Philadelphia to Atlanta (PHL–ATL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
PHL–ATL is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, American Airlines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 666 miles in approximately 2h 12m. 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: AF, AM, KE, KL, LA, SK, VS, WS | 70 | 321, 739 | 1h56-3h19 | SkyTeam | AF, AM, KE, KL, LA, SK, VS, WS | |
| AA American Airlines Also: BA, EI, QR | 48 | 319, 32Q, CR9, E75 | 2h09-2h22 | Oneworld | BA, EI, QR | |
| F9 Frontier | 32 | 321, A20N | 2h13-2h35 | – | – | |
| NK Spirit Airlines | 7 | – | – | – | – | |
| SGX SGX | 1 | – | – | – | – | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Atlanta from Philadelphia
| Metric | PHL→ATL | ILG→ATL | ACY→ATL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from PHL | – | 24 mi | 46 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 6 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 411 | 1 | – |
| Flight time | 2h 12m | 1h 24m | 2h 2m |
| Departure OTP | 75% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
PHL: EDT · ATL: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Philadelphia, it's 6:00 PM in Atlanta.
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.
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.
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.
PHL–ATL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
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.