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Direct flights from Washington (IAD) to Philadelphia (PHL): 9 nonstop departures observed each week across 2 airlines. 48% of the last 21 operated flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule. The median arrival is 17 minutes late. No cancellations were recorded across the 21 tracked flights. The nonstop covers 216 km, an estimated 47 minutes in the air. Measured by Pro Flight Search from live flight boards at Washington and Philadelphia. Updated 6 September 2026 at 02:40 UTC.
IAD
Washington
busy · +18
PHL
Philadelphia
smooth · +0
216 km · ~0h 47m est.
Runs rough · 2 airlines · 9x weekly · nonstop
48% on time
of the last 21 operated IAD → PHL flights arrived within 15 minutes
Median arrival delay is +17 min. 0 of 21 tracked legs cancelled in the sample. Will a delayed flight be cancelled? →
Median arrival+17 minacross the last 21 operated legs
Flight time~0h 47mestimated from route distance
Weekly departures9x2 direct airlines on the leg
Cancelled0.0%recent route rate · 0 of 21
The week
scheduled departures · origin local time06121824
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Each mark is a scheduled departure at its origin-local time, observed operating in the last 7 days. Today is highlighted.
Who flies it
observed on the boards · 7 daysHistory
operated legs · board outcomes09-051I805departed−15
09-05YV4014departed+29
09-05YV4015departed+17
09-05YV4016departed+21
09-041I862departed+45
09-04YV4015departed+14
09-04YV4016departed+11
09-031I875departed+58
09-03YV4015departed+80
09-03YV4016departed+82
09-021I844departed+5
Actual board outcomes rather than schedules, paired departure and arrival per flight and day.
Full board history, day by day →
Airports right now
live boardsWeather lens
Current conditions put the pressure at PHL: 41% odds of a 15+ minute delay and around +13 min expected when it bites, measured from this route's own weather-matched delay history. See live delays → · Weather risk by airport →
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How the Washington to Philadelphia route actually runs
Pro Flight Search records official board updates for nonstop IAD to PHL flights through the day: schedules, estimates, gate pushes and actual departures. The verdict above comes from operated flights, so it reflects what this route does rather than what the timetable promises.
Planning around a delay? Live airport delays · Weather delay risk map · Will a delayed flight be cancelled? · Do planes make up time in the air? · How we measure
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IAD to PHL questions
Is IAD–PHL running on time right now?
Smooth skies ahead. The departure side at IAD is the weaker end, route health score 88/100. The airports section above carries the live status and delay window at both ends.
Morning or evening flight on IAD–PHL?
Operators schedule morning departures around 08:30 and evening departures around 17:36 from IAD. Earlier flights typically land before destination-airport delays accumulate later in the day; check the PHL delay card to confirm conditions when you'd arrive.
How long is the flight from IAD to PHL?
Great-circle distance is 216 km. With typical jet cruise speed plus taxi, climb and descent, expect roughly 45–49 min gate-to-gate on this route.
How often does IAD–PHL fly?
2 carriers operate this route, around 22 flights a week between them. Compare carrier days and times in the airline list above.
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