Memphis (MEM) to Philadelphia (PHL): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Delays are only half the story on MEM–PHL: 3.6% 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, 80% land on time, no worse than the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 80%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 18 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.6%
- Flights/day
- 2.1
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 26m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 875 mi
Best airline from MEM to PHL
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airwaysmost reliable | 82% | 11 min | 1.6% | 304 |
| PSA Airlines | 79% | 20 min | 4.1% | 1,156 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MEM to PHL
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (89% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (67%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 78% | 18 min |
| Tuesday | 81% | 25 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 83% | 12 min |
| Thursday | 75% | 25 min |
| Friday | 81% | 15 min |
| Saturday | 82% | 17 min |
| Sunday | 80% | 17 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 operations38%
- National airspace system12%
- Weather3%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MEM to PHL delayed?
- 20% of MEM–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 18 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from MEM to PHL?
- Republic Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 82%, based on 304 flights. 2 airlines flew MEM–PHL frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from MEM to PHL?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (89% on-time), while departures around 5 p.m. have the worst (67%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from MEM to PHL?
- The scheduled MEM–PHL flight time averages 2h 26m over 875 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 20% of the time.
- How often are MEM to PHL flights cancelled?
- 3.6% 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 MEM to PHL?
- July 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 64% of arrivals on time. The best was January 2026 at 93%. If your dates are flexible, that 29-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,460 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.