Cheap Flights from PHL to AVP: When to Fly from Philadelphia to Wilkes-Barre

 

The cheapest times to fly from PHL to AVP are

• December 3rd to November 11th (except the weeks of May 7th, July 23rd, and July 30th)

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 PHL to AVP is early November. Prices can be as high as $627 for Saturday flights during late July, or as low as $326 for Sunday flights around early November.

 

When to Fly to Wilkes-Barre

Flying from Philadelphia, PA (PHL) to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, PA (AVP) will usually cost between $353 to $363 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is early November with an average ticket price of $346. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is late July, with an average price of $463. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $117 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $363 can be considered a good price for a round-trip PHL to AVP flight.

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

Compared to other flights, the PHL to AVP flight is much cheaper than the average and costs much less than the average flight leaving from Philadelphia. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $2.17, which is above average.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Sunday is usually the cheapest day to depart and return on this flight. Saturdays are the most expensive days to fly to Wilkes-Barre, and Fridays are the most expensive days to return to Philadelphia. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $11 (3%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Sunday and returning a week later will cost an average of $355. Return trip prices are from the AVP to PHL flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from PHL to AVP can generally find a 0-layover flight. Because there is a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 1 hour 10 minutes may 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 a nonstop flight from PHL to AVP while comparing.

 

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from PHL to AVP? 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 Wilkes Barre Scranton International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 104 miles or 167 kilometers.

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

The real-world flight time for a nonstop PHL to AVP flight is about 1 hour 10 minutes.

How many flights go between Philadelphia, PA and Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, PA?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 53 available flights from PHL to AVP.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

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