Minneapolis to Philadelphia (MSP–PHL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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MSP–PHL is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, American Airlines and Sun Country Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 978 miles in approximately 2h 34m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AM, KE, VS, WS | 29 | 221, 739, BCS1, BCS3 | 2h33-2h42 | SkyTeam | AM, KE, VS, WS | |
| AA American Airlines Also: EI | 20 | 319, CR9 | 2h26-2h45 | Oneworld | EI | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 6 | 738 | 2h29 | – | – | |
| UA United Airlines | 1 | – | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Travel Essentials
MSP: CDT · PHL: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 7:00 PM in Philadelphia.
Metro Blue Line light rail runs from downtown Minneapolis (Warehouse District/Hennepin station) to T1-Lindbergh in 25–28 minutes ($2.50). The line also connects the Mall of America (Bloomington) in 13 minutes to the same station. T2-Humphrey (primarily Sun Country and charter flights) requires a free shuttle from T1 or a direct Blue Line stop at the Terminal 2-Humphrey station.Taxis and ride-hails from downtown Minneapolis cost $25–40 and take 15–30 minutes. The airport is conveniently close to both downtowns; St. Paul is 10–15 minutes by car.
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.
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.
MSP–PHL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MSP to PHL
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, Sun Country Airlines and United Airlines. With 100 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MSP to PHL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MSP to PHL is about 2 hours 34 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 978 miles (1,574 km). There are approximately 100 weekly flights outbound and 99 return, totaling 199 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Gerald R. Ford, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and John Glenn Columbus. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.