Philadelphia to St Louis (PHL–STL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
PHL–STL is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Southwest Airlines and Qatar Airways lead the route. The flight covers 812 miles in approximately 2h 28m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: EI, IB | 35 | 319, CR9, E75 | 2h35-2h53 | Oneworld | EI, IB | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 27 | 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7 | 2h15-2h30 | – | – | |
| QR Qatar Airways | 3 | 319 | 2h49 | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach St Louis from Philadelphia
| Metric | PHL→STL | TTN→STL | ACY→STL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from PHL | – | 36 mi | 46 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 79 | – | 1 |
| Flight time | 2h 28m | 2h 7m | 2h 35m |
| Departure OTP | 66% | – | – |
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, Southwest Airlines and Qatar Airways. With 79 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
PHL to STL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PHL to STL is about 2 hours 28 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 812 miles (1,306 km). There are approximately 79 weekly flights outbound and 89 return, totaling 168 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago Midway, John Glenn Columbus and Nashville. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Ewing Township (TTN), Atlantic City (ACY) and Allentown/Bethlehem (ABE).