PlainFlights

Route · PVD → PHL · 2020–2025 BTS data

Providence to Philadelphia

The PVD–PHL corridor (Providence, RI → Philadelphia, PA) runs ahead of the national average, served by 15 carriers across roughly 237 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

87.6%
On-time
+8.6 pts
vs US avg
105 min
Delay when late
4,534
Flights

Cancelled

2.0%

Best Month

Mar 2024 98%

Worst Month

May 2025 67%

Distance

237 mi

Carriers

15

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 35 4 1 0 YX,OH,AA
Nov 2025 56 7 0 0 OH,AA,YX
Oct 2025 67 18 1 0 AA,OH,YX
Sep 2025 84 17 1 0 YX,AA
Aug 2025 63 7 1 0 AA,YX
Jul 2025 31 3 2 0 AA
Jun 2025 39 3 0 0 AA,OH
May 2025 84 28 4 0 AA,OH
Apr 2025 33 3 0 0 AA
Mar 2025 75 11 4 0 AA,OH
Feb 2025 55 18 3 0 AA,OH,YX
Nov 2024 94 8 0 0 YX,OH,AA
Oct 2024 147 19 0 0 YX,AA,OH
Sep 2024 133 22 0 0 OH,AA
Aug 2024 121 26 6 0 AA,OH
Jul 2024 119 36 5 0 AA,OH,YX
Jun 2024 85 16 1 0 AA,OH
May 2024 67 11 0 0 AA,OH
Apr 2024 105 7 0 0 OH,YX
Mar 2024 58 1 0 0 OH,YX
Jan 2024 32 8 2 0 YX,OH
Dec 2023 39 3 2 0 OH,YX
Oct 2023 39 1 0 0 OH,YX
Sep 2023 74 10 2 0 OH,YX

Cancellation Rate

2.0%

35 of 1,735 flights

Diversion Rate

0.0%

0 of 1,735 flights

What the Data Says About PVD to PHL

Providence to Philadelphia (PVD to PHL) is one of the more dependable pairings in the BTS On-Time Performance dataset: a 87.6% on-time rate across 4,534 flights, with delays that do happen averaging 104.7 minutes. The corridor runs roughly 237 miles and is served by 15 carriers. Over the most recent 24 months, 35 of 1,735 flights were cancelled (2.0%) and 0 diverted (0.0%).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Mar 2024 posted the strongest performance at 98% on-time, while May 2025 came in at just 67% - a 32-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from PVD to PHL?
Flights from Providence to Philadelphia have a 87.6% on-time rate based on 4,534 flights. The average delay is 104.7 minutes. The best recent month was Mar 2024 with 98% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for PVD to PHL?
Over the last 24 months, 2.0% of flights on this route were cancelled (35 of 1,735 flights) and 0.0% were diverted.
How far is the flight from PVD to PHL?
The flight distance from Providence (PVD) to Philadelphia (PHL) is approximately 237 miles. This route is served by 15 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from PVD to PHL?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Mar 2024 (98% on-time). The worst was May 2025 (67% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Explore PlainFlights

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

Every figure on PlainFlights is rendered directly from BTS On-Time Performance data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page aggregates this specific route's on-time performance and monthly trend, live from the dataset. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.