Valparaiso to Philadelphia (VPS–PHL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AA5333
AA American
CR9
1:30 PM
CDT
5:08 PM
EDT
2h 38m
M T W T F S S
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AA5333
AA American
CR9
11:08 AM
EDT TF
1:00 PM
CDT
2h 52m
M T W T F S S
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Valparaiso to Philadelphia
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 908 mi 2h 38m nonstop +1h ahead 30 1-stop hubs

VPS–PHL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 908 miles in approximately 2h 38m. Beyond nonstop, 30 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop VPS–PHL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 1 CR9 2h38 100% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, VPS to PHL direction.
Mon
0
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Tue
0
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Wed
0
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Thu
0
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Fri
0
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Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
1
Outbound / wk
1
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for VPS to PHL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
30
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
1,780
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.

Other ways to reach Philadelphia from Valparaiso

Nearby airports with service to Philadelphia International Airport.
Metric VPS→PHL PNS→PHL ECP→PHL
Distance from VPS 40 mi 44 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 3
Weekly flights 1 25 15
Flight time 2h 38m 1h 47m 2h 35m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of VPS with service to Philadelphia International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Valparaiso, it's 7:00 PM in Philadelphia.
Distance & Flight Time
908 mi / 1,461 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 38m.
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.

VPS–PHL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Valparaiso to Philadelphia route.
Route details
Distance908 mi / 1,461 km
Flight time2h 38m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections30 hubs
Origin: VPS
IATA / ICAOVPS / KVPS
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr2.3M
Elevation87 ft / 27 m
Destination: PHL
IATA / ICAOPHL / KPHL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr30.2M
Elevation36 ft / 11 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about VPS to PHL flights.
Nonstop flights from Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport to Philadelphia International Airport take approximately 2h 38m. The route covers 908 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: American Airlines.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from VPS to PHL. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CAK, BWI, LGA, BTR, HOU, JFK, DCA, TUL, GRR, EWR, AUS, MIA, PIT, BOS, CVG, ATL, IND, TYS, ORD, CLT, BNA, MDW, DFW, MCI, MSP, STL, XNA, SDF, DAL and DEN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Philadelphia is 1 hour ahead of Valparaiso.
Yes, return flights from PHL to VPS are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PNS, ECP and GPT. 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 VPS to PHL

Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

VPS to PHL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from VPS to PHL ranges from 2 hours 38 minutes. The route covers a distance of 908 miles (1,461 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

30 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via CAK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Pensacola (PNS), Panama City Beach (ECP) and Gulfport (GPT).