Traverse City (TVC) to Philadelphia (PHL): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Traverse City (TVC) to Philadelphia (PHL) 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, 82% arrived on time. Cancellations are the bigger caveat: 3.6% of scheduled flights never departed.
- On-time
- 82%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 11 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.6%
- Flights/day
- 0.32
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 59m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 627 mi
Best airline from TVC to PHL
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA Airlinesmost reliable | 82% | 10 min | 4.5% | 179 |
| Republic Airways | 81% | 11 min | 1.4% | 69 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from TVC to PHL
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 85% | 9 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 88% | 13 min |
| Wednesday | 83% | 8 min |
| Thursday | 79% | 8 min |
| Friday | 84% | 5 min |
| Saturday | 71% | 14 min |
| Sunday | 83% | 15 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft65%
- Airline operations15%
- National airspace system17%
- Weather2%
- Security1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from TVC to PHL delayed?
- 18% of TVC–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 11 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from TVC to PHL?
- PSA Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 82%, based on 179 flights. 2 airlines flew TVC–PHL frequently enough to compare in this period.
- How long is the flight from TVC to PHL?
- The scheduled TVC–PHL flight time averages 1h 59m over 627 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 18% of the time.
- How often are TVC 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 day of the week is most reliable for TVC to PHL?
- Tuesday flights have the best record at 88% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Saturday trails at 71%.
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Based on 249 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.