Bangor (BGR) to Philadelphia (PHL): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Delays are only half the story on BGR–PHL: 3.3% 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, 78% land on time, below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 78%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 30 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.3%
- Flights/day
- 1.3
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 52m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 473 mi
Best airline from BGR to PHL
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlinesmost reliable | 78% | 36 min | 2.3% | 560 |
| PSA Airlines | 78% | 24 min | 4.0% | 420 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from BGR to PHL
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (89% on-time); avoid 3 p.m. departures (50%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 75% | 24 min |
| Tuesday | 84% | 22 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 85% | 11 min |
| Thursday | 80% | 37 min |
| Friday | 82% | 26 min |
| Saturday | 75% | 37 min |
| Sunday | 65% | 49 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft33%
- Airline operations51%
- National airspace system15%
- Weather1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from BGR to PHL delayed?
- 22% of BGR–PHL flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-07 and 2026-07. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 30 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from BGR to PHL?
- American Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 78%, based on 560 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 (89% 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 52m over 473 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 22% of the time.
- How often are BGR to PHL flights cancelled?
- 3.3% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07 — several times the typical US rate, so consider earlier departures or backup options.
- What is the worst month to fly from BGR to PHL?
- June 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 70% of arrivals on time. The best was July 2026 at 93%. If your dates are flexible, that 24-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,030 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.