Best Time to Fly PHL to BDL: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Philadelphia International → Bradley International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
Over the last 12 months, 70.2% of Philadelphia (PHL) to Hartford (BDL) flights arrived on time (572 scheduled flights). That is 7.4 points below the national average of 77.6%.
PSA Airlines was the most punctual of the 2 airlines on the route at 76.9%, while American Airlines trailed at 67.7%.
October has been the best month (80% on time) and Friday the weakest day of the week (66%).
2.3% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
PHL to BDL 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 | 76.9% | 120 min | 5.0% | 141 |
| American Airlines | 67.7% | 76 min | 1.5% | 412 |
| Republic Airways | Limited data | 19 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly PHL to BDL
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 1,108 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8am–9am | 95.5% | 0.0% | 44 |
| 9am–10am | Limited data | 29 | |
| 10am–11am | 90.9% | 0.0% | 67 |
| 11am–12pm | 80.0% | 0.0% | 50 |
| 1pm–2pm | Limited data | 25 | |
| 2pm–3pm | 70.7% | 1.1% | 191 |
| 3pm–4pm | Limited data | 7 | |
| 4pm–5pm | Limited data | 10 | |
| 5pm–6pm | Limited data | 1 | |
| 6pm–7pm | 57.5% | 3.6% | 83 |
| 7pm–8pm | 72.4% | 2.5% | 119 |
| 8pm–9pm | Limited data | 28 | |
| 9pm–10pm | 66.4% | 4.5% | 380 |
| 10pm–11pm | 77.8% | 2.7% | 74 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on PHL to BDL
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 | 7 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | Limited data | 18 | ||
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 59.5% | -12.9 pts | 8.0% | 137 |
| All other days | 72.5% | — | 1.9% | 946 |
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).