Philadelphia to Birmingham, West Midlands (PHL–BHX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Philadelphia to Birmingham, West Midlands
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
3,463 mi 5h 48m nonstop +5h ahead 28 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between PHL and BHX, connecting options are available through 28 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PHL to BHX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
28
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~36h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,298
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Birmingham, West Midlands from Philadelphia

Nearby airports with service to Birmingham Airport.
Metric PHL→BHX TEB→BHX
Distance from PHL – 92 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1
Weekly flights 0 –
Flight time 5h 48m 4h 59m
Departure OTP 88% –
Teterboro (TEB) to Birmingham, West Midlands flights
Airports within 200 miles of PHL with service to Birmingham Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+5h
Birmingham, West Midlands is 5 hours ahead of Philadelphia.
PHL: EDT · BHX: BST

When it's 6:00 PM in Philadelphia, it's 11:00 PM in Birmingham, West Midlands.
Distance & Flight Time
3,463 mi / 5,573 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 48m.
Visa & Entry

US citizens need a UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before travel, applied for online. The ETA costs GBP 10 and is valid for multiple entries over 2 years. Stays are permitted for up to 6 months per visit. Passport must be valid for the duration of stay.

Declare goods over GBP 390 in value. UK duty-free allowances apply on goods from outside the UK.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
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.

Facts

PHL–BHX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Philadelphia to Birmingham, West Midlands route.
Route details
Distance3,463 mi / 5,573 km
Flight time5h 48m
Time difference+5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections28 hubs
Origin: PHL
Full namePhiladelphia International Airport
IATA / ICAOPHL / KPHL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr30.2M
Elevation36 ft / 11 m
Destination: BHX
Full nameBirmingham Airport
IATA / ICAOBHX / EGBB
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr8.6M
Elevation327 ft / 100 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PHL to BHX flights.
Nonstop flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Birmingham Airport take approximately 5h 48m. The route covers 3,463 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TEB, YYT, BGR, RAK, CIA, TPA, MIA, CPH, BGI, VCE, VNY, BCN, PUJ, FCO, MBJ, DUB, CDG, EDI, ATH, MAD, AMS, CUN, NCE, FRA, LIS, ZRH, NAP and DOH. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Birmingham, West Midlands is 5 hours ahead of Philadelphia.
Yes, return flights from BHX to PHL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include 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 BHX

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Birmingham Airport (BHX) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

PHL to BHX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PHL to BHX ranges from 5 hours 48 minutes. The route covers a distance of 3,463 miles (5,573 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

28 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via TEB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Teterboro (TEB).