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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AA5277
AA American
CR7
9:34 AM
EDT TF
11:19 AM
CDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4440
AS Alaska
CR7
9:34 AM
EDT TF
11:19 AM
CDT
2h 45m
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
AA5266
AA American
CR9
3:20 PM
EDT TF
5:06 PM
CDT
2h 46m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5478
AA American
CR9
7:02 PM
EDT TH
8:45 PM
CDT
2h 43m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5415
AA American
CR7
8:55 PM
EDT TF
10:45 PM
CDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5468
AA American
CR9
6:00 AM
CDT
9:32 AM
EDT
2h 32m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5548
AA American
CR9
6:04 AM
CDT
9:37 AM
EDT
2h 33m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4440
AS Alaska
CR7
11:49 AM
CDT
3:21 PM
EDT
2h 32m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5277
AA American
CR7
11:49 AM
CDT
3:21 PM
EDT
2h 32m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4373
AS Alaska
CR9
3:00 PM
CDT
6:30 PM
EDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5324
AA American
CR9
3:48 PM
CDT
7:18 PM
EDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5266
AA American
CR9
5:40 PM
CDT
9:10 PM
EDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Philadelphia to Memphis
3 carriers, 40 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 40 Flights/wk 873 mi 2h 43m nonstop -1h behind 115 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 43m. Beyond nonstop, 115 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 34 CR7, CR9 2h43-2h53 100% Oneworld
AS Alaska Airlines 6 CR7 2h45 100% Oneworld
OO SkyWest Airlines 0 100%
Aircraft on this route
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – AA, AS
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA + AS (40 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
6
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
6
Nonstop flights
40
Outbound / wk
41
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PHL to MEM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
115
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,414
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.

Other ways to reach Memphis from Philadelphia

Nearby airports with service to Memphis International Airport.
Metric PHL→MEM TTN→MEM ACY→MEM
Distance from PHL 36 mi 46 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 1
Weekly flights 40
Flight time 2h 43m 2h 24m 2h 37m
Departure OTP 100%
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 43m to 2h 53m.
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 43m to 2h 53m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights40 out / 41 return
1-stop connections115 hubs
Origin: PHL
IATA / ICAOPHL / KPHL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr30.2M
Elevation36 ft / 11 m
Destination: MEM
IATA / ICAOMEM / KMEM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
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 43m to 2h 53m. The route covers 873 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and SkyWest Airlines.
There are approximately 40 nonstop flights per week from PHL to MEM. The return direction has about 41 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PNE, CHA, FTY, AGC, CHO, MQY, BCB, PTB, TEB, AIK, SUS, PDK, SWF, RIC, PWK, LEX, ORF, FRG, TYS, SSI, GSO, IND, CMH, YIP, CLE, TUL, SDF, PIT, UST, TTN, LGA, BHM, PTK, ABE, YYZ, EWR, DHN, TLH, JAX, SFB, DSM, ACY, MKE, LFT, SYR, MKC, STP, MHT, FMY, MSY, BDL, YUL, BCT, OPF, ECP, CAK, APF, HOU, SAT, CSG, PIE, JFK, FAR, FXE, VRB, OKC, TPA, RSW, ISP, SUA, PBI, APA, SRQ, EGE, ELP, SCF, PLS, PNS, VNY, BZN, IAD, SJU, OAK, AUS, SEA, SFO, DTW, CLT, MBT, ATL, ORD, BNA, CVG, IAH, BOS, MSP, LAX, CDG, MIA, RDU, CHS, BUF, DCA, FRA, MCO, FLL, ZRH, MDW, DFW, PHX, DEN, SLC, LAS, DAL and JWN. 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, ACY and ABE. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 40 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 43 minutes to 2 hours 53 minutes. The route covers a distance of 873 miles (1,405 km). There are approximately 40 weekly flights outbound and 41 return, totaling 81 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

115 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via PNE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Ewing Township (TTN), Atlantic City (ACY) and Allentown/Bethlehem (ABE).