Chattanooga to Philadelphia (CHA–PHL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Chattanooga to Philadelphia
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 640 mi 1h 38m nonstop 19 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between CHA and PHL, connecting options are available through 19 hubs.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CHA to PHL.
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One-Stop Connections
19
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
1,077
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
CHA → PHL
87%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
87%
Return
PHL → CHA
68%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
68%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PHL delays →

Other ways to reach Philadelphia from Chattanooga

Nearby airports with service to Philadelphia International Airport.
Metric CHA→PHL TYS→PHL ATL→PHL
Distance from CHA 87 mi 106 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 3 9
Weekly flights 1 64 268
Flight time 1h 38m 1h 49m 1h 34m
Airports within 200 miles of CHA with service to Philadelphia International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Chattanooga, it's 6:00 PM in Philadelphia.
Distance & Flight Time
640 mi / 1,030 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 38m.
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.

CHA–PHL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chattanooga to Philadelphia route.
Route details
Distance640 mi / 1,030 km
Flight time1h 38m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections19 hubs
Origin: CHA
IATA / ICAOCHA / KCHA
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr1.1M
Elevation683 ft / 208 m
Destination: PHL
IATA / ICAOPHL / KPHL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr30.2M
Elevation36 ft / 11 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CHA to PHL flights.
Nonstop flights from Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) to Philadelphia International Airport take approximately 1h 38m. The route covers 640 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from CHA to PHL.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PIT, PIE, BNA, YIP, MEM, IND, SRQ, OMA, AUS, DCA, CLT, DTW, ATL, ORD, MIA, FLL, LAS, DFW and IAH. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Nearby alternatives include TYS, ATL and BNA. 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 CHA to PHL

Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) (CHA) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

CHA to PHL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CHA to PHL ranges from 1 hours 38 minutes. The route covers a distance of 640 miles (1,030 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

19 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via PIT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Knoxville/Maryville (TYS), Atlanta (ATL) and Nashville (BNA).