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

 

The cheapest times to fly from PHL to ERI are

• January 1st to March 4th
• August 27th to November 18th
• December 3rd to December 16th

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 ERI is early September. Prices can be as high as $720 for Sunday flights during mid December, or as low as $208 for Tuesday flights around early September.

 

When to Fly to Erie

Flying from Philadelphia, PA (PHL) to Erie, PA (ERI) will usually cost between $262 to $523 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is early September with an average ticket price of $291. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is mid December, with an average price of $454. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $163 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $358 can be considered a good price for a round-trip PHL to ERI flight.

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

Compared to other flights, the PHL to ERI 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 $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 $288. Return trip prices are from the ERI 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 ERI 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 PHL to ERI while comparing.

 

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from PHL to ERI? 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 Erie International/Tom Ridge Field Airport to Philadelphia International Airport?

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

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

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

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

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 56 available flights from PHL to ERI.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

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