Philadelphia to Garden City (PHL–GCK) — 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 1 hub
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 11m AAAYBA → AA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Garden City flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Philadelphia to Garden City
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,372 mi 3h 54m nonstop -1h behind

PHL–GCK had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in August 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 1,372 miles in 3h 54m.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop PHL–GCK service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 1 – – 0% Star Alliance –
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for PHL to GCK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~6h
Longest
DFW ~6h 11m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
93
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 → GCK
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
0%
Return
GCK → PHL
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
72%
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
Garden City is 1 hour behind Philadelphia.
PHL: EDT · GCK: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Philadelphia, it's 5:00 PM in Garden City.
Distance & Flight Time
1,372 mi / 2,208 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 54m gate to gate.
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–GCK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Philadelphia to Garden City route.
Route details
Distance1,372 mi / 2,208 km
Flight time3h 54m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PHL
Full namePhiladelphia International Airport
IATA / ICAOPHL / KPHL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr30.2M
Elevation36 ft / 11 m
Destination: GCK
Full nameGarden City Regional Airport
IATA / ICAOGCK / KGCK
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.1M
Elevation2,891 ft / 881 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PHL to GCK flights.
Nonstop flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Garden City Regional Airport take about 3h 54m gate to gate. The route covers 1,372 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from PHL to GCK: United Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in August 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in August 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 3h 54m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Dallas Fort Worth.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to GCK and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Garden City is 1 hour behind Philadelphia.
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 GCK

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Garden City Regional Airport (GCK) had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in August 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

PHL to GCK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PHL to GCK is about 3 hours 54 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,372 miles (2,208 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.