Philadelphia (PHL) to Manchester (MHT): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Philadelphia (PHL) to Manchester (MHT) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 0 departures over the past year, roughly 1 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 79% arrived on time. Cancellations are the bigger caveat: 3% of scheduled flights never departed.
- On-time
- 79%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 41 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.0%
- Flights/day
- 0.00
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 31m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 289 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from PHL to MHT
Aim for departures around 1 p.m. (89% on-time); avoid 9 p.m. departures (75%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 84% | 35 min |
| Tuesday | 78% | 35 min |
| Wednesday | 79% | 10 min |
| Thursday | 70% | 97 min |
| Friday | 57% | 54 min |
| Saturdaybest | 100% | 1 min |
| Sunday | 78% | 57 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft73%
- Airline operations17%
- National airspace system9%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from PHL to MHT delayed?
- 22% of PHL–MHT 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 41 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from PHL to MHT?
- Departures around 1 p.m. have the best record (89% on-time), while departures around 9 p.m. have the worst (75%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from PHL to MHT?
- The scheduled PHL–MHT flight time averages 1h 31m over 289 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 22% of the time.
- How often are PHL to MHT 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.
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Based on 168 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.