Philadelphia to St Louis (PHL–STL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
WN4952
WN Southwest
B38M
6:10 AM
EDT TE
7:35 AM
CDT
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN4401
WN Southwest
73H
6:20 AM
EDT TE
7:45 AM
CDT
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
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AA2720
AA American
319
9:01 AM
EDT
10:37 AM
CDT
2h 36m
M T W T F S S
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AA5332
AA American
CR9
9:10 AM
EDT TF
10:48 AM
CDT
2h 38m
M T W T F S S
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AA3130+1
AA American
319
10:36 AM
EDT
12:18 PM
CDT
2h 42m
M T W T F S S
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AA869
AA American
319
10:54 AM
EDT
12:41 PM
CDT
2h 47m
M T W T F S S
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AA4640
AA American
E75
10:54 AM
EDT
12:35 PM
CDT
2h 41m
M T W T F S S
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WN3725
WN Southwest
738
12:20 PM
EDT TE
1:45 PM
CDT
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
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AA2714
AA American
319
3:21 PM
EDT
4:59 PM
CDT
2h 38m
M T W T F S S
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AA1368
AA American
319
5:44 PM
EDT TC
7:29 PM
CDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
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WN668
WN Southwest
7M8
7:44 PM
EDT TE
9:06 PM
CDT
2h 22m
M T W T F S S
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EI7217+1
EI Aer Lingus
CR9
9:18 PM
EDT TF
11:02 PM
CDT
2h 44m
M T W T F S S
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AA1308+1
AA American
319
6:29 AM
CDT T1
9:45 AM
EDT
2h 16m
M T W T F S S
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EI7231cs
EI Aer Lingus
319
6:29 AM
CDT T1
9:45 AM
EDT
2h 16m
M T W T F S S
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WN4504
WN Southwest
7M8
10:15 AM
CDT T2
1:25 PM
EDT
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
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AA2720
AA American
319
11:18 AM
CDT T1
2:39 PM
EDT
2h 21m
M T W T F S S
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AA5332
AA American
CR9
11:19 AM
CDT T1
2:35 PM
EDT
2h 16m
M T W T F S S
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AA3130+1
AA American
319
1:06 PM
CDT T1
4:25 PM
EDT
2h 19m
M T W T F S S
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AA4640
AA American
E75
1:16 PM
CDT T1
4:40 PM
EDT
2h 24m
M T W T F S S
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EI7508cs
EI Aer Lingus
E75
1:16 PM
CDT T1
4:40 PM
EDT
2h 24m
M T W T F S S
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AA869
AA American
319
1:21 PM
CDT T1
4:40 PM
EDT
2h 19m
M T W T F S S
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WN4486
WN Southwest
B38M
3:15 PM
CDT T2
6:25 PM
EDT
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
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WN3727
WN Southwest
73H
3:22 PM
CDT T2
6:35 PM
EDT
2h 13m
M T W T F S S
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AA2714
AA American
319
5:40 PM
CDT T1
9:09 PM
EDT
2h 29m
M T W T F S S
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WN3022
WN Southwest
B38M
7:55 PM
CDT T2
11:05 PM
EDT
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
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Philadelphia to St Louis
2 carriers, 53 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 53 Flights/wk 812 mi 2h 22m nonstop -1h behind 129 1-stop hubs

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

All carriers operating nonstop PHL–STL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines Also: EI, IB 29 319, CR9, E75 2h36-2h47 100% Oneworld EI, IB
WN Southwest Airlines 17 738, 73H, 7M8, B38M 2h22-2h25 100%
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – AA
738 Boeing 737-800 – WN
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AA, EI
E75 Embraer E175 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (29 flights/wk, 63%)
Unaffiliated: WN (17 flights/wk, 37%)
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 STL direction.
Mon
8
flights
Tue
7
flights
Wed
7
flights
Thu
8
flights
Fri
8
flights
Sat
7
flights
Sun
8
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
12
Nonstop flights
53
Outbound / wk
60
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PHL to STL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
129
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,244
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.

Other ways to reach St Louis from Philadelphia

Nearby airports with service to St. Louis Lambert International Airport.
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%
Airports within 200 miles of PHL with service to St. Louis Lambert International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
St Louis is 1 hour behind Philadelphia.
PHL: EDT · STL: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Philadelphia, it's 5:00 PM in St Louis.
Distance & Flight Time
812 mi / 1,306 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 22m to 2h 47m.
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–STL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Philadelphia to St Louis route.
Route details
Distance812 mi / 1,306 km
Flight time2h 22m to 2h 47m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights53 out / 60 return
1-stop connections129 hubs
Origin: PHL
IATA / ICAOPHL / KPHL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr30.2M
Elevation36 ft / 11 m
Destination: STL
IATA / ICAOSTL / KSTL
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr15.6M
Elevation618 ft / 188 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PHL to STL flights.
Nonstop flights from Philadelphia International Airport to St. Louis Lambert International Airport take approximately 2h 22m to 2h 47m. The route covers 812 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines and Southwest Airlines. Plus 2 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 53 nonstop flights per week from PHL to STL. The return direction has about 60 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BKL, CHO, CGF, AIK, AGS, SWF, BUF, MKC, SUS, TEB, ORF, ROC, HHH, ILM, HPN, PTK, FOK, PWK, HYA, DAY, LIT, JFK, LGA, CID, ISM, GSP, EWR, GSO, BDL, DHN, BCT, TUL, DSM, PIE, ABE, FWA, BED, OPF, TVC, AVL, PWA, ICT, ORL, ASE, EYW, FMY, HOU, SUA, SAF, RIL, APF, JAC, AFW, PBI, EGE, NAS, ABQ, BZN, SAV, PLS, PNS, SCF, GYR, MRY, LGB, VNY, SBD, SNA, SJC, CUN, BUR, SJU, ECP, YUL, PUJ, DTW, YYZ, CLE, CMH, BNA, PIT, ORD, IAD, CLT, RDU, CVG, VPS, JAX, SAT, ATL, IAH, OMA, MSY, MCO, MKE, RSW, BOS, MSP, MIA, FLL, MDW, DEN, TPA, DAL, FRA, CHS, DFW, DCA, MEM, MYR, LAS, MCI, PHX, SLC, SFO, AUS, LAX, LHR, SEA, SAN, SRQ, LUK, DPA, PDX, GRR, IND, OKC, MBJ and HCR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
St Louis is 1 hour behind Philadelphia.
Yes, return flights from STL to PHL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ABE, EWR and BWI. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 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).