Philadelphia to Memphis (PHL–MEM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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873 mi airlines 37/wk
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AS4021
AS Alaska
CR9
8:34 AM
EDT TF
10:29 AM
CDT
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4463
AS Alaska
CR9
8:34 AM
EDT TF
10:29 AM
CDT
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4516
AA American
E75S
8:53 AM
EDT TC
10:50 AM
CDT
2h 57m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5053
AA American
CR9
10:18 AM
EDT TF
11:56 AM
CDT
2h 38m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5324
AA American
CR9
10:35 AM
EDT TF
12:28 PM
CDT
2h 53m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5614
AA American
CR9
2:31 PM
EDT TF
4:28 PM
CDT
2h 57m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5478
AA American
CR9
6:12 PM
EDT TF
8:05 PM
CDT
2h 53m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4373
AS Alaska
CR9
11:21 AM
CDT
2:45 PM
EDT
2h 24m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5391
AA American
CR9
11:21 AM
CDT
2:45 PM
EDT
2h 24m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4516
AA American
E75L
11:25 AM
CDT
2:55 PM
EDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5324
AA American
CR9
12:58 PM
CDT
4:28 PM
EDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5614
AA American
CR9
5:00 PM
CDT
8:25 PM
EDT
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Philadelphia to Memphis
3 carriers, 37 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 37 Flights/wk 873 mi 2h 38m nonstop -1h behind 68 1-stop hubs

PHL–MEM is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and SkyWest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 873 miles in approximately 2h 38m. Beyond nonstop, 68 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PHL–MEM service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 27 CR9, E75S 2h38-2h57 65% Oneworld
AS Alaska Airlines 10 CR9 2h55 65% Oneworld
OO SkyWest Airlines 0 65%
Aircraft on this route
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AA, AS
E75S Embraer E175 STD – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA + AS (37 flights/wk, 100%)
Unaffiliated: OO (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, PHL to MEM direction.
Mon
6
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
7
Nonstop flights
37
Outbound / wk
26
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PHL to MEM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
68
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~43h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,164
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 → MEM
65%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
65%
Arriving
56%
Return
MEM → PHL
73%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
73%
Arriving
81%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PHL delays → MEM delays →

Other ways to reach Memphis from Philadelphia

Nearby airports with service to Memphis International Airport.
Metric PHL→MEM TTN→MEM ABE→MEM
Distance from PHL 36 mi 55 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 1 1
Weekly flights 37 1
Flight time 2h 38m 2h 24m 1h 53m
Departure OTP 65%
Airports within 200 miles of PHL with service to Memphis International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Philadelphia, it's 5:00 PM in Memphis.
Distance & Flight Time
873 mi / 1,405 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 38m to 2h 57m.
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–MEM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Philadelphia to Memphis route.
Route details
Distance873 mi / 1,405 km
Flight time2h 38m to 2h 57m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights37 out / 26 return
1-stop connections68 hubs
Origin: PHL
IATA / ICAOPHL / KPHL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr30.2M
Elevation36 ft / 11 m
Destination: MEM
IATA / ICAOMEM / KMEM
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation341 ft / 104 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PHL to MEM flights.
Nonstop flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Memphis International Airport take approximately 2h 38m to 2h 57m. The route covers 873 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and SkyWest Airlines.
There are approximately 37 nonstop flights per week from PHL to MEM. The return direction has about 26 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through RIC, PIT, SWF, ORF, IAD, YIP, TUL, CLE, GSO, CVG, BUF, UST, SDF, BHM, TTN, YYZ, ABE, JFK, JAX, MHT, IND, PIE, APF, OPF, MKC, FAR, PBI, HOU, SAT, RSW, ISP, MSY, VRB, EGE, BZN, OAK, SFO, LGA, SEA, EWR, CLT, ATL, BOS, BNA, ORD, DTW, MSP, AUS, MIA, MDW, LAX, FRA, IAH, CDG, TPA, RDU, DCA, DFW, MCO, FLL, CHS, PNS, DAL, DEN, SLC, PHX, LAS and BWI. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Memphis is 1 hour behind Philadelphia.
Yes, return flights from MEM to PHL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TTN, ABE 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 MEM

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Memphis International Airport (MEM) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and SkyWest Airlines. With 37 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

PHL to MEM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PHL to MEM ranges from 2 hours 38 minutes to 2 hours 57 minutes. The route covers a distance of 873 miles (1,405 km). There are approximately 37 weekly flights outbound and 26 return, totaling 63 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

68 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via RIC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Ewing Township (TTN), Allentown/Bethlehem (ABE) and Newark (EWR).