Philadelphia to Gulf Shores (PHL–GUF) — 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 9 hubs
BNA Nashville 5h 10m AAWN G4 Nashville (BNA) to Gulf Shores flights
CVG Cincinnati / Covington 5h 34m AAAS G4 Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) to Gulf Shores flights
XNA Fayetteville/Springdale/Rogers 5h 48m AA G4 Fayetteville/Springdale/Rogers (XNA) to Gulf Shores flights
MCI Kansas City 6h 37m AAIBMH G4 Kansas City (MCI) to Gulf Shores flights
SDF Louisville 7h 5m AA G4 Louisville (SDF) to Gulf Shores flights
OMA Omaha 9h 9m AA G4 Omaha (OMA) to Gulf Shores flights
DSM Des Moines 14h 20m AAG4 G4 Des Moines (DSM) to Gulf Shores flights
TYS Knoxville/Maryville 16h 56m AAASBA G4 Knoxville/Maryville (TYS) to Gulf Shores flights
OKC Oklahoma City ~6h 43m G4 Oklahoma City (OKC) to Gulf Shores flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Philadelphia to Gulf Shores
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-1h behind

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for PHL to GUF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~16h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
338
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 → GUF
85%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
85%
Return
GUF → PHL
92%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
92%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PHL delays →

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Philadelphia, it's 5:00 PM in Gulf Shores.
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–GUF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Philadelphia to Gulf Shores route.
Route details
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PHL
IATA / ICAOPHL / KPHL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr30.2M
Elevation36 ft / 11 m
Destination: GUF
IATA / ICAOGUF / KJKA
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation17 ft / 5 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PHL to GUF flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Nashville, Cincinnati Northern Kentucky and Northwest Arkansas National.
Gulf Shores is 1 hour behind Philadelphia.
Yes, return flights from GUF 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 Nashville, Cincinnati Northern Kentucky and Northwest Arkansas National. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.