Philadelphia to Roanoke (PHL–ROA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AS6415
AS Alaska
ER4
10:52 AM
EDT TF
12:33 PM
EDT
1h 41m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA6127
AA American
ER4
10:52 AM
EDT TF
12:33 PM
EDT
1h 41m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA6131
AA American
ER4
4:01 PM
EDT TF
5:39 PM
EDT
1h 38m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5926
AA American
ER4
5:53 PM
EDT TF
7:35 PM
EDT
1h 42m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5927
AA American
ER4
6:51 PM
EDT TF
8:30 PM
EDT
1h 39m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS6883
AS Alaska
ER4
6:51 PM
EDT TF
8:30 PM
EDT
1h 39m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5928
AA American
ER4
8:09 AM
EDT
9:40 AM
EDT
1h 31m
M T W T F S S
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AA6127
AA American
ER4
12:58 PM
EDT
2:29 PM
EDT
1h 31m
M T W T F S S
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AS6415
AS Alaska
ER4
12:58 PM
EDT
2:29 PM
EDT
1h 31m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA6131
AA American
ER4
6:04 PM
EDT
7:36 PM
EDT
1h 32m
M T W T F S S
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Philadelphia to Roanoke
2 carriers, 42 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 42 Flights/wk 310 mi 1h 38m nonstop 18 1-stop hubs

PHL–ROA is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and Alaska Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 310 miles in approximately 1h 38m. Beyond nonstop, 18 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PHL–ROA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 28 ER4 1h38-1h42 62% Oneworld
AS Alaska Airlines 14 ER4 1h39-1h41 62% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
ER4 Embraer RJ145 – AA, AS
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA + AS (42 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 ROA direction.
Mon
6
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
6
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
42
Outbound / wk
28
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PHL to ROA.
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One-Stop Connections
18
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
561
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 → ROA
62%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
62%
Return
ROA → PHL
64%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
64%
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
0h
Roanoke is 0 hours the same as Philadelphia.
PHL: EDT · ROA: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Philadelphia, it's 6:00 PM in Roanoke.
Distance & Flight Time
310 mi / 499 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 38m to 1h 42m.
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–ROA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Philadelphia to Roanoke route.
Route details
Distance310 mi / 499 km
Flight time1h 38m to 1h 42m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights42 out / 28 return
1-stop connections18 hubs
Origin: PHL
IATA / ICAOPHL / KPHL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr30.2M
Elevation36 ft / 11 m
Destination: ROA
IATA / ICAOROA / KROA
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr0.8M
Elevation1,175 ft / 358 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PHL to ROA flights.
Nonstop flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport take approximately 1h 38m to 1h 42m. The route covers 310 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines and Alaska Airlines.
There are approximately 42 nonstop flights per week from PHL to ROA. The return direction has about 28 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ORF, CMH, LEX, CHS, BOS, MYR, SDF, PIE, TPA, FLL, MIA, LGA, PHX, ATL, CLT, ORD, IAD and SRQ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from ROA 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.

Flights from PHL to ROA

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and Alaska Airlines. With 42 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

PHL to ROA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PHL to ROA ranges from 1 hours 38 minutes to 1 hours 42 minutes. The route covers a distance of 310 miles (499 km). There are approximately 42 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 70 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

18 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via ORF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.