Austin to Philadelphia (AUS–PHL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
AUS–PHL is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Aer Lingus and Southwest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,428 miles in approximately 2h 16m. Beyond nonstop, 99 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines | 32 | 319, E75 | 2h16-3h36 | Oneworld | – | |
| EI Aer Lingus | 7 | 319 | 3h26 | – | – | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Philadelphia from Austin
| Metric | AUS→PHL | SAT→PHL | IAH→PHL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from AUS | – | 67 mi | 140 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 1 | 6 |
| Weekly flights | 40 | 1 | 93 |
| Flight time | 2h 16m | 2h 27m | 3h 16m |
| Departure OTP | 78% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
AUS: MDT · PHL: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Austin, it's 8:00 PM in Philadelphia.
CapMetro Route 20 (Airport Flyer) runs between downtown Austin (Congress Ave) and AUS in about 30–35 minutes (fare $1.25, or free with MetroAccess). Service runs from roughly 05:00 to midnight; frequency drops evenings and weekends.Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) from downtown cost $20–30 and take 15–20 minutes off-peak. Taxis run $30–40. Traffic on SH-71 can be heavy during afternoon rush; allow 30–40 minutes from downtown during 16:00–18:30. Long-term parking from $7/day in remote economy lots.
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.
AUS–PHL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from AUS to PHL
Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Aer Lingus and Southwest Airlines. With 40 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
AUS to PHL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from AUS to PHL ranges from 2 hours 16 minutes to 3 hours 36 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,428 miles (2,298 km). There are approximately 40 weekly flights outbound and 46 return, totaling 86 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
99 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via USA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Antonio (SAT), Houston (IAH) and Houston (HOU).