Philadelphia to Lake Charles (PHL–CWF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Philadelphia to Lake Charles
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-1h behind 5 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between PHL and CWF, connecting options are available through 5 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PHL to CWF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
ATL ~5h 42m TPA ~5h 54m EWR ~8h 56m LAS ~9h 52m DAL ~28h 59m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
90
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 → CWF
79%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
79%
Return
CWF → PHL
85%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
85%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PHL delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Lake Charles from Philadelphia

Nearby airports with service to Chennault International Airport.
Metric PHL→CWF EWR→CWF
Distance from PHL – 80 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1
Weekly flights 0 2
Departure OTP 79% –
Newark (EWR) to Lake Charles flights
Airports within 200 miles of PHL with service to Chennault International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Philadelphia, it's 5:00 PM in Lake Charles.
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–CWF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Philadelphia to Lake Charles route.
Route details
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections5 hubs
Origin: PHL
Full namePhiladelphia International Airport
IATA / ICAOPHL / KPHL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr30.2M
Elevation36 ft / 11 m
Destination: CWF
Full nameChennault International Airport
IATA / ICAOCWF / KCWF
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
Elevation17 ft / 5 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PHL to CWF flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ATL, TPA, EWR, LAS and DAL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Lake Charles is 1 hour behind Philadelphia.
Nearby alternatives include EWR. 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

5 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via ATL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Newark (EWR).