Philadelphia (PHL) to Columbus (CMH): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The biggest risk when flying PHL to CMH isn't a late arrival — it's not departing at all. 3.3% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled, several times the typical US rate. When flights do go, 78% land on time, no worse than the national average of 78%. Republic Airways has been the safer pick, arriving on time 82% of the time.
- On-time
- 78%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 19 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.3%
- Flights/day
- 3.9
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 45m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 407 mi
Best airline from PHL to CMH
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airwaysmost reliable | 82% | 15 min | 3.0% | 1,121 |
| PSA Airlines | 81% | 17 min | 3.7% | 900 |
| American Airlines | 72% | 24 min | 3.2% | 985 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from PHL to CMH
Aim for departures around 8 a.m. (88% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (56%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 76% | 21 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 84% | 15 min |
| Wednesday | 81% | 15 min |
| Thursday | 76% | 18 min |
| Friday | 77% | 22 min |
| Saturday | 77% | 22 min |
| Sunday | 78% | 17 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft48%
- Airline operations26%
- National airspace system17%
- Weather10%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from PHL to CMH delayed?
- 22% of PHL–CMH 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 19 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from PHL to CMH?
- Republic Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 82%, based on 1,121 flights. 3 airlines flew PHL–CMH frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from PHL to CMH?
- Departures around 8 a.m. have the best record (88% on-time), while departures around 5 p.m. have the worst (56%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from PHL to CMH?
- The scheduled PHL–CMH flight time averages 1h 45m over 407 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 22% of the time.
- How often are PHL to CMH flights cancelled?
- 3.3% 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 CMH?
- May 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 58% of arrivals on time. The best was April 2026 at 92%. If your dates are flexible, that 35-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 3,025 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.