Best Time to Fly MSN to PHL: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Dane County Regional-Truax Field → Philadelphia International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
Over the last 12 months, 83.0% of Madison (MSN) to Philadelphia (PHL) flights arrived on time (450 scheduled flights). That is 5.4 points above the national average of 77.6%.
PSA Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Tuesday was the most reliable day (90% on time) and July the worst month (65%).
The cancellation rate was 5.8% (US average 1.8%).
MSN 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 | 83.4% | 94 min | 5.6% | 447 |
| American Airlines | Limited data | 2 | ||
| Republic Airways | Limited data | 1 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly MSN to PHL
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 644 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 89.3% | 1.8% | 57 |
| 6am–7am | 93.5% | 4.8% | 145 |
| 7am–8am | Limited data | 2 | |
| 10am–11am | Limited data | 28 | |
| 11am–12pm | Limited data | 4 | |
| 1pm–2pm | 79.7% | 2.0% | 147 |
| 2pm–3pm | 71.3% | 2.5% | 118 |
| 4pm–5pm | Limited data | 27 | |
| 5pm–6pm | 77.2% | 12.9% | 116 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on MSN to PHL
On-time arrivals during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On time | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving week (Tue before to Mon after) | Limited data | 1 | ||
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 68.9% | -17.8 pts | 9.0% | 234 |
| All other days | 86.7% | — | 2.4% | 409 |
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).