks on this route usually means paying close to the October peak of $65 regardless of when you actually travel.
January, at a modelled $56 one-way. The most expensive is October at around $65. Peak season for this route is September, October, May, so the shoulder weeks either side of those months are usually the sweet spot for fare and weather together.
A nonstop takes about 0h 55m covering 95 miles, and all three NYC airports can fly it. Connecting itineraries typically add two to four hours depending on the hub.
At an average of $59 one-way over 95 miles, Philadelphia works out to 62.1¢ per mile — a premium per mile compared with similar-length routes, cheaper per mile than 0% of the US destinations we track. By headline fare it is the 1st cheapest of our 50 US destinations. Fares above 10¢ per mile usually mean limited nonstop competition, so flexibility on dates matters more here than on a heavily-served route.
Philadelphia is the birthplace of American independence, with the Liberty Bell, world-class murals, and the famous cheesesteak rivalry. The sub-hour flight is one of the shortest you can take from NYC. Travellers from New York most often build a trip around Independence Hall & Liberty Bell, Philadelphia Museum of Art 'Rocky steps', Reading Terminal Market & cheesesteaks.

NYC airports to Philadelphia

JFK

John F. Kennedy

Nonstop
LGA

LaGuardia

Nonstop
EWR

Newark Liberty

Nonstop

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