Madison to Philadelphia (MSN–PHL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

MSN Airport Page →
762 mi airlines charter/private 43/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 15 flights Verified 22m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: Executive Jet Management.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AA5318
AA American
CR9
6:00 AM
CDT
9:19 AM
EDT
2h 19m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5509
AA American
CR9
6:00 AM
CDT
9:19 AM
EDT
2h 19m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5471
AA American
CR9
1:17 PM
CDT
4:33 PM
EDT
2h 16m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5334
AA American
CR9
1:25 PM
CDT
4:40 PM
EDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2619
QR Qatar
CR9
1:25 PM
CDT
4:40 PM
EDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2298
QR Qatar
CR9
1:35 PM
CDT
4:50 PM
EDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2965
AA American
319
5:47 PM
CDT
9:02 PM
EDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5532
AA American
CR9
6:27 PM
CDT
9:37 PM
EDT
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5310
AA American
CR9
10:30 AM
EDT TF
12:06 PM
CDT
2h 36m
41%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5227
AA American
CR9
11:15 AM
EDT TF
12:49 PM
CDT
2h 34m
41%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2965
AA American
319
3:44 PM
EDT
5:07 PM
CDT
2h 23m
41%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5532
AA American
CR9
3:49 PM
EDT TF
5:22 PM
CDT
2h 33m
41%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4494cs
AS Alaska
CR9
7:45 PM
EDT TF
9:20 PM
CDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5512+1
AA American
CR9
8:04 PM
EDT TF
9:41 PM
CDT
2h 37m
41%
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2385
QR Qatar
CR9
8:04 PM
EDT TF
9:41 PM
CDT
2h 37m
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
DTW Detroit 3h 51m AFDLKE AAAFAM Detroit (DTW) to Philadelphia flights
ORD Chicago 4h 14m AAASAV AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Philadelphia flights
MSP Minneapolis 4h 42m AFAMDL AADLEI Minneapolis (MSP) to Philadelphia flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 48m AA AAASBA Charlotte (CLT) to Philadelphia flights
DCA Washington 4h 48m AADL AAASBA Washington (DCA) to Philadelphia flights
ATL Atlanta 5h 3m AFAMDL AAAFAM Atlanta (ATL) to Philadelphia flights
BOS Boston 5h 6m AADL AAAFB6 Boston (BOS) to Philadelphia flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 40m AAQFQR AAAYBA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Philadelphia flights
DEN Denver 7h 14m ACEJAF9 AAACBA Denver (DEN) to Philadelphia flights
TPA Tampa 7h 18m MX AAASEI Tampa (TPA) to Philadelphia flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Madison to Philadelphia
3 carriers, 43 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 762 mi 2h 15m nonstop +1h ahead

MSN–PHL is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Qatar Airways and Alaska Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 762 miles in approximately 2h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MSN–PHL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 37 319, CR9 2h10-2h19 100% Oneworld
QR Qatar Airways 6 CR9 2h15 100% Oneworld
AS Alaska Airlines 0 100% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – AA
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AA, QR
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA + AS + QR (43 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, MSN to PHL direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
7
flights
Thu
7
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
6
flights
Sun
7
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
8
Nonstop flights
43
Outbound / wk
41
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSN to PHL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
14
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~11h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,330
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
MSN → PHL
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
14%
Return
PHL → MSN
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
60%
Arriving
33%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSN delays → PHL delays →

Other ways to reach Philadelphia from Madison

Nearby airports with service to Philadelphia International Airport.
Metric MSN→PHL MKE→PHL DBQ→PHL
Distance from MSN 74 mi 86 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 4 1
Weekly flights 43 57 1
Flight time 2h 15m 2h 1h 40m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of MSN with service to Philadelphia International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Madison, it's 7:00 PM in Philadelphia.
Distance & Flight Time
762 mi / 1,227 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 15m 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.

MSN–PHL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Madison to Philadelphia route.
Route details
Distance762 mi / 1,227 km
Flight time2h 15m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights43 out / 41 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MSN
IATA / ICAOMSN / KMSN
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr2.3M
Elevation887 ft / 270 m
Destination: PHL
IATA / ICAOPHL / KPHL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr30.2M
Elevation36 ft / 11 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSN to PHL flights.
Nonstop flights from Dane County Regional Truax Field to Philadelphia International Airport take about 2h 15m gate to gate. The route covers 762 miles.
3 airlines operate flights from MSN to PHL: American Airlines, Qatar Airways and Alaska Airlines.
This route has frequent 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Chicago O'Hare and Minneapolis–Saint Paul.
Philadelphia is 1 hour ahead of Madison.
Yes, return flights from PHL to MSN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MKE, DBQ and ORD. 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 MSN to PHL

Dane County Regional Truax Field (MSN) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Qatar Airways and Alaska Airlines. With 43 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

MSN to PHL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSN to PHL is about 2 hours 15 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 762 miles (1,227 km). There are approximately 43 weekly flights outbound and 41 return, totaling 84 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Chicago O'Hare and Minneapolis–Saint Paul. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Milwaukee (MKE), Dubuque (DBQ) and Chicago (ORD).