Bangor (BGR) to Philadelphia (PHL): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Delays are only half the story on BGR–PHL: 3.2% 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, 77% land on time, below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 77%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 29 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.2%
- Flights/day
- 1.6
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 51m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 473 mi
Best airline from BGR to PHL
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA Airlinesmost reliable | 78% | 23 min | 4.1% | 442 |
| American Airlines | 75% | 34 min | 2.0% | 554 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from BGR to PHL
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (88% on-time); avoid 3 p.m. departures (50%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 73% | 26 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 84% | 22 min |
| Wednesday | 83% | 11 min |
| Thursday | 80% | 24 min |
| Friday | 82% | 26 min |
| Saturday | 73% | 37 min |
| Sunday | 63% | 50 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft36%
- Airline operations46%
- National airspace system17%
- Weather1%
- Security1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from BGR to PHL delayed?
- 24% of BGR–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 29 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from BGR to PHL?
- PSA Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 78%, based on 442 flights. 2 airlines flew BGR–PHL frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from BGR to PHL?
- Departures around 5 a.m. have the best record (88% on-time), while departures around 3 p.m. have the worst (50%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from BGR to PHL?
- The scheduled BGR–PHL flight time averages 1h 51m over 473 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 24% of the time.
- How often are BGR to PHL flights cancelled?
- 3.2% 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 day of the week is most reliable for BGR to PHL?
- Tuesday flights have the best record at 84% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Sunday trails at 63%.
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Based on 1,046 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.