Best Time to Fly PHL to CMH: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Philadelphia International → John Glenn Columbus International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,435 flights were scheduled from Philadelphia (PHL) to Columbus (CMH) in the last 12 months, and 79.8% of those that flew arrived on time, 2.2 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Republic Airways was the most punctual of the 3 airlines on the route at 84.6%, while American Airlines trailed at 73.3%.
April has been the best month (87% on time) and Thursday the weakest day of the week (75%).
3.1% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
PHL to CMH 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 | 84.6% | 79 min | 2.6% | 542 |
| PSA Airlines | 81.4% | 74 min | 4.9% | 408 |
| American Airlines | 73.3% | 77 min | 2.1% | 485 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly PHL to CMH
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 2,830 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8am–9am | 87.7% | 2.8% | 352 |
| 9am–10am | 84.3% | 2.2% | 92 |
| 10am–11am | 84.9% | 0.7% | 287 |
| 11am–12pm | Limited data | 1 | |
| 12pm–1pm | Limited data | 30 | |
| 1pm–2pm | 79.1% | 2.9% | 451 |
| 2pm–3pm | 87.1% | 0.8% | 133 |
| 3pm–4pm | 68.4% | 3.8% | 158 |
| 4pm–5pm | 72.0% | 2.4% | 249 |
| 5pm–6pm | 56.1% | 2.4% | 42 |
| 6pm–7pm | 76.8% | 2.8% | 182 |
| 7pm–8pm | 76.4% | 3.9% | 460 |
| 8pm–9pm | 68.6% | 5.4% | 37 |
| 9pm–10pm | 77.5% | 6.2% | 356 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on PHL to CMH
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) | 79.5% | -2.1 pts | 2.2% | 45 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 79.5% | -2.1 pts | 4.9% | 82 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 69.5% | -12.1 pts | 7.3% | 645 |
| All other days | 81.6% | — | 1.9% | 2,058 |
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).