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Route · PHL → MHT · 2020–2025 BTS data

Philadelphia to Manchester

The PHL–MHT corridor (Philadelphia, PA → Manchester, NH) runs ahead of the national average, served by 2 carriers across roughly 289 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

87.9%
On-time
+8.9 pts
vs US avg
100 min
Delay when late
785
Flights

Cancelled

0.5%

Best Month

Sep 2022 95%

Worst Month

Jul 2021 71%

Distance

289 mi

Carriers

2

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Oct 2024 57 10 0 1 OH
Sep 2024 30 4 0 0 OH
Nov 2023 33 3 0 0 OH,YX
Oct 2023 53 6 0 0 OH
Oct 2022 66 6 0 0 OH
Sep 2022 75 4 0 0 OH
Aug 2021 54 14 0 0 OH
Jul 2021 51 15 1 0 OH
Jun 2021 52 12 1 0 OH
Apr 2021 31 0 0 0 OH
Mar 2021 44 2 0 0 OH
Jan 2021 36 4 0 0 OH
Dec 2020 69 4 1 0 OH
Nov 2020 63 4 0 0 OH
Oct 2020 40 4 0 0 OH
Aug 2020 31 3 1 0 OH

Cancellation Rate

0.5%

4 of 785 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

1 of 785 flights

What the Data Says About PHL to MHT

Philadelphia to Manchester (PHL to MHT) is one of the more dependable pairings in the BTS On-Time Performance dataset: a 87.9% on-time rate across 785 flights, with delays that do happen averaging 100.4 minutes. The corridor runs roughly 289 miles and is served by 2 carriers. Over the most recent 24 months, 4 of 785 flights were cancelled (0.5%) and 1 diverted (0.1%).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Sep 2022 posted the strongest performance at 95% on-time, while Jul 2021 came in at just 71% - a 24-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from PHL to MHT?
Flights from Philadelphia to Manchester have a 87.9% on-time rate based on 785 flights. The average delay is 100.4 minutes. The best recent month was Sep 2022 with 95% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for PHL to MHT?
Over the last 24 months, 0.5% of flights on this route were cancelled (4 of 785 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from PHL to MHT?
The flight distance from Philadelphia (PHL) to Manchester (MHT) is approximately 289 miles. This route is served by 2 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from PHL to MHT?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Sep 2022 (95% on-time). The worst was Jul 2021 (71% 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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