Philadelphia to Columbia (PHL–COU) — 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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
ORD Chicago 4h 56m AAACAS → AANZUA Chicago (ORD) to Columbia flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 22m AAAYBA → AAQF Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Columbia flights
CLT Charlotte 6h 47m AABAEI → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Columbia flights
DEN Denver 7h 39m AAACBA → UA Denver (DEN) to Columbia flights
STL St Louis ~4h 36m AAVJAWN → St Louis (STL) to Columbia flights
ATL Atlanta ~4h 42m AAAFAM → Atlanta (ATL) to Columbia flights
IND Indianapolis ~5h 4m AAASBA → Indianapolis (IND) to Columbia flights
MKE Milwaukee ~5h 13m AA → Milwaukee (MKE) to Columbia flights
OKC Oklahoma City ~5h 44m → Oklahoma City (OKC) to Columbia flights
MCI Kansas City ~5h 54m AAIBMH → Kansas City (MCI) to Columbia flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Philadelphia to Columbia
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-1h behind

While no nonstop service exists between PHL and COU, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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All flights from Columbia (COU) Columbia to Philadelphia flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for PHL to COU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~12h
Longest
STL ~4h 36m ATL ~4h 42m ORD ~4h 56m IND ~5h 4m MKE ~5h 13m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
450
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
PHL → COU
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
82%
Return
COU → PHL
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
86%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PHL delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Columbia is 1 hour behind Philadelphia.
PHL: EDT · COU: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Philadelphia, it's 5:00 PM in Columbia.
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–COU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Philadelphia to Columbia route.
Route details
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PHL
Full namePhiladelphia International Airport
IATA / ICAOPHL / KPHL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr30.2M
Elevation36 ft / 11 m
Destination: COU
Full nameColumbia Regional Airport
IATA / ICAOCOU / KCOU
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.2M
Elevation889 ft / 271 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PHL to COU flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare, Dallas Fort Worth and Charlotte Douglas.
Columbia is 1 hour behind Philadelphia.
Yes, return flights from COU to PHL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare, Dallas Fort Worth and Charlotte Douglas. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.