Memphis to Philadelphia (MEM–PHL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AA5468
AA American
CR9
6:00 AM
CDT
9:32 AM
EDT
2h 32m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5548
AA American
CR9
6:04 AM
CDT
9:37 AM
EDT
2h 33m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4440
AS Alaska
CR7
11:49 AM
CDT
3:21 PM
EDT
2h 32m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5277
AA American
CR7
11:49 AM
CDT
3:21 PM
EDT
2h 32m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4373
AS Alaska
CR9
3:00 PM
CDT
6:30 PM
EDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5324
AA American
CR9
3:48 PM
CDT
7:18 PM
EDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5266
AA American
CR9
5:40 PM
CDT
9:10 PM
EDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5277
AA American
CR7
9:34 AM
EDT TF
11:19 AM
CDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4440
AS Alaska
CR7
9:34 AM
EDT TF
11:19 AM
CDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5324
AA American
CR9
10:35 AM
EDT TF
12:28 PM
CDT
2h 53m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5266
AA American
CR9
3:20 PM
EDT TF
5:06 PM
CDT
2h 46m
M T W T F S S
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AA5478
AA American
CR9
7:02 PM
EDT TH
8:45 PM
CDT
2h 43m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5415
AA American
CR7
8:55 PM
EDT TF
10:45 PM
CDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Memphis to Philadelphia
1 carrier, 41 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 41 Flights/wk 873 mi 2h 30m nonstop +1h ahead 106 1-stop hubs

MEM–PHL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 873 miles in approximately 2h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 106 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MEM–PHL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines Also: AS 34 CR7, CR9 2h30-2h33 100% Oneworld AS
Aircraft on this route
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – AA, AS
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AA, AS
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (34 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MEM to PHL direction.
Mon
6
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
7
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
7
Nonstop flights
41
Outbound / wk
40
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MEM to PHL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
106
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,254
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.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Memphis, it's 7:00 PM in Philadelphia.
Distance & Flight Time
873 mi / 1,405 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 30m to 2h 33m.
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.

MEM–PHL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Memphis to Philadelphia route.
Route details
Distance873 mi / 1,405 km
Flight time2h 30m to 2h 33m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights41 out / 40 return
1-stop connections106 hubs
Origin: MEM
IATA / ICAOMEM / KMEM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation341 ft / 104 m
Destination: PHL
IATA / ICAOPHL / KPHL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr30.2M
Elevation36 ft / 11 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MEM to PHL flights.
Nonstop flights from Memphis International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport take approximately 2h 30m to 2h 33m. The route covers 873 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: American Airlines. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 41 nonstop flights per week from MEM to PHL. The return direction has about 40 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through INT, SOP, PDK, TOL, BLM, PTK, CVG, LEX, CMH, FRG, BWI, TYS, TEB, SDF, ROA, GSP, IND, PIE, CLE, AGS, UST, PIT, IAD, TTN, AVL, BHM, BED, SBN, GRR, LGA, YYZ, BDL, DAY, ACY, VRB, TVC, ORL, MLU, SFB, MSY, GSO, DSM, CHS, ILM, BTV, SGR, FXE, SUA, SRQ, OPF, BTR, ROC, HOU, APF, RSW, TPA, PBI, PWA, JFK, BCT, ABQ, PLS, JAC, SAT, BJC, ASE, SCF, ORF, HDN, SJU, SNA, CLD, MRY, SJC, OAK, PDX, SEA, BOG, DCA, AUS, SFO, BOS, UVF, DTW, ATL, MDW, ORD, MSP, CDG, IAH, CLT, RDU, DFW, MIA, MCO, FLL, BNA, LAX, DAL, EWR, DEN, PHX, STL, LAS, SLC and PNS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Philadelphia is 1 hour ahead of Memphis.
Yes, return flights from PHL to MEM are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 MEM to PHL

Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 41 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

MEM to PHL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MEM to PHL ranges from 2 hours 30 minutes to 2 hours 33 minutes. The route covers a distance of 873 miles (1,405 km). There are approximately 41 weekly flights outbound and 40 return, totaling 81 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

106 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via INT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.