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Direct flights from Philadelphia (PHL) to Washington (IAD): 13 nonstop departures observed each week across 2 airlines. 76% of the last 17 operated flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule. The median arrival is 5 minutes early. No cancellations were recorded across the 17 tracked flights. The nonstop covers 216 km, an estimated 47 minutes in the air. Measured by Pro Flight Search from live flight boards at Philadelphia and Washington. Updated 16 September 2026 at 19:56 UTC.
PHL
Philadelphia
smooth · +0
IAD
Washington
smooth · +0
216 km · ~0h 47m est.
Runs mixed · 2 airlines · 13x weekly · nonstop
76% on time
of the last 17 operated PHL → IAD flights arrived within 15 minutes
Median arrival delay is −5 min. 0 of 17 tracked legs cancelled in the sample. Will a delayed flight be cancelled? →
Median arrival−5 minacross the last 17 operated legs
Flight time~0h 47mestimated from route distance
Weekly departures13x2 direct airlines on the leg
Cancelled0.0%recent route rate · 0 of 17
The week
scheduled departures · origin local time06121824
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Mesa AirlinesUnited Airlines
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 outcomes09-131I428arrived+55
09-13OPN64arrived+0
09-121I582arrived+0
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: 40% odds of a 15+ minute delay and around +12 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 Philadelphia to Washington route actually runs
Pro Flight Search records official board updates for nonstop PHL to IAD 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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PHL to IAD questions
Is PHL–IAD running on time right now?
Smooth skies ahead. Both endpoints currently score the same, route health score 100/100. The airports section above carries the live status and delay window at both ends.
Morning or evening flight on PHL–IAD?
Operators schedule morning departures around 10:30 and evening departures around 19:40 from PHL. Earlier flights typically land before destination-airport delays accumulate later in the day; check the IAD delay card to confirm conditions when you'd arrive.
How long is the flight from PHL to IAD?
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 PHL–IAD fly?
2 carriers operate this route, around 26 flights a week between them. Compare carrier days and times in the airline list above.
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