Newark to Philadelphia (EWR–PHL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Newark to Philadelphia
3 carriers, 1 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 80 mi 1h nonstop 169 1-stop hubs

EWR–PHL is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, Aeromexico and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 80 miles in approximately 1h. Beyond nonstop, 169 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop EWR–PHL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 1 7M9 1h 88% Star Alliance
AM Aeromexico 0 88% SkyTeam
DL Delta Air Lines 0 88% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (1 flights/wk, 100%)
SkyTeam: AM + DL (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, EWR to PHL direction.
Mon
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Tue
0
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Wed
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Thu
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Fri
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Sat
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Sun
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
1
Outbound / wk
1
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for EWR to PHL.
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One-Stop Connections
169
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~37h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
5,126
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 Newark

Nearby airports with service to Philadelphia International Airport.
Metric EWR→PHL TEB→PHL LGA→PHL
Distance from EWR 13 mi 17 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 17 1
Weekly flights 1 2 1
Flight time 1h 0h 35m 0h 31m
Departure OTP 88%
Airports within 200 miles of EWR with service to Philadelphia International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Newark, it's 6:00 PM in Philadelphia.
Distance & Flight Time
80 mi / 128 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 0m.
Getting to EWR

NJ Transit train from New York Penn Station to Newark Airport station takes 25–30 minutes ($13.50); an AirTrain connection ($5.50 more) links to the terminals. From Midtown Manhattan, the journey costs around $19 total.Ride-shares from Manhattan run $45–80 depending on traffic; add the $17.50 Lincoln Tunnel toll. Taxis from Manhattan carry a flat $55 rate plus tolls and tip. Allow 60–90 minutes from Midtown during peak hours.

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.

EWR–PHL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Newark to Philadelphia route.
Route details
Distance80 mi / 128 km
Flight time1h
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections169 hubs
Origin: EWR
IATA / ICAOEWR / KEWR
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr49.1M
Elevation18 ft / 5 m
Destination: PHL
IATA / ICAOPHL / KPHL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr30.2M
Elevation36 ft / 11 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about EWR to PHL flights.
Nonstop flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport take approximately 1h. The route covers 80 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Aeromexico, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from EWR to PHL. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BED, FOK, FRG, TTN, BWI, SCE, ILG, CGF, ACY, BDL, ACK, PVD, INT, ROA, LGA, OSU, LUK, YOW, CRW, LEX, PWK, SSI, PDK, ECP, CID, CHA, JFK, AGS, SUA, UST, OPF, BCT, APF, MTH, VPS, TUL, SLN, SGR, DAL, HOU, YWG, MKC, FXE, ASE, PLS, RIL, EGE, AXA, NAS, BZN, SKB, JAC, SCF, SXM, DCA, TYS, EYW, TUS, HDN, UVF, SAL, LIR, SJC, MEX, BGI, SBA, SNA, MYR, PSP, POS, BOG, MBJ, LGB, IAD, BUF, AUA, LBG, CAE, BOS, KEF, BTV, ORD, PWM, OMA, YYZ, BGR, DTW, CVG, ATL, PIT, CHS, CLT, BNA, MKE, SAV, MSN, MSP, EDI, AVL, SRQ, ORF, CLE, RIC, MSY, SYR, GSO, RDU, YQB, ILM, GRR, STL, ROC, FLL, DUB, AMS, GSP, MEM, CMH, MXP, JAX, MIA, YUL, IND, ZRH, LIS, LHR, MCI, MCO, BCN, FRA, PNS, SJU, SDF, VCE, MAD, TPA, IAH, RSW, STI, PBI, AUS, MDW, SDQ, DFW, ATH, SLC, YHZ, FCO, LAS, CDG, NAP, DEN, PHX, SEA, SFO, PDX, CPH, LAX, DSM, HHH, CUN, SAT, BDA, JWN, SAN, STT, PUJ, GCM and NCE. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from PHL to EWR are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TEB, LGA and JFK. 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 EWR to PHL

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) are connected by nonstop service from Aeromexico, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

EWR to PHL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from EWR to PHL ranges from 1 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 80 miles (128 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

169 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via BED. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Teterboro (TEB), New York (LGA) and New York (JFK).