Philadelphia (PHL) to Traverse City (TVC): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Philadelphia (PHL) to Traverse City (TVC) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 118 departures over the past year, roughly 2 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 81% arrived on time. Cancellations are the bigger caveat: 3.4% of scheduled flights never departed.
- On-time
- 81%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 16 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.4%
- Flights/day
- 0.32
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 14m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 627 mi
Best airline from PHL to TVC
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA Airlinesmost reliable | 85% | 14 min | 4.5% | 110 |
| Republic Airways | 76% | 18 min | 2.1% | 95 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from PHL to TVC
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Mondaybest | 92% | 2 min |
| Tuesday | 84% | 22 min |
| Wednesday | 88% | 17 min |
| Thursday | 82% | 7 min |
| Friday | 85% | 8 min |
| Saturday | 64% | 29 min |
| Sunday | 82% | 17 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft42%
- Airline operations26%
- National airspace system26%
- Weather6%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from PHL to TVC delayed?
- 19% of PHL–TVC 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 16 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from PHL to TVC?
- PSA Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 85%, based on 110 flights. 2 airlines flew PHL–TVC frequently enough to compare in this period.
- How long is the flight from PHL to TVC?
- The scheduled PHL–TVC flight time averages 2h 14m over 627 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 19% of the time.
- How often are PHL to TVC flights cancelled?
- 3.4% 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.
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Based on 206 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.