Philadelphia to Birmingham (PHL–BHM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
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–BHM is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Avelo Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 771 miles in approximately 2h 34m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: BA, QR | 14 | CR9 | 2h33-2h34 | Oneworld | BA, QR | |
| AS Alaska Airlines | 4 | – | – | Oneworld | – | |
| XP Avelo Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Birmingham from Philadelphia
| Metric | PHL→BHM | ILG→BHM | TTN→BHM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from PHL | – | 24 mi | 36 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 35 | – | – |
| Flight time | 2h 34m | 2h 3m | 1h 59m |
| Departure OTP | 87% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
PHL: EDT · BHM: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Philadelphia, it's 5:00 PM in Birmingham.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from PHL to BHM
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Avelo Airlines. With 35 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
PHL to BHM Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PHL to BHM is about 2 hours 34 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 771 miles (1,241 km). There are approximately 35 weekly flights outbound and 25 return, totaling 60 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Nashville and Raleigh-Durham. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Wilmington (ILG), Ewing Township (TTN) and Atlantic City (ACY).