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

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AS4373
AS Alaska
CR9
11:21 AM
CDT
2:45 PM
EDT
2h 24m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5391
AA American
CR9
11:21 AM
CDT
2:45 PM
EDT
2h 24m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4516
AA American
E75L
11:25 AM
CDT
2:55 PM
EDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5324
AA American
CR9
12:58 PM
CDT
4:28 PM
EDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
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AA5614
AA American
CR7
5:00 PM
CDT
8:25 PM
EDT
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4021
AS Alaska
CR9
8:34 AM
EDT TF
10:29 AM
CDT
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
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AS4463
AS Alaska
CR9
8:34 AM
EDT TF
10:29 AM
CDT
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4516
AA American
E75S
8:53 AM
EDT TC
10:50 AM
CDT
2h 57m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5053
AA American
CR9
10:18 AM
EDT TF
11:56 AM
CDT
2h 38m
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
AA5614
AA American
CR7
2:31 PM
EDT TF
4:24 PM
CDT
2h 53m
M T W T F S S
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AA5478
AA American
CR9
6:12 PM
EDT TF
8:05 PM
CDT
2h 53m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Memphis to Philadelphia
2 carriers, 25 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 25 Flights/wk 873 mi 2h 24m nonstop +1h ahead 61 1-stop hubs

MEM–PHL is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and Alaska Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 873 miles in approximately 2h 24m. Beyond nonstop, 61 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 20 CR7, CR9, E75L 2h24-2h30 84% Oneworld
AS Alaska Airlines 5 CR9 2h24 84% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – AA
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AA, AS
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA + AS (25 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
4
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
25
Outbound / wk
37
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MEM to PHL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
61
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,227
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
MEM → PHL
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
Arriving
80%
Return
PHL → MEM
69%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
69%
Arriving
84%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MEM delays → PHL delays →

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 24m to 2h 30m.
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 24m to 2h 30m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights25 out / 37 return
1-stop connections61 hubs
Origin: MEM
IATA / ICAOMEM / KMEM
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
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 24m to 2h 30m. The route covers 873 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines and Alaska Airlines.
There are approximately 25 nonstop flights per week from MEM to PHL. The return direction has about 37 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TEB, CMH, GSO, SDF, PIE, CLE, AVL, UST, BHM, TTN, BED, IAD, AGS, BDL, PWA, BWI, VRB, MSY, CHS, DAY, OPF, SAT, BCT, PBI, HOU, ASE, SCF, PDX, SJU, HDN, SEA, OAK, DCA, SFO, AUS, CVG, BOS, CLT, MDW, ATL, STL, BNA, ORD, MSP, MIA, FLL, DTW, BTV, CDG, DFW, TPA, IAH, MCO, SLC, DEN, LAX, DAL, PHX, LAS, PNS and RDU. 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 and Alaska Airlines. With 25 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

MEM to PHL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MEM to PHL ranges from 2 hours 24 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 873 miles (1,405 km). There are approximately 25 weekly flights outbound and 37 return, totaling 62 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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