Philadelphia to Providenciales (PHL–PLS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AA1738
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AA American
738 Seat map
11:31 AM
EDT TA
2:40 PM
EDT
3h 9m
44%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1738
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AA American
738 Seat map
3:20 PM
EDT
6:52 PM
EDT
3h 32m
M T W T F S S
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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 10 hubs
IAD Dulles 5h 26m ACAVCM UA Dulles (IAD) to Providenciales flights
CLT Charlotte 5h 39m AAASBA AA Charlotte (CLT) to Providenciales flights
MIA Miami 5h 41m AAASAT AAG3II Miami (MIA) to Providenciales flights
STI Santiago 6h 5m AA JY Santiago (STI) to Providenciales flights
ATL Atlanta 6h 10m AAAFAM DL Atlanta (ATL) to Providenciales flights
SDQ Santo Domingo 6h 28m AAF9 JY Santo Domingo (SDQ) to Providenciales flights
MCO Orlando 6h 39m AAF9G3 WN Orlando (MCO) to Providenciales flights
BOS Boston 12h 54m AAB6BA B6 Boston (BOS) to Providenciales flights
YYZ Toronto 14h 37m AAACEJA AC Toronto (YYZ) to Providenciales flights
NAS Nassau ~6h 17m AA BAJYUP Nassau (NAS) to Providenciales flights
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Philadelphia to Providenciales
1 carrier, 5 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,263 mi 3h 9m nonstop

PHL–PLS is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,263 miles in approximately 3h 9m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PHL–PLS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 5 738 3h09 73% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (5 flights/wk, 100%)
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 PLS direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
5
Outbound / wk
5
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PHL to PLS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~14h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
759
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 → PLS
73%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
73%
Return
PLS → PHL
99%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
99%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PHL delays →

Other ways to reach Providenciales from Philadelphia

Nearby airports with service to Providenciales International Airport.
Metric PHL→PLS TTN→PLS EWR→PLS
Distance from PHL 36 mi 80 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 3 1
Weekly flights 5 1 7
Flight time 3h 9m 1h 42m 3h 33m
Departure OTP 73%
Airports within 200 miles of PHL with service to Providenciales International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Philadelphia, it's 6:00 PM in Providenciales.
Distance & Flight Time
1,263 mi / 2,032 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 9m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders enter the Turks and Caicos Islands visa-free for up to 90 days. No advance application is needed. Turks and Caicos is a British Overseas Territory. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. A return or onward ticket is required. Complete the online TCI Assured Portal health declaration before arrival. At Providenciales International Airport (PLS), immigration stamps your passport.

The archipelago has 40 islands and cays, 8 of which are inhabited. Providenciales (Provo) is the tourism and population center, with Grace Bay Beach consistently ranked among the world's best beaches. Grand Turk, the capital island, has the Turks and Caicos National Museum and is a cruise ship port. The islands sit on the third-largest barrier reef system in the world. Scuba diving and snorkeling at the wall drop-offs are the signature activities.

Direct flights from Miami (MIA) to Providenciales run about 1 hour 45 minutes on American Airlines. New York JFK to PLS runs about 3 hours 30 minutes on JetBlue and Delta. Atlanta, Charlotte, Fort Lauderdale, Boston, and Philadelphia also have nonstop service. Turks and Caicos uses the US dollar as its official currency, so no exchange is needed. Card payments work at resorts, restaurants, and shops. ATMs are available in Provo and Grand Turk. There is no public bus service. Taxis from PLS airport to Grace Bay cost $28 to $35 (fixed rates). Car rental starts at $50 per day. Driving is on the left (British style). Inter-island flights on interCaribbean and Caicos Express connect Provo to Grand Turk (25 minutes), South Caicos, and Salt Cay.

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–PLS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Philadelphia to Providenciales route.
Route details
Distance1,263 mi / 2,032 km
Flight time3h 9m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights5 out / 5 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PHL
IATA / ICAOPHL / KPHL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr30.2M
Elevation36 ft / 11 m
Destination: PLS
IATA / ICAOPLS / MBPV
TimezoneAmerica/Grand_Turk
Passengers/yr1.2M
Elevation15 ft / 5 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PHL to PLS flights.
Nonstop flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Providenciales International Airport take about 3h 9m gate to gate. The route covers 1,263 miles.
1 airline operates flights from PHL to PLS: American Airlines.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Washington Dulles, Charlotte Douglas and Miami.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to PLS 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.
Yes, return flights from PLS to PHL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TTN, EWR and BWI. 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 PLS

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Providenciales International Airport (PLS) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 5 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

PHL to PLS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PHL to PLS is about 3 hours 9 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,263 miles (2,032 km). There are approximately 5 weekly flights outbound and 5 return, totaling 10 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Washington Dulles, Charlotte Douglas and Miami. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Ewing Township (TTN), Newark (EWR) and Baltimore (BWI).