Philadelphia to Asheville (PHL–AVL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AA5221
AA American
CR9
8:32 AM
EDT TF
10:27 AM
EDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
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AA6091
AA American
ER4
8:50 AM
EDT TF
10:55 AM
EDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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AA6095
AA American
ER4
10:40 AM
EDT TF
12:45 PM
EDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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AA6034
AA American
ER4
4:15 PM
EDT TF
6:22 PM
EDT
2h 7m
M T W T F S S
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AA5952
AA American
E145
4:42 PM
EDT TF
6:49 PM
EDT
2h 7m
M T W T F S S
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AA6031
AA American
ER4
10:43 AM
EDT
12:35 PM
EDT
1h 52m
M T W T F S S
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AA5221
AA American
CR9
10:57 AM
EDT
12:41 PM
EDT
1h 44m
M T W T F S S
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AA6095
AA American
ER4
1:10 PM
EDT
3:03 PM
EDT
1h 53m
M T W T F S S
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AS4433
AS Alaska
CR9
3:13 PM
EDT
5:01 PM
EDT
1h 48m
M T W T F S S
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AA6034
AA American
ER4
6:47 PM
EDT
8:40 PM
EDT
1h 53m
M T W T F S S
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AA5952
AA American
ER4
7:15 PM
EDT
9:10 PM
EDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
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Philadelphia to Asheville
1 carrier, 29 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 29 Flights/wk 503 mi 1h 55m nonstop 46 1-stop hubs

PHL–AVL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 503 miles in approximately 1h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 46 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PHL–AVL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 29 CR9, E145, ER4 1h55-2h07 89% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AA
E145 Embraer ERJ-145 – AA
ER4 Embraer RJ145 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (29 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, PHL to AVL direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
29
Outbound / wk
36
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PHL to AVL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
46
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,644
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.

Other ways to reach Asheville from Philadelphia

Nearby airports with service to Asheville Regional Airport.
Metric PHL→AVL EWR→AVL TEB→AVL
Distance from PHL 80 mi 92 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 3 2
Weekly flights 29 37 1
Flight time 1h 55m 2h 1h 41m
Departure OTP 89%
Airports within 200 miles of PHL with service to Asheville Regional Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Asheville is 0 hours the same as Philadelphia.
PHL: EDT · AVL: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Philadelphia, it's 6:00 PM in Asheville.
Distance & Flight Time
503 mi / 810 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 55m to 2h 7m.
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.

PHL–AVL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Philadelphia to Asheville route.
Route details
Distance503 mi / 810 km
Flight time1h 55m to 2h 7m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights29 out / 36 return
1-stop connections46 hubs
Origin: PHL
IATA / ICAOPHL / KPHL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr30.2M
Elevation36 ft / 11 m
Destination: AVL
IATA / ICAOAVL / KAVL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr2.2M
Elevation2,165 ft / 660 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PHL to AVL flights.
Nonstop flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Asheville Regional Airport take approximately 1h 55m to 2h 7m. The route covers 503 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: American Airlines.
There are approximately 29 nonstop flights per week from PHL to AVL. The return direction has about 36 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through FTY, TEB, RDU, PIT, LGA, TYS, CMH, EWR, CLE, BUF, IND, BNA, SFB, MKE, SUA, MEM, PIE, DAL, FXE, PGD, HOU, OMA, IAH, VNY, SAN, SJC, AUS, SRQ, PBI, ATL, IAD, CLT, FLL, BKV, MDW, ORD, MIA, BOS, MCO, MSP, DCA, TPA, DFW, LAS, DEN and EYW. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from AVL to PHL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include EWR and TEB. 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 PHL to AVL

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 29 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

PHL to AVL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PHL to AVL ranges from 1 hours 55 minutes to 2 hours 7 minutes. The route covers a distance of 503 miles (810 km). There are approximately 29 weekly flights outbound and 36 return, totaling 65 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

46 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via FTY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Newark (EWR) and Teterboro (TEB).