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

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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 2 hubs
MSP Minneapolis ~5h 30m AADLEI Minneapolis (MSP) to Philadelphia flights
ORD Chicago ~5h 38m AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Philadelphia flights
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Cincinnati to Philadelphia
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
492 mi 1h 21m nonstop

While no nonstop service exists between LUK and PHL, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for LUK to PHL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~5h
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
LUK → PHL
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
Return
PHL → LUK
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
0%
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 5 2
Weekly flights 58 7
Flight time 1h 21m 1h 45m 1h 40m
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 21m 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 21m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 21m gate to gate. The route covers 492 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
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.
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 LUK to PHL

Cincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field (LUK) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

LUK to PHL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LUK to PHL is about 1 hours 21 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 492 miles (792 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Nearby alternative airports include Cincinnati / Covington (CVG), Dayton (DAY) and Lexington (LEX).