Cheap flights from Philadelphia to New York

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Cheapest round-trip flights $159
JetBlue 1 stop 6 hr Thu, Feb 26 — Wed, Mar 4
The cheapest round-trip flight from Philadelphia to New York is currently $159
Cheapest one-way flight $80
JetBlue 1 stop 6 hr Wed, Mar 4
The cheapest one-way flight from Philadelphia to New York is currently $80
Last-minute weekend getaway $389
JetBlue 1 stop 9 hr Fri, Feb 6 — Mon, Feb 9
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Philadelphia to New York is currently $389
Cheapest business class flights $524
American 1 stop 4 hr Sat, Apr 4 — Sat, Apr 11
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Philadelphia to New York is currently $524
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 $283
    Typical price: $250–415
    1755 weekly connecting flights
    PHL - EWR, JFK, LGA Every day
  • United
    from $402
    Typical price: $250–400
    351 weekly connecting flights
    PHL - EWR, LGA Every day
  • JetBlue
    from $160
    Typical price: $190–540
    107 weekly connecting flights
    PHL - EWR, JFK, LGA Every day
  • Delta
    from $1,323
    Typical price: $980–1,400
    91 weekly connecting flights
    PHL - JFK, LGA Every day
  • Frontier
    Typical price: $140–265
    64 weekly connecting flights
    PHL - EWR, JFK, LGA Every day
  • Southwest
    from $429
    Typical price: $375–680
    61 weekly connecting flights
    PHL - 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 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
  • New York Stewart International Airport (SWF)
    Newburgh United States 1 hr 30 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 $159. The cheapest one-way flight was with JetBlue from $80.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest American flight from Philadelphia to New York is $283, flying from Mar 26 to Apr 1.
  • The cheapest United flight from Philadelphia to New York is $402, flying from Mar 26 to Apr 1.
  • The cheapest JetBlue flight from Philadelphia to New York is $160, flying from Apr 2 to Apr 8.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Philadelphia to New York is $1,323, flying from Feb 26 to Mar 4.
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Philadelphia to New York is $429, flying from Apr 11 to Apr 18.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Philadelphia to New York starts at $159 from Thu, Feb 26 to Wed, Mar 4. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $80 and departs on Wed, Mar 4.
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 351 connecting flights per week. United flies from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , LaGuardia Airport (LGA) .
  • JetBlue offers 107 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 91 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) , 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) .
  • Southwest offers 61 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to 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 $159. The cheapest one-way flight was with JetBlue from $80.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest American flight from Philadelphia to New York is $283, flying from Mar 26 to Apr 1.
  • The cheapest United flight from Philadelphia to New York is $402, flying from Mar 26 to Apr 1.
  • The cheapest JetBlue flight from Philadelphia to New York is $160, flying from Apr 2 to Apr 8.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Philadelphia to New York is $1,323, flying from Feb 26 to Mar 4.
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Philadelphia to New York is $429, flying from Apr 11 to Apr 18.
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 351 United connecting flights from Philadelphia to New York per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 107 JetBlue connecting flights from Philadelphia to New York per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 91 Delta 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.
  • There are 61 Southwest 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 $389 is offered by JetBlue from Fri, Feb 6 to Mon, Feb 9.
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 351 United connecting flights from Philadelphia to New York per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 107 JetBlue connecting flights from Philadelphia to New York per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 91 Delta 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.
  • There are 61 Southwest 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 $524 from Sat, Apr 4 to Sat, Apr 11 with American.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Philadelphia and New York start at $159 from Thu, Feb 26 to Wed, Mar 4.
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 $389 from Fri, Feb 6 to Mon, Feb 9 with JetBlue.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Philadelphia and New York at price $389 is offered by JetBlue from Fri, Feb 6 to Mon, Feb 9.
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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