Philadelphia (PHL) to Burlington (BTV): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Delays are only half the story on PHL–BTV: 3.1% of its scheduled flights were outright cancelled, well above the US norm, so a backup plan matters more here than on most routes. When flights do go, 77% land on time, below the national average of 78%. Republic Airways has been the safer pick, arriving on time 85% of the time.
- On-time
- 77%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 20 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.1%
- Flights/day
- 3.0
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 30m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 335 mi
Best airline from PHL to BTV
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airwaysmost reliable | 85% | 11 min | 0.8% | 389 |
| PSA Airlines | 76% | 23 min | 4.7% | 1,188 |
| American Airlines | 74% | 21 min | 1.3% | 524 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from PHL to BTV
Aim for departures around 11 a.m. (90% on-time); avoid 8 p.m. departures (46%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 77% | 23 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 81% | 17 min |
| Wednesday | 79% | 17 min |
| Thursday | 79% | 16 min |
| Friday | 76% | 25 min |
| Saturday | 75% | 21 min |
| Sunday | 73% | 25 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft57%
- Airline operations27%
- National airspace system12%
- Weather4%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from PHL to BTV delayed?
- 23% of PHL–BTV 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 20 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from PHL to BTV?
- Republic Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 85%, based on 389 flights. 3 airlines flew PHL–BTV frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from PHL to BTV?
- Departures around 11 a.m. have the best record (90% on-time), while departures around 8 p.m. have the worst (46%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from PHL to BTV?
- The scheduled PHL–BTV flight time averages 1h 30m over 335 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 23% of the time.
- How often are PHL to BTV 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 BTV?
- August 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 60% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 91%. If your dates are flexible, that 31-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,101 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.