Philadelphia (PHL) to Washington (DCA) flights
An economy award from Philadelphia (PHL) to Washington (DCA) starts at 4,500 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $25.60. One airline flies nonstop from Philadelphia (PHL) to Washington (DCA): American Airlines. The two airports are 119 miles (192 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld. There are also 35 ways to fly it with one stop, through Norfolk, Pittsburgh and Hartford and more.
How many miles PHL to DCA costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn American Airlines | 4,500 | $25.60 |
| American AAdvantageOn American Airlines | 5,500 | $5.60 |
| Etihad GuestOn American Airlines | 6,000 | $5.60 |
| Iberia ClubOn American Airlines | 6,000 | $5.60 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn American Airlines | 9,200 | $5.60 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn American Airlines | 9,500 | $5.60 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn American Airlines | 10,000 | $5.60 |
| British Airways ClubOn American Airlines | 12,000 | $5.60 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn American Airlines | 12,000 | $5.60 |
| Finnair PlusOn American Airlines | 16,500 | $5.60 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from PHL to DCA
- American Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
Book PHL to DCA with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks American Airlines
- American AAdvantageBooks American Airlines
- British Airways ClubBooks American Airlines
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks American Airlines
- Finnair PlusBooks American Airlines
- Iberia ClubBooks American Airlines
- JAL Mileage BankBooks American Airlines
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks American Airlines
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks American Airlines
PHL to DCA with one stop
35 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Norfolk (ORF)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Pittsburgh (PIT)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Hartford (BDL)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Syracuse (SYR)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Albany (ALB)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Rochester (ROC)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Raleigh/Durham (RDU)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Buffalo (BUF)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Providence (PVD)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Greensboro/High Point (GSO)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Martha's Vineyard (MVY)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Cleveland (CLE)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Boston (BOS)American Airlines, JetBlue Airways and 1 more the whole way
- Via Nantucket (ACK)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Manchester (MHT)American Airlines the whole way
PHL to DCA: common questions
How many miles does PHL to DCA cost?
In economy it starts at 4,500 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $25.60. Next cheapest: American AAdvantage (5,500), Etihad Guest (6,000) and Iberia Club (6,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from PHL to DCA?
American Airlines (oneworld) flies nonstop from Philadelphia (PHL) to Washington (DCA).
How far is Philadelphia from Washington by plane?
Philadelphia (PHL) and Washington (DCA) are 119 miles (192 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book PHL to DCA award flights?
9 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus, Iberia Club, JAL Mileage Bank, Qantas Frequent Flyer and 1 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Philadelphia and Washington?
The most direct connections are through Norfolk (ORF), Pittsburgh (PIT), Hartford (BDL), Syracuse (SYR) and Albany (ALB). On 34 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example American Airlines through Norfolk.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.