St. Louis to Philadelphia flights
Direct and connecting flights from St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) — airlines, aircraft types, and the safety record for this route.
Route FAQ
How long does the flight from St. Louis to Philadelphia take?
Flight time from St. Louis (STL) to Philadelphia (PHL) 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 St. Louis to Philadelphia?
Airline availability for STL to PHL 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 St. Louis to Philadelphia?
Direct (nonstop) availability on STL to PHL 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.
- American Airlines5-yr attributed events: 26Last 90 days: none recorded
- Southwest Airlines5-yr attributed events: 40Last 90 days: none recorded
- JIA5-yr: no attributed events (coverage limited)Last 90 days: none recorded
- Republic Airlines5-yr: no attributed events (coverage limited)Last 90 days: none recorded
| Carrier | Sightings / 90d | Safety events |
|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 5 sightings | No recorded events |
| Southwest Airlines | 2 sightings | No recorded events |
| JIA | 2 sightings | No recorded events |
| Republic Airlines | 1 sighting | No recorded events |
Planning STL → PHL
STL to PHL is a short-haul route of 1,306 km (812 mi). See the return PHL → STL route.
Alternative airports near St. Louis: Null (SUS) — 26 km, Alton/St Louis (ALN) — 32 km, Belleville (BLV) — 52 km.
Alternative airports near Philadelphia: Philadelphia (BBX) — 30 km, Philadelphia (PNE) — 31 km, Mount Holly (LLY) — 35 km.