Best Time to Fly PVD to PBI: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Rhode Island Tf Green International → Palm Beach International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
425 flights were scheduled from Providence (PVD) to West Palm Beach/Palm Beach (PBI) in the last 12 months, and 76.0% of those that flew arrived on time, 1.6 points below the US average of 77.6%.
JetBlue was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Wednesday was the most reliable day (85% on time) and January the worst month (60%).
The cancellation rate was 2.8% (US average 1.8%).
PVD 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JetBlue | 76.1% | 73 min | 2.8% | 422 |
| Southwest Airlines | Limited data | 3 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly PVD to PBI
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 941 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am–7am | 88.6% | 4.8% | 83 |
| 7am–8am | 80.7% | 1.6% | 63 |
| 8am–9am | 76.3% | 1.6% | 189 |
| 9am–10am | Limited data | 25 | |
| 10am–11am | Limited data | 27 | |
| 11am–12pm | 74.5% | 3.4% | 59 |
| 12pm–1pm | 61.0% | 0.0% | 41 |
| 1pm–2pm | 80.6% | 2.9% | 69 |
| 2pm–3pm | 76.1% | 0.0% | 72 |
| 3pm–4pm | 73.2% | 1.6% | 251 |
| 4pm–5pm | 52.7% | 3.5% | 57 |
| 6pm–7pm | Limited data | 1 | |
| 8pm–9pm | Limited data | 2 | |
| 9pm–10pm | Limited data | 2 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on PVD 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) | Limited data | 29 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 53.5% | -24.1 pts | 4.4% | 45 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 69.2% | -8.4 pts | 2.4% | 124 |
| All other days | 77.6% | — | 1.6% | 743 |
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).