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Philadelphia (PHL) to Greensboro/High Point (GSO): On-Time Performance

Data through July 2026

Philadelphia (PHL) to Greensboro/High Point (GSO) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 134 departures over the past year, roughly 3 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 69% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%. Cancellations are the bigger caveat: 4.3% of scheduled flights never departed.

On-time
69%
arrived <15 min late
Avg delay
31 min
completed flights
Cancelled
4.3%
Flights/day
0.37
last 12 months
Duration
1h 37m
scheduled
Distance
365 mi

Monthly on-time trend

Monthly on-time percentage for PHL to GSO flights50%75%100%August 2024: 73% on-time (26 flights)73Aug 2024September 2024: 100% on-time (2 flights)100October 2024: 100% on-time (4 flights)100December 2024: 100% on-time (1 flights)100Dec 2024May 2025: 80% on-time (26 flights)80June 2025: 47% on-time (30 flights)47July 2025: 40% on-time (11 flights)40Jul 2025August 2025: 76% on-time (26 flights)76September 2025: 90% on-time (19 flights)90October 2025: 80% on-time (26 flights)80Oct 2025April 2026: 100% on-time (1 flights)100May 2026: 78% on-time (9 flights)78June 2026: 68% on-time (26 flights)68Jun 2026July 2026: 46% on-time (27 flights)46

Best time to fly from PHL to GSO

Aim for departures around 9 a.m. (83% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (61%).

On-time percentage by scheduled departure hour, PHL to GSO9 a.m.: 83% on-time (30 flights)93 p.m.: 68% on-time (82 flights)154 p.m.: 61% on-time (87 flights)169 p.m.: 74% on-time (27 flights)21scheduled departure hour

By day of week

DayOn-timeAvg delay
Mondaybest77%26 min
Tuesday67%38 min
Wednesday67%35 min
Thursday68%30 min
Friday62%42 min
Saturday73%23 min
Sunday68%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 aircraft43%
  • Airline operations19%
  • National airspace system19%
  • Weather18%

Frequently asked questions

How often are flights from PHL to GSO delayed?
31% of PHL–GSO 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 31 minutes.
What is the best time of day to fly from PHL to GSO?
Departures around 9 a.m. have the best record (83% 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 GSO?
The scheduled PHL–GSO flight time averages 1h 37m over 365 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 31% of the time.
How often are PHL to GSO flights cancelled?
4.3% 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 day of the week is most reliable for PHL to GSO?
Monday flights have the best record at 77% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Friday trails at 62%.

Based on 234 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.