Gulf Shores to Philadelphia (GUF–PHL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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964 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 9 1-stop flights Verified 3w ago
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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 9 hubs
DSM Des Moines 5h 53m G4 AAG4 Des Moines (DSM) to Philadelphia flights
MCI Kansas City 7h 26m G4 AABAEI Kansas City (MCI) to Philadelphia flights
CVG Cincinnati / Covington 11h 1m G4 AAASEI Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) to Philadelphia flights
TYS Knoxville/Maryville 13h 23m G4 AAASBA Knoxville/Maryville (TYS) to Philadelphia flights
XNA Fayetteville/Springdale/Rogers 15h 51m G4 AA Fayetteville/Springdale/Rogers (XNA) to Philadelphia flights
SDF Louisville 16h G4 AAEI Louisville (SDF) to Philadelphia flights
OMA Omaha 18h 15m G4 AA Omaha (OMA) to Philadelphia flights
BNA Nashville ~5h 19m G4 AAEIWN Nashville (BNA) to Philadelphia flights
OKC Oklahoma City ~6h 20m G4 Oklahoma City (OKC) to Philadelphia flights
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Gulf Shores to Philadelphia
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
964 mi 2h nonstop +1h ahead

GUF–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 GUF to PHL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
319
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
GUF → PHL
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
90%
Return
PHL → GUF
85%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
85%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PHL delays →

Other ways to reach Philadelphia from Gulf Shores

Nearby airports with service to Philadelphia International Airport.
Metric GUF→PHL PNS→PHL VPS→PHL
Distance from GUF 32 mi 70 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights ~1 17 1
Flight time 2h 2h 29m 2h 38m
Airports within 200 miles of GUF with service to Philadelphia International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Gulf Shores, it's 7:00 PM in Philadelphia.
Distance & Flight Time
964 mi / 1,551 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 0m 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.

GUF–PHL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Gulf Shores to Philadelphia route.
Route details
Distance964 mi / 1,551 km
Flight time2h
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: GUF
IATA / ICAOGUF / KJKA
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation17 ft / 5 m
Destination: PHL
IATA / ICAOPHL / KPHL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr30.2M
Elevation36 ft / 11 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about GUF to PHL flights.
Nonstop flights from Jack Edwards National Airport to Philadelphia International Airport take about 2h gate to gate. The route covers 964 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Des Moines, Kansas City and Cincinnati Northern Kentucky.
Philadelphia is 1 hour ahead of Gulf Shores.
Nearby alternatives include PNS, VPS and GPT. 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 GUF to PHL

Jack Edwards National Airport (GUF) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

GUF to PHL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from GUF to PHL is about 2 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 964 miles (1,551 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Des Moines, Kansas City and Cincinnati Northern Kentucky. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Pensacola (PNS), Valparaiso (VPS) and Gulfport (GPT).