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BA5538 Flight Status British Airways: Philadelphia to New York (BAW5538)

BA 5538 Philadelphia to New York Flight Status

British Airways Flight BA5538 from Philadelphia International Airport PHL to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport JFK is not scheduled for today July 21st, 2026.
The last time the flight was scheduled was on July 3rd, 2026.
Check the table below for BA5538's most recent flight history:

BA 5538 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Jul 03 23:20 00:01
Delayed
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Jun 12 22:45 23:15
Landed
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British Airways BA 5538 Philadelphia to New York Flight Information

British Airways Flight BA5538 connects Philadelphia, United States to New York, United States, taking off from Philadelphia International Airport PHL and landing at New York John F. Kennedy International Airport JFK.

How long is the BA5538 flight from Philadelphia to New York?

The average flight time from Philadelphia to New York is 35 minutes. The flight distance is 151 km / 94 miles and the average flight speed is 261 km/h / 162 mph.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of British Airways Flight BA5538 Philadelphia to New York?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for British Airways Flight BA5538 is 4.5/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

Which terminal is the flight BA5538 arriving at?

Flight BA5538 arrives at New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Terminal 8.

When was the latest BA5538 flight?

The latest flight took off on Saturday, July 4th, 2026 with the flight status being En-Route on 00:01.

How else can the flight BA5538 be referenced as?

This British Airways flight can also be referenced as BAW5538, BA 5538, BAW 5538.

How often is flight BA5538 delayed?

On average, 50% of all BA5538 flights are delayed. The average delay is 61 minutes.

Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled BA5538 flight or baggage issues?

If your BA5538 flight was cancelled, delayed, or if you experienced baggage issues such as delayed, damaged, or lost bags, you may be entitled to compensation. Compensation amounts and eligibility depend on various regulations, including EC 261/2004, UK261, CA Montreal Convention, US GoodWill, BR-ANAC, SA-GACA and TK-SHY.

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BA5538 and Philadelphia PHL to New York JFK Flights

Other flights departing from Philadelphia PHL: F93339, DL1792, AA4456, DL972

Other flights arriving at New York JFK: AA4456, B61850, DL1792, DL972

All flights connecting Philadelphia PHL to New York JFK.

BA5538 British Airways Flight: Philadelphia to New York Route Map

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