Burlington (BTV) to Philadelphia (PHL): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The biggest risk when flying BTV to PHL isn't a late arrival — it's not departing at all. 4.1% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled, several times the typical US rate. When flights do go, 75% land on time, below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 75%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 25 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 4.1%
- Flights/day
- 3.1
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 36m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 335 mi
Best airline from BTV to PHL
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airwaysmost reliable | 79% | 18 min | 3.6% | 390 |
| American Airlines | 75% | 22 min | 1.4% | 561 |
| PSA Airlines | 74% | 28 min | 5.5% | 1,317 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from BTV to PHL
Aim for departures around 10 a.m. (88% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (52%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 76% | 21 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 79% | 27 min |
| Wednesday | 77% | 19 min |
| Thursday | 76% | 21 min |
| Friday | 75% | 26 min |
| Saturday | 76% | 21 min |
| Sunday | 69% | 36 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft47%
- Airline operations33%
- National airspace system14%
- Weather6%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from BTV to PHL delayed?
- 25% of BTV–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 25 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from BTV to PHL?
- Republic Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 79%, based on 390 flights. 3 airlines flew BTV–PHL frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from BTV to PHL?
- Departures around 10 a.m. have the best record (88% 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 BTV to PHL?
- The scheduled BTV–PHL flight time averages 1h 36m over 335 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 25% of the time.
- How often are BTV to PHL flights cancelled?
- 4.1% 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 BTV to PHL?
- July 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 61% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 90%. If your dates are flexible, that 28-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,268 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.