Best Time to Fly MKE to PHL: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
General Mitchell International → Philadelphia International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
502 flights were scheduled from Milwaukee (MKE) to Philadelphia (PHL) in the last 12 months, and 79.9% of those that flew arrived on time, 2.3 points above the US average of 77.6%.
PSA Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Saturday was the most reliable day (81% on time) and July the worst month (55%).
The cancellation rate was 5.8% (US average 1.8%).
MKE to PHL on-time performance by airline
Last 12 months. Airlines with fewer than 30 completed flights are marked “limited data”.
| Airline | On time | Avg delay when late | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA Airlines | 82.8% | 110 min | 5.6% | 450 |
| Republic Airways | Limited data | 25 | ||
| American Airlines | Limited data | 27 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly MKE to PHL
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 794 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | Limited data | 26 | |
| 6am–7am | 91.2% | 4.6% | 238 |
| 7am–8am | Limited data | 1 | |
| 9am–10am | Limited data | 2 | |
| 10am–11am | 85.4% | 2.4% | 42 |
| 11am–12pm | Limited data | 7 | |
| 12pm–1pm | 64.7% | 6.8% | 73 |
| 1pm–2pm | 86.6% | 2.0% | 99 |
| 2pm–3pm | 56.3% | 5.4% | 93 |
| 3pm–4pm | Limited data | 3 | |
| 4pm–5pm | 72.0% | 2.0% | 51 |
| 5pm–6pm | 69.1% | 7.5% | 133 |
| 6pm–7pm | Limited data | 26 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on MKE to PHL
On-time arrivals during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On time | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | Limited data | 13 | ||
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 61.1% | -23.4 pts | 8.4% | 262 |
| All other days | 84.5% | — | 3.1% | 519 |
Monthly on-time trend
On-time arrival % each month, with the 12-month US average for reference.
What causes delays on this route
Share of reported delay minutes, last 12 months (BTS cause categories).