Best Time to Fly PHL to PBI: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Philadelphia International → Palm Beach International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,554 flights were scheduled from Philadelphia (PHL) to West Palm Beach/Palm Beach (PBI) in the last 12 months, and 74.5% of those that flew arrived on time, 3.2 points below the US average of 77.6%.
Among 2 airlines, American Airlines led with 76.6% on time and Frontier Airlines was last with 64.4%.
Over 24 months, Wednesday was the most reliable day (79% on time) and August the worst month (60%).
The cancellation rate was 2.5% (US average 1.8%).
PHL to PBI 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 76.6% | 79 min | 2.1% | 1,268 |
| Frontier Airlines | 64.4% | 69 min | 4.0% | 272 |
| Republic Airways | Limited data | 14 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly PHL to PBI
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 3,249 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | Limited data | 8 | |
| 6am–7am | 77.5% | 2.4% | 41 |
| 7am–8am | 84.7% | 1.5% | 199 |
| 8am–9am | 77.0% | 1.5% | 479 |
| 9am–10am | 75.7% | 1.5% | 205 |
| 10am–11am | 82.0% | 2.2% | 182 |
| 11am–12pm | 76.4% | 1.7% | 358 |
| 12pm–1pm | 66.7% | 1.8% | 111 |
| 1pm–2pm | 66.7% | 2.5% | 157 |
| 2pm–3pm | 63.6% | 2.5% | 79 |
| 3pm–4pm | 64.2% | 2.6% | 230 |
| 4pm–5pm | 71.1% | 1.4% | 278 |
| 5pm–6pm | 59.0% | 2.4% | 85 |
| 6pm–7pm | 70.0% | 2.7% | 260 |
| 7pm–8pm | 60.8% | 5.3% | 451 |
| 8pm–9pm | 72.2% | 3.2% | 94 |
| 9pm–10pm | 77.4% | 0.0% | 31 |
| 10pm–11pm | Limited data | 1 | |
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 PBI
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) | 70.0% | -4.6 pts | 0.0% | 60 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 57.2% | -17.4 pts | 1.6% | 190 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 60.5% | -14.1 pts | 5.6% | 431 |
| All other days | 74.6% | — | 2.0% | 2,568 |
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).