Philadelphia (PHL) to Pittsburgh (PIT): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The calendar drives reliability on PHL–PIT. May 2026 flights landed on schedule 92% of the time, but June 2025 dropped to 56% — a gap of 36 points. Across the full period the route averages 76% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (85% vs 74%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 76%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 20 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.8%
- Flights/day
- 3.3
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 22m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 268 mi
Best airline from PHL to PIT
4 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airwaysmost reliable | 83% | 15 min | 3.5% | 579 |
| PSA Airlines | 76% | 19 min | 4.1% | 637 |
| Frontier Airlines | 75% | 23 min | 2.2% | 361 |
| American Airlines | 74% | 22 min | 2.2% | 1,558 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from PHL to PIT
Aim for departures around 11 a.m. (90% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (66%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 74% | 22 min |
| Tuesday | 80% | 18 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 83% | 13 min |
| Thursday | 75% | 19 min |
| Friday | 72% | 24 min |
| Saturday | 73% | 22 min |
| Sunday | 76% | 22 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft52%
- Airline operations27%
- National airspace system14%
- Weather7%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from PHL to PIT delayed?
- 24% of PHL–PIT 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 20 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from PHL to PIT?
- Republic Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 83%, based on 579 flights. 4 airlines flew PHL–PIT frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from PHL to PIT?
- Departures around 11 a.m. have the best record (90% on-time), while departures around 4 p.m. have the worst (66%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from PHL to PIT?
- The scheduled PHL–PIT flight time averages 1h 22m over 268 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 24% of the time.
- How often are PHL to PIT flights cancelled?
- 2.8% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from PHL to PIT?
- June 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 56% of arrivals on time. The best was May 2026 at 92%. If your dates are flexible, that 36-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 3,135 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.