Best Time to Fly OMA to PHL: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Eppley Airfield → Philadelphia International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
330 flights were scheduled from Omaha (OMA) to Philadelphia (PHL) in the last 12 months, and 80.4% of those that flew arrived on time, 2.7 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Republic Airways was the most punctual of the 3 airlines on the route at 83.3%, while PSA Airlines trailed at 79.0%.
October has been the best month (85% on time) and Thursday the weakest day of the week (72%).
2.7% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
OMA 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 | 83.3% | 89 min | 1.3% | 79 |
| American Airlines | 80.7% | 59 min | 0.0% | 57 |
| PSA Airlines | 79.0% | 73 min | 4.1% | 194 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly OMA to PHL
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 441 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am–7am | 89.2% | 3.2% | 220 |
| 1pm–2pm | 66.7% | 3.2% | 219 |
| 2pm–3pm | Limited data | 2 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on OMA to PHL
On-time arrivals during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On time | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 73.8% | -7.8 pts | 5.6% | 216 |
| All other days | 81.6% | — | 0.9% | 225 |
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).