Best Time to Fly PHL to MSN: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Philadelphia International → Dane County Regional-Truax Field
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
452 flights were scheduled from Philadelphia (PHL) to Madison (MSN) in the last 12 months, and 77.0% of those that flew arrived on time, 0.6 points below the US average of 77.6%.
PSA Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Tuesday was the most reliable day (91% on time) and July the worst month (64%).
The cancellation rate was 4.7% (US average 1.8%).
PHL to MSN 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA Airlines | 77.6% | 75 min | 4.5% | 448 |
| American Airlines | Limited data | 3 | ||
| Republic Airways | Limited data | 1 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly PHL to MSN
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 646 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8am–9am | Limited data | 25 | |
| 9am–10am | Limited data | 4 | |
| 10am–11am | 81.2% | 0.9% | 220 |
| 11am–12pm | 95.5% | 0.0% | 44 |
| 1pm–2pm | Limited data | 1 | |
| 2pm–3pm | Limited data | 27 | |
| 3pm–4pm | 72.4% | 6.5% | 124 |
| 6pm–7pm | 70.0% | 0.0% | 50 |
| 7pm–8pm | 77.8% | 6.2% | 48 |
| 8pm–9pm | Limited data | 34 | |
| 9pm–10pm | 67.7% | 1.4% | 69 |
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 MSN
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 | 1 | ||
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 70.3% | -9.4 pts | 6.8% | 235 |
| All other days | 79.7% | — | 1.5% | 410 |
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).