Philadelphia (PHL) to Columbus (CMH): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
The biggest risk when flying PHL to CMH isn't a late arrival — it's not departing at all. 3.2% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled, several times the typical US rate. When flights do go, 79% land on time, no worse than the national average of 78%. Republic Airways has been the safer pick, arriving on time 83% of the time.
- On-time
- 79%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 19 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.2%
- Flights/day
- 3.7
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 45m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 407 mi
Best airline from PHL to CMH
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airwaysmost reliable | 83% | 16 min | 3.0% | 1,099 |
| PSA Airlines | 80% | 17 min | 3.3% | 816 |
| American Airlines | 74% | 24 min | 3.4% | 888 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from PHL to CMH
Aim for departures around 8 a.m. (88% on-time); avoid 3 p.m. departures (70%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 77% | 21 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 86% | 15 min |
| Wednesday | 81% | 18 min |
| Thursday | 78% | 16 min |
| Friday | 76% | 23 min |
| Saturday | 77% | 20 min |
| Sunday | 79% | 19 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft46%
- Airline operations27%
- National airspace system16%
- Weather11%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from PHL to CMH delayed?
- 21% of PHL–CMH 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 19 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from PHL to CMH?
- Republic Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 83%, based on 1,099 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 3 p.m. have the worst (70%). 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 21% of the time.
- How often are PHL to CMH flights cancelled?
- 3.2% 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 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 2,834 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.