Key West (EYW) to Philadelphia (PHL): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Key West (EYW) to Philadelphia (PHL) has an unusually high scrub rate — 3% of scheduled departures never left the gate, a cancellation rate several times the national figure. When flights do go, 69% land on time, below the national average of 78%. Republic Airways has been the safer pick, arriving on time 84% of the time.
- On-time
- 69%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 43 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.0%
- Flights/day
- 1.4
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 4m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,122 mi
Best airline from EYW to PHL
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airwaysmost reliable | 84% | 11 min | 2.7% | 405 |
| American Airlines | 60% | 64 min | 3.2% | 634 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from EYW to PHL
Aim for departures around 12 p.m. (83% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (57%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 65% | 62 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 80% | 35 min |
| Wednesday | 74% | 43 min |
| Thursday | 78% | 25 min |
| Friday | 72% | 19 min |
| Saturday | 60% | 50 min |
| Sunday | 60% | 67 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft51%
- Airline operations34%
- National airspace system5%
- Weather9%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from EYW to PHL delayed?
- 31% of EYW–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 43 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from EYW to PHL?
- Republic Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 84%, based on 405 flights. 2 airlines flew EYW–PHL frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from EYW to PHL?
- Departures around 12 p.m. have the best record (83% on-time), while departures around 5 p.m. have the worst (57%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from EYW to PHL?
- The scheduled EYW–PHL flight time averages 3h 4m over 1,122 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 31% of the time.
- How often are EYW to PHL flights cancelled?
- 3% 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 EYW to PHL?
- August 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 40% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 94%. If your dates are flexible, that 54-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,039 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.