Cheap Flights from ERI to PHL: When to Fly from Erie to Philadelphia

The cheapest times to fly from ERI to PHL are

• January 8th to March 11th (except the week of February 26th)
• May 21st to June 3rd
• late June
• August 20th to November 18th

based on data collected exclusively by Champion Traveler across tens of millions of flights. Among all the dates above, the very cheapest time to fly from ERI to PHL is mid to late September. Prices can be as high as $661 for Sunday flights during early August, or as low as $198 for Tuesday flights around mid to late September.

When to Fly to Philadelphia

Flying from Erie, PA (ERI) to Philadelphia, PA (PHL) will usually cost between $262 to $518 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is mid to late September with an average ticket price of $290. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is early August, with an average price of $474. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $184 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $357 can be considered a good price for a round-trip ERI to PHL flight.

See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the ERI to PHL route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.

Compared to other flights, the ERI to PHL flight is much cheaper than the average and costs less than the average flight leaving from Erie. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.74, which is above average.

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Tuesday is usually the cheapest day to depart and return on this flight. Sundays are the most expensive days to fly out or take a return trip. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $174 (38%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Tuesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $290. Return trip prices are from the PHL to ERI flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from ERI to PHL can generally find a 1-layover flight. Because there is not usually a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 1 hour 31 minutes may not be realistic.

Alternative Nearby Airports

Champion Traveler tells you which airports are nearby and whether tickets might be cheaper alternative airports nearby. Sometimes it’s worth it to fly into a closer airport and then commute to your destination. Remember that there is not usually a nonstop flight from ERI to PHL while comparing.

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from ERI to PHL? We’ve got answers.

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 3 major airlines flying this route most often: American, Delta, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Philadelphia International Airport to Erie International/Tom Ridge Field Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 299 miles or 481 kilometers.

How long does it take to fly from ERI to PHL?

The real-world flight time for a nonstop ERI to PHL flight is about 1 hour 31 minutes.

How many flights go between Erie, PA and Philadelphia, PA?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 52 available flights from ERI to PHL.

Airport Location Info

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