Birmingham (BHM) to Philadelphia (PHL): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Delays are only half the story on BHM–PHL: 3.4% 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, 81% land on time, no worse than the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 81%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 20 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.4%
- Flights/day
- 1.5
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 17m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 772 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from BHM to PHL
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (90% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (63%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 79% | 27 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 87% | 11 min |
| Wednesday | 84% | 11 min |
| Thursday | 82% | 14 min |
| Friday | 76% | 28 min |
| Saturday | 80% | 18 min |
| Sunday | 79% | 28 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft53%
- Airline operations25%
- National airspace system8%
- Weather14%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from BHM to PHL delayed?
- 19% of BHM–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 20 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from BHM to PHL?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (90% on-time), while departures around 5 p.m. have the worst (63%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from BHM to PHL?
- The scheduled BHM–PHL flight time averages 2h 17m over 772 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 19% of the time.
- How often are BHM to PHL flights cancelled?
- 3.4% 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 BHM to PHL?
- July 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 64% of arrivals on time. The best was May 2026 at 94%. If your dates are flexible, that 29-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,161 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.