Fayetteville/Springdale/Rogers to Philadelphia (XNA–PHL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AA5551
AA American
CR9
6:00 AM
EDT
9:50 AM
EDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5457
AA American
CR9
6:00 AM
EDT
9:49 AM
EDT
2h 49m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5547
AA American
CR7
1:05 PM
EDT
4:50 PM
EDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
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AA5547
AA American
CR7
10:16 AM
EDT TF
12:35 PM
EDT
3h 19m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5476
AA American
CR7
5:52 PM
EDT TF
8:07 PM
EDT
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5477
AA American
CR9
7:21 PM
EDT TF
9:18 PM
EDT
1h 57m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Fayetteville/Springdale/Rogers to Philadelphia
1 carrier, 21 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 21 Flights/wk 1,064 mi 2h 45m nonstop 27 1-stop hubs

XNA–PHL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,064 miles in approximately 2h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 27 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop XNA–PHL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 21 CR7, CR9 2h45-2h50 100% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – AA
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (21 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, XNA to PHL direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
21
Outbound / wk
21
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for XNA to PHL.
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One-Stop Connections
27
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,421
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
XNA → PHL
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
90%
Return
PHL → XNA
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. XNA delays → PHL delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Philadelphia is 0 hours the same as Fayetteville/Springdale/Rogers.
XNA: EDT · PHL: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Fayetteville/Springdale/Rogers, it's 6:00 PM in Philadelphia.
Distance & Flight Time
1,064 mi / 1,712 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 45m to 2h 50m.
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.

XNA–PHL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Fayetteville/Springdale/Rogers to Philadelphia route.
Route details
Distance1,064 mi / 1,712 km
Flight time2h 45m to 2h 50m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights21 out / 21 return
1-stop connections27 hubs
Origin: XNA
IATA / ICAOXNA / KXNA
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vincennes
Passengers/yr2.2M
Elevation1,287 ft / 392 m
Destination: PHL
IATA / ICAOPHL / KPHL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr30.2M
Elevation36 ft / 11 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about XNA to PHL flights.
Nonstop flights from Northwest Arkansas National Airport to Philadelphia International Airport take approximately 2h 45m to 2h 50m. The route covers 1,064 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: American Airlines.
There are approximately 21 nonstop flights per week from XNA to PHL. The return direction has about 21 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CVG, MDW, PIE, IND, MYR, AUS, TUS, PDX, DCA, CLT, ORD, ATL, BNA, MIA, DFW, IAH, FLL, SLC, MSP, TPA, DTW, DEN, LAX, PHX, MSY, PNS and LAS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from PHL to XNA 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 XNA to PHL

Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

XNA to PHL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from XNA to PHL ranges from 2 hours 45 minutes to 2 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,064 miles (1,712 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 42 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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