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Flights from Philadelphia to Columbia

There are no direct flights from Philadelphia to Columbia. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or Dallas, about 4h 59m door to door (58 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 4h 59m
PHLCOUORD

Philadelphia to Columbia at a glance

Fastest journey4h 59mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Dallas

Best ways to fly from Philadelphia to Columbia

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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PHL Chicago (ORD) COU
Leg 1: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: SkyWest, Envoy Air, GoJet Airlines
Sat13:30 PHL14:28 ORD2h 02m connection16:30 ORD17:29 COUUnited Airlines + Envoy Air
40 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 4h 59m
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PHL Dallas (DFW) COU
Leg 1: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: Envoy Air
Mon05:15 PHL07:19 DFW2h 41m connection10:00 DFW11:22 COUAmerican Airlines + Envoy Air
18 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 7h 07m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
1,469 km912 miles
Journey time
4h 59mon current schedules
Time difference
-1hColumbia vs Philadelphia
Currency in Columbia
USD
Airports
PHL, TTN → COU

Flights from Philadelphia to Columbia: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Philadelphia to Columbia?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago and Dallas. Most connections mean separate tickets, so leave plenty of time to collect bags and check in again.
How long is the flight from Philadelphia to Columbia?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 59m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,469 km.
Where do you change planes between Philadelphia and Columbia?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD) and Dallas (DFW). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Philadelphia and Columbia?
Philadelphia: Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Trenton Mercer Airport (TTN). Columbia: Columbia Regional Airport (COU).
What is the time difference between Philadelphia and Columbia?
Columbia is 1 hour behind Philadelphia.

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