Birmingham to Philadelphia (BHM–PHL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AA5537
AA American
CR9
5:00 AM
CDT
8:21 AM
EDT
2h 21m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5218
AA American
CR7
6:01 AM
CDT
9:22 AM
EDT
2h 21m
M T W T F S S
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AA5421+1
AA American
CR9
12:58 PM
CDT
4:20 PM
EDT
2h 22m
M T W T F S S
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BA1978cs
BA British
CR9
12:58 PM
CDT
4:20 PM
EDT
2h 22m
M T W T F S S
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AA5064
AA American
CR9
5:42 PM
CDT
9:04 PM
EDT
2h 22m
M T W T F S S
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AA5099
AA American
CR9
10:35 AM
EDT TF
12:00 PM
CDT
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
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AA5064
AA American
CR9
3:40 PM
EDT TF
5:09 PM
CDT
2h 29m
M T W T F S S
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BA1984cs
BA British
CR7
5:52 PM
EDT TF
7:22 PM
CDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
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AA5357+1
AA American
CR7
6:37 PM
EDT TF
7:49 PM
CDT
2h 12m
M T W T F S S
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AA5402
AA American
CR9
10:20 PM
EDT TF
11:48 PM
CDT
2h 28m
M T W T F S S
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Birmingham to Philadelphia
3 carriers, 31 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 31 Flights/wk 771 mi 1h 38m nonstop +1h ahead 93 1-stop hubs

BHM–PHL is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Southwest Airlines and Avelo Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 771 miles in approximately 1h 38m. Beyond nonstop, 93 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BHM–PHL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines Also: BA 22 CR7, CR9 2h21-2h22 60% Oneworld BA
WN Southwest Airlines 0 60%
XP Avelo Airlines 0 60%
Aircraft on this route
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – AA
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AA, BA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (22 flights/wk, 100%)
Unaffiliated: WN + XP (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, BHM to PHL direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
31
Outbound / wk
37
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BHM to PHL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
93
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,578
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Philadelphia from Birmingham

Nearby airports with service to Philadelphia International Airport.
Metric BHM→PHL ATL→PHL CHA→PHL
Distance from BHM 134 mi 135 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 15 1
Weekly flights 31 355
Flight time 1h 38m 1h 48m 1h 38m
Departure OTP 60%
Airports within 200 miles of BHM with service to Philadelphia International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Philadelphia is 1 hour ahead of Birmingham.
BHM: CDT · PHL: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Birmingham, it's 7:00 PM in Philadelphia.
Distance & Flight Time
771 mi / 1,241 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 38m to 2h 22m.
Getting from PHL

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.

Philadelphia Climate

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.

BHM–PHL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Birmingham to Philadelphia route.
Route details
Distance771 mi / 1,241 km
Flight time1h 38m to 2h 22m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights31 out / 37 return
1-stop connections93 hubs
Origin: BHM
IATA / ICAOBHM / KBHM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.2M
Elevation650 ft / 198 m
Destination: PHL
IATA / ICAOPHL / KPHL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr30.2M
Elevation36 ft / 11 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BHM to PHL flights.
Nonstop flights from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport take approximately 1h 38m to 2h 22m. The route covers 771 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Southwest Airlines and Avelo Airlines. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 31 nonstop flights per week from BHM to PHL. The return direction has about 37 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PDK, PIE, TEB, TRI, ILG, CHS, CMH, TYS, CLE, RYY, HPN, RDU, BWI, LGA, ORL, PNS, CHA, LAL, VRB, MMU, UST, LUK, MEM, HYA, AGS, VPS, SSI, FXE, SAV, PTK, SDF, TTN, ECP, MSY, HHH, SFB, OPF, GNV, BOS, IAD, JFK, YIP, SUS, BED, PBI, BCT, MKC, SGR, FLL, IND, MCI, NEW, HOU, SUA, SRQ, BTR, JAN, STP, APF, MRK, AUS, ADS, TUL, APA, BZN, SAT, RIL, EIS, JAC, SJU, SCF, SAL, LIR, SNA, SAN, SJC, DCA, DTW, ORD, MIA, ATL, CLT, BNA, DFW, MCO, IAH, MDW, TPA, DEN, DAL, PHX, LAS and JWN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Philadelphia is 1 hour ahead of Birmingham.
Yes, return flights from PHL to BHM are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ATL, CHA and PDK. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from BHM to PHL

Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Southwest Airlines and Avelo Airlines. With 31 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

BHM to PHL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BHM to PHL ranges from 1 hours 38 minutes to 2 hours 22 minutes. The route covers a distance of 771 miles (1,241 km). There are approximately 31 weekly flights outbound and 37 return, totaling 68 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

93 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via PDK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Atlanta (ATL), Chattanooga (CHA) and Atlanta (PDK).