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

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AA6111
AA American
ER4
8:46 AM
EDT TF
10:49 AM
EDT
2h 3m
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AA5952
AA American
ER4
4:42 PM
EDT TF
6:49 PM
EDT
2h 7m
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AA6107
AA American
ER4
10:07 AM
EDT
11:50 AM
EDT
1h 43m
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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, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 503 mi 2h 3m nonstop 29 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 2h 3m. Beyond nonstop, 29 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 14 ER4 2h03-2h07 72% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
ER4 Embraer RJ145 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (14 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
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PHL to AVL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
29
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,376
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
PHL → AVL
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
72%
Return
AVL → PHL
62%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
62%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PHL delays →

Other ways to reach Asheville from Philadelphia

Nearby airports with service to Asheville Regional Airport.
Metric PHL→AVL EWR→AVL
Distance from PHL 80 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 3
Weekly flights 14 23
Flight time 2h 3m 2h
Departure OTP 72%
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 2h 3m 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 time2h 3m to 2h 7m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connections29 hubs
Origin: PHL
IATA / ICAOPHL / KPHL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr30.2M
Elevation36 ft / 11 m
Destination: AVL
IATA / ICAOAVL / KAVL
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
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 2h 3m to 2h 7m. The route covers 503 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: American Airlines.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from PHL to AVL. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through FTY, RDU, CMH, BUF, IND, PIE, MKE, MEM, TPA, DAL, HOU, VNY, SRQ, IAD, ATL, MCO, EWR, FLL, CLT, PBI, ORD, BOS, DFW, DEN, MIA, DCA, LGA, LAS 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. 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 AVL

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

PHL to AVL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PHL to AVL ranges from 2 hours 3 minutes to 2 hours 7 minutes. The route covers a distance of 503 miles (810 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

29 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).