Route on-time record
BHM to PHL: most on-time flights and the best time to fly
Birmingham (Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport) to Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport). 535 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 83% arrived within 15 minutes and 2.8% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was PSA 5218 at 6:01 AM.
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BHM → PHL
Birmingham to Philadelphia: 535 nonstop flights a year
On time (12 months)
83%
Cancelled
2.8%
avg delay 17 min
Best time to leave
Before 9 AM
92% on time vs 77% noon to 3 PM
Most reliable airline
Republic
85% chance on time
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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 · PSA 5218 · sold as American Eagle
6:01 AM → 9:22 AM2h 21m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
88%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 92%
- Cancelled
- 2.9%
- Avg arrival delay
- 13 min
- Arrived on time 92% of the time (169 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 92% on time; Noon to 3 PM: 77%).
Moderate track record · 169 flights
Find 6:01 AM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales#2 · PSA 5421 · sold as American Eagle
12:58 PM → 4:20 PM2h 22m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.
87%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 93%
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Avg arrival delay
- 1 min
- Arrived on time 93% of the time (43 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 44 scheduled flights.
- Leaves in this route's least on-time window (Noon to 3 PM: 77% on time; Before 9 AM: 92%).
- Lands inside PHL's trouble window: 72% of its 95 ground stops and delay programs started between 2 PM and 8 PM.
Limited track record · 43 flights
Find 12:58 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales#3 · PSA 5064 · sold as American Eagle
5:42 PM → 9:04 PM2h 22m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
82%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 91%
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Avg arrival delay
- 5 min
- Arrived on time 91% of the time (11 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Short track record (11 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 11 flights
Find 5:42 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales#4 · PSA 5068 · sold as American Eagle
2:38 PM → 5:55 PM2h 17m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.
71%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 69%
- Cancelled
- 3.3%
- Avg arrival delay
- 35 min
- Arrived on time 69% of the time (29 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Cancelled 3.3% of the time (1 of 30).
- Leaves in this route's least on-time window (Noon to 3 PM: 77% on time; Before 9 AM: 92%).
- Lands inside PHL's trouble window: 72% of its 95 ground stops and delay programs started between 2 PM and 8 PM.
Limited track record · 29 flights
Find 2:38 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales
Airlines on this route
Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.
- Republic Airways (sold as American Eagle, Delta Connection or United Express)85%
30 flights · 97% on time as flown · 2.3% cancel
- PSA Airlines (sold as American Eagle)80%
503 flights · 82% on time as flown · 2.9% cancel
On time by departure time
All airlines, scheduled local departure, Jun 2025 to May 2026.
- Before 9 AM92%
204 flights · avg delay 11 min
- Noon to 3 PM77%
318 flights · avg delay 21 min
Best day: Tuesday (88%). Worst: Monday (78%).
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
- Late-arriving aircraft66%
- Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)23%
- Severe weather6%
- Air traffic control and airport volume6%
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
BHM to PHL questions
- What time of day is best to fly BHM to PHL?
- Before 9 AM: 92% of flights arrived on time, against 77% for departures noon to 3 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 BHM to PHL?
- Republic, with a season-adjusted 85% chance of operating and arriving on time over 30 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 BHM to PHL?
- January (73% on time); the best was October (90%), 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.
More routes from BHM
- PHL to BHM (return)
- BHM to ATL 88%
- BHM to DFW 79%
- BHM to CLT 84%
- BHM to DEN 84%
- BHM to ORD 77%
- BHM to DCA 77%
- BHM to DAL 81%
- BHM to MCO 79%
- BHM to MIA 85%
- BHM to MDW 84%
- BHM to HOU 85%
- BHM to BNA 75%
Live status: FAA delays and ground stops