Philadelphia to St Louis (PHL–STL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
PHL–STL is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, American Airlines and Aer Lingus lead the route. The flight covers 812 miles in approximately 1h 22m. Beyond nonstop, 85 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 30 | 738, 73H, 7M8 | 1h22-2h30 | – | – | |
| AA American Airlines | 29 | 319, CR9, E75 | 2h32-2h45 | Oneworld | – | |
| EI Aer Lingus | 7 | CR9 | 2h44 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach St Louis from Philadelphia
| Metric | PHL→STL | ABE→STL | EWR→STL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from PHL | – | 55 mi | 80 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 66 | 1 | 34 |
| Flight time | 1h 22m | 2h 10m | 1h 57m |
| Departure OTP | 68% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
PHL: EDT · STL: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Philadelphia, it's 6:00 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, Aer Lingus and Southwest Airlines. With 66 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
PHL to STL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PHL to STL ranges from 1 hours 22 minutes to 2 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 812 miles (1,306 km). There are approximately 66 weekly flights outbound and 70 return, totaling 136 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
85 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via TEB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Allentown/Bethlehem (ABE), Newark (EWR) and Baltimore (BWI).