Philadelphia (PHL) to Memphis (MEM): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The biggest risk when flying PHL to MEM isn't a late arrival — it's not departing at all. 3.4% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled, several times the typical US rate. When flights do go, 75% land on time, below the national average of 78%. Republic Airways has been the safer pick, arriving on time 88% of the time.
- On-time
- 75%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 24 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.4%
- Flights/day
- 2.1
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 49m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 875 mi
Best airline from PHL to MEM
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airwaysmost reliable | 88% | 11 min | 2.6% | 304 |
| PSA Airlines | 72% | 27 min | 3.5% | 1,158 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from PHL to MEM
Aim for departures around 9 a.m. (93% on-time); avoid 8 p.m. departures (59%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 71% | 29 min |
| Tuesday | 77% | 23 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 78% | 21 min |
| Thursday | 75% | 22 min |
| Friday | 72% | 27 min |
| Saturday | 75% | 26 min |
| Sunday | 77% | 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 aircraft54%
- Airline operations26%
- National airspace system14%
- Weather6%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from PHL to MEM delayed?
- 25% of PHL–MEM 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 24 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from PHL to MEM?
- Republic Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 88%, based on 304 flights. 2 airlines flew PHL–MEM frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from PHL to MEM?
- Departures around 9 a.m. have the best record (93% on-time), while departures around 8 p.m. have the worst (59%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from PHL to MEM?
- The scheduled PHL–MEM flight time averages 2h 49m over 875 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 25% of the time.
- How often are PHL to MEM 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 MEM?
- June 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 54% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 97%. If your dates are flexible, that 44-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,462 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.