Portland (PDX) to Philadelphia (PHL): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Portland (PDX) to Philadelphia (PHL) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 262 departures over the past year, roughly 5 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 82% arrived on time. Cancellations are the bigger caveat: 3.2% of scheduled flights never departed.
- On-time
- 82%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 13 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.2%
- Flights/day
- 0.72
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 5h 8m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 2,406 mi
Best airline from PDX to PHL
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Airlinesmost reliable | 90% | 5 min | 0.0% | 80 |
| American Airlines | 80% | 16 min | 4.0% | 298 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from PDX to PHL
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (90% on-time); avoid 11 p.m. departures (74%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 87% | 8 min |
| Tuesday | 70% | 19 min |
| Wednesday | 82% | 23 min |
| Thursday | 87% | 6 min |
| Friday | 83% | 17 min |
| Saturday | 73% | 15 min |
| Sundaybest | 92% | 5 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft61%
- Airline operations19%
- National airspace system19%
- Weather2%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from PDX to PHL delayed?
- 18% of PDX–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 13 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from PDX to PHL?
- Alaska Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 90%, based on 80 flights. 2 airlines flew PDX–PHL frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from PDX to PHL?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (90% on-time), while departures around 11 p.m. have the worst (74%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from PDX to PHL?
- The scheduled PDX–PHL flight time averages 5h 8m over 2,406 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 18% of the time.
- How often are PDX to PHL flights cancelled?
- 3.2% 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 day of the week is most reliable for PDX to PHL?
- Sunday flights have the best record at 92% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Tuesday trails at 70%.
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Based on 378 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.