BTS DATA COMPLETE THROUGH JUNE 2026HISTORICAL ODDS · NOT LIVE FLIGHT STATUS
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PHL→BHM

Philadelphia, PA (PHL) to Birmingham, AL (BHM) flight delay odds

74.5% of 546 official scheduled PHL-to-BHM flights arrived on time; 16.8% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 2.2% were cancelled during July 2025–June 2026.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics · Reporting window: July 2025–June 2026 · Updated September 16, 2026

HISTORICAL ROUTE SIGNALGenerally reliable
74.5%arrived on time
16.8%30+ min late
2.2%cancelled
546scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late10.1%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late5.5%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.5%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+12.4 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for PHL to BHM?

Among qualifying PHL-to-BHM departure window results, Late morning had the highest on-time rate: 81.3% of 294 flights. Afternoon was lowest at 64.3% across 42 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Late morning29481.3%13.3%1.7%
Afