Madison (MSN) to Philadelphia (PHL): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Madison (MSN) to Philadelphia (PHL) has an unusually high scrub rate — 4.8% of scheduled departures never left the gate, a cancellation rate several times the national figure. 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
- 19 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 4.8%
- Flights/day
- 1.2
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 14m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 764 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MSN to PHL
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (93% on-time); avoid 2 p.m. departures (71%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 77% | 22 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 89% | 11 min |
| Wednesday | 73% | 21 min |
| Thursday | 79% | 27 min |
| Friday | 82% | 13 min |
| Saturday | 83% | 13 min |
| Sunday | 78% | 23 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft42%
- Airline operations24%
- National airspace system18%
- Weather16%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MSN to PHL delayed?
- 20% of MSN–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 19 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from MSN to PHL?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (93% on-time), while departures around 2 p.m. have the worst (71%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from MSN to PHL?
- The scheduled MSN–PHL flight time averages 2h 14m over 764 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 20% of the time.
- How often are MSN to PHL flights cancelled?
- 4.8% 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 MSN to PHL?
- June 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 58% of arrivals on time. The best was April 2026 at 98%. If your dates are flexible, that 39-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 673 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.