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Route · CMH → PHL · 2020–2025 BTS data

Columbus to Philadelphia

The CMH–PHL corridor (Columbus, OH → Philadelphia, PA) runs ahead of the national average, served by 13 carriers across roughly 406 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

84.6%
On-time
+5.6 pts
vs US avg
84 min
Delay when late
7,181
Flights

Cancelled

2.4%

Best Month

Jan 2024 92%

Worst Month

Jul 2025 57%

Distance

406 mi

Carriers

13

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 91 18 5 0 YX,OH,AA
Nov 2025 88 15 1 0 OH,AA,YX
Oct 2025 165 35 2 2 AA,OH,YX
Sep 2025 126 27 1 0 OH,YX,AA
Aug 2025 169 37 5 0 AA,YX,OH
Jul 2025 127 54 10 1 AA,YX
Jun 2025 127 39 6 0 AA,OH,YX
May 2025 75 28 3 0 AA,OH,YX
Apr 2025 118 34 2 0 OH,YX,AA
Mar 2025 88 24 0 0 OH,YX
Feb 2025 68 16 6 0 OH,YX
Jan 2025 91 15 2 0 OH,YX
Dec 2024 74 17 0 1 AA,OH,YX
Nov 2024 118 21 0 0 YX,OH,AA
Oct 2024 168 31 0 0 YX,AA,OH
Sep 2024 155 38 0 0 YX,OH,AA
Aug 2024 186 52 7 0 AA,F9,OH,YX
Jul 2024 195 45 8 1 AA,F9,OH,YX
Jun 2024 157 20 4 0 AA,F9,OH,YX
May 2024 122 11 2 0 AA,F9,OH,YX
Apr 2024 79 11 0 0 AA,OH,YX
Mar 2024 58 7 0 0 OH,YX
Feb 2024 72 6 0 0 AA,OH,YX
Jan 2024 85 7 4 0 YX,OH

Cancellation Rate

2.4%

68 of 2,802 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

5 of 2,802 flights

What the Data Says About CMH to PHL

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Columbus to Philadelphia (CMH to PHL) running a 84.6% on-time rate over 7,181 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 83.8 minutes. The 406-mile corridor is served by 13 carriers, and over the last 24 months 2.4% of 2,802 flights were cancelled, 0.2% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Jan 2024 posted the strongest performance at 92% on-time, while Jul 2025 came in at just 57% - a 34-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from CMH to PHL?
Flights from Columbus to Philadelphia have a 84.6% on-time rate based on 7,181 flights. The average delay is 83.8 minutes. The best recent month was Jan 2024 with 92% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for CMH to PHL?
Over the last 24 months, 2.4% of flights on this route were cancelled (68 of 2,802 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from CMH to PHL?
The flight distance from Columbus (CMH) to Philadelphia (PHL) is approximately 406 miles. This route is served by 13 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from CMH to PHL?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Jan 2024 (92% on-time). The worst was Jul 2025 (57% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

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Data source

Data Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), On-Time Performance Data. Statistics reflect cumulative performance across all available reporting periods.

Data sourced from U.S. Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) On-Time Performance data. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainFlights Editorial

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