Philadelphia to Lancaster (PHL–LNS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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58 mi airlines charter/private
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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 2 hubs
ORD Chicago 5h 52m AAACAS → UA Chicago (ORD) to Lancaster flights
MCO Orlando 6h 12m AAASEJA → MX Orlando (MCO) to Lancaster flights
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Philadelphia to Lancaster
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
58 mi 0h 23m nonstop

PHL–LNS has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Lancaster (LNS) Lancaster to Philadelphia flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for PHL to LNS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~6h
Longest
ORD ~5h 52m MCO ~6h 12m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
206
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 → LNS
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
76%
Return
LNS → 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 →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Lancaster from Philadelphia

Nearby airports with service to Lancaster Airport.
Metric PHL→LNS ACY→LNS EWR→LNS
Distance from PHL – 46 mi 80 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 1
Weekly flights – 1 –
Flight time 0h 23m 0h 58m 0h 40m
Departure OTP 76% – –
Atlantic City (ACY) to Lancaster flights · Newark (EWR) to Lancaster flights
Airports within 200 miles of PHL with service to Lancaster Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Lancaster is 0 hours the same as Philadelphia.
PHL: EDT · LNS: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Philadelphia, it's 6:00 PM in Lancaster.
Distance & Flight Time
58 mi / 94 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 23m 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–LNS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Philadelphia to Lancaster route.
Route details
Distance58 mi / 94 km
Flight time0h 23m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PHL
Full namePhiladelphia International Airport
IATA / ICAOPHL / KPHL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr30.2M
Elevation36 ft / 11 m
Destination: LNS
Full nameLancaster Airport
IATA / ICAOLNS / KLNS
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation403 ft / 123 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PHL to LNS flights.
Nonstop flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Lancaster Airport take about 0h 23m gate to gate. The route covers 58 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare and Orlando.
Yes, return flights from LNS to PHL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ACY and 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.

Flights from PHL to LNS

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Lancaster Airport (LNS) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

PHL to LNS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PHL to LNS is about 0 hours 23 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 58 miles (94 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare and Orlando. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Atlantic City (ACY) and Newark (EWR).