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The cheapest times to fly from MBS to PHF are

  • July 30th to February 4th (except the weeks of November 19th and November 26th)

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 MBS to PHF is mid October. Prices can be as high as $1681 for Sunday flights during early to mid May, or as low as $1071 for Wednesday flights around mid October.

 

When to Fly to Newport News

Flying from Saginaw/Bay City/Midland, MI (MBS) to Newport News/Williamsburg, VA (PHF) will usually cost between $1104 to $1259 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is mid October with an average ticket price of $1102. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is early to mid May, with an average price of $1276. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $175 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $1154 can be considered a good price for a round-trip MBS to PHF flight.

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

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MBS to PHF Flight Prices

Compared to other flights, the MBS to PHF flight is slightly more expensive than the average and costs slightly more than the average flight leaving from Saginaw. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $1.2, which is above average.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Wednesday 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 $47 (4%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Wednesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $1149. Return trip prices are from the PHF to MBS flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

Departing Prices by Day

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Return Trip Prices by Day

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Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from MBS to PHF can generally find a 2-layover flight. Because there is not usually a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 2 hour 3 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 MBS to PHF while comparing.

Destination alternative #1: Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, MD

  • 142 miles (229 km) away from PHF
  • Usually 75.38% less expensive than PHF
  • 1-layover flights available

See MBS to BWI flights

Destination alternative #2: Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington, DC

  • 136 miles (219 km) away from PHF
  • Usually 73.30% less expensive than PHF
  • 1-layover flights available

See MBS to IAD flights

Destination alternative #3: Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) in Washington, DC

  • 122 miles (196 km) away from PHF
  • Usually 73.08% less expensive than PHF
  • 1-layover flights available

See MBS to DCA flights

Destination alternative #4: Norfolk International Airport (ORF) in Norfolk, VA

  • 23 miles (37 km) away from PHF
  • Usually 69.05% less expensive than PHF
  • 1-layover flights available

See MBS to ORF flights

Destination alternative #5: Richmond International Airport (RIC) in Richmond, VA

  • 52 miles (84 km) away from PHF
  • Usually 68.96% less expensive than PHF
  • 1-layover flights available

See MBS to RIC flights

Destination alternative #6: Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (CHO) in Charlottesville, VA

  • 128 miles (206 km) away from PHF
  • Usually 66.54% less expensive than PHF
  • 1-layover flights available

See MBS to CHO flights

 

Flight Hacking MBS to PHF

Flight hacking is when you book two tickets instead of a layover, sometimes with different airlines. You will need to either bring only a carry-on bag (highly recommended) or leave yourself plenty of time to go through security again. Flight hacking is completely allowed, but airlines don’t always tell you the cheapest way to get from MBS to PHF — but Champion Traveler does!

Hack #1: Detroit, MI (MBS > DTW > PHF)

  • Price for both tickets: $423
  • Average savings: $731 (63.33%)

See MBS to DTW flights

Hack #2: Boston, MA (MBS > BOS > PHF)

  • Price for both tickets: $477
  • Average savings: $677 (58.65%)

See MBS to BOS flights

Hack #3: New York, NY (MBS > LGA > PHF)

  • Price for both tickets: $515
  • Average savings: $639 (55.4%)

See MBS to LGA flights

 

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from MBS to PHF? We’ve got answers.

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 4 major airlines flying this route most often: American, Delta, United, Virgin Atlantic, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport to MBS International Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 595 miles or 958 kilometers.

How long does it take to fly from MBS to PHF?

The real-world flight time for a nonstop MBS to PHF flight is about 2 hour 3 minutes.

How many flights go between Saginaw/Bay City/Midland, MI and Newport News/Williamsburg, VA?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 5 available flights from MBS to PHF.

 

Airport Location Info

 

Departing Airport

Origination code MBS
Origination airport name MBS International Airport
City Saginaw/Bay City/Midland, MI
Country the United States
Latitude 43.5
Longitude -84.1

Return Airport

Destination code PHF
Destination airport name Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport
City Newport News/Williamsburg, VA
Country the United States
Latitude 37.1
Longitude -76.5

 

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