Houston to Philadelphia (SGR–PHL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Houston to Philadelphia
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 1,353 mi 2h 48m nonstop +1h ahead 27 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between SGR and PHL, connecting options are available through 27 hubs.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SGR to PHL.
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One-Stop Connections
27
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
342
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
SGR → PHL
91%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
91%
Return
PHL → SGR
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PHL delays →

Other ways to reach Philadelphia from Houston

Nearby airports with service to Philadelphia International Airport.
Metric SGR→PHL HOU→PHL IAH→PHL
Distance from SGR 23 mi 31 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 3 6
Weekly flights 1 93
Flight time 2h 48m 3h 6m 3h 11m
Airports within 200 miles of SGR with service to Philadelphia International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Philadelphia is 1 hour ahead of Houston.
SGR: CDT · PHL: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 7:00 PM in Philadelphia.
Distance & Flight Time
1,353 mi / 2,178 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 48m.
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.

SGR–PHL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Philadelphia route.
Route details
Distance1,353 mi / 2,178 km
Flight time2h 48m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections27 hubs
Origin: SGR
IATA / ICAOSGR / KSGR
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
Elevation82 ft / 25 m
Destination: PHL
IATA / ICAOPHL / KPHL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr30.2M
Elevation36 ft / 11 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SGR to PHL flights.
Nonstop flights from Sugar Land Regional Airport to Philadelphia International Airport take approximately 2h 48m. The route covers 1,353 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from SGR to PHL. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BNA, CLT, RIC, CMH, MDW, DCA, IAD, AUS, MCO, BWI, ATL, DAL, BOS, PBI, MSP, FLL, YYZ, MIA, DEN, DFW, SLC, PHX, ASE, LAS, SAN, SFO and LAX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Philadelphia is 1 hour ahead of Houston.
Yes, return flights from PHL to SGR are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include HOU, IAH and 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 SGR to PHL

Sugar Land Regional Airport (SGR) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SGR to PHL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SGR to PHL ranges from 2 hours 48 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,353 miles (2,178 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

27 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via BNA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (HOU), Houston (IAH) and Austin (AUS).