Route on-time record

PHL to CMH: most on-time flights and the best time to fly

Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) to Columbus (John Glenn Columbus International Airport). 1,341 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 78% arrived within 15 minutes and 3.8% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was Republic 4775 at 8:55 AM.

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PHL → CMH

Philadelphia to Columbus: 1,341 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

78%

Cancelled

3.8%

avg delay 18 min

Best time to leave

Before 9 AM

89% on time vs 72% 3 to 6 PM

Most reliable airline

Republic

80% chance on time

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Lowest nonstop fare seen in the next two months: $464 (American 993 on 2026-10-26). 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 · Republic 4775 · sold as American Eagle, Delta Connection or United Express
8:55 AM → 10:48 AM1h 53m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.
92%
chance on time
On time (history)
100%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
0 min
- Arrived on time 100% of the time (38 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 38 scheduled flights.
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 89% on time; 3 to 6 PM: 72%).
- Departs outside PHL's trouble window (2 PM to 8 PM, when 72% of its 95 ground stops and delay programs started).
Limited track record · 38 flights
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#2 · PSA 5640 · sold as American Eagle
8:21 AM → 10:10 AM1h 49m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
83%
chance on time
On time (history)
90%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
7 min
- Arrived on time 90% of the time (10 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 89% on time; 3 to 6 PM: 72%).
- Departs outside PHL's trouble window (2 PM to 8 PM, when 72% of its 95 ground stops and delay programs started).
- Short track record (10 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 10 flights
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#3 · Republic 4419 · sold as American Eagle, Delta Connection or United Express
1:55 PM → 3:40 PM1h 45m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.
81%
chance on time
On time (history)
89%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
12 min
- Arrived on time 89% of the time (44 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 44 scheduled flights.
- Departs outside PHL's trouble window (2 PM to 8 PM, when 72% of its 95 ground stops and delay programs started).
- Short track record (44 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 44 flights
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#4 · PSA 5486 · sold as American Eagle
10:42 AM → 12:30 PM1h 48m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.
79%
chance on time
On time (history)
85%
Cancelled
2.9%
Avg arrival delay
14 min
- Arrived on time 85% of the time (67 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs outside PHL's trouble window (2 PM to 8 PM, when 72% of its 95 ground stops and delay programs started).
- 71% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
Moderate track record · 67 flights
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#5 · Republic 4482 · sold as American Eagle, Delta Connection or United Express
7:48 PM → 9:50 PM2h 02m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-19.
78%
chance on time
On time (history)
83%
Cancelled
3.4%
Avg arrival delay
16 min
- Arrived on time 83% of the time (195 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Cancelled 3.4% of the time (7 of 203).
- Departs inside PHL's trouble window: 72% of its 95 ground stops and delay programs started between 2 PM and 8 PM.
- 61% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
Moderate track record · 195 flights
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#6 · American 2905
10:35 AM → 12:21 PM1h 46m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
77%
chance on time
On time (history)
89%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
11 min
- Arrived on time 89% of the time (9 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs outside PHL's trouble window (2 PM to 8 PM, when 72% of its 95 ground stops and delay programs started).
- 100% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
- Short track record (9 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 9 flights
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#7 · Republic 4361 · sold as American Eagle, Delta Connection or United Express
9:55 PM → 11:42 PM1h 47m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
77%
chance on time
On time (history)
78%
Cancelled
6.2%
Avg arrival delay
14 min
- Arrived on time 78% of the time (151 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Cancelled 6.2% of the time (10 of 161).
- Departs outside PHL's trouble window (2 PM to 8 PM, when 72% of its 95 ground stops and delay programs started).
- 61% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
Moderate track record · 151 flights
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#8 · American 2397
3:40 PM → 5:27 PM1h 47m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
65%
chance on time
On time (history)
70%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
23 min
- Arrived on time 70% of the time (10 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's least on-time window (3 to 6 PM: 72% on time; Before 9 AM: 89%).
- Departs inside PHL's trouble window: 72% of its 95 ground stops and delay programs started between 2 PM and 8 PM.
- 76% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
Limited track record · 10 flights
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#9 · American 1481
8:07 PM → 9:59 PM1h 52m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
62%
chance on time
On time (history)
60%
Cancelled
6.6%
Avg arrival delay
28 min
- Arrived on time 60% of the time (114 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Cancelled 6.6% of the time (8 of 122).
- Departs outside PHL's trouble window (2 PM to 8 PM, when 72% of its 95 ground stops and delay programs started).
- 54% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
Moderate track record · 114 flights
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Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

Republic Airways (sold as American Eagle, Delta Connection or United Express)80%
564 flights · 84% on time as flown · 3.5% cancel
PSA Airlines (sold as American Eagle)76%
301 flights · 81% on time as flown · 4.1% cancel
American Airlines70%
476 flights · 70% on time as flown · 3.9% cancel

On time by departure time

All airlines, scheduled local departure, Jun 2025 to May 2026.

Before 9 AM89%
187 flights · avg delay 10 min
9 AM to noon86%
156 flights · avg delay 9 min
Noon to 3 PM78%
270 flights · avg delay 19 min
3 to 6 PM72%
236 flights · avg delay 25 min
6 to 9 PM73%
352 flights · avg delay 23 min
After 9 PM78%
140 flights · avg delay 15 min

Best day: Tuesday (86%). 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 aircraft50%
Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)27%
Air traffic control and airport volume15%
Severe weather7%

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

PHL to CMH questions

What time of day is best to fly PHL to CMH?: Before 9 AM: 89% of flights arrived on time, against 72% 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 PHL to CMH?: Republic, with a season-adjusted 80% chance of operating and arriving on time over 564 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 PHL to CMH?: July (66% on time); the best was February (88%), 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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