Cincinnati to Philadelphia (LUK–PHL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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492 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
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Flight Schedule No service Verified 48m ago
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Cincinnati to Philadelphia
Route information for LUK to PHL.
1 Airlines 492 mi 1h 34m nonstop

LUK–PHL had nonstop service from Sun Country Airlines, last on the schedule in September 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 492 miles in 1h 34m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop LUK–PHL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SY Sun Country Airlines 1
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: SY (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
LUK → PHL
89%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
89%
Return
PHL → LUK
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
78%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PHL delays →

Other ways to reach Philadelphia from Cincinnati

Nearby airports with service to Philadelphia International Airport.
Metric LUK→PHL CVG→PHL DAY→PHL
Distance from LUK 14 mi 56 mi
Nonstop airlines 7 4
Weekly flights 96 7
Flight time 1h 34m 1h 20m 1h 53m
Airports within 200 miles of LUK with service to Philadelphia International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Cincinnati, it's 6:00 PM in Philadelphia.
Distance & Flight Time
492 mi / 792 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 34m 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.

LUK–PHL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cincinnati to Philadelphia route.
Route details
Distance492 mi / 792 km
Flight time1h 34m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Origin: LUK
IATA / ICAOLUK / KLUK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Elevation483 ft / 147 m
Destination: PHL
IATA / ICAOPHL / KPHL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr30.2M
Elevation36 ft / 11 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LUK to PHL flights.
Nonstop flights from Cincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field to Philadelphia International Airport take about 1h 34m gate to gate. The route covers 492 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from LUK to PHL: Sun Country Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in September 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in September 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 1h 34m.
Yes, return flights from PHL to LUK are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CVG, DAY and LEX. 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 LUK to PHL

Cincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field (LUK) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) had nonstop service from Sun Country Airlines, last on the schedule in September 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

LUK to PHL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LUK to PHL is about 1 hours 34 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 492 miles (792 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

Nearby alternative airports include Cincinnati / Covington (CVG), Dayton (DAY) and Lexington (LEX).