Philadelphia (PHL) to Portland (PDX): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Philadelphia (PHL) to Portland (PDX) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 262 departures over the past year, roughly 5 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 64% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%. Cancellations are the bigger caveat: 3.4% of scheduled flights never departed.
- On-time
- 64%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 34 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.4%
- Flights/day
- 0.72
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 6h 4m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 2,406 mi
Best airline from PHL to PDX
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Airlinesmost reliable | 65% | 41 min | 1.3% | 80 |
| American Airlines | 64% | 32 min | 4.0% | 298 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from PHL to PDX
Aim for departures around 8 a.m. (93% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (46%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Mondaybest | 69% | 22 min |
| Tuesday | 65% | 37 min |
| Wednesday | 63% | 44 min |
| Thursday | 66% | 33 min |
| Friday | 63% | 25 min |
| Saturday | 54% | 39 min |
| Sunday | 67% | 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 aircraft38%
- Airline operations32%
- National airspace system24%
- Weather6%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from PHL to PDX delayed?
- 36% of PHL–PDX 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 34 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from PHL to PDX?
- Alaska Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 65%, based on 80 flights. 2 airlines flew PHL–PDX frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from PHL to PDX?
- Departures around 8 a.m. have the best record (93% on-time), while departures around 6 p.m. have the worst (46%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from PHL to PDX?
- The scheduled PHL–PDX flight time averages 6h 4m over 2,406 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 36% of the time.
- How often are PHL to PDX 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 day of the week is most reliable for PHL to PDX?
- Monday flights have the best record at 69% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Saturday trails at 54%.
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Based on 378 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.