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Route · PHL → PWM · 2020–2025 BTS data

Philadelphia to Portland

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), PHL to PWM (Philadelphia to Portland) ranks #2631 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

81.3%
On-time
+2.3 pts
vs US avg
82 min
Delay when late
4,615
Flights
#2631 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

2.0%

Best Month

Nov 2023 93%

Worst Month

Aug 2024 55%

Distance

364 mi

Carriers

19

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Oct 2025 100 29 1 0 AA,OH
Sep 2025 102 16 0 0 AA
Aug 2025 119 31 1 0 AA,OH
Jul 2025 112 36 5 0 AA,OH
Jun 2025 94 40 2 0 AA,OH
May 2025 93 16 4 0 AA,OH
Apr 2025 82 12 0 0 OH,AA
Jan 2025 34 11 2 0 AA,OH
Dec 2024 83 13 0 1 AA,OH,YX
Nov 2024 87 9 0 0 YX,OH,AA
Oct 2024 96 16 0 0 AA
Sep 2024 118 20 0 2 OH,AA
Aug 2024 123 55 8 0 AA,F9,OH
Jul 2024 111 40 5 0 AA,F9,OH,YX
Jun 2024 128 34 5 2 AA,F9,OH,YX
May 2024 95 14 2 0 AA,F9,OH,YX
Apr 2024 39 8 1 0 AA,OH,YX
Mar 2024 31 6 0 0 AA
Jan 2024 31 4 1 0 AA,OH
Dec 2023 33 1 0 1 OH,YX
Nov 2023 60 4 0 0 AA,OH,YX
Oct 2023 92 11 0 0 AA
Sep 2023 88 25 3 1 AA
Aug 2023 94 25 0 0 AA,YX

PHL–PWM seasonal on-time pattern

Best: November (91.7%) · weakest: July (72.1%)

70%75%80%85%90%95% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 88.5%

Strongest calendar month

November

91.7% on-time · ~70 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

August

~108 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

72.1% on-time · ~103 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

2.0%

40 of 2,045 flights

Diversion Rate

0.3%

7 of 2,045 flights

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among PHL departures

From PHL, this corridor sits with 60 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 65 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (4 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 1 below 75%). Destination: Portland · fleet on-time rank #2630 of 4927.

What the Data Says About PHL to PWM

4,615 tracked flights put the PHL to PWM pairing (Philadelphia to Portland) at a 81.3% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 82.1 minutes on average. Across the 364-mile route and its 19 carriers, the trailing 24 months show 2.0% cancelled and 0.3% diverted (2,045 flights sampled).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Nov 2023 posted the strongest performance at 93% on-time, while Aug 2024 came in at just 55% - a 38-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, PHL–PWM peaks in November at 91.7% on-time while August carries the heaviest traffic (~108 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 72.1%, a 19.6-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does PHL to PWM rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, PHL to PWM ranks #2631 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1). That ordinal matches our busiest-routes listing (total_flights DESC). See /methodology#corpus-placement for the exact sort basis.
How often are flights delayed from PHL to PWM?
Flights from Philadelphia to Portland have a 81.3% on-time rate based on 4,615 flights. The average delay is 82.1 minutes. The best recent month was Nov 2023 with 93% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for PHL to PWM?
Over the last 24 months, 2.0% of flights on this route were cancelled (40 of 2,045 flights) and 0.3% were diverted.
How far is the flight from PHL to PWM?
The flight distance from Philadelphia (PHL) to Portland (PWM) is approximately 364 miles. This route is served by 19 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from PHL to PWM?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Nov 2023 (93% on-time). The worst was Aug 2024 (55% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

Data source

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

Using PHL–PWM data

PHL–PWM is mid-pack at 81.3% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare PHL and PWM airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. PHL airport
  • If your dates flex, November (91.7% on-time) beats July (72.1%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 81.3% on-time rate; compare before you commit to this pairing. Similar routes

On-time rate reflects the BTS historical average across all reporting carriers on this origin–destination pair, not any single flight or booking recommendation.

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

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