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Philadelphia (PHL) to Greer (GSP): On-Time Performance

Data through July 2026

Delays are only half the story on PHL–GSP: 3% 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, 67% land on time, below the national average of 78%.

On-time
67%
arrived <15 min late
Avg delay
30 min
completed flights
Cancelled
3.0%
Flights/day
1.2
last 12 months
Duration
1h 58m
scheduled
Distance
515 mi

Best airline from PHL to GSP

2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.

AirlineOn-timeAvg delayCancelledFlights
Republic Airwaysmost reliable70%17 min4.8%63
PSA Airlines67%31 min2.9%908

Monthly on-time trend

Monthly on-time percentage for PHL to GSP flights50%75%100%August 2024: 53% on-time (61 flights)53Aug 2024September 2024: 58% on-time (33 flights)58October 2024: 73% on-time (41 flights)73November 2024: 88% on-time (32 flights)88Nov 2024December 2024: 69% on-time (30 flights)69January 2025: 79% on-time (31 flights)79February 2025: 65% on-time (44 flights)65Feb 2025March 2025: 71% on-time (45 flights)71April 2025: 63% on-time (30 flights)63May 2025: 56% on-time (57 flights)56May 2025June 2025: 39% on-time (34 flights)39July 2025: 45% on-time (31 flights)45August 2025: 74% on-time (31 flights)74Aug 2025September 2025: 90% on-time (76 flights)90October 2025: 83% on-time (36 flights)83November 2025: 69% on-time (30 flights)69Nov 2025December 2025: 69% on-time (31 flights)69January 2026: 71% on-time (49 flights)71February 2026: 73% on-time (35 flights)73Feb 2026March 2026: 63% on-time (31 flights)63April 2026: 90% on-time (30 flights)90May 2026: 52% on-time (31 flights)52May 2026June 2026: 45% on-time (30 flights)45July 2026: 41% on-time (31 flights)41

Best time to fly from PHL to GSP

Aim for departures around 10 a.m. (97% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (55%).

On-time percentage by scheduled departure hour, PHL to GSP8 a.m.: 79% on-time (43 flights)810 a.m.: 97% on-time (34 flights)103 p.m.: 78% on-time (123 flights)154 p.m.: 58% on-time (34 flights)165 p.m.: 55% on-time (115 flights)176 p.m.: 64% on-time (524 flights)187 p.m.: 70% on-time (97 flights)19scheduled departure hour

By day of week

DayOn-timeAvg delay
Monday74%33 min
Tuesday72%29 min
Wednesdaybest76%20 min
Thursday62%35 min
Friday64%33 min
Saturday59%24 min
Sunday61%37 min

What causes delays on this route

Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.

  • Late-arriving aircraft42%
  • Airline operations27%
  • National airspace system20%
  • Weather11%

Frequently asked questions

How often are flights from PHL to GSP delayed?
33% of PHL–GSP 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 30 minutes.
Which airline is most reliable from PHL to GSP?
Republic Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 70%, based on 63 flights. 2 airlines flew PHL–GSP frequently enough to compare in this period.
What is the best time of day to fly from PHL to GSP?
Departures around 10 a.m. have the best record (97% on-time), while departures around 5 p.m. have the worst (55%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
How long is the flight from PHL to GSP?
The scheduled PHL–GSP flight time averages 1h 58m over 515 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 33% of the time.
How often are PHL to GSP flights cancelled?
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 GSP?
June 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 39% of arrivals on time. The best was April 2026 at 90%. If your dates are flexible, that 51-point gap is worth planning around.

Based on 971 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.