Hartford (BDL) to Philadelphia (PHL): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Delays are only half the story on BDL–PHL: 3.1% of its scheduled flights were outright cancelled, well above the US norm, so a backup plan matters more here than on most routes. When flights do go, 82% land on time, no worse than the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 82%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 18 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.1%
- Flights/day
- 1.7
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 18m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 195 mi
Best airline from BDL to PHL
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlinesmost reliable | 83% | 15 min | 3.2% | 687 |
| PSA Airlines | 83% | 21 min | 3.0% | 463 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from BDL to PHL
Aim for departures around 11 a.m. (96% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (52%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 82% | 22 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 86% | 7 min |
| Wednesday | 79% | 14 min |
| Thursday | 81% | 14 min |
| Friday | 80% | 30 min |
| Saturday | 83% | 16 min |
| Sunday | 81% | 20 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft39%
- Airline operations42%
- National airspace system17%
- Weather3%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from BDL to PHL delayed?
- 18% of BDL–PHL flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-06 and 2026-05. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 18 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from BDL to PHL?
- American Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 83%, based on 687 flights. 2 airlines flew BDL–PHL frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from BDL to PHL?
- Departures around 11 a.m. have the best record (96% on-time), while departures around 4 p.m. have the worst (52%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from BDL to PHL?
- The scheduled BDL–PHL flight time averages 1h 18m over 195 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 18% of the time.
- How often are BDL to PHL flights cancelled?
- 3.1% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05 — several times the typical US rate, so consider earlier departures or backup options.
- What is the worst month to fly from BDL to PHL?
- December 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 57% of arrivals on time. The best was June 2024 at 97%. If your dates are flexible, that 39-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,202 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.