Philadelphia to Atlanta (PHL–ATL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Philadelphia to Atlanta
10 carriers, 324 flights/week nonstop.
10 Airlines
324 Flights/wk
666 mi
1h 52m nonstop
147 1-stop hubs
PHL–ATL is served by 10 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, American Airlines and Aeromexico lead the route. The flight covers 666 miles in approximately 1h 52m. Beyond nonstop, 147 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Carriers on this route
Airline Landscape
All carriers operating nonstop PHL–ATL service, compared side by side.
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines | 71 | 321, 739 | 1h52-2h30 | SkyTeam | – | |
| AA American Airlines | 59 | 319, CR9 | 2h18-2h26 | Oneworld | – | |
| AM Aeromexico | 42 | 321, 739 | 2h10-2h31 | SkyTeam | – | |
| AF Air France | 36 | 321, 739 | 2h11-2h21 | SkyTeam | – | |
| KE Korean Air | 34 | 321, 739 | 2h09-2h30 | SkyTeam | – | |
| F9 Frontier | 28 | 321, 32Q, A20N, A21N | 2h30-2h41 | – | – | |
| KL KLM | 28 | 321, 738, 739 | 2h08-2h21 | SkyTeam | – | |
| LA LATAM Airlines | 15 | 321 | 2h11-2h30 | – | – | |
| NK Spirit Airlines | 11 | 32B, 32Q | 2h03-2h08 | – | – | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 1 | – | – | – | – |
Aircraft on this route
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, PHL to ATL direction.
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48
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47
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12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
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55
Nonstop flights
324
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282
Return / wk
Connections
Connection Landscape
Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PHL to ATL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
147
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~43h
Longest
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Two-Stop Connections
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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 → ATL
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
76%
Arriving
78%
Return
ATL → PHL
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
87%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots.
PHL delays → ATL delays →
Alternatives
Other ways to reach Atlanta from Philadelphia
Nearby airports with service to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
| Metric | PHL→ATL | ABE→ATL | EWR→ATL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from PHL | – | 55 mi | 80 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 10 | 4 | 10 |
| Weekly flights | 324 | 56 | 348 |
| Flight time | 1h 52m | 2h 5m | 2h 12m |
| Departure OTP | 76% | – | – |
Allentown/Bethlehem (ABE) to Atlanta flights · Newark (EWR) to Atlanta flights · Harrisburg (MDT) to Atlanta flights
Airports within 200 miles of PHL with service to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
Know before you go
Travel Essentials
Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
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Atlanta is 0 hours
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Philadelphia.
PHL: EDT · ATL: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Philadelphia, it's 6:00 PM in Atlanta.
PHL: EDT · ATL: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Philadelphia, it's 6:00 PM in Atlanta.
Distance & Flight Time
666 mi / 1,072 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 52m to 2h 41m.
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.
Getting from ATL
MARTA Gold Line connects the airport to downtown Atlanta (16 min, $2.50) and Buckhead (30 min). Taxis have a flat rate of $30 to downtown, $38 to Buckhead. Ride-shares are typically $20–35.
The SkyTrain people mover links the Domestic and International terminals, rental car center, and Georgia International Convention Center.
Atlanta Climate
Humid subtropical climate. Summers are hot and humid (30–35°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause flight delays June through August. Winters are mild (2–10°C) with rare snowfall. Ice storms can shut down the airport when they hit.
Spring brings severe weather risk including tornadoes. Fall (September–November) is the most pleasant season for travel.
Facts
PHL–ATL Quick Facts
Key statistics for the Philadelphia to Atlanta route.
Route details
Distance666 mi / 1,072 km
Flight time1h 52m to 2h 41m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)10
Weekly flights324 out / 282 return
1-stop connections147 hubs
Origin: PHL
Full namePhiladelphia International Airport
IATA / ICAOPHL / KPHL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr30.2M
Elevation36 ft / 11 m
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about PHL to ATL flights.
Nonstop flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport take approximately 1h 52m to 2h 41m. The route covers 666 miles.
10 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Air France, Aeromexico, Delta Air Lines, Frontier, Korean Air, KLM, LATAM Airlines, Spirit Airlines and Sun Country Airlines.
