Grand Island to Philadelphia (GRI–PHL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

GRI Airport Page →
1,212 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 4 1-stop flights Verified 2w ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 4 hubs
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 20m AAQRRJ AAAYBA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Philadelphia flights
LAS Las Vegas 14h 14m G4 AABAEI Las Vegas (LAS) to Philadelphia flights
OMA Omaha ~5h 22m BVN AA Omaha (OMA) to Philadelphia flights
BNA Nashville ~5h 22m AAEIWN Nashville (BNA) to Philadelphia flights
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Grand Island to Philadelphia
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,212 mi 2h 39m nonstop +1h ahead

GRI–PHL has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for GRI to PHL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~14h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
185
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
GRI → PHL
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
70%
Return
PHL → GRI
93%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
93%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PHL delays →

Other ways to reach Philadelphia from Grand Island

Nearby airports with service to Philadelphia International Airport.
Metric GRI→PHL OMA→PHL SLN→PHL
Distance from GRI 128 mi 154 mi
Nonstop airlines 4 2
Weekly flights ~1 26 1
Flight time 2h 39m 2h 55m 2h 38m
Airports within 200 miles of GRI with service to Philadelphia International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Grand Island, it's 7:00 PM in Philadelphia.
Distance & Flight Time
1,212 mi / 1,951 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 39m gate to gate.
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.

GRI–PHL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Grand Island to Philadelphia route.
Route details
Distance1,212 mi / 1,951 km
Flight time2h 39m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: GRI
IATA / ICAOGRI / KGRI
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.1M
Elevation1,847 ft / 563 m
Destination: PHL
IATA / ICAOPHL / KPHL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr30.2M
Elevation36 ft / 11 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about GRI to PHL flights.
Nonstop flights from Central Nebraska Regional Airport to Philadelphia International Airport take about 2h 39m gate to gate. The route covers 1,212 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Dallas Fort Worth and Harry Reid.
Philadelphia is 1 hour ahead of Grand Island.
Nearby alternatives include OMA and SLN. 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 GRI to PHL

Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

GRI to PHL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from GRI to PHL is about 2 hours 39 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,212 miles (1,951 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dallas Fort Worth and Harry Reid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Omaha (OMA) and Salina (SLN).