Cheap flights from Ottawa to Philadelphia from £196

Cheap flights from Ottawa to Philadelphia from £196

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Fri, May 29
Ottawa YOWPhiladelphia PHL
£196
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Sat, May 30
Ottawa YOWPhiladelphia PHL
£214
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Tue, May 26
Ottawa YOWPhiladelphia PHL
£233
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Sat, May 30
Ottawa YOWPhiladelphia PHL
£262
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Fri, May 29
Ottawa YOWPhiladelphia PHL
£277
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Wed, May 27
Ottawa YOWPhiladelphia PHL
£281
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Sat, May 30 – Wed, Jun 3
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£387
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£387
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Tue, May 26 – Sat, May 30
Ottawa YOWPhiladelphia PHL
£406
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Sat, May 30 – Wed, Jun 3
Ottawa YOWPhiladelphia PHL
£435
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Sat, May 30 – Tue, Jun 2
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How much do flights to Philadelphia cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£196

Cheapest round-trip

£387

Average round-trip

£460

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

Porter Airlines

Getting from Philadelphia airport to the city center

Fastest option: SEPTA Regional Rail. Best value: SEPTA bus routes.

Philadelphia is served by Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), located approximately 12 km southwest of Center City. The airport offers a variety of airport transfers to city center destinations, including regional rail, bus services, taxis, ride-hailing, and private transfers. SEPTA Regional Rail provides the most direct connection to 30th Street Station and Center City, while bus options offer budget-friendly alternatives. Journey times and costs vary depending on the mode of transport, time of day, and traffic conditions.

Transport Option

Typical time

Typical cost

Frequency

Best for

25-30 min

varies by destination station

every 30 min (traffic dependent)

fastest to Center City

45-60 min

exact fare or SEPTA Key

every 20–30 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

40-55 min

exact fare or SEPTA Key

every 20–30 min (traffic dependent)

connections to 69th Street

20-45 min

flat rate to Center City

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

20-45 min

varies with demand and traffic

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

flexible pickup locations

20-40 min

pre-booked; varies by provider

by reservation (traffic dependent)

groups or business travelers

20-45 min

daily rate; parking extra

on-demand (traffic dependent)

exploring beyond the city

Notes:

  • Prices in USD; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • SEPTA Airport Line trains stop at all terminals and connect to 30th Street Station, Suburban Station, and Jefferson Station.
  • Taxis have a flat rate of $28.50 to Center City; additional charges may apply for tolls or extra passengers.
  • Ride-hailing pickup is located at designated areas outside baggage claim.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Philadelphia

Depart from
Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International
Arrive to
Philadelphia International
Average flights per week
202
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Empire State Building - Independence National Historical Park, PA, USA - Lincoln Memorial - Manhattan Island - Metropolitan Museum of Art - National Mall - Staten Island - Statue of Liberty - Times Square

Check-in for a flight from Ottawa to Philadelphia

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Porter AirlinesPOEPDNo
Frontier AirlinesFFTF9No
United AirlinesUALUANo
WestJetWJAWSNo
JetBlue AirwaysJBUB6No

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Philadelphia

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January3°C-2°C
February5°C-1°C
March10°C2°C
April16°C7°C
May22°C13°C
June27°C17°C
July30°C21°C
August29°C20°C
September25°C17°C
October19°C11°C
November12°C4°C
December7°C0°C
Hottest Month
30°C
July
Coldest month
-2°C
January
Sunny days
268
days per year
Snow days
9
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
23 May
92%
13°C10°C
30 May
22°C13°C
Sunday
24 May
89%
14°C11°C
31 May
20°C12°C
Monday
25 May
88%
14°C12°C
1 Jun
22°C13°C
Tuesday
26 May
22°C13°C
2 Jun
22°C13°C
Wednesday
27 May
62%
27°C16°C
3 Jun
25°C13°C
Thursday
28 May
24°C15°C
4 Jun
27°C15°C
Friday
29 May
24°C15°C
5 Jun
31°C17°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Porter Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines, WestJet, and JetBlue Airways. Ottawa and Philadelphia have 202 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Philadelphia, consider visiting Empire State Building, Independence National Historical Park, PA, USA, Lincoln Memorial, Manhattan Island, Metropolitan Museum of Art, National Mall, Staten Island, Statue of Liberty, and Times Square.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Ottawa?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Ottawa and Calgary, Vancouver, Edmonton, Toronto, Winnipeg, Kelowna, New York, London, Manchester, Atlanta, Fort Lauderdale, Iqaluit, Houston, Orlando, Halifax, Dallas, New Orleans, Tampa, Mexico City, Myrtle Beach.
What are the most popular routes to and from Philadelphia?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Philadelphia and London, Atlanta, Orlando, Fort Lauderdale, Mexico City, Dallas, Miami, Tampa, Los Angeles, Detroit, Nashville, Chicago, Boston, Manchester, Charlotte, Denver, San Juan, Las Vegas, Santo Domingo, Houston.
Which airports are there in Ottawa?
Ottawa is mainly served by Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International. But there are other airports nearby, including Ottawa / Rockcliffe Airport.
What airports are near Ottawa?
The main airport in Ottawa is Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International. It is also served by Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International, Syracuse Hancock International, Montreal Saint-Hubert Longueuil, Ogdensburg International, Plattsburgh International, Massena International, Adirondack Regional, Watertown International.
What airports are near Philadelphia?
The main airport in Philadelphia is Philadelphia International. It is also served by Newark Liberty International, Washington Dulles International, Baltimore–Washington International, LaGuardia, Ronald Reagan Washington National, Atlantic City International, New York Stewart International Airport, Lehigh Valley International, Trenton–Mercer, Harrisburg International.
Which airlines fly between Ottawa and Philadelphia?
Currently, you can fly between Ottawa and Philadelphia with Porter Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines, WestJet, JetBlue Airways.
When’s the best time to travel between Ottawa and Philadelphia?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Ottawa and Philadelphia, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Ottawa and Philadelphia?
Traveling between Ottawa and Philadelphia, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Ottawa?
There are a number of airports in and around Ottawa. The main one is Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International and other nearby airports include Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International, Syracuse Hancock International, Montreal Saint-Hubert Longueuil, Ogdensburg International, Plattsburgh International, Massena International, Adirondack Regional, Watertown International
How many airports are there near Philadelphia?
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