Salem to Philadelphia (SLE–PHL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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2,427 mi airlines charter/private
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Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Salem to Philadelphia
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
2,427 mi 5h 38m nonstop +3h ahead

SLE–PHL has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SLE to PHL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~10h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
34
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
SLE → PHL
87%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
87%
Return
PHL → SLE
81%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
81%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PHL delays →

Other ways to reach Philadelphia from Salem

Nearby airports with service to Philadelphia International Airport.
Metric SLE→PHL PDX→PHL SEA→PHL
Distance from SLE 51 mi 179 mi
Nonstop airlines 4 6
Weekly flights 28 69
Flight time 5h 38m 4h 52m 4h 41m
Airports within 200 miles of SLE with service to Philadelphia International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+3h
Philadelphia is 3 hours ahead of Salem.
SLE: PDT · PHL: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Salem, it's 9:00 PM in Philadelphia.
Distance & Flight Time
2,427 mi / 3,905 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 38m 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.

SLE–PHL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Salem to Philadelphia route.
Route details
Distance2,427 mi / 3,905 km
Flight time5h 38m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SLE
IATA / ICAOSLE / KSLE
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr0.1M
Elevation214 ft / 65 m
Destination: PHL
IATA / ICAOPHL / KPHL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr30.2M
Elevation36 ft / 11 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SLE to PHL flights.
Nonstop flights from Salem-Willamette Valley Airport/McNary Field to Philadelphia International Airport take about 5h 38m gate to gate. The route covers 2,427 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Portland.
Philadelphia is 3 hours ahead of Salem.
Nearby alternatives include PDX, SEA and BFI. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
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 SLE to PHL

Salem-Willamette Valley Airport/McNary Field (SLE) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SLE to PHL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SLE to PHL is about 5 hours 38 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,427 miles (3,905 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Portland. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Portland (PDX), Seattle (SEA) and Seattle (BFI).