Burlington (BTV) to Philadelphia (PHL): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
The biggest risk when flying BTV to PHL isn't a late arrival — it's not departing at all. 3.8% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled, several times the typical US rate. When flights do go, 76% land on time, below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 76%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 24 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.8%
- Flights/day
- 3.0
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 36m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 335 mi
Best airline from BTV to PHL
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airwaysmost reliable | 79% | 18 min | 3.6% | 390 |
| American Airlines | 77% | 22 min | 1.5% | 525 |
| PSA Airlines | 75% | 26 min | 4.9% | 1,188 |
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 (53%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 78% | 20 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 79% | 27 min |
| Wednesday | 78% | 15 min |
| Thursday | 76% | 20 min |
| Friday | 77% | 25 min |
| Saturday | 77% | 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 aircraft45%
- Airline operations34%
- National airspace system14%
- Weather6%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from BTV to PHL delayed?
- 24% of BTV–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 24 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 (53%). 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 24% of the time.
- How often are BTV to PHL flights cancelled?
- 3.8% 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 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 2,103 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.