Roanoke (ROA) to Philadelphia (PHL) flights
Piedmont Airlines flies nonstop from Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, with about 13 flights a week in July 2026. The 311-mile flight takes about 1h 27m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 311 mi · 501 km
- Flight time
- 1h 27m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 76%
Airlines flying ROA to PHL
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piedmont Airlines | 13 | Embraer ERJ-145 | 23,347 | 1h 27m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
ROA to PHL flight schedule
3 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 2 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 5:30am and the last at 3:08pm. 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 5830American Airlines · operated by Piedmont Airlines | 5:30am | 7:00am | 27 | 74% |
| AA 5928American Airlines · operated by Piedmont Airlines | 8:10am | 9:41am | 4 | 80% |
| AA 5831American Airlines · operated by Piedmont Airlines | 3:08pm | 4:42pm | 27 | 56% |
Is ROA to PHL on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 73% of 624 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 1.6% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 12pm were the most punctual (89%), those around 3pm the least (62%). Most delay time was caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning, fuelling) (53%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 624 | 73% | 28 min | 1.6% |
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 | 30 | 80% | |
| 6am to 7am | 30 | 87% | |
| 7am to 8am | 14 | 79% | |
| 8am to 9am | 279 | 73% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 44 | 89% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 24 | 92% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 136 | 62% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 66 | 67% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 58 | 2,485 | |
| September 2025 | 56 | 2,233 | |
| October 2025 | 57 | 2,365 | |
| November 2025 | 40 | 1,338 | |
| December 2025 | 32 | 1,037 | |
| January 2026 | 30 | 893 | |
| February 2026 | 40 | 1,449 | |
| March 2026 | 62 | 2,039 | |
| April 2026 | 60 | 2,042 | |
| May 2026 | 62 | 2,602 | |
| June 2026 | 59 | 2,555 | |
| July 2026 | 58 | 2,348 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.