Philadelphia (PHL) to Traverse City (TVC): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Philadelphia (PHL) to Traverse City (TVC) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 116 departures over the past year, roughly 2 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 79% arrived on time. Cancellations are the bigger caveat: 4.4% of scheduled flights never departed.
- On-time
- 79%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 16 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 4.4%
- 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 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA Airlinesmost reliable | 81% | 14 min | 5.0% | 179 |
| Republic Airways | 73% | 20 min | 2.9% | 69 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from PHL to TVC
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Mondaybest | 94% | 4 min |
| Tuesday | 81% | 20 min |
| Wednesday | 83% | 18 min |
| Thursday | 81% | 8 min |
| Friday | 87% | 6 min |
| Saturday | 55% | 32 min |
| Sunday | 87% | 11 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 operations23%
- National airspace system31%
- Weather4%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from PHL to TVC delayed?
- 21% of PHL–TVC 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 16 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from PHL to TVC?
- PSA Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 81%, based on 179 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 21% of the time.
- How often are PHL to TVC flights cancelled?
- 4.4% 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 day of the week is most reliable for PHL to TVC?
- Monday flights have the best record at 94% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Saturday trails at 55%.
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Based on 249 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.