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

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AA5079
AA American
CR7
6:20 AM
CDT
9:37 AM
EDT
2h 17m
M T W T F S S
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AS4789
AS Alaska
CR7
1:05 PM
CDT
4:20 PM
EDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
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AS4422
AS Alaska
CR7
1:05 PM
CDT
4:20 PM
EDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
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AA5608
AA American
CR7
1:05 PM
CDT
4:20 PM
EDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
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AA6028
AA American
ER4
6:00 PM
CDT
9:25 PM
EDT
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
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AA5608
AA American
CR7
11:01 AM
EDT TF
12:35 PM
CDT
2h 34m
M T W T F S S
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AS4789
AS Alaska
CR7
11:01 AM
EDT TF
12:35 PM
CDT
2h 34m
M T W T F S S
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AS4422
AS Alaska
CR7
11:01 AM
EDT TF
12:35 PM
CDT
2h 34m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA6028
AA American
ER4
3:05 PM
EDT TF
4:47 PM
CDT
2h 42m
M T W T F S S
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AA5199
AA American
CR7
9:55 PM
EDT TF
11:28 PM
CDT
2h 33m
M T W T F S S
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Madison to Philadelphia
2 carriers, 32 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 32 Flights/wk 762 mi 2h 15m nonstop +1h ahead 23 1-stop hubs

MSN–PHL is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and Alaska Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 762 miles in approximately 2h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 23 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 20 CR7, ER4 2h15-2h25 80% Oneworld
AS Alaska Airlines 12 CR7 2h15 80% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – AA, AS
ER4 Embraer RJ145 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA + AS (32 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
4
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
32
Outbound / wk
32
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSN to PHL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
23
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,179
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
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Arriving
90%
Return
PHL → MSN
69%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
69%
Arriving
72%
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 ORD→PHL
Distance from MSN 74 mi 108 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 3 9
Weekly flights 32 23 258
Flight time 2h 15m 1h 43m 1h 54m
Departure OTP 80%
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 to 2h 25m.
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 to 2h 25m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights32 out / 32 return
1-stop connections23 hubs
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 approximately 2h 15m to 2h 25m. The route covers 762 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines and Alaska Airlines.
There are approximately 32 nonstop flights per week from MSN to PHL. The return direction has about 32 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CVG, MKE, ROC, SDF, PBI, BZN, LAS, PDX, SFO, LAX, ORD, ATL, CLT, MIA, DTW, MSP, DCA, DFW, DEN, MCO, PHX, TPA and RSW. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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, ORD and MDW. 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 and Alaska Airlines. With 32 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

MSN to PHL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSN to PHL ranges from 2 hours 15 minutes to 2 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 762 miles (1,227 km). There are approximately 32 weekly flights outbound and 32 return, totaling 64 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

23 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via CVG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Milwaukee (MKE), Chicago (ORD) and Chicago (MDW).