Columbus to Philadelphia (OLU–PHL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Columbus to Philadelphia
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,160 mi 2h 43m nonstop +1h ahead

OLU–PHL has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
OLU → PHL
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
90%
Return
PHL → OLU
85%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
85%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PHL delays →

Other ways to reach Philadelphia from Columbus

Nearby airports with service to Philadelphia International Airport.
Metric OLU→PHL GRI→PHL OMA→PHL
Distance from OLU 60 mi 76 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 4
Weekly flights ~1 1 26
Flight time 2h 43m 2h 39m 2h 55m
Airports within 200 miles of OLU with service to Philadelphia International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Columbus, it's 7:00 PM in Philadelphia.
Distance & Flight Time
1,160 mi / 1,867 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 43m 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.

OLU–PHL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Columbus to Philadelphia route.
Route details
Distance1,160 mi / 1,867 km
Flight time2h 43m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
Origin: OLU
IATA / ICAOOLU / KOLU
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation1,447 ft / 441 m
Destination: PHL
IATA / ICAOPHL / KPHL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr30.2M
Elevation36 ft / 11 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about OLU to PHL flights.
Nonstop flights from Columbus Municipal Airport to Philadelphia International Airport take about 2h 43m gate to gate. The route covers 1,160 miles.
Philadelphia is 1 hour ahead of Columbus.
Nearby alternatives include GRI, OMA and SLN. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 OLU to PHL

Columbus Municipal Airport (OLU) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

OLU to PHL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from OLU to PHL is about 2 hours 43 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,160 miles (1,867 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

Nearby alternative airports include Grand Island (GRI), Omaha (OMA) and Salina (SLN).