Philadelphia (PHL) to Portland (PDX): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Philadelphia (PHL) to Portland (PDX) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 140 departures over the past year, roughly 3 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 57% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%. Cancellations are the bigger caveat: 4% of scheduled flights never departed.
- On-time
- 57%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 38 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 4.0%
- Flights/day
- 0.38
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 6h 2m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 2,406 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from PHL to PDX
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 57% | 23 min |
| Tuesday | 52% | 46 min |
| Wednesday | 52% | 61 min |
| Thursdaybest | 67% | 36 min |
| Friday | 59% | 29 min |
| Saturday | 54% | 30 min |
| Sunday | 59% | 48 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft29%
- Airline operations41%
- National airspace system21%
- Weather9%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from PHL to PDX delayed?
- 43% of PHL–PDX flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-06 and 2026-05. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 38 minutes.
- How long is the flight from PHL to PDX?
- The scheduled PHL–PDX flight time averages 6h 2m over 2,406 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 43% of the time.
- How often are PHL to PDX flights cancelled?
- 4% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05 — 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?
- Thursday flights have the best record at 67% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Saturday trails at 54%.
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Based on 225 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.