Best Time to Fly BHM to PHL: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International → Philadelphia International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
561 flights were scheduled from Birmingham (BHM) to Philadelphia (PHL) in the last 12 months, and 82.3% of those that flew arrived on time, 4.6 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Among 2 airlines, Republic Airways led with 96.7% on time and PSA Airlines was last with 81.4%.
Over 24 months, Tuesday was the most reliable day (86% on time) and July the worst month (70%).
The cancellation rate was 3.2% (US average 1.8%).
BHM to PHL on-time performance by airline
Last 12 months. Airlines with fewer than 30 completed flights are marked “limited data”.
| Airline | On time | Avg delay when late | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airways | 96.7% | 18 min | 0.0% | 30 |
| PSA Airlines | 81.4% | 113 min | 3.4% | 531 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly BHM to PHL
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 1,108 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | Limited data | 28 | |
| 6am–7am | 90.3% | 3.5% | 395 |
| 7am–8am | Limited data | 1 | |
| 9am–10am | Limited data | 3 | |
| 10am–11am | Limited data | 1 | |
| 11am–12pm | Limited data | 1 | |
| 12pm–1pm | 79.2% | 2.7% | 75 |
| 1pm–2pm | 77.2% | 0.0% | 137 |
| 2pm–3pm | 76.0% | 4.1% | 388 |
| 3pm–4pm | Limited data | 5 | |
| 4pm–5pm | Limited data | 2 | |
| 5pm–6pm | 63.1% | 9.7% | 72 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on BHM to PHL
On-time arrivals during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On time | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving week (Tue before to Mon after) | Limited data | 20 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | Limited data | 29 | ||
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 74.3% | -9.1 pts | 7.1% | 224 |
| All other days | 83.3% | — | 2.6% | 835 |
Monthly on-time trend
On-time arrival % each month, with the 12-month US average for reference.
What causes delays on this route
Share of reported delay minutes, last 12 months (BTS cause categories).