Providence (PVD) to Philadelphia (PHL): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Delays are only half the story on PVD–PHL: 3.6% of its scheduled flights were outright cancelled, well above the US norm, so a backup plan matters more here than on most routes. When flights do go, 81% land on time, no worse than the national average of 78%. Republic Airways has been the safer pick, arriving on time 86% of the time.
- On-time
- 81%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 21 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.6%
- Flights/day
- 1.9
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 21m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 237 mi
Best airline from PVD to PHL
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airwaysmost reliable | 86% | 17 min | 1.0% | 96 |
| American Airlines | 85% | 20 min | 2.0% | 941 |
| PSA Airlines | 75% | 25 min | 6.3% | 639 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from PVD to PHL
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (97% on-time); avoid 2 p.m. departures (46%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 75% | 29 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 88% | 13 min |
| Wednesday | 81% | 15 min |
| Thursday | 81% | 27 min |
| Friday | 82% | 12 min |
| Saturday | 82% | 36 min |
| Sunday | 81% | 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 aircraft37%
- Airline operations48%
- National airspace system13%
- Weather2%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from PVD to PHL delayed?
- 19% of PVD–PHL 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 21 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from PVD to PHL?
- Republic Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 86%, based on 96 flights. 3 airlines flew PVD–PHL frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from PVD to PHL?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (97% on-time), while departures around 2 p.m. have the worst (46%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from PVD to PHL?
- The scheduled PVD–PHL flight time averages 1h 21m over 237 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 19% of the time.
- How often are PVD to PHL flights cancelled?
- 3.6% 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 PVD to PHL?
- May 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 65% of arrivals on time. The best was April 2026 at 98%. If your dates are flexible, that 33-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,676 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.