Philadelphia to Austin (PHL–AUS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
PHL–AUS is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,428 miles in approximately 3h 14m. Beyond nonstop, 186 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: EI, IB | 45 | 319 | 3h50-4h | Oneworld | EI, IB |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Austin from Philadelphia
| Metric | PHL→AUS | ABE→AUS | EWR→AUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from PHL | – | 55 mi | 80 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 46 | 1 | 63 |
| Flight time | 3h 14m | 3h 19m | 3h 50m |
| Departure OTP | 83% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
PHL: EDT · AUS: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Philadelphia, it's 5:00 PM in Austin.
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.
CapMetro Route 20 to downtown Congress Ave costs $1.25 and takes 30–35 minutes. Buses depart from outside the terminal on the lower level. Last bus around midnight; late arrivals need a ride-share.Uber and Lyft pickup is on the lower level (follow signs to TNCs). Fares run $20–30 to downtown, 15–20 minutes off-peak. Taxis at the curb: $30–40. Rental car desks are in the main terminal; the QTA (Quick Turnaround Area) is a short shuttle ride. Afternoon and evening arrivals may face longer drive times due to city congestion.
Humid subtropical climate with hot summers. July and August average 36–38°C with heat indices that can reach 43°C. Winter (December–February) is generally mild at 7–17°C. Austin is vulnerable to rare but severe ice storms. Winter Storm Uri (2021) is the benchmark for worst-case disruption, and they can paralyze the city and airport.
Severe thunderstorms peak April through May with hail and tornado risk. Spring storm systems can cause significant ground delays. October and November are the most reliably stable months.
PHL–AUS Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from PHL to AUS
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 46 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
PHL to AUS Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PHL to AUS ranges from 3 hours 14 minutes to 4 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,428 miles (2,298 km). There are approximately 46 weekly flights outbound and 81 return, totaling 127 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
186 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via TME. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Allentown/Bethlehem (ABE), Newark (EWR) and Baltimore (BWI).