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

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873 mi airlines charter/private 26/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 8 flights Verified 47m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AA5468
AA American
CR9
6:07 AM
CDT
9:39 AM
EDT
2h 32m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4440+1
AS Alaska
CR7
10:58 AM
CDT
2:30 PM
EDT
2h 32m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5277+1
AA American
CR7
11:06 AM
CDT
2:38 PM
EDT
2h 32m
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
AS4440cs
AS Alaska
CR7
8:45 AM
EDT TF
10:28 AM
CDT
2h 43m
33%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5277+1
AA American
CR7
8:53 AM
EDT TF
10:36 AM
CDT
2h 43m
40%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5266
AA American
CR9
3:20 PM
EDT TF
5:06 PM
CDT
2h 46m
40%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5415
AA American
CR9
7:45 PM
EDT TF
9:41 PM
CDT
2h 56m
40%
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

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 10 hubs
BNA Nashville 3h 55m WN AAEIWN Nashville (BNA) to Philadelphia flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 15m AFAMDL AAAFAM Atlanta (ATL) to Philadelphia flights
DTW Detroit 4h 20m AFDLKE AAAFAM Detroit (DTW) to Philadelphia flights
MDW Chicago 4h 25m VJAWN EJATWYWN Chicago (MDW) to Philadelphia flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 46m AABA AAASBA Charlotte (CLT) to Philadelphia flights
ORD Chicago 5h 4m AAACAS AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Philadelphia flights
CHS Charleston 5h 5m MTN AAASEI Charleston (CHS) to Philadelphia flights
BOS Boston 5h 25m AFDLLXJ AAAFB6 Boston (BOS) to Philadelphia flights
RDU Raleigh/Durham 5h 42m AAMX AAASBA Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Philadelphia flights
IND Indianapolis 5h 43m UA AAASEI Indianapolis (IND) to Philadelphia flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Memphis to Philadelphia
1 carrier, 26 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 873 mi 2h 32m nonstop +1h ahead

MEM–PHL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 873 miles in approximately 2h 32m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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 20 CR7, CR9 2h30-2h32 58% Oneworld AS
Aircraft on this route
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – AA, AS
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (20 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
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
26
Outbound / wk
26
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MEM to PHL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
47
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,309
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
58%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
58%
Arriving
82%
Return
PHL → MEM
79%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
79%
Arriving
64%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MEM delays → PHL delays →

Other ways to reach Philadelphia from Memphis

Nearby airports with service to Philadelphia International Airport.
Metric MEM→PHL GTR→PHL
Distance from MEM 136 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 26
Flight time 2h 32m 2h 8m
Departure OTP 58%
Airports within 200 miles of MEM with service to Philadelphia International Airport.

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 32m 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.

MEM–PHL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Memphis to Philadelphia route.
Route details
Distance873 mi / 1,405 km
Flight time2h 32m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights26 out / 26 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 2h 32m gate to gate. The route covers 873 miles.
1 airline operates flights from MEM to PHL: American Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Nashville, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.
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.
Nearby alternatives include GTR. 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 MEM to PHL

Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 26 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

MEM to PHL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MEM to PHL is about 2 hours 32 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 873 miles (1,405 km). There are approximately 26 weekly flights outbound and 26 return, totaling 52 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Nashville, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Columbus/W Point/Starkville (GTR).