St Louis to Philadelphia (STL–PHL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AA5122
AA American
CR9
6:00 AM
EDT T1
9:18 AM
EDT
2h 18m
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EI7231
EI Aer Lingus
CR9
6:00 AM
EDT T1
9:18 AM
EDT
2h 18m
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EI7274
EI Aer Lingus
319
6:14 AM
EDT T1
9:30 AM
EDT
2h 16m
M T W T F S S
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AA1679
AA American
319
6:14 AM
EDT T1
9:30 AM
EDT
2h 16m
M T W T F S S
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AA5123
AA American
CR9
6:27 AM
EDT T1
9:45 AM
EDT
2h 18m
M T W T F S S
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AA1308
AA American
319
6:29 AM
EDT T1
9:45 AM
EDT
2h 16m
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WN4504
WN Southwest
7M8
10:15 AM
EDT T2
1:25 PM
EDT
2h 10m
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WN2336
WN Southwest
737
12:45 PM
EDT T2
3:50 PM
EDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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AA3130
AA American
319
12:59 PM
EDT T1
4:19 PM
EDT
2h 20m
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AA4640
AA American
E75
1:16 PM
EDT T1
4:40 PM
EDT
2h 24m
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WN3022
WN Southwest
73H
1:40 PM
EDT T2
4:50 PM
EDT
2h 10m
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AA3162
AA American
319
2:09 PM
EDT T1
5:17 PM
EDT
3h 8m
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WN4486
WN Southwest
7M8
3:15 PM
EDT T2
6:25 PM
EDT
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
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WN3727
WN Southwest
73H
6:50 PM
EDT T2
10:00 PM
EDT
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
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WN3686
WN Southwest
7S7
8:12 PM
EDT T2
11:27 PM
EDT
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
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WN4174
WN Southwest
7M8
12:47 AM
EDT TE
2:09 AM
EDT
1h 22m
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WN4952
WN Southwest
73H
6:10 AM
EDT TE
7:35 AM
EDT
2h 25m
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WN1297
WN Southwest
738
6:15 AM
EDT TE
7:45 AM
EDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN4401
WN Southwest
73H
6:20 AM
EDT TE
7:45 AM
EDT
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
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AA3130
AA American
319
10:36 AM
EDT
12:18 PM
EDT
2h 42m
M T W T F S S
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AA4640
AA American
E75
10:54 AM
EDT
12:35 PM
EDT
2h 41m
M T W T F S S
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AA3162
AA American
319
11:00 AM
EDT TA
12:33 PM
EDT
2h 33m
M T W T F S S
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WN3725
WN Southwest
7M8
12:20 PM
EDT TE
1:45 PM
EDT
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
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AA1368
AA American
319
5:44 PM
EDT
7:29 PM
EDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
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WN668
WN Southwest
7M8
6:35 PM
EDT TE
8:00 PM
EDT
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
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AA1168
AA American
319
9:18 PM
EDT
10:50 PM
EDT
2h 32m
M T W T F S S
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EI7217
EI Aer Lingus
CR9
9:18 PM
EDT TF
11:02 PM+1
EDT
2h 44m
M T W T F S S
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AA5623
AA American
CR9
9:18 PM
EDT TF
11:02 PM+1
EDT
2h 44m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2036
AA American
319
9:20 PM
EDT TC
10:52 PM
EDT
2h 32m
M T W T F S S
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St Louis to Philadelphia
3 carriers, 70 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 70 Flights/wk 812 mi 2h 5m nonstop 78 1-stop hubs

STL–PHL is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Southwest Airlines and Aer Lingus lead the route. The flight covers 812 miles in approximately 2h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 78 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop STL–PHL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 30 319, CR9, E75 2h16-3h08 87% Oneworld
WN Southwest Airlines 30 737, 73H, 7M8, 7S7 2h05-3h15 87%
EI Aer Lingus 10 319, CR9 2h16-2h18 87%
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – AA, EI
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AA, EI
E75 Embraer E175 – AA
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: EI + WN (40 flights/wk, 57%)
Oneworld: AA (30 flights/wk, 43%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, STL to PHL direction.
Mon
10
flights
Tue
10
flights
Wed
9
flights
Thu
10
flights
Fri
12
flights
Sat
8
flights
Sun
11
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
15
Nonstop flights
70
Outbound / wk
66
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for STL to PHL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
78
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,995
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
STL → PHL
87%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
87%
Arriving
75%
Return
PHL → STL
68%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
68%
Arriving
67%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. STL delays → PHL delays →

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in St Louis, it's 6:00 PM in Philadelphia.
Distance & Flight Time
812 mi / 1,306 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 5m to 3h 15m.
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.

STL–PHL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the St Louis to Philadelphia route.
Route details
Distance812 mi / 1,306 km
Flight time2h 5m to 3h 15m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights70 out / 66 return
1-stop connections78 hubs
Origin: STL
IATA / ICAOSTL / KSTL
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vincennes
Passengers/yr15.6M
Elevation618 ft / 188 m
Destination: PHL
IATA / ICAOPHL / KPHL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr30.2M
Elevation36 ft / 11 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about STL to PHL flights.
Nonstop flights from St. Louis Lambert International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport take approximately 2h 5m to 3h 15m. The route covers 812 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Aer Lingus and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 70 nonstop flights per week from STL to PHL. The return direction has about 66 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DAY, PWK, SBN, TEB, YIP, ABE, BWI, LNS, OMA, MKC, LEX, CVG, BHM, BDL, RIC, SAT, HOU, BCT, SUA, FXE, BJC, NAS, ASE, TMB, GCM, BZN, SCF, SBA, BUR, PSP, CUN, MDW, ORD, MKE, DTW, MSP, ATL, MSY, FLL, BNA, CLT, CLE, DEN, YYZ, MCI, DCA, MCO, SJU, RSW, SEA, TPA, PIT, DAL, RDU, AUS, BOS, MIA, JAX, DFW, IAD, PUJ, PBI, FRA, SRQ, SAV, CMH, PNS, SLC, LAX, MYR, IND, IAH, LAS, SAN, SFO, PHX, CHS and MBJ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from PHL to STL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 STL to PHL

St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Aer Lingus and Southwest Airlines. With 70 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

STL to PHL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from STL to PHL ranges from 2 hours 5 minutes to 3 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 812 miles (1,306 km). There are approximately 70 weekly flights outbound and 66 return, totaling 136 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

78 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via DAY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.