Wilkes Barre Scranton International (AVP) Delays and On-Time Departures
Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, PA · ranked 72nd of 333 airports for on-time departures
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
83.9% of the 1,823 flights scheduled to depart Scranton/Wilkes-Barre (AVP) in the last 12 months left on time, 6.5 points above the US average of 77.4%.
That ranks 72nd of 333 US airports tracked on this site, with 2.3% of departures cancelled.
PSA Airlines was the most punctual airline here, with 88.5% of departures on time.
October has been the best month (91% on time) and Friday the weakest day of the week (80%).
Best time of day to fly out of Scranton/Wilkes-Barre (AVP)
On-time departure % by scheduled departure hour (local time), last 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | Limited data | 5 | |
| 6am–7am | 91.6% | 2.5% | 1,018 |
| 7am–8am | 91.3% | 0.7% | 405 |
| 8am–9am | Limited data | 2 | |
| 9am–10am | Limited data | 2 | |
| 10am–11am | Limited data | 7 | |
| 11am–12pm | 86.1% | 1.9% | 316 |
| 12pm–1pm | 83.3% | 2.7% | 333 |
| 1pm–2pm | Limited data | 27 | |
| 2pm–3pm | 68.6% | 0.0% | 51 |
| 3pm–4pm | 71.4% | 4.9% | 81 |
| 4pm–5pm | 78.2% | 2.1% | 145 |
| 5pm–6pm | 73.2% | 1.4% | 550 |
| 6pm–7pm | 69.2% | 3.7% | 323 |
| 7pm–8pm | 73.7% | 1.7% | 58 |
| 8pm–9pm | Limited data | 18 | |
Airlines at AVP ranked by on-time departures
Last 12 months. Airlines with fewer than 30 departures are marked “limited data”.
| Airline | On-time departures | On-time arrivals | Cancelled | Departures |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA Airlines | 88.5% | 89.2% | 1.2% | 749 |
| Envoy Air | 83.6% | 77.6% | 2.2% | 669 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 76.0% | 72.8% | 2.8% | 180 |
| American Airlines | 75.5% | 74.5% | 5.8% | 225 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best day to fly out of AVP
On-time departures by day, 24 months.
Best month to fly out of AVP
On-time departures by month, 24 months.
Holiday travel at Scranton/Wilkes-Barre (AVP)
On-time departures during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On-time departures | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving week (Tue before to Mon after) | 80.3% | -5.0 pts | 4.3% | 69 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 79.4% | -5.9 pts | 0.7% | 137 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 75.5% | -9.8 pts | 3.8% | 559 |
| All other days | 85.3% | — | 1.9% | 2,576 |
Monthly on-time departure trend at AVP
On-time departure % each month, with the 12-month US average for reference.
Routes from Scranton/Wilkes-Barre (AVP)
Every route from AVP with its own page, by number of flights (last 12 months, on-time arrivals).
| To | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVP → Charlotte (CLT) | 85.9% | 2.2% | 980 |
| AVP → Chicago (ORD) | 76.6% | 2.4% | 843 |