Dulles (IAD) to Philadelphia (PHL) flights
An economy award from Dulles (IAD) to Philadelphia (PHL) starts at 6,000 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on United Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $33.60. One airline flies nonstop from Dulles (IAD) to Philadelphia (PHL): United Airlines. The two airports are 134 miles (215 km) apart. United Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 34 ways to fly it with one stop, through Middletown, State College and Richmond and more.
How many miles IAD to PHL 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanOn United Airlines | 6,000 | $33.60 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn United Airlines | 7,500 | $30.60 |
| Emirates SkywardsOn United Airlines | 8,000 | $5.60–355.60 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn United Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn United Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn United Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60–45.60 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn United Airlines | 17,500 | $5.60 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn United Airlines | 19,500 | $5.60 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn United Airlines | 30,000 | $50.40 |
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 IAD to PHL
- United AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 13 programsWho books it
Book IAD to PHL with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks United Airlines
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks United Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks United Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks United Airlines
- Emirates SkywardsBooks United Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks United Airlines
- JetBlue TrueBlueBooks United Airlines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks United Airlines
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks United Airlines
- TAP Miles&GoBooks United Airlines
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks United Airlines
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks United Airlines
- United MileagePlusBooks United Airlines
IAD to PHL with one stop
34 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Middletown (MDT)United Airlines, then American Airlines
- Via State College (SCE)United Airlines, then American Airlines
- Via Richmond (RIC)United Airlines, then American Airlines
- Via Norfolk (ORF)United Airlines, then American Airlines
- Via Pittsburgh (PIT)United Airlines, then American Airlines
- Via Roanoke (ROA)United Airlines, then American Airlines
- Via Hartford (BDL)United Airlines, then American Airlines
- Via Syracuse (SYR)United Airlines, then American Airlines
- Via Albany (ALB)United Airlines, then American Airlines
- Via Rochester (ROC)United Airlines, then American Airlines
- Via Buffalo (BUF)United Airlines, then American Airlines
- Via Raleigh/Durham (RDU)United Airlines, then American Airlines and Frontier Airlines
- Via Greensboro/High Point (GSO)United Airlines, then American Airlines
- Via Providence (PVD)United Airlines, then American Airlines
- Via Cleveland (CLE)United Airlines, then American Airlines
IAD to PHL: common questions
How many miles does IAD to PHL cost?
In economy it starts at 6,000 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on United Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $33.60. Next cheapest: Avianca LifeMiles (7,500), Emirates Skywards (8,000) and ANA Mileage Club (15,000). 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 IAD to PHL?
United Airlines (Star Alliance) flies nonstop from Dulles (IAD) to Philadelphia (PHL).
How far is Dulles from Philadelphia by plane?
Dulles (IAD) and Philadelphia (PHL) are 134 miles (215 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book IAD to PHL award flights?
13 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, Emirates Skywards, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, JetBlue TrueBlue, Lufthansa Miles & More and 5 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Dulles and Philadelphia?
The most direct connections are through Middletown (MDT), State College (SCE), Richmond (RIC), Norfolk (ORF) and Pittsburgh (PIT). On 5 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Air Canada through Toronto.
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.