Philadelphia to Atlanta flights
about 138 flights a week across 16 operators, most often on the Boeing 737 (all variants). Below: the aircraft mix, and what the safety record and the turbulence model say for this route.
Route FAQ
How long does the flight from Philadelphia to Atlanta take?
Flight time from Philadelphia (PHL) to Atlanta (ATL) depends on routing, aircraft type, and whether the flight is direct or connecting. A direct flight typically reflects great-circle distance plus winds, while one-stop options can add several hours depending on the layover airport. The typical block time and frequency we have observed for this route are shown above.
Which airlines fly from Philadelphia to Atlanta?
Airline availability for PHL to ATL changes by season and sometimes week to week as carriers adjust capacity. The airlines and aircraft types observed operating this route, both direct and connecting, are listed below based on real flight-tracking data.
Are there direct flights from Philadelphia to Atlanta?
Direct (nonstop) availability on PHL to ATL varies by date, day of week, and season. Busy city pairs usually have multiple daily nonstops, while thinner routes may only have direct service a few days per week or only during peak seasons.
No fatal or serious occurrence recorded and attributed to operators on this pair in the last 90 days.
- Delta Air Lines5-yr attributed events: 52Last 90 days: none recorded
- Southwest Airlines5-yr attributed events: 40Last 90 days: none recorded
- Republic Airlines5-yr: no attributed events (coverage limited)Last 90 days: none recorded
- JIA5-yr: no attributed events (coverage limited)Last 90 days: none recorded
- Frontier Airlines5-yr attributed events: 7Last 90 days: none recorded
| Carrier | Sightings / 90d | Safety events |
|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 8 sightings | No recorded events |
| Southwest Airlines | 2 sightings | No recorded events |
| Republic Airlines | 2 sightings | No recorded events |
| JIA | 2 sightings | No recorded events |
| Frontier Airlines | 2 sightings | No recorded events |
Flight patterns on PHL → ATL
We observed 1769 flights on this route over the last 90 days (about 137.6 per week) across 16 airlines.
Departures cluster around 21:00–22:00 UTC, 20:00–21:00 UTC, 14:00–15:00 UTC, busiest on Monday and Friday.
On-time performance: 36.9% of departures left within 15 minutes of schedule (average delay 68.3 min, based on 718 timed flights).
Historically, 76.7% of flights on PHL → ATL arrived within 15 minutes of schedule (average arrival delay 6.4 min; 2.2% cancelled), across 177,058 flights from 1987–2025. Source: U.S. DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS).
In 2025, 1,512,675 passengers flew between ATL and PHL (both directions) on 11,041 flights, led by DL. Source: U.S. DOT BTS T-100. US air traffic.
Carrier on-time performance (last 12 months)
| Carrier | On-time % | Avg delay | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 78.9% | 13.1 min | 5,919 |
| Frontier Airlines | 62.4% | 30.8 min | 1,883 |
| PSA Airlines | 81.3% | 16.2 min | 1,666 |
| American Airlines | 70.1% | 29 min | 1,072 |
| Republic Airlines | 88.7% | 11.3 min | 256 |
| Spirit Airlines | 59.5% | 32.1 min | 222 |
On-time = arrival within 15 minutes of schedule, per U.S. DOT definitions. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics (public domain). Delay-cause attribution is reported by carriers since June 2003.
Planning PHL → ATL
PHL to ATL is a short-haul route of 1,072 km (666 mi). See the return ATL → PHL route.
Alternative airports near Philadelphia: Philadelphia (BBX) — 30 km, Philadelphia (PNE) — 31 km, Mount Holly (LLY) — 35 km.
Alternative airports near Atlanta: Atlanta (FTY) — 18 km, Atlanta (PDK) — 29 km, Marietta (MGE) — 32 km.