Flights from New York to Philadelphia
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Cheap Flights from New York to Philadelphia

Track economy fares on the JFK → PHL route and get alerts when prices drop.

From
New York
JFK / EWR / LGA
To
Philadelphia
PHL

Route Intelligence: New York → Philadelphia

Flight Duration

0 hr 56 min (Direct)

Price Guidance

A good deal is under $250 roundtrip. Standard fare is $350–$500+.

Peak Season

Jun-Aug

Top Airlines

Delta Air Lines, American Airlines

Booking Tip

Book 1-3 months in advance for the best domestic fares.

Track New York → Philadelphia Fares

Set your target price and FlightKitten will scan this route twice daily. The instant economy fares drop below your budget, you'll get an email with the price, airline, and a direct booking link.

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Route Summary: New York → Philadelphia

From
New York (JFK / EWR / LGA)
To
Philadelphia (PHL)
Duration
0 hr 56 min (Direct)
Airlines
Delta Air Lines, American Airlines
Price Guide
A good deal is under $250 roundtrip. Standard fare is $350–$500+.
Tracking
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Route Briefing: New York to Philadelphia

At just 95 miles, traveling between New York and Philadelphia takes roughly 1 hour and 15 minutes on Amtrak's Northeast Regional or Acela train, making rail the preferred option over short commercial flights.

Philadelphia is an incredible historic walking city brimming with revolutionary heritage, world-class art, and iconic food. Explore Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell in Old City, view world-class Impressionist art at the Barnes Foundation, and climb the famous steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. For lunch, grab a roast pork sandwich with sharp provolone at Tommy DiNic's inside Reading Terminal Market, or explore the trendy cafes and gastropubs of Fishtown.

Train fares typically range from $18 to $65 each way when booked a few weeks ahead, offering seamless downtown-to-downtown travel between Penn Station and 30th Street Station.

How much are flights from New York to Philadelphia in 2026?

Flight prices from New York (JFK) to Philadelphia (PHL) vary significantly depending on the season, day of the week, and how far in advance you book. A good deal is under $250 roundtrip. Standard fare is $350–$500+. Popular carriers on this route include Delta Air Lines, American Airlines. FlightKitten eliminates the guesswork by monitoring 220+ airlines twice daily and alerting you the moment economy fares hit your target price.

How does FlightKitten track New York to Philadelphia fares?

FlightKitten is an economy flight price monitoring platform that scans 220+ airlines twice every day for economy fares on the JFK to PHL route. When you set a target price, FlightKitten continuously monitors this route and sends an email alert the moment fares drop below your budget. Each alert includes the exact fare, airline, dates, and an AI-powered briefing that explains whether the deal is genuinely good compared to historical pricing on this route. No more obsessive price checking — set your budget and let FlightKitten do the watching. Learn more about how FlightKitten tracking works.

See our full Philadelphia destination guide for all available routes. Also popular: New York to Anchorage.

Pro tip: Book 1-3 months in advance for the best domestic fares.

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