Roanoke to Philadelphia (ROA–PHL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
ROA–PHL is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and Alaska Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 310 miles in approximately 1h 31m. Beyond nonstop, 28 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines | 21 | ER4 | 1h31-1h40 | – | Oneworld | – |
| AS Alaska Airlines | 7 | ER4 | 1h31 | – | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Philadelphia from Roanoke
| Metric | ROA→PHL | GSO→PHL | CRW→PHL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from ROA | – | 85 mi | 114 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 28 | 55 | 1 |
| Flight time | 1h 31m | 1h 31m | 1h 14m |
Travel Essentials
ROA: EDT · PHL: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Roanoke, it's 6:00 PM in Philadelphia.
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.
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.
ROA–PHL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ROA to PHL
Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and Alaska Airlines. With 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
ROA to PHL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ROA to PHL ranges from 1 hours 31 minutes to 1 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 310 miles (499 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 56 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
28 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via SOP. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Greensboro (GSO), Charleston (CRW) and Raleigh/Durham (RDU).