West Palm Beach/Palm Beach (PBI) to Hartford (BDL): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
West Palm Beach/Palm Beach (PBI) to Hartford (BDL) effectively runs on two schedules. In July 2024, 97% of arrivals were on time; in February 2026 that fell to 64% — a 33-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 80% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (87% vs 69%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 80%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 16 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.0%
- Flights/day
- 1.4
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 53m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,133 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from PBI to BDL
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (97% on-time); avoid 2 p.m. departures (64%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 79% | 22 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 89% | 5 min |
| Wednesday | 87% | 10 min |
| Thursday | 74% | 17 min |
| Friday | 83% | 13 min |
| Saturday | 82% | 12 min |
| Sunday | 66% | 30 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft54%
- Airline operations32%
- National airspace system13%
- Weather1%
- Security1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from PBI to BDL delayed?
- 20% of PBI–BDL 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 16 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from PBI to BDL?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (97% on-time), while departures around 2 p.m. have the worst (64%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from PBI to BDL?
- The scheduled PBI–BDL flight time averages 2h 53m over 1,133 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 20% of the time.
- How often are PBI to BDL flights cancelled?
- 2% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from PBI to BDL?
- February 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 64% of arrivals on time. The best was July 2024 at 97%. If your dates are flexible, that 33-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,160 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.