Philadelphia (PHL) to Burlington (BTV): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Delays are only half the story on PHL–BTV: 3.4% 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, 76% 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
- 76%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 21 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.4%
- Flights/day
- 3.1
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 31m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 335 mi
Best airline from PHL to BTV
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airwaysmost reliable | 85% | 11 min | 0.8% | 389 |
| American Airlines | 75% | 21 min | 1.3% | 560 |
| PSA Airlines | 74% | 25 min | 5.2% | 1,317 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from PHL to BTV
Aim for departures around 12 p.m. (89% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (61%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 75% | 25 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 80% | 18 min |
| Wednesday | 78% | 17 min |
| Thursday | 78% | 17 min |
| Friday | 76% | 24 min |
| Saturday | 74% | 22 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 aircraft56%
- Airline operations26%
- National airspace system13%
- Weather5%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from PHL to BTV delayed?
- 24% of PHL–BTV 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 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 12 p.m. have the best record (89% on-time), while departures around 4 p.m. have the worst (61%). 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 31m over 335 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 24% of the time.
- How often are PHL to BTV flights cancelled?
- 3.4% 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 is the worst month to fly from PHL to BTV?
- July 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 49% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 91%. If your dates are flexible, that 42-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,266 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.