Philadelphia to Columbus (PHL–CMH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
PHL–CMH is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and British Airways lead the route. The flight covers 405 miles in approximately 1h 27m. Beyond nonstop, 80 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines | 48 | CR9, E145, E75, E75L, ER4 | 1h27-1h57 | Oneworld | – | |
| AS Alaska Airlines | 7 | E75 | 1h53 | Oneworld | – | |
| BA British Airways | 7 | ER4 | 1h52 | Oneworld | – | |
| EI Aer Lingus | 7 | E75S | 1h53 | – | – | |
| QR Qatar Airways | 6 | – | – | Oneworld | – | |
| SGX SGX | 1 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Columbus from Philadelphia
| Metric | PHL→CMH | ACY→CMH | ABE→CMH |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from PHL | – | 46 mi | 55 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 6 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 69 | – | – |
| Flight time | 1h 27m | 1h 23m | 1h 22m |
| Departure OTP | 56% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
PHL: EDT · CMH: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Philadelphia, it's 6:00 PM in Columbus.
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–CMH Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from PHL to CMH
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, British Airways, Aer Lingus, Qatar Airways and SGX. With 69 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
PHL to CMH Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PHL to CMH ranges from 1 hours 27 minutes to 1 hours 57 minutes. The route covers a distance of 405 miles (652 km). There are approximately 69 weekly flights outbound and 102 return, totaling 171 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
80 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via CHO. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Atlantic City (ACY), Allentown/Bethlehem (ABE) and Lancaster (LNS).