Philadelphia (PHL) to Hartford (BDL): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
The biggest risk when flying PHL to BDL isn't a late arrival — it's not departing at all. 3.1% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled, several times the typical US rate. When flights do go, 70% land on time, below the national average of 78%. PSA Airlines has been the safer pick, arriving on time 75% of the time.
- On-time
- 70%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 28 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.1%
- Flights/day
- 1.7
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 13m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 195 mi
Best airline from PHL to BDL
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA Airlinesmost reliable | 75% | 23 min | 3.4% | 465 |
| American Airlines | 65% | 31 min | 3.0% | 689 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from PHL to BDL
Aim for departures around 8 a.m. (96% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (58%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 72% | 30 min |
| Tuesday | 74% | 19 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 76% | 18 min |
| Thursday | 68% | 32 min |
| Friday | 62% | 33 min |
| Saturday | 70% | 29 min |
| Sunday | 65% | 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 aircraft53%
- Airline operations36%
- National airspace system8%
- Weather3%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from PHL to BDL delayed?
- 30% of PHL–BDL 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 28 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from PHL to BDL?
- PSA Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 75%, based on 465 flights. 2 airlines flew PHL–BDL frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from PHL to BDL?
- Departures around 8 a.m. have the best record (96% on-time), while departures around 6 p.m. have the worst (58%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from PHL to BDL?
- The scheduled PHL–BDL flight time averages 1h 13m over 195 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 30% of the time.
- How often are PHL to BDL flights cancelled?
- 3.1% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05 — several times the typical US rate, so consider earlier departures or backup options.
- What is the worst month to fly from PHL to BDL?
- March 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 43% of arrivals on time. The best was May 2026 at 86%. If your dates are flexible, that 43-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,206 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.