Route on-time record
BGR to PHL: most on-time flights and the best time to fly
Bangor (Bangor International Airport) to Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport). 568 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 76% arrived within 15 minutes and 3.0% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was American 2536 at 7:20 AM.
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BGR → PHL
Bangor to Philadelphia: 568 nonstop flights a year
On time (12 months)
76%
Cancelled
3.0%
avg delay 36 min
Best time to leave
Before 9 AM
87% on time vs 55% 3 to 6 PM
Most reliable airline
American
77% chance on time
Lowest nonstop fare seen in the next two months: $343 (American 5441 on 2026-10-24). Fares open on our travel partner (Aviasales). Pick the flight number you chose here.
Most reliable nonstop flights
Ranked by the chance the flight operates and arrives within 15 minutes of schedule, from Jun 2025 to May 2026 records.
#1 · American 2536
7:20 AM → 9:15 AM1h 55m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
82%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 85%
- Cancelled
- 3.3%
- Avg arrival delay
- 56 min
- Arrived on time 85% of the time (119 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Cancelled 3.3% of the time (4 of 123).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 87% on time; 3 to 6 PM: 55%).
Moderate track record · 119 flights
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Airlines on this route
Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.
- American Airlines77%
303 flights · 79% on time as flown · 2.1% cancel
On time by departure time
All airlines, scheduled local departure, Jun 2025 to May 2026.
- Before 9 AM87%
259 flights · avg delay 35 min
- Noon to 3 PM75%
142 flights · avg delay 23 min
- 3 to 6 PM55%
134 flights · avg delay 56 min
Best day: Tuesday (85%). Worst: Sunday (65%).
On time by month
All airlines, Jun 2023 to May 2026. Several years per month, so one stormy season doesn't define a month. Travel-month estimates use this seasonal pattern.
What delays this route
- Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)51%
- Late-arriving aircraft33%
- Air traffic control and airport volume16%
Share of delay minutes by the cause airlines report to the US DOT.
Historical odds, not a guarantee. Built from the US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics on-time reports (Jun 2025 to May 2026), FAA ground stop and delay program advisories, and 20 years of airport weather observations. Covers US airlines that report to the DOT; schedules are flights operated recently, so confirm times when you book. ATIS Alerts is not affiliated with any airline. Fares are what Aviasales travelers saw in recent searches (USD, one way, 1 adult), not live quotes; the partner site shows the current price. Fare links go to our travel partner and may earn us a commission at no cost to you. Affiliate disclosure
BGR to PHL questions
- What time of day is best to fly BGR to PHL?
- Before 9 AM: 87% of flights arrived on time, against 55% for departures 3 to 6 PM. Later flights inherit delays from earlier ones, so the first departures of the day usually run best.
- Which airline is most on time from BGR to PHL?
- American, with a season-adjusted 77% chance of operating and arriving on time over 303 flights. The adjustment compares each airline with what the route did in the months it flew, so a carrier that skipped a stormy month gets no free credit.
- What is the worst month for delays on BGR to PHL?
- August (73% on time); the best was November (86%), averaged over Jun 2023 to May 2026.
- Is this a prediction for my flight?
- No. These are historical odds from the US DOT on-time reports, FAA advisories and airport weather records. Check your flight status and the FAA delay board on the day you fly.
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