How to get from Syracuse to Philadelphia: connecting flights, about 5h 48m total

Flights from Syracuse to Philadelphia

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Best fares from Syracuse to Philadelphia

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Cheapest one-way $159 14 November 2026, with a connection Cheapest nonstop $486 14 November 2026, AA Cheapest in the next 7 days $159 14 November, Sat Cheapest weekend departure $159 Sat, 14 November 2026 Cheapest month November 2026 tickets from $159

Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Washington: 5h 48m
two tickets, via Washington: $189
connection options: 2
straight-line distance: 220 mi (354 km)

fastest

Via Washington

5h 48m

with the connection

Syracuse to Washington flight 1h 37m

Connection of about 3h Arrival: Ronald Reagan National, Washington Dulles International. Departure to Philadelphia: Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall, Ronald Reagan National, Washington Dulles International.

Washington to Philadelphia flight 1h 11m

two ticketsfrom $189

Via New York

13h 35m

with the connection

Syracuse to New York flight 1h 24m

Connection of about 3h Arrival: John F. Kennedy International, LaGuardia. Departure to Philadelphia: LaGuardia.

New York to Philadelphia flight 9h 11m

two ticketsfrom $286

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

From Syracuse to cities closest to Philadelphia

Syracuse to New York New York: 81 mi (130 km) from Philadelphia, flight 1h 24m from $164 Syracuse to Washington Washington: 124 mi (199 km) from Philadelphia, flight 1h 37m from $103 Syracuse to Boston Boston: 270 mi (435 km) from Philadelphia, flight 1h 25m from $81 Syracuse to Charlotte Charlotte: 450 mi (725 km) from Philadelphia, flight 2h 17m Syracuse to Atlanta Atlanta: 665 mi (1,071 km) from Philadelphia, flight 2h 35m Syracuse to Orlando Orlando: 865 mi (1,392 km) from Philadelphia, flight 2h 59m from $139

To Philadelphia from cities closest to Syracuse

Rochester to Philadelphia Rochester: 74 mi (119 km) from Syracuse, flight 1h 32m from $316 Albany to Philadelphia Albany: 124 mi (200 km) from Syracuse, flight 1h 25m Buffalo to Philadelphia Buffalo: 139 mi (223 km) from Syracuse, flight 1h 31m from $125 Toronto to Philadelphia Toronto: 168 mi (270 km) from Syracuse, flight 1h 46m from $168 State College to Philadelphia State College: 175 mi (282 km) from Syracuse, flight 1h 8m from $98 New York to Philadelphia New York: 195 mi (314 km) from Syracuse, flight 9h 11m from $122

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Syracuse to Philadelphia?

There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Washington.

What is the fastest way to fly from Syracuse to Philadelphia?

Via Washington: 1h 37m to the connection, 1h 11m after it, about 5h 48m in total with 3h for the connection.

How much does a flight from Syracuse to Philadelphia with a connection cost?

Two nonstop tickets via Washington from $189. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.

Which cities can you connect in between Syracuse and Philadelphia?

Washington (5h 48m total) and New York (13h 35m total).

How far is Philadelphia from Syracuse?

220 mi (354 km) in a straight line between the cities.

How much time should I allow for the connection?

The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.