There are approximately 324 nonstop flights per week from PHL to ATL. The return direction has about 282 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through USA, CHO, TEB, UST, SSI, HHH, LGA, HPN, SUA, ISM, LIT, FWA, SBN, SLN, LAL, OPF, JFK, TUL, CID, BTR, GRB, TMB, PWA, SGR, HOU, OMA, ICT, FAR, RIL, SAT, ASE, STX, EGE, ABQ, ELP, JAC, BZN, GCM, NAS, LGB, ANU, STT, SNA, ONT, OAK, SJC, PLS, UVF, SDQ, PUJ, MBJ, EWR, CUN, BGI, LIR, SXM, PWM, BUF, CAE, DUB, DTW, FLL, BTV, CLT, ALB, YYZ, DAY, RAK, ORD, BOS, CLE, MCO, PVD, RDU, LEX, ROC, ABE, STL, PNS, PBI, TPA, DCA, MDT, RIC, IAD, GSP, PIT, BNA, GSO, AVL, YUL, MKE, TYS, ILM, JAX, BHM, CHS, SDF, MAD, MSP, CMH, BDL, CVG, MSY, MYR, SYR, SAV, AGS, ORF, HNL, MIA, XNA, IND, MDW, DFW, BCN, SLC, RSW, MCI, ZRH, BWI, ROA, IAH, DEN, SJU, MEM, FRA, SAN, MSN, AUS, SFO, LAS, SRQ, GRR, DAL, FCO, PHX, CDG, LHR, EYW, AMS, SEA, LAX, MEX, ATH, AUA and DOH. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from ATL to PHL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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.
At Philadelphia International, American Airlines uses Terminals A, B, and C (American dominates PHL as its East Coast hub). Other carriers serving PHL–ATL include Delta and Spirit. At Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson, Delta operates from the South Terminal (Concourses A through F and the International Concourse). Spirit uses the South Terminal as well. The ATL Plane Train connects all concourses underground in 5–8 minutes, making gate transfers within the Delta complex straightforward.
PHL consistently ranks among the higher-delay airports in the FAA system. Northeast corridor airspace congestion, particularly on routes interacting with the New York TRACON, causes frequent en-route and departure delays. Summer afternoon thunderstorms in the mid-Atlantic region can shut down PHL departures for 60–120 minutes at a time. ATL's delay profile differs. Summer convection over Georgia and the Carolinas affects arrival rates, but ATL's infrastructure scale and Delta's operational depth generally absorb disruptions faster than PHL.
SEPTA's Airport Line runs between Philadelphia International and Center City stations (30th Street, Suburban Station, Jefferson Station) every 30 minutes. The fare is USD 6.75 from downtown. The ride takes 25–30 minutes. Trains run from around 05:00 to midnight. This is one of the better airport-to-city rail connections among northeastern US airports. Taxis and rideshares from Center City to PHL run USD 30–45 and take 20–35 minutes depending on traffic.
Philadelphia to Atlanta: Northeast Corridor to the Southeast Hub
PHL–ATL is a two-hour nonstop linking American's East Coast hub at Philadelphia to Delta's global mega-hub at Atlanta. American and Delta both operate the route, with Spirit adding low-fare competition. The corridor is heavily used by business travelers moving between the Philadelphia metro area and Atlanta's corporate base, and by connecting passengers using ATL as a gateway to the Deep South, Caribbean, and Latin America. Delta's hub dominance at ATL means the vast majority of connecting itineraries beyond Atlanta will be on Delta metal, regardless of which carrier you flew from PHL.
Hub Dynamics and Onward Connectivity
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson handles more passengers than any other airport in the world most years, and Delta's operation there is one of the most schedule-dense hub complexes in commercial aviation. Connections from PHL to destinations throughout the Southeast, Latin America, and Caribbean route efficiently through ATL. Philadelphia's role as an American hub means westbound connections to Europe via PHL are also possible for passengers traveling the reverse direction. SEPTA's Airport Line gives PHL solid downtown access. ATL connects to Five Points downtown via the MARTA Red and Gold lines in about 20 minutes for USD 2.50.