Philadelphia to Chattanooga (PHL–CHA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Philadelphia to Chattanooga
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
640 mi 1h 14m nonstop 40 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between PHL and CHA, connecting options are available through 40 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PHL to CHA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
40
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,134
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 Chattanooga from Philadelphia

Nearby airports with service to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field).
Metric PHL→CHA EWR→CHA TEB→CHA
Distance from PHL – 80 mi 92 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1 1
Weekly flights 0 12 –
Flight time 1h 14m 2h 16m 2h 17m
Departure OTP 74% – –
Newark (EWR) to Chattanooga flights · Teterboro (TEB) to Chattanooga flights
Airports within 200 miles of PHL with service to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field).
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Philadelphia, it's 6:00 PM in Chattanooga.
Distance & Flight Time
640 mi / 1,030 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 14m.
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–CHA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Philadelphia to Chattanooga route.
Route details
Distance640 mi / 1,030 km
Flight time1h 14m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections40 hubs
Origin: PHL
Full namePhiladelphia International Airport
IATA / ICAOPHL / KPHL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr30.2M
Elevation36 ft / 11 m
Destination: CHA
Full nameChattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field)
IATA / ICAOCHA / KCHA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr1.1M
Elevation683 ft / 208 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PHL to CHA flights.
Nonstop flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) take approximately 1h 14m. The route covers 640 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through RDU, PDK, TYS, YIP, TEB, CMH, SDF, BNA, PIT, PWK, LGA, EWR, SAV, MDW, IAD, CHS, SFB, TPA, BHM, PIE, PGD, PBI, HOU, MKE, DAL, NAS, DCA, AUS, DEN, SNA, SBD, DTW, MIA, CLT, FLL, ATL, ORD, IAH, DFW and LAS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from CHA 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 CHA

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) (CHA) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

PHL to CHA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PHL to CHA ranges from 1 hours 14 minutes. The route covers a distance of 640 miles (1,030 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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