Van Nuys to Philadelphia (VNY–PHL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: May 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 3 hubs
DAL Dallas 16h 34m UD WN Dallas (DAL) to Philadelphia flights
MDW Chicago 17h 53m EJALXJSGX EJAWN Chicago (MDW) to Philadelphia flights
ILG Wilmington ~6h 41m UD AA Wilmington (ILG) to Philadelphia flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Van Nuys to Philadelphia
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2,394 mi 4h 35m nonstop +3h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between VNY and PHL, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for VNY to PHL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~17h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
64
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
VNY → PHL
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
80%
Return
PHL → VNY
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
78%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PHL delays →

Other ways to reach Philadelphia from Van Nuys

Nearby airports with service to Philadelphia International Airport.
Metric VNY→PHL BUR→PHL LAX→PHL
Distance from VNY 8 mi 19 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 11
Weekly flights 124
Flight time 4h 35m 4h 35m 2h 52m
Airports within 200 miles of VNY with service to Philadelphia International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Van Nuys, it's 9:00 PM in Philadelphia.
Distance & Flight Time
2,394 mi / 3,852 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 35m 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.

VNY–PHL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Van Nuys to Philadelphia route.
Route details
Distance2,394 mi / 3,852 km
Flight time4h 35m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: VNY
IATA / ICAOVNY / KVNY
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Elevation802 ft / 244 m
Destination: PHL
IATA / ICAOPHL / KPHL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr30.2M
Elevation36 ft / 11 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about VNY to PHL flights.
Nonstop flights from Van Nuys Airport to Philadelphia International Airport take about 4h 35m gate to gate. The route covers 2,394 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Dallas Love Field and Chicago Midway.
Philadelphia is 3 hours ahead of Van Nuys.
Yes, return flights from PHL to VNY are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BUR, LAX and LGB. 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 VNY to PHL

Van Nuys Airport (VNY) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

VNY to PHL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from VNY to PHL is about 4 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,394 miles (3,852 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dallas Love Field and Chicago Midway. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Burbank (BUR), Los Angeles (LAX) and Long Beach (LGB).