Best Time to Fly PHL to PVD: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Philadelphia International → Rhode Island Tf Green International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
703 flights were scheduled from Philadelphia (PHL) to Providence (PVD) in the last 12 months, and 76.6% of those that flew arrived on time, 1.0 points below the US average of 77.6%.
American Airlines was the most punctual of the 3 airlines on the route at 79.0%, while PSA Airlines trailed at 72.9%.
January has been the best month (95% on time) and Saturday the weakest day of the week (75%).
4.4% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
PHL to PVD 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 79.0% | 67 min | 2.1% | 419 |
| Republic Airways | 72.9% | 82 min | 0.0% | 48 |
| PSA Airlines | 72.9% | 97 min | 9.3% | 236 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly PHL to PVD
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 1,558 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8am–9am | 80.7% | 7.5% | 67 |
| 9am–10am | 76.5% | 0.0% | 51 |
| 10am–11am | 90.2% | 0.0% | 163 |
| 11am–12pm | 86.7% | 0.0% | 30 |
| 1pm–2pm | 79.5% | 4.0% | 76 |
| 2pm–3pm | 78.3% | 2.4% | 246 |
| 3pm–4pm | Limited data | 3 | |
| 4pm–5pm | 82.0% | 0.0% | 39 |
| 5pm–6pm | 72.1% | 5.5% | 91 |
| 6pm–7pm | 76.9% | 0.0% | 39 |
| 7pm–8pm | 64.5% | 4.6% | 130 |
| 8pm–9pm | 48.7% | 4.9% | 41 |
| 9pm–10pm | 76.2% | 3.4% | 497 |
| 10pm–11pm | 86.6% | 3.5% | 85 |
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 PVD
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) | 76.7% | -4.0 pts | 0.0% | 30 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 63.4% | -17.3 pts | 6.5% | 292 |
| All other days | 80.7% | — | 2.3% | 1,236 |
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).