Philadelphia (PHL) to Bangor (BGR): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
On this route, when you fly matters more than who you fly. Book the morning: morning departures from PHL reach BGR on time 78% of the time, versus 67% later in the day. Overall the route posts a 74% on-time rate, behind the national 78%. Among carriers, PSA Airlines has the edge at 80%.
- On-time
- 74%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 22 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.8%
- Flights/day
- 1.6
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 44m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 473 mi
Best airline from PHL to BGR
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA Airlinesmost reliable | 80% | 16 min | 3.8% | 443 |
| American Airlines | 68% | 25 min | 1.8% | 555 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from PHL to BGR
Aim for departures around 4 p.m. (91% on-time); avoid 7 p.m. departures (64%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 73% | 24 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 83% | 11 min |
| Wednesday | 79% | 11 min |
| Thursday | 75% | 15 min |
| Friday | 74% | 28 min |
| Saturday | 65% | 31 min |
| Sunday | 68% | 29 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft50%
- Airline operations30%
- National airspace system11%
- Weather9%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from PHL to BGR delayed?
- 27% of PHL–BGR 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 22 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from PHL to BGR?
- PSA Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 80%, based on 443 flights. 2 airlines flew PHL–BGR frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from PHL to BGR?
- Departures around 4 p.m. have the best record (91% on-time), while departures around 7 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 PHL to BGR?
- The scheduled PHL–BGR flight time averages 1h 44m over 473 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 27% of the time.
- How often are PHL to BGR flights cancelled?
- 2.8% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What day of the week is most reliable for PHL to BGR?
- Tuesday flights have the best record at 83% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Saturday trails at 65%.
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Based on 1,049 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.