Best Time to Fly BGR to PHL: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Bangor International → Philadelphia International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
490 flights were scheduled from Bangor (BGR) to Philadelphia (PHL) in the last 12 months, and 78.7% of those that flew arrived on time, 1.1 points above the US average of 77.6%.
American Airlines was the most punctual of the 2 airlines on the route at 79.6%, while PSA Airlines trailed at 77.8%.
September has been the best month (86% on time) and Sunday the weakest day of the week (65%).
2.2% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
BGR 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 79.6% | 206 min | 1.8% | 284 |
| PSA Airlines | 77.8% | 105 min | 2.9% | 204 |
| Republic Airways | Limited data | 2 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly BGR to PHL
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 937 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 88.1% | 7.0% | 172 |
| 6am–7am | 88.3% | 5.2% | 135 |
| 7am–8am | 87.0% | 2.1% | 142 |
| 8am–9am | Limited data | 1 | |
| 10am–11am | Limited data | 21 | |
| 11am–12pm | Limited data | 8 | |
| 12pm–1pm | 75.7% | 0.0% | 70 |
| 1pm–2pm | 77.3% | 1.5% | 130 |
| 3pm–4pm | 53.5% | 3.3% | 151 |
| 4pm–5pm | 74.0% | 2.5% | 79 |
| 6pm–7pm | Limited data | 28 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on BGR 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 | 7 | ||
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 71.9% | -9.2 pts | 5.9% | 270 |
| All other days | 81.2% | — | 2.3% | 660 |
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).