Houston to Philadelphia (DWH–PHL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Houston to Philadelphia
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 1,330 mi 2h 42m nonstop +1h ahead 25 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between DWH and PHL, connecting options are available through 25 hubs.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DWH to PHL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
25
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~9h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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 Houston

Nearby airports with service to Philadelphia International Airport.
Metric DWH→PHL IAH→PHL HOU→PHL
Distance from DWH 14 mi 33 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 8 5
Weekly flights 1 126 1
Flight time 2h 42m 2h 45m 2h 45m
Airports within 200 miles of DWH with service to Philadelphia International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 7:00 PM in Philadelphia.
Distance & Flight Time
1,330 mi / 2,141 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.

DWH–PHL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Philadelphia route.
Route details
Distance1,330 mi / 2,141 km
Flight time2h 42m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections25 hubs
Origin: DWH
IATA / ICAODWH / KDWH
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation152 ft / 46 m
Destination: PHL
IATA / ICAOPHL / KPHL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr30.2M
Elevation36 ft / 11 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DWH to PHL flights.
Nonstop flights from David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport to Philadelphia International Airport take approximately 2h 42m. The route covers 1,330 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from DWH to PHL.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BNA, PDK, BWI, MSY, SAV, CLT, ATL, RDU, JAX, CMH, IAD, MDW, TPA, DAL, DFW, PBI, FLL, BOS, MIA, GCM, SLC, SNA, PSP, LAS and SAN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Philadelphia is 1 hour ahead of Houston.
Nearby alternatives include IAH, HOU and AUS. 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 DWH to PHL

David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport (DWH) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

DWH to PHL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DWH to PHL ranges from 2 hours 42 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,330 miles (2,141 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

25 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via BNA. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (IAH), Houston (HOU) and Austin (AUS).