Chicago (ORD) to Philadelphia (PHL) flights
American Airlines, United Airlines, Frontier Airlines fly nonstop from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, with about 103 flights a week in July 2026. The 678-mile flight takes about 2h 3m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 678 mi ยท 1,091 km
- Flight time
- 2h 3m
- Airlines
- 3
- Seats filled
- 78%
Airlines flying ORD to PHL
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 60 | Boeing 737-800, Airbus A319, Airbus A321 | 359,641 | 2h 0m |
| United Airlines | 39 | Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737-900ER, Boeing 737 MAX 8 | 230,278 | 2h 8m |
| Frontier Airlines | 4 | Airbus A321, Airbus A320neo, Airbus A320-100/200 | 30,044 | 2h 12m |
| Republic AirlineSeasonal or ended | n/a | Embraer E175 | 1,565 | 2h 3m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
ORD to PHL flight schedule
25 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 17 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 5:00am and the last at 9:45pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA 2970American Airlines | 5:00am | 8:03am | 31 | 92% |
| UA 2188United Airlines | 6:30am | 9:38am | 21 | 91% |
| AA 2115American Airlines | 6:37am | 9:48am | 4 | 75% |
| AA 471American Airlines | 6:45am | 9:54am | 31 | 83% |
| UA 2038United Airlines | 7:15am | 10:30am | 10 | 88% |
| AA 1725American Airlines | 8:19am | 11:30am | 27 | 85% |
| UA 729United Airlines | 9:05am | 12:23pm | 21 | 86% |
| UA 2752United Airlines | 9:06am | 12:25pm | 8 | 75% |
| UA 2431United Airlines | 11:22am | 2:40pm | 21 | 57% |
| UA 2182United Airlines | 11:33am | 2:47pm | 10 | 77% |
| AA 1743American Airlines | 11:40am | 2:52pm | 31 | 74% |
| AA 830American Airlines | 1:26pm | 4:43pm | 27 | 52% |
| AA 1859American Airlines | 1:32pm | 4:49pm | 4 | 67% |
| UA 2430United Airlines | 2:30pm | 5:54pm | 31 | 65% |
| AA 2840American Airlines | 3:25pm | 6:42pm | 27 | 69% |
| AA 2819American Airlines | 3:29pm | 6:47pm | 4 | 61% |
| AA 1809American Airlines | 4:00pm | 7:19pm | 27 | 33% |
| AA 1848American Airlines | 5:05pm | 8:22pm | 31 | 54% |
| UA 1776United Airlines | 6:29pm | 9:43pm | 31 | 55% |
| AA 2443American Airlines | 6:40pm | 9:58pm | 4 | 54% |
| AA 532American Airlines | 7:11pm | 10:23pm | 27 | 55% |
| AA 3177American Airlines | 8:49pm | 11:59pm | 27 | 54% |
| F9 2112Frontier Airlines | 8:52pm | 12:15am | 21 | 61% |
| AA 490American Airlines | 9:45pm | 12:59am | 4 | 58% |
| UA 1744United Airlines | 9:45pm | 12:59am | 31 | 67% |
Is ORD to PHL on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 71% of 5,082 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 3.4% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 6am were the most punctual (83%), those around 5pm the least (56%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (51%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 3,036 | 71% | 28 min | 4.4% |
| United Airlines | 1,850 | 71% | 24 min | 1.6% |
| Frontier Airlines | 196 | 61% | 53 min | 5.1% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am to 6am | 212 | 91% | |
| 6am to 7am | 372 | 83% | |
| 7am to 8am | 238 | 87% | |
| 8am to 9am | 454 | 78% | |
| 9am to 10am | 259 | 80% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 686 | 74% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 187 | 71% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 600 | 68% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 197 | 66% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 216 | 58% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 261 | 56% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 507 | 58% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 176 | 65% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 273 | 59% | |
| 9pm to 10pm | 358 | 65% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 425 | 60,819 | |
| September 2025 | 414 | 56,106 | |
| October 2025 | 443 | 58,176 | |
| November 2025 | 391 | 48,687 | |
| December 2025 | 339 | 43,529 | |
| January 2026 | 304 | 34,594 | |
| February 2026 | 332 | 36,603 | |
| March 2026 | 371 | 46,004 | |
| April 2026 | 423 | 50,430 | |
| May 2026 | 488 | 63,380 | |
| June 2026 | 477 | 62,475 | |
| July 2026 | 458 | 60,750 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.