Find Cheap Flights from Philadelphia to New York (PHL - NYC)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Philadelphia to New York and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$229	JetBlue 1 stop 6 hr Thu, Jun 4 — Wed, Jun 10	The cheapest round-trip flight from Philadelphia to New York is currently $229
Cheapest one-way flight	$112	JetBlue 1 stop 7 hr Wed, Jul 22	The cheapest one-way flight from Philadelphia to New York is currently $112
Last-minute weekend getaway	$430	United 1 stop 5 hr Fri, May 8 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Philadelphia to New York is currently $430
Cheapest business class flights	$583	American 1 stop 5 hr Thu, May 28 — Wed, Jun 3	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Philadelphia to New York is currently $583

Fastest flight	3 hr 27 min	The fastest flight with stops from Philadelphia to New York takes 3 hr 27 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 April.

October Cheapest	Typical prices: $140–305
April Most expensive	Typical prices: $225–395

Popular airlines from Philadelphia to New York

American

from $323

Typical price: $250–440

1417 weekly connecting flights

PHL - EWR, JFK, LGA Every day
United

from $400

Typical price: $280–430

309 weekly connecting flights

PHL - EWR, LGA Every day
JetBlue

from $229

Typical price: $210–540

102 weekly connecting flights

PHL - EWR, JFK, LGA Every day
Frontier

Typical price: $140–265

63 weekly connecting flights

PHL - EWR, JFK, LGA Every day
Southwest

from $461

Typical price: $390–770

59 weekly connecting flights

PHL - LGA Every day
Spirit

Typical price: $290–690

44 weekly connecting flights

PHL - EWR, LGA Every day

Popular airports near Philadelphia

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)

Philadelphia United States 19 min 7 mi
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

New York United States 1 hr 54 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 57 min 88 mi

Popular airports near New York

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

New York United States 38 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
New York Stewart International Airport (SWF)

Newburgh United States 1 hr 28 min 55 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 $229. The cheapest one-way flight was with JetBlue from $112.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest American flight from Philadelphia to New York is $323, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest United flight from Philadelphia to New York is $400, flying from Jul 23 to Jul 29.
The cheapest JetBlue flight from Philadelphia to New York is $229, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 10.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Philadelphia to New York is $461, flying from Jul 2 to Jul 8.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Philadelphia to New York starts at $229 from Thu, Jun 4 to Wed, Jun 10. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $112 and departs on Wed, Jul 22.

3 hr 27 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 1,417 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 309 connecting flights per week. United flies from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , LaGuardia Airport (LGA) .
JetBlue offers 102 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) .
Frontier offers 63 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) .
Southwest offers 59 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to LaGuardia Airport (LGA) .
Spirit offers 44 connecting flights per week. Spirit flies from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , 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 $229. The cheapest one-way flight was with JetBlue from $112.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest American flight from Philadelphia to New York is $323, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest United flight from Philadelphia to New York is $400, flying from Jul 23 to Jul 29.
The cheapest JetBlue flight from Philadelphia to New York is $229, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 10.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Philadelphia to New York is $461, flying from Jul 2 to Jul 8.

No airline flies direct from Philadelphia to New York.

There are 1417 American connecting flights from Philadelphia to New York per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 309 United connecting flights from Philadelphia to New York per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 102 JetBlue connecting flights from Philadelphia to New York per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 63 Frontier connecting flights from Philadelphia to New York per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 59 Southwest connecting flights from Philadelphia to New York per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 44 Spirit 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 $430 is offered by United from Fri, May 8 to Sun, May 10.

No airline flies direct from Philadelphia to New York.

There are 1417 American connecting flights from Philadelphia to New York per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 309 United connecting flights from Philadelphia to New York per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 102 JetBlue connecting flights from Philadelphia to New York per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 63 Frontier connecting flights from Philadelphia to New York per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 59 Southwest connecting flights from Philadelphia to New York per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 44 Spirit 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 $583 from Thu, May 28 to Wed, Jun 3 with American.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Philadelphia and New York start at $229 from Thu, Jun 4 to Wed, Jun 10.

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 $430 from Fri, May 8 to Sun, May 10 with United.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Philadelphia and New York at price $430 is offered by United from Fri, May 8 to Sun, May 10.

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.