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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
WN1253
WN Southwest
B38M
7:33 AM
CDT T1
11:15 AM
EDT
2h 42m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3351
WN Southwest
7M8
4:30 PM
EDT TE
7:00 PM
CDT
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1713
WN Southwest
7M8
5:25 PM
EDT TE
7:55 PM
CDT
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Dallas to Philadelphia
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 1,292 mi 2h 42m nonstop +1h ahead 192 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 42m. Beyond nonstop, 192 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 7 B38M 2h42 70%
Aircraft on this route
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (7 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
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
9
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DAL to PHL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
192
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
2,977
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 Dallas

Nearby airports with service to Philadelphia International Airport.
Metric DAL→PHL DFW→PHL
Distance from DAL 12 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 13
Weekly flights 7 277
Flight time 2h 42m 2h 46m
Departure OTP 70%
Airports within 200 miles of DAL with service to Philadelphia International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Dallas, it's 7:00 PM in Philadelphia.
Distance & Flight Time
1,292 mi / 2,080 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 42m.
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 42m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 9 return
1-stop connections192 hubs
Origin: DAL
IATA / ICAODAL / KDAL
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
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 42m. The route covers 1,292 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from DAL to PHL. The return direction has about 9 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PNE, CGF, LBE, CID, MMU, FRG, SCE, TTN, PTK, BQK, AFW, BUF, RIC, DAY, AVL, CDS, CAE, BED, ADS, GSP, GSO, FOK, ROC, PSF, ORL, CLE, TOL, BDR, ILM, ACY, PDK, CHA, MSN, DSM, BKL, PIE, PSM, PWA, YIP, ABI, MCN, LAL, ABE, PWK, SBN, CAK, CEU, HPN, LEX, ALB, PVD, USA, TEB, HGR, GON, ROG, SOP, XNA, SGR, LUK, SSI, AGS, LCH, SWO, CVG, GXY, JFK, BLM, YUL, BWI, GPT, LGA, TMB, ASE, VRB, HOU, IAD, LEB, STP, GRR, SFB, DTW, BDL, BVY, EWR, HHH, IAH, PWM, YWG, SUS, ABQ, MKC, RIL, YYZ, BTR, FXE, SUA, NEW, EYW, TVC, FMY, PGD, TUL, SRQ, EGE, APF, OPF, PBI, CUN, BCT, BJC, PGA, RSW, APA, NAS, BZN, JAC, TUS, SCF, GCM, CLD, LIR, PLS, HDN, SAL, STT, HWD, SNA, SJU, SBA, VNY, LVK, AXA, PSP, LGB, BUR, MRY, AUA, SJC, OAK, SXM, BGI, PDX, BOS, ORD, BNA, BKV, BHM, ATL, CMH, IND, SLC, STL, MDW, FLL, MSP, MCO, MKE, OMA, AUS, TYS, MSY, MCI, TPA, PIT, MEM, MIA, SAT, ECP, DCA, PNS, CLT, PHX, CHS, RDU, SEA, LAS, SAV, SDF, DEN, LAX, ORF, JAX, MYR, SAN, COU, JWN, TXK, VPS, SFO, HRF and CMA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Philadelphia is 1 hour 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.
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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 DAL to PHL

Dallas Love Field (DAL) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

DAL to PHL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DAL to PHL ranges from 2 hours 42 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,292 miles (2,080 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 9 return, totaling 16 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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