Philadelphia (PHL) to Bangor (BGR): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Philadelphia (PHL) to Bangor (BGR) effectively runs on two schedules. In October 2024, 91% of arrivals were on time; in July 2024 that fell to 55% — a 36-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 73% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (77% vs 68%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 73%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 21 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.9%
- Flights/day
- 1.3
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 45m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 473 mi
Best airline from PHL to BGR
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA Airlinesmost reliable | 80% | 17 min | 4.0% | 421 |
| American Airlines | 68% | 23 min | 2.0% | 560 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from PHL to BGR
Aim for departures around 4 p.m. (91% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (67%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 73% | 23 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 82% | 12 min |
| Wednesday | 81% | 10 min |
| Thursday | 73% | 16 min |
| Friday | 74% | 28 min |
| Saturday | 64% | 28 min |
| Sunday | 67% | 26 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 operations28%
- National airspace system12%
- Weather7%
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 2024-07 and 2026-07. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 21 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 421 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 6 p.m. have the worst (67%). 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 45m 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?
- 2.9% 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 PHL to BGR?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 55% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 91%. If your dates are flexible, that 36-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,032 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.