Philadelphia to St Louis (PHL–STL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
No flights match your filters.
No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
PHL–STL is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and Southwest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 812 miles in approximately 2h 22m. Beyond nonstop, 129 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: EI, IB | 29 | 319, CR9, E75 | 2h36-2h47 | Oneworld | EI, IB | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 17 | 738, 73H, 7M8, B38M | 2h22-2h25 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach St Louis from Philadelphia
| Metric | PHL→STL | ABE→STL | EWR→STL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from PHL | – | 55 mi | 80 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 6 |
| Weekly flights | 53 | – | 32 |
| Flight time | 2h 22m | 2h 10m | 2h 28m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
PHL: EDT · STL: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Philadelphia, it's 5:00 PM in St Louis.
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–STL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from PHL to STL
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 53 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
PHL to STL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PHL to STL ranges from 2 hours 22 minutes to 2 hours 47 minutes. The route covers a distance of 812 miles (1,306 km). There are approximately 53 weekly flights outbound and 60 return, totaling 113 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
129 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via BKL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Allentown/Bethlehem (ABE), Newark (EWR) and Baltimore (BWI).