Atlanta to Philadelphia (ATL–PHL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
ATL–PHL is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 666 miles in approximately 2h 9m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: BA, EI, QR | 70 | 319, CR9, E75 | 1h57-2h16 | Oneworld | BA, EI, QR | |
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, KE, KL, LA, SK, VS, WS | 63 | 320, 321 | 1h58-2h07 | SkyTeam | AF, AM, KE, KL, LA, SK, VS, WS | |
| F9 Frontier | 28 | 321, 32N, A20N, A21N | 1h58-2h18 | – | – | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 1 | – | – | – | – | |
| NK Spirit Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| SGX SGX | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Philadelphia from Atlanta
| Metric | ATL→PHL | PDK→PHL | MCN→PHL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from ATL | – | 18 mi | 79 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 6 | 6 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 342 | 1 | – |
| Flight time | 2h 9m | 1h 23m | 1h 34m |
| Departure OTP | 96% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
ATL: EDT · PHL: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Atlanta, it's 6:00 PM in Philadelphia.
MARTA Gold Line runs every 12–15 minutes from downtown Five Points station to the airport (16 min, $2.50). The station connects directly to the Domestic terminal via SkyTrain. Ride-shares cost $20–35 from downtown.
Economy parking in the North/South garages fills quickly; off-site lots on Camp Creek Parkway offer cheaper rates with shuttles.
SEPTA Airport Line from the terminal to Center City takes 25–30 minutes ($8). Trains run every 30 minutes (5am to midnight) to 30th Street, Suburban, and Jefferson stations; all with connections to the subway and regional rail network. Buy tickets at platform machines.Taxis to Center City cost $28–35 (flat rate). Ride-shares to Center City run $22–35. For New York City, the Bolt Bus and Greyhound stop near 30th Street Station, or take NJ Transit to New York Penn Station (connecting from 30th Street). Amtrak also departs 30th Street Station for New York in 65 minutes.
Humid continental climate on the Delaware River. Winters (December–March) are cold (−2 to 5°C) with snow and ice. Philadelphia sits in the I-95 "snow corridor" and receives significant nor'easter snowfall several times per winter. PHL has solid de-icing capacity, but major storms cause multi-hour and multi-day disruptions.
Summers are hot and humid (28–34°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that cause frequent delays June through August. Spring and fall are transitional with variable conditions. Fog along the Delaware is occasional in fall and early winter mornings.
ATL–PHL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Atlanta to Philadelphia: Southeast Hub to Northeast Hub
ATL-PHL connects two large carrier hubs on the East Coast. American Airlines operates most nonstop frequency from its Philadelphia hub, typically four to six daily departures. Delta matches with service from its Atlanta base. Spirit contributes additional low-fare capacity. Combined daily frequency runs eight to twelve round trips. Block time is 2 hours to 2 hours 15 minutes. The route carries a mix of business travel between the two metro economies, leisure passengers connecting to the Northeast, and ATL-originating international passengers using PHL to access American's transatlantic network.
Hub Connection Value at Both Ends
Philadelphia International is American's primary East Coast hub for transatlantic flights, with nonstop service to major European cities including London Heathrow, Paris CDG, Frankfurt, Amsterdam, Madrid, and Rome. Passengers arriving at ATL from the Southeast or connecting through from Latin America can use PHL to access these European routes. Atlanta's international concourse (Concourse F) handles Delta's transatlantic operation and competes directly. Both airports have SEPTA (PHL) and MARTA (ATL) rapid transit connections to their city centres, making them relatively easy to navigate for the domestic-to-international connecting passenger.