Cheap Flights from SBY to PHL: When to Fly from Ocean City to Philadelphia

 

The cheapest times to fly from SBY to PHL are

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

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 SBY to PHL is late December. Prices can be as high as $609 for Tuesday flights during late July, or as low as $338 for Friday flights around late December.

 

When to Fly to Philadelphia

Flying from Salisbury, MD (SBY) to Philadelphia, PA (PHL) will usually cost between $338 to $348 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is late December with an average ticket price of $338. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is late July, with an average price of $382. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $44 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $348 can be considered a good price for a round-trip SBY to PHL flight.

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

Compared to other flights, the SBY to PHL flight is much cheaper than the average and costs much less than the average flight leaving from Ocean City. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $2.02, which is above average.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Friday is usually the cheapest day to fly to PHL, and Saturday the cheapest day to fly back into SBY. Tuesdays 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 $6 (2%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Friday and returning a week later will cost an average of $338. Return trip prices are from the PHL to SBY flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from SBY to PHL 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 SBY to PHL while comparing.

 

Flight Hacking SBY to PHL

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 SBY to PHL — but Champion Traveler does!

 

Flight Questions Answered

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

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 1 major airline flying this route most often: American, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Philadelphia International Airport to Salisbury-Ocean City/Wicomico Regional Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 107 miles or 172 kilometers.

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

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

How many flights go between Salisbury, MD and Philadelphia, PA?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 16 available flights from SBY to PHL.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

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