Cheap flights from Philadelphia to New York

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Cheapest round-trip flights $169
JetBlue 1 stop 6 hr Thu, Mar 19 — Wed, Mar 25
The cheapest round-trip flight from Philadelphia to New York is currently $169
Cheapest one-way flight $85
JetBlue 1 stop 4 hr Wed, Mar 18
The cheapest one-way flight from Philadelphia to New York is currently $85
Last-minute weekend getaway $373
JetBlue 1 stop 7 hr Thu, Feb 19 — Mon, Feb 23
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Philadelphia to New York is currently $373
Cheapest business class flights $533
American 1 stop 5 hr Sat, Apr 18 — Sat, Apr 25
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Philadelphia to New York is currently $533
Fastest flight 3 hr 13 min The fastest flight with stops from Philadelphia to New York takes 3 hr 13 min
Nonstop flights None There are no direct flights on this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Philadelphia to New York is typically October. The most expensive month to fly is typically December.
October
Cheapest
Typical prices: $140–305
December
Most expensive
Typical prices: $220–375

Popular airlines from Philadelphia to New York

  • American
    from $273
    Typical price: $250–415
    1755 weekly connecting flights
    PHL - EWR, JFK, LGA Every day
  • United
    from $302
    Typical price: $250–400
    376 weekly connecting flights
    PHL - EWR, LGA Every day
  • JetBlue
    from $205
    Typical price: $195–540
    126 weekly connecting flights
    PHL - EWR, JFK, LGA Every day
  • Delta
    from $1,333
    Typical price: $1,000–1,400
    96 weekly connecting flights
    PHL - JFK, LGA Every day
  • Spirit
    from $185
    Typical price: $285–660
    66 weekly connecting flights
    PHL - EWR, LGA Every day
  • Frontier
    Typical price: $140–265
    64 weekly connecting flights
    PHL - EWR, JFK, LGA Every day

Popular airports near Philadelphia

  • Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
    Philadelphia United States 20 min 7 mi
  • John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
    New York United States 1 hr 56 min 87 mi
  • Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
    Newark United States 1 hr 27 min 73 mi
  • LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
    New York United States 1 hr 58 min 88 mi

Popular airports near New York

  • John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
    New York United States 39 min 12 mi
  • LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
    New York United States 25 min 8 mi
  • Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
    Newark United States 29 min 8 mi
  • Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
    Boston United States 3 hr 40 min 192 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Philadelphia to New York

The cheapest flights from Philadelphia to New York are usually in October. Typical ticket prices in October range from $140 to $305.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Philadelphia to New York recently found on Google Flights was with JetBlue from $169. The cheapest one-way flight was with JetBlue from $85.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest American flight from Philadelphia to New York is $273, flying from Mar 12 to Mar 18.
  • The cheapest United flight from Philadelphia to New York is $302, flying from Apr 17 to Apr 25.
  • The cheapest JetBlue flight from Philadelphia to New York is $205, flying from May 7 to May 13.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Philadelphia to New York is $1,333, flying from Apr 16 to Apr 22.
  • The cheapest Spirit flight from Philadelphia to New York is $185, flying from Apr 16 to Apr 23.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Philadelphia to New York starts at $169 from Thu, Mar 19 to Wed, Mar 25. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $85 and departs on Wed, Mar 18.
3 hr 13 min is the shortest flight time from Philadelphia to New York.
NYC is a year-round destination, with iconic events like U.S. Open tennis (Aug–Sep) and Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade (Nov). Spring and fall have mild weather and strong performing-arts seasons. In summer, there's free, outdoor cultural events. On summer weekends, many New Yorkers leave town, making it a good time to score reservations at popular restaurants. Dec brings the Rockefeller Center tree lighting (varies, Nov/Dec) and Times Square's New Year's Eve party (Dec 31). Jan–Mar is cold, with an easier chance of getting Broadway tickets.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Philadelphia to New York.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Philadelphia to New York really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Philadelphia to New York.

In terms of flights, American is the most popular. American offers 1,755 connecting flights per week. American flies from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) , LaGuardia Airport (LGA) .

Other popular airlines flying from Philadelphia to New York are:
  • United offers 376 connecting flights per week. United flies from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , LaGuardia Airport (LGA) .
  • JetBlue offers 126 connecting flights per week. JetBlue flies from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) , LaGuardia Airport (LGA) .
  • Delta offers 96 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) , LaGuardia Airport (LGA) .
  • Spirit offers 66 connecting flights per week. Spirit flies from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , LaGuardia Airport (LGA) .
  • Frontier offers 64 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) , LaGuardia Airport (LGA) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Philadelphia and New York.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Philadelphia to New York recently found on Google Flights was with JetBlue from $169. The cheapest one-way flight was with JetBlue from $85.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest American flight from Philadelphia to New York is $273, flying from Mar 12 to Mar 18.
  • The cheapest United flight from Philadelphia to New York is $302, flying from Apr 17 to Apr 25.
  • The cheapest JetBlue flight from Philadelphia to New York is $205, flying from May 7 to May 13.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Philadelphia to New York is $1,333, flying from Apr 16 to Apr 22.
  • The cheapest Spirit flight from Philadelphia to New York is $185, flying from Apr 16 to Apr 23.
No airline flies direct from Philadelphia to New York.
  • There are 1755 American connecting flights from Philadelphia to New York per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 376 United connecting flights from Philadelphia to New York per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 126 JetBlue connecting flights from Philadelphia to New York per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 96 Delta connecting flights from Philadelphia to New York per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 66 Spirit connecting flights from Philadelphia to New York per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 64 Frontier connecting flights from Philadelphia to New York per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Philadelphia and New York at price $373 is offered by JetBlue from Thu, Feb 19 to Mon, Feb 23.
No airline flies direct from Philadelphia to New York.
  • There are 1755 American connecting flights from Philadelphia to New York per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 376 United connecting flights from Philadelphia to New York per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 126 JetBlue connecting flights from Philadelphia to New York per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 96 Delta connecting flights from Philadelphia to New York per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 66 Spirit connecting flights from Philadelphia to New York per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 64 Frontier connecting flights from Philadelphia to New York per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are no direct flights from Philadelphia to New York.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Philadelphia to New York, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Philadelphia and New York start at $533 from Sat, Apr 18 to Sat, Apr 25 with American.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Philadelphia and New York start at $169 from Thu, Mar 19 to Wed, Mar 25.
To book business class trips from Philadelphia to New York, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Philadelphia and New York starts at $373 from Thu, Feb 19 to Mon, Feb 23 with JetBlue.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Philadelphia and New York at price $373 is offered by JetBlue from Thu, Feb 19 to Mon, Feb 23.
To find last-minute flight deals from Philadelphia to New York, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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