Philadelphia to Birmingham (PHL–BHM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AA5099
AA American
CR9
10:40 AM
EDT TF
12:10 PM
EDT
2h 30m
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AA5397
AA American
CR9
10:40 AM
EDT TF
12:15 PM
EDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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AA5357
AA American
CR7
5:52 PM
EDT TF
7:22 PM
EDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
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BA1984
BA British
CR7
5:52 PM
EDT TF
7:22 PM
EDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
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AA5218
AA American
CR7
6:01 AM
EDT
9:22 AM
EDT
2h 21m
M T W T F S S
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XP8508
XP Avelo
12:18 PM
EDT
3:06 PM
EDT
2h 48m
M T W T F S S
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AA5421
AA American
CR9
12:58 PM
EDT
4:20 PM
EDT
2h 22m
M T W T F S S
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BA1978
BA British
CR9
2:38 PM
EDT
5:55 PM
EDT
2h 17m
M T W T F S S
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AA5068
AA American
CR9
3:14 PM
EDT
6:27 PM
EDT
3h 13m
M T W T F S S
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WN8862
WN Southwest
5:53 PM
EDT
8:37 PM
EDT
2h 44m
M T W T F S S
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Philadelphia to Birmingham
3 carriers, 29 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 29 Flights/wk 771 mi 1h 26m nonstop 43 1-stop hubs

PHL–BHM is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, British Airways and Avelo Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 771 miles in approximately 1h 26m. Beyond nonstop, 43 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PHL–BHM service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 21 CR7, CR9 1h35-2h30 65% Oneworld
BA British Airways 7 CR7 2h30 65% Oneworld
XP Avelo Airlines 1 65%
Aircraft on this route
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – AA, BA
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA + BA (28 flights/wk, 97%)
Unaffiliated: XP (1 flights/wk, 3%)
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 BHM direction.
Mon
4
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
4
Nonstop flights
29
Outbound / wk
30
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PHL to BHM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
43
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,488
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 → BHM
65%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
65%
Arriving
70%
Return
BHM → PHL
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
72%
Arriving
88%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PHL delays → BHM delays →

Other ways to reach Birmingham from Philadelphia

Nearby airports with service to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport.
Metric PHL→BHM ACY→BHM BWI→BHM
Distance from PHL 46 mi 90 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 1 1
Weekly flights 29 1 12
Flight time 1h 26m 0h 58m 2h
Departure OTP 65%
Airports within 200 miles of PHL with service to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Philadelphia, it's 6:00 PM in Birmingham.
Distance & Flight Time
771 mi / 1,241 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 26m to 2h 30m.
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–BHM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Philadelphia to Birmingham route.
Route details
Distance771 mi / 1,241 km
Flight time1h 26m to 2h 30m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights29 out / 30 return
1-stop connections43 hubs
Origin: PHL
IATA / ICAOPHL / KPHL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr30.2M
Elevation36 ft / 11 m
Destination: BHM
IATA / ICAOBHM / KBHM
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr3.2M
Elevation650 ft / 198 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PHL to BHM flights.
Nonstop flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport take approximately 1h 26m to 2h 30m. The route covers 771 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, British Airways and Avelo Airlines.
There are approximately 29 nonstop flights per week from PHL to BHM. The return direction has about 30 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TEB, HPN, ISM, ACY, PDK, IAD, MKC, TYS, CMH, PBI, FLL, SUA, MEM, PNS, APF, MSY, STL, BCT, HOU, FNL, ICT, SLC, LAX, LGA, ATL, MIA, CLT, DTW, ORD, BNA, MCO, DCA, DFW, TPA, IAH, DEN, MDW, DAL, LAS, PHX, BWI, SAV and PWA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from BHM to PHL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ACY, BWI and TEB. 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 BHM

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, British Airways and Avelo Airlines. With 29 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

PHL to BHM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PHL to BHM ranges from 1 hours 26 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 771 miles (1,241 km). There are approximately 29 weekly flights outbound and 30 return, totaling 59 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

43 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via TEB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Atlantic City (ACY), Baltimore (BWI) and Teterboro (TEB).