Philadelphia to Alexandria (PHL–AEX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

Last scheduled nonstop: Jun 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 3 hubs
ATL Atlanta 4h 50m AAAFAM → AFDLKE Atlanta (ATL) to Alexandria flights
IAH Houston 5h 50m AABAF9 → CMNZOO Houston (IAH) to Alexandria flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 51m AAAYBA → AARJ Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Alexandria flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Philadelphia to Alexandria
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,135 mi 2h 33m nonstop -1h behind

PHL–AEX had nonstop service from Global Crossing Airlines Inc., last on the schedule in June 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 1,135 miles in 2h 33m.

Also explore Browse available seat maps PHL Routes AEX Routes PHL Live Flights AEX Live Flights PHL Delays AEX Delays
All flights from Alexandria (AEX) Alexandria to Philadelphia flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop PHL–AEX service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
G6 Global Crossing Airlines Inc. 0 – – 73% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: G6 (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for PHL to AEX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~5h
Longest
ATL ~4h 50m IAH ~5h 50m DFW ~5h 51m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
273
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
PHL → AEX
73%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
73%
Arriving
100%
Return
AEX → PHL
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
Arriving
99%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PHL delays → AEX delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Alexandria from Philadelphia

Nearby airports with service to Alexandria International Airport.
Metric PHL→AEX EWR→AEX BWI→AEX
Distance from PHL – 80 mi 90 mi
Nonstop airlines – 4 6
Weekly flights – 4 1
Flight time 2h 33m 2h 35m 2h 15m
Departure OTP 73% – –
Newark (EWR) to Alexandria flights · Baltimore (BWI) to Alexandria flights
Airports within 200 miles of PHL with service to Alexandria International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Alexandria is 1 hour behind Philadelphia.
PHL: EDT · AEX: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Philadelphia, it's 5:00 PM in Alexandria.
Distance & Flight Time
1,135 mi / 1,826 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 33m gate to gate.
Getting to PHL

SEPTA Airport Line rail runs from Center City Philadelphia (30th Street, Suburban, Jefferson, and Market East stations) to the airport in 25–30 minutes ($8 each way). Trains run every 30 minutes from about 5am to midnight. I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) and I-95 are both frequently congested, making the train a consistent choice for anyone based near a SEPTA station.

Ride-shares from Center City cost $20–35 and take 20–40 minutes. Taxis are metered and slightly more.

Facts

PHL–AEX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Philadelphia to Alexandria route.
Route details
Distance1,135 mi / 1,826 km
Flight time2h 33m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PHL
Full namePhiladelphia International Airport
IATA / ICAOPHL / KPHL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr30.2M
Elevation36 ft / 11 m
Destination: AEX
Full nameAlexandria International Airport
IATA / ICAOAEX / KAEX
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.4M
Elevation89 ft / 27 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PHL to AEX flights.
Nonstop flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Alexandria International Airport take about 2h 33m gate to gate. The route covers 1,135 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from PHL to AEX: Global Crossing Airlines Inc.. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 2h 33m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, George Bush Intercontinental and Dallas Fort Worth.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to AEX and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Alexandria is 1 hour behind Philadelphia.
Nearby alternatives include EWR and BWI. 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 PHL to AEX

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Alexandria International Airport (AEX) had nonstop service from Global Crossing Airlines Inc., last on the schedule in June 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

PHL to AEX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PHL to AEX is about 2 hours 33 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,135 miles (1,826 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, George Bush Intercontinental and Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Newark (EWR) and Baltimore (BWI).