Reading to Philadelphia (RDG–PHL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Reading to Philadelphia
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
52 mi 0h 57m nonstop

RDG–PHL has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
RDG → PHL
95%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
95%
Return
PHL → RDG
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PHL delays →

Other ways to reach Philadelphia from Reading

Nearby airports with service to Philadelphia International Airport.
Metric RDG→PHL LNS→PHL ABE→PHL
Distance from RDG 25 mi 33 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 3
Weekly flights ~1 42
Flight time 0h 57m 0h 23m 1h 30m
Airports within 200 miles of RDG with service to Philadelphia International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Philadelphia is 0 hours the same as Reading.
RDG: EDT · PHL: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Reading, it's 6:00 PM in Philadelphia.
Distance & Flight Time
52 mi / 83 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 57m gate to gate.
Getting from PHL

SEPTA Airport Line from the terminal to Center City takes 25–30 minutes ($8). Trains run every 30 minutes (5am to midnight) to 30th Street, Suburban, and Jefferson stations; all with connections to the subway and regional rail network. Buy tickets at platform machines.Taxis to Center City cost $28–35 (flat rate). Ride-shares to Center City run $22–35. For New York City, the Bolt Bus and Greyhound stop near 30th Street Station, or take NJ Transit to New York Penn Station (connecting from 30th Street). Amtrak also departs 30th Street Station for New York in 65 minutes.

Philadelphia Climate

Humid continental climate on the Delaware River. Winters (December–March) are cold (−2 to 5°C) with snow and ice. Philadelphia sits in the I-95 "snow corridor" and receives significant nor'easter snowfall several times per winter. PHL has solid de-icing capacity, but major storms cause multi-hour and multi-day disruptions.

Summers are hot and humid (28–34°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that cause frequent delays June through August. Spring and fall are transitional with variable conditions. Fog along the Delaware is occasional in fall and early winter mornings.

RDG–PHL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Reading to Philadelphia route.
Route details
Distance52 mi / 83 km
Flight time0h 57m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
Origin: RDG
IATA / ICAORDG / KRDG
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Elevation344 ft / 105 m
Destination: PHL
IATA / ICAOPHL / KPHL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr30.2M
Elevation36 ft / 11 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RDG to PHL flights.
Nonstop flights from Reading Regional Airport (Carl A Spaatz Field) to Philadelphia International Airport take about 0h 57m gate to gate. The route covers 52 miles.
Nearby alternatives include LNS, ABE and MDT. 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 RDG to PHL

Reading Regional Airport (Carl A Spaatz Field) (RDG) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

RDG to PHL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RDG to PHL is about 0 hours 57 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 52 miles (83 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

Nearby alternative airports include Lancaster (LNS), Allentown/Bethlehem (ABE) and Harrisburg (MDT).