Philadelphia to Cleveland (PHL–CLE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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362 mi airlines 70/wk
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AA5866
AA American
ER4
8:20 AM
EDT TF
10:09 AM
EDT
1h 49m
M T W T F S S
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AA5171
AA American
CR7
8:28 AM
EDT TF
10:14 AM
EDT
1h 46m
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AA5215
AA American
CR9
10:03 AM
EDT TF
11:47 AM
EDT
1h 44m
M T W T F S S
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AA5306
AA American
CR9
10:35 AM
EDT TF
12:19 PM
EDT
1h 44m
M T W T F S S
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AA5581
AA American
CR7
1:50 PM
EDT TF
3:32 PM
EDT
1h 42m
M T W T F S S
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AA5984
AA American
ER4
3:20 PM
EDT TF
5:09 PM
EDT
1h 49m
M T W T F S S
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AA5280
AA American
CR9
4:36 PM
EDT TF
6:19 PM
EDT
1h 43m
M T W T F S S
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AA5133
AA American
CR7
5:30 PM
EDT TF
7:10 PM
EDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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AA5056
AA American
CR9
7:50 PM
EDT TF
9:33 PM
EDT
1h 43m
M T W T F S S
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AS4029
AS Alaska
319
9:57 PM
EDT
11:36 PM
EDT
1h 39m
M T W T F S S
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AA2144
AA American
319
9:57 PM
EDT
11:36 PM
EDT
1h 39m
M T W T F S S
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AA5061
AA American
CR9
6:00 AM
EDT
7:30 AM
EDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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AA5171
AA American
CR9
6:27 AM
EDT
7:58 AM
EDT
1h 31m
M T W T F S S
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AA5866
AA American
ER4
10:34 AM
EDT
12:13 PM
EDT
1h 39m
M T W T F S S
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AA5215
AA American
CR9
12:17 PM
EDT
1:46 PM
EDT
1h 29m
M T W T F S S
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AA5306
AA American
CR9
12:49 PM
EDT
2:20 PM
EDT
1h 31m
M T W T F S S
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AA5341
AA American
CR7
4:05 PM
EDT
5:38 PM
EDT
1h 33m
M T W T F S S
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AS4374
AS Alaska
E145
4:05 PM
EDT
5:35 PM
EDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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AA5984
AA American
ER4
5:34 PM
EDT
7:10 PM
EDT
1h 36m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5280
AA American
CR9
6:49 PM
EDT
8:21 PM
EDT
1h 32m
M T W T F S S
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AA5063
AA American
CR7
7:40 PM
EDT
9:10 PM
EDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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Philadelphia to Cleveland
3 carriers, 70 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 70 Flights/wk 362 mi 0h 59m nonstop 69 1-stop hubs

PHL–CLE is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Qatar Airways lead the route. The flight covers 362 miles in approximately 0h 59m. Beyond nonstop, 69 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PHL–CLE service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 62 319, CR7, CR9, ER4 1h39-1h49 62% Oneworld
AS Alaska Airlines 7 319 1h39 62% Oneworld
QR Qatar Airways 4 62% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – AA, AS
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – AA
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AA
ER4 Embraer RJ145 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA + AS + QR (73 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 CLE direction.
Mon
10
flights
Tue
10
flights
Wed
10
flights
Thu
10
flights
Fri
10
flights
Sat
9
flights
Sun
10
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
11
Nonstop flights
70
Outbound / wk
63
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PHL to CLE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
69
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~38h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,544
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 → CLE
62%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
62%
Arriving
57%
Return
CLE → PHL
21%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
21%
Arriving
58%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PHL delays → CLE delays →

Other ways to reach Cleveland from Philadelphia

Nearby airports with service to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport.
Metric PHL→CLE TTN→CLE EWR→CLE
Distance from PHL 36 mi 80 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 2 5
Weekly flights 70 1 115
Flight time 0h 59m 1h 10m 1h 1m
Departure OTP 62%
Airports within 200 miles of PHL with service to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Philadelphia, it's 6:00 PM in Cleveland.
Distance & Flight Time
362 mi / 583 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 59m to 1h 49m.
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–CLE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Philadelphia to Cleveland route.
Route details
Distance362 mi / 583 km
Flight time0h 59m to 1h 49m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights70 out / 63 return
1-stop connections69 hubs
Origin: PHL
IATA / ICAOPHL / KPHL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr30.2M
Elevation36 ft / 11 m
Destination: CLE
IATA / ICAOCLE / KCLE
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr9.9M
Elevation791 ft / 241 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PHL to CLE flights.
Nonstop flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport take approximately 0h 59m to 1h 49m. The route covers 362 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Qatar Airways.
There are approximately 70 nonstop flights per week from PHL to CLE. The return direction has about 63 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CGF, TEB, HPN, SYR, TTN, CMH, ROA, ALB, LEX, PDK, DPA, IND, SDF, MKE, AGS, HHH, CHS, CID, ORL, MEM, APF, BCT, DAL, VRB, NAS, TMB, HOU, MSY, EGE, DCA, SNA, LGA, PUJ, RDU, PIT, JFK, SRQ, CUN, ATL, EWR, BOS, IAD, ORD, PBI, CLT, STL, DTW, MSP, MAD, MIA, TPA, MCO, FLL, YYZ, BNA, DFW, RSW, MDW, LAX, IAH, DEN, DUB, LAS, PHX, SEA, SFO, GRR, SLC and BWI. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from CLE to PHL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TTN, EWR and BWI. 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 CLE

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Qatar Airways. With 70 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

PHL to CLE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PHL to CLE ranges from 0 hours 59 minutes to 1 hours 49 minutes. The route covers a distance of 362 miles (583 km). There are approximately 70 weekly flights outbound and 63 return, totaling 133 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

69 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via CGF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Ewing Township (TTN), Newark (EWR) and Baltimore (BWI).