Route on-time record
DAY to PHL: most on-time flights and the best time to fly
Dayton (James M. Cox Dayton International Airport) to Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport). 300 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 91% arrived within 15 minutes and 1.3% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was PSA 5587 at 6:00 AM.
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DAY → PHL
Dayton to Philadelphia: 300 nonstop flights a year
On time (12 months)
91%
Cancelled
1.3%
avg delay 7 min
Best time to leave
No clear winner
Most reliable airline
PSA
90% 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 5587 · sold as American Eagle
6:00 AM → 7:40 AM1h 40m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31. Same departure also flew as PSA 5423; its record covers all of them.
91%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 95%
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Avg arrival delay
- 5 min
- Arrived on time 95% of the time (55 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 55 scheduled flights.
Limited track record · 55 flights
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Airlines on this route
Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.
- PSA Airlines (sold as American Eagle)90%
300 flights · 91% on time as flown · 1.3% cancel
On time by departure time
All airlines, scheduled local departure, Jun 2025 to May 2026.
- Before 9 AM91%
298 flights · avg delay 7 min
Best day: Tuesday (95%). Worst: Friday (87%).
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)76%
- Air traffic control and airport volume13%
- Severe weather11%
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
DAY to PHL questions
- Which airline is most on time from DAY to PHL?
- PSA, with a season-adjusted 90% chance of operating and arriving on time over 300 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 DAY to PHL?
- February (80% on time); the best was April (97%), 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 DAY
- PHL to DAY (return)
- DAY to ORD 72%
- DAY to ATL 89%
- DAY to DFW 78%
- DAY to CLT 83%
- DAY to DCA 72%
- DAY to DEN 91%
Live status: FAA delays and ground stops