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Route · PHL → CHS · 2020–2025 BTS data

Philadelphia to Charleston

The PHL–CHS corridor (Philadelphia, PA → Charleston, SC) runs ahead of the national average, served by 36 carriers across roughly 550 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

80.2%
On-time
+1.2 pts
vs US avg
80 min
Delay when late
6,770
Flights

Cancelled

1.7%

Best Month

Oct 2024 89%

Worst Month

Jan 2024 63%

Distance

550 mi

Carriers

36

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 85 28 2 0 YX,OH,F9,AA
Nov 2025 110 25 0 0 F9,OH,AA,YX
Oct 2025 125 32 0 0 AA,YX,F9
Sep 2025 110 18 0 0 OH,F9,AA
Aug 2025 126 35 2 0 AA,F9,OH
Jul 2025 104 27 4 1 AA,OH,F9
Jun 2025 121 34 6 0 AA,OH,YX,F9
May 2025 135 39 3 1 AA,OH,YX,F9
Apr 2025 161 25 0 0 F9,OH,YX,AA
Mar 2025 137 26 2 0 AA,OH,YX,F9
Feb 2025 110 24 3 0 AA,OH,YX,F9
Jan 2025 115 19 12 0 AA,OH,YX
Dec 2024 72 13 0 0 AA,F9,OH,YX
Nov 2024 97 11 0 1 YX,OH,F9,AA
Oct 2024 148 16 0 0 YX,F9,AA,OH
Sep 2024 150 27 1 0 OH,AA,F9
Aug 2024 136 38 7 0 AA,F9,OH
Jul 2024 144 44 3 0 AA,F9
Jun 2024 135 29 3 0 AA,F9,YX
May 2024 141 39 0 0 AA,F9,OH,YX
Apr 2024 130 21 0 0 AA,F9,OH,YX
Mar 2024 103 17 0 0 AA,F9,OH,YX
Feb 2024 67 11 0 0 AA,YX
Jan 2024 51 19 0 0 AA,YX,OH

Cancellation Rate

1.7%

48 of 2,813 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

3 of 2,813 flights

What the Data Says About PHL to CHS

6,770 tracked flights put the PHL to CHS pairing (Philadelphia to Charleston) at a 80.2% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 79.8 minutes on average. Across the 550-mile route and its 36 carriers, the trailing 24 months show 1.7% cancelled and 0.1% diverted (2,813 flights sampled).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 89% on-time, while Jan 2024 came in at just 63% - a 26-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from PHL to CHS?
Flights from Philadelphia to Charleston have a 80.2% on-time rate based on 6,770 flights. The average delay is 79.8 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 89% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for PHL to CHS?
Over the last 24 months, 1.7% of flights on this route were cancelled (48 of 2,813 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from PHL to CHS?
The flight distance from Philadelphia (PHL) to Charleston (CHS) is approximately 550 miles. This route is served by 36 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from PHL to CHS?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (89% on-time). The worst was Jan 2024 (63% 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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