San Antonio to Philadelphia (SAT–PHL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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San Antonio to Philadelphia
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 1,494 mi 2h 27m nonstop +2h ahead 56 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between SAT and PHL, connecting options are available through 56 hubs.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SAT to PHL.
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One-Stop Connections
56
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
2,322
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SAT → PHL
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
75%
Return
PHL → SAT
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
0%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SAT delays → PHL delays →

Other ways to reach Philadelphia from San Antonio

Nearby airports with service to Philadelphia International Airport.
Metric SAT→PHL AUS→PHL
Distance from SAT 67 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 6
Weekly flights 1 40
Flight time 2h 27m 2h 16m
Departure OTP 67%
Airports within 200 miles of SAT with service to Philadelphia International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Philadelphia is 2 hours ahead of San Antonio.
SAT: MDT · PHL: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in San Antonio, it's 8:00 PM in Philadelphia.
Distance & Flight Time
1,494 mi / 2,404 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 27m.
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.

SAT–PHL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Antonio to Philadelphia route.
Route details
Distance1,494 mi / 2,404 km
Flight time2h 27m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections56 hubs
Origin: SAT
IATA / ICAOSAT / KSAT
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr10.9M
Elevation809 ft / 247 m
Destination: PHL
IATA / ICAOPHL / KPHL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr30.2M
Elevation36 ft / 11 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SAT to PHL flights.
Nonstop flights from San Antonio International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport take approximately 2h 27m. The route covers 1,494 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from SAT to PHL. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MEM, TYS, OXC, HPN, SUA, AUS, APF, PWK, YYZ, PBI, APA, ASE, HOU, SDF, SAV, JAC, BCT, PLS, BWI, TUS, JFK, SCF, RIL, BZN, BUR, CUN, SEA, DCA, CLT, STL, DFW, ORD, MIA, MSP, DAL, DTW, BNA, FLL, MDW, SAN, IAH, MCI, ATL, MCO, MSY, IAD, TPA, DEN, PHX, LAX, BOS, LAS, SLC, SFO, MEX and SGR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Philadelphia is 2 hours ahead of San Antonio.
Yes, return flights from PHL to SAT are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include AUS. 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 SAT to PHL

San Antonio International Airport (SAT) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SAT to PHL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SAT to PHL ranges from 2 hours 27 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,494 miles (2,404 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

56 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via MEM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Austin (AUS).