Dallas to Philadelphia (DAL–PHL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,292 mi airlines 14/wk
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Flight Schedule 7 flights Verified 43m ago
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WN1957
WN Southwest
7S7
7:30 AM
MDT T1
11:25 AM
EDT
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1636
WN Southwest
737
7:40 AM
MDT T1
11:35 AM
EDT
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2265
WN Southwest
737
7:50 AM
MDT T1
11:45 AM
EDT
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1253
WN Southwest
73H
9:00 AM
MDT T1
1:10 PM
EDT
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3210
WN Southwest
738
4:55 PM
EDT TE
7:40 PM
MDT
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3351
WN Southwest
73H
5:15 PM
EDT TE
7:40 PM
MDT
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN329
WN Southwest
7M8
7:10 PM
EDT TE
9:29 PM
MDT
4h 19m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Dallas to Philadelphia
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 1,292 mi 2h 55m nonstop +2h ahead 110 1-stop hubs

DAL–PHL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,292 miles in approximately 2h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 110 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DAL–PHL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 14 737, 73H, 7S7 2h55-3h10 80%
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (14 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DAL to PHL direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DAL to PHL.
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One-Stop Connections
110
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
2,992
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
DAL → PHL
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Arriving
60%
Return
PHL → DAL
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
50%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DAL delays → PHL delays →

Other ways to reach Philadelphia from Dallas

Nearby airports with service to Philadelphia International Airport.
Metric DAL→PHL DFW→PHL
Distance from DAL 12 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 8
Weekly flights 14 221
Flight time 2h 55m 2h 1m
Departure OTP 80%
Airports within 200 miles of DAL with service to Philadelphia International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Philadelphia is 2 hours ahead of Dallas.
DAL: MDT · PHL: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Dallas, it's 8:00 PM in Philadelphia.
Distance & Flight Time
1,292 mi / 2,080 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 55m to 3h 10m.
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.

DAL–PHL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dallas to Philadelphia route.
Route details
Distance1,292 mi / 2,080 km
Flight time2h 55m to 3h 10m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connections110 hubs
Origin: DAL
IATA / ICAODAL / KDAL
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr17.3M
Elevation487 ft / 148 m
Destination: PHL
IATA / ICAOPHL / KPHL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr30.2M
Elevation36 ft / 11 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DAL to PHL flights.
Nonstop flights from Dallas Love Field to Philadelphia International Airport take approximately 2h 55m to 3h 10m. The route covers 1,292 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from DAL to PHL. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SOP, USA, CHA, LUK, TEB, SCE, SSI, DAY, BUF, PWK, HPN, IAD, RIC, TTN, AVL, CLE, YIP, CDS, LEX, ROC, YYZ, ACY, MSN, LAL, ALB, SUA, OPF, APF, SAT, FXE, FMY, YUL, ASE, GRR, OMA, BJC, GCM, BWI, HOU, BCT, NAS, EYW, RIL, SRQ, APA, TMB, JAC, BZN, VNY, TUS, PSP, SCF, SBA, HDN, BUR, LIR, SJU, PDX, OAK, SXM, BGI, BOS, ORD, CMH, BNA, ATL, MIA, BHM, PBI, MDW, FLL, TYS, MCI, CUN, STL, MSP, MSY, TPA, IND, AUS, PNS, JWN, MCO, DCA, SLC, PIT, JAX, RSW, PWM, DEN, LAX, MEM, PHX, SEA, ORF, LAS, SAN, SDF, RDU, SFO, SAV, CHS, CLT, MKE, MYR, XNA, MKC, SGR, PLS and IAH. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Philadelphia is 2 hours ahead of Dallas.
Yes, return flights from PHL to DAL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DFW. 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 DAL to PHL

Dallas Love Field (DAL) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

DAL to PHL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DAL to PHL ranges from 2 hours 55 minutes to 3 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,292 miles (2,080 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

110 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via SOP. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW).