West Palm Beach/Palm Beach (PBI) to Philadelphia (PHL): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
When you fly PBI to PHL matters as much as anything else about the booking: the route swung from 88% on-time in May 2026 to just 45% in August 2024. Across the full period the route averages 74% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (88% vs 64%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 74%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 29 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.4%
- Flights/day
- 4.2
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 42m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 951 mi
Best airline from PBI to PHL
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlinesmost reliable | 77% | 27 min | 2.4% | 2,592 |
| Frontier Airlines | 66% | 38 min | 2.3% | 639 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from PBI to PHL
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (94% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (54%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 73% | 36 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 82% | 27 min |
| Wednesday | 78% | 19 min |
| Thursday | 73% | 26 min |
| Friday | 69% | 35 min |
| Saturday | 78% | 28 min |
| Sunday | 69% | 33 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 operations31%
- National airspace system11%
- Weather7%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from PBI to PHL delayed?
- 26% of PBI–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 29 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from PBI to PHL?
- American Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 77%, based on 2,592 flights. 2 airlines flew PBI–PHL frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from PBI to PHL?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (94% on-time), while departures around 6 p.m. have the worst (54%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from PBI to PHL?
- The scheduled PBI–PHL flight time averages 2h 42m over 951 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 26% of the time.
- How often are PBI to PHL flights cancelled?
- 2.4% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from PBI to PHL?
- August 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 45% of arrivals on time. The best was May 2026 at 88%. If your dates are flexible, that 43-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 3,239 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.