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Route · PBI → PHL · 2020–2025 BTS data

West Palm Beach/Palm Beach to Philadelphia

The PBI–PHL corridor (West Palm Beach/Palm Beach, FL → Philadelphia, PA) runs behind the national average, served by 21 carriers across roughly 951 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

77.8%
On-time
-1.2 pts
vs US avg
105 min
Delay when late
8,297
Flights

Cancelled

2.1%

Best Month

Sep 2025 87%

Worst Month

Aug 2024 50%

Distance

951 mi

Carriers

21

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 155 34 1 0 F9,AA
Nov 2025 109 17 5 0 F9,AA
Oct 2025 124 24 1 0 AA,F9
Sep 2025 86 11 0 0 F9,AA
Aug 2025 103 31 0 0 AA,F9
Jul 2025 106 34 8 1 AA,F9
Jun 2025 106 39 2 1 AA,F9
May 2025 142 39 1 1 AA,F9
Apr 2025 168 32 2 2 F9,AA
Mar 2025 186 52 4 0 AA,F9
Feb 2025 163 36 7 0 AA,OH,F9
Jan 2025 174 47 1 0 AA,OH,YX,F9
Dec 2024 167 47 1 0 AA,F9
Nov 2024 118 25 0 0 F9,AA
Oct 2024 132 21 4 0 F9,AA
Sep 2024 126 39 0 0 AA,F9
Aug 2024 105 52 10 0 AA,F9
Jul 2024 110 34 3 1 AA,F9
Jun 2024 111 29 7 0 AA,F9
May 2024 146 45 1 0 AA,F9
Apr 2024 149 36 2 0 AA,F9
Mar 2024 145 50 1 0 AA,F9
Feb 2024 161 29 2 0 AA,F9
Jan 2024 178 50 5 0 AA,F9

Cancellation Rate

2.1%

68 of 3,270 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

6 of 3,270 flights

What the Data Says About PBI to PHL

The West Palm Beach/Palm Beach to Philadelphia corridor (PBI to PHL) posts a 77.8% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 8,297 tracked flights. Late flights run 105.2 minutes behind on average. 21 carriers cover the 951-mile route; over the last 24 months, 68 of 3,270 flights were cancelled (2.1%) and 0.2% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Sep 2025 posted the strongest performance at 87% on-time, while Aug 2024 came in at just 50% - a 37-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from PBI to PHL?
Flights from West Palm Beach/Palm Beach to Philadelphia have a 77.8% on-time rate based on 8,297 flights. The average delay is 105.2 minutes. The best recent month was Sep 2025 with 87% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for PBI to PHL?
Over the last 24 months, 2.1% of flights on this route were cancelled (68 of 3,270 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from PBI to PHL?
The flight distance from West Palm Beach/Palm Beach (PBI) to Philadelphia (PHL) is approximately 951 miles. This route is served by 21 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from PBI to PHL?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Sep 2025 (87% on-time). The worst was Aug 2024 (50% 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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