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

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AA5218
AA American
CR7
6:01 AM
EDT
9:22 AM
EDT
2h 21m
M T W T F S S
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XP8508
XP Avelo
12:18 PM
EDT
3:06 PM
EDT
2h 48m
M T W T F S S
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AA5421
AA American
CR9
12:58 PM
EDT
4:20 PM
EDT
2h 22m
M T W T F S S
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AA5068
AA American
CR9
2:38 PM
EDT
5:55 PM
EDT
2h 17m
M T W T F S S
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BA1978
BA British
CR9
2:38 PM
EDT
5:55 PM
EDT
2h 17m
M T W T F S S
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WN8862
WN Southwest
5:53 PM
EDT
8:37 PM
EDT
2h 44m
M T W T F S S
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AA5099
AA American
CR9
10:40 AM
EDT TF
12:10 PM
EDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
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AA5397
AA American
CR9
11:42 AM
EDT TF
1:16 PM
EDT
1h 34m
M T W T F S S
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AA5357
AA American
CR7
5:52 PM
EDT TF
7:22 PM
EDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
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BA1984
BA British
CR7
5:52 PM
EDT TF
7:22 PM
EDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
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Birmingham to Philadelphia
4 carriers, 30 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 30 Flights/wk 771 mi 2h 17m nonstop 49 1-stop hubs

BHM–PHL is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, British Airways and Southwest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 771 miles in approximately 2h 17m. Beyond nonstop, 49 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 21 CR7, CR9 2h17-2h22 100% Oneworld
BA British Airways 7 CR9 2h17 100% Oneworld
WN Southwest Airlines 1 2h44 100%
XP Avelo Airlines 1 2h48 100%
Aircraft on this route
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – AA
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AA, BA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA + BA (28 flights/wk, 93%)
Unaffiliated: WN + XP (2 flights/wk, 7%)
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
5
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
30
Outbound / wk
29
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BHM to PHL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
49
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,539
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
BHM → PHL
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
88%
Return
PHL → BHM
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
90%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BHM delays → PHL delays →

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 4 9 1
Weekly flights 30 268 1
Flight time 2h 17m 1h 34m 1h 38m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of BHM with service to Philadelphia International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Philadelphia is 0 hours the same as Birmingham.
BHM: EDT · PHL: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Birmingham, it's 6:00 PM in Philadelphia.
Distance & Flight Time
771 mi / 1,241 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 17m to 2h 48m.
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 time2h 17m to 2h 48m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights30 out / 29 return
1-stop connections49 hubs
Origin: BHM
IATA / ICAOBHM / KBHM
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
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 2h 17m to 2h 48m. The route covers 771 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, British Airways, Southwest Airlines and Avelo Airlines.
There are approximately 30 nonstop flights per week from BHM to PHL. The return direction has about 29 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PNS, PIE, TEB, BED, SSI, MEM, LUK, BWI, UST, AGS, CHS, SAV, IAD, APF, TTN, VRB, LAL, YIP, SGR, IND, MCI, RDU, SUA, SRQ, HOU, PBI, DCA, AUS, RIL, BZN, JAC, SJU, SAN, ATL, CLT, ORD, MIA, DTW, BNA, DFW, MDW, IAH, MCO, FLL, TPA, DAL, DEN, LAS and PHX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 and CHA. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
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, British Airways, Southwest Airlines and Avelo Airlines. With 30 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

BHM to PHL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BHM to PHL ranges from 2 hours 17 minutes to 2 hours 48 minutes. The route covers a distance of 771 miles (1,241 km). There are approximately 30 weekly flights outbound and 29 return, totaling 59 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

49 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via PNS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Atlanta (ATL) and Chattanooga (CHA).