Philadelphia (PHL) to Providence (PVD): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
The calendar drives reliability on PHL–PVD. November 2024 flights landed on schedule 93% of the time, but July 2025 dropped to 52% — a gap of 41 points. Across the full period the route averages 78% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (86% vs 74%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 78%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 18 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.2%
- Flights/day
- 1.6
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 15m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 237 mi
Best airline from PHL to PVD
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airwaysmost reliable | 80% | 14 min | 0.0% | 96 |
| PSA Airlines | 79% | 19 min | 3.6% | 576 |
| American Airlines | 77% | 18 min | 1.6% | 898 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from PHL to PVD
Aim for departures around 1 p.m. (89% on-time); avoid 8 p.m. departures (49%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 76% | 21 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 85% | 12 min |
| Wednesday | 80% | 14 min |
| Thursday | 77% | 17 min |
| Friday | 75% | 23 min |
| Saturday | 75% | 23 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 system13%
- Weather4%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from PHL to PVD delayed?
- 22% of PHL–PVD 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 18 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 1 p.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 15m over 237 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 22% of the time.
- How often are PHL to PVD flights cancelled?
- 2.2% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- 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 1,570 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.