Route on-time record

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

Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) to Memphis (Memphis International Airport). 736 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 78% arrived within 15 minutes and 3.1% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was PSA 5324 at 10:35 AM.

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PHL → MEM

Philadelphia to Memphis: 736 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

78%

Cancelled

3.1%

avg delay 18 min

Best time to leave

9 AM to noon

86% on time vs 67% 6 to 9 PM

Most reliable airline

Republic

80% 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 5324 · sold as American Eagle
10:35 AM → 12:28 PM2h 53m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.
87%
chance on time
On time (history)
95%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
4 min
- Arrived on time 95% of the time (44 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 44 scheduled flights.
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (9 AM to noon: 86% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 67%).
- 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 · 44 flights
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#2 · PSA 5614 · sold as American Eagle
2:31 PM → 4:24 PM2h 53m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.
80%
chance on time
On time (history)
89%
Cancelled
6.7%
Avg arrival delay
7 min
- Arrived on time 89% of the time (27 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Cancelled 6.7% of the time (2 of 30).
- Departs inside PHL's trouble window: 72% of its 95 ground stops and delay programs started between 2 PM and 8 PM.
- Short track record (27 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 27 flights
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#3 · PSA 5478 · sold as American Eagle
6:12 PM → 8:05 PM2h 53m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.
74%
chance on time
On time (history)
78%
Cancelled
2.3%
Avg arrival delay
17 min
- Arrived on time 78% of the time (41 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's least on-time window (6 to 9 PM: 67% on time; 9 AM to noon: 86%).
- Departs inside PHL's trouble window: 72% of its 95 ground stops and delay programs started between 2 PM and 8 PM.
- Short track record (41 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 41 flights
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#4 · PSA 5266 · sold as American Eagle
3:20 PM → 5:06 PM2h 46m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
74%
chance on time
On time (history)
70%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
7 min
- Arrived on time 70% of the time (10 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs inside PHL's trouble window: 72% of its 95 ground stops and delay programs started between 2 PM and 8 PM.
- 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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#5 · PSA 5415 · sold as American Eagle
8:55 PM → 10:45 PM2h 50m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
73%
chance on time
On time (history)
73%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
79 min
- Arrived on time 73% of the time (11 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's least on-time window (6 to 9 PM: 67% on time; 9 AM to noon: 86%).
- 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 (11 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 11 flights
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#6 · PSA 5277 · sold as American Eagle
8:45 AM → 10:28 AM2h 43m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
72%
chance on time
On time (history)
63%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
17 min
- Arrived on time 63% of the time (8 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).
- Short track record (8 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 8 flights
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#7 · PSA 5053 · sold as American Eagle
8:34 AM → 10:29 AM2h 55m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.
69%
chance on time
On time (history)
66%
Cancelled
2.6%
Avg arrival delay
17 min
- Arrived on time 66% of the time (38 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).
- Short track record (38 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 38 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%
208 flights · 84% on time as flown · 3.5% cancel
PSA Airlines (sold as American Eagle)74%
528 flights · 76% on time as flown · 2.9% cancel

On time by departure time

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

Before 9 AM78%
188 flights · avg delay 17 min
9 AM to noon86%
177 flights · avg delay 12 min
Noon to 3 PM83%
115 flights · avg delay 15 min
3 to 6 PM79%
63 flights · avg delay 13 min
6 to 9 PM67%
192 flights · avg delay 29 min

Best day: Tuesday (81%). Worst: Monday (75%).

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 aircraft52%
Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)29%
Air traffic control and airport volume16%
Severe weather3%

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 MEM questions

What time of day is best to fly PHL to MEM?: 9 AM to noon: 86% of flights arrived on time, against 67% for departures 6 to 9 PM.
Which airline is most on time from PHL to MEM?: Republic, with a season-adjusted 80% chance of operating and arriving on time over 208 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 MEM?: July (67% on time); the best was November (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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