Philadelphia (PHL) to Providence (PVD): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Philadelphia (PHL) to Providence (PVD) has an unusually high scrub rate — 3.1% of scheduled departures never left the gate, a cancellation rate several times the national figure. When flights do go, 77% land on time, below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 77%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 20 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.1%
- Flights/day
- 1.9
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 16m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 237 mi
Best airline from PHL to PVD
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airwaysmost reliable | 80% | 14 min | 0.0% | 96 |
| American Airlines | 77% | 18 min | 2.0% | 943 |
| PSA Airlines | 76% | 24 min | 5.2% | 639 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from PHL to PVD
Aim for departures around 10 a.m. (89% on-time); avoid 8 p.m. departures (49%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 75% | 22 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 82% | 14 min |
| Wednesday | 80% | 14 min |
| Thursday | 75% | 24 min |
| Friday | 76% | 22 min |
| Saturday | 75% | 25 min |
| Sunday | 76% | 20 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft43%
- Airline operations40%
- National airspace system12%
- Weather5%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from PHL to PVD delayed?
- 23% of PHL–PVD 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 PVD?
- Republic Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 80%, based on 96 flights. 3 airlines flew PHL–PVD frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from PHL to PVD?
- Departures around 10 a.m. have the best record (89% on-time), while departures around 8 p.m. have the worst (49%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from PHL to PVD?
- The scheduled PHL–PVD flight time averages 1h 16m over 237 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 23% of the time.
- How often are PHL to PVD flights cancelled?
- 3.1% 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 PVD?
- July 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 52% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 93%. If your dates are flexible, that 41-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,678 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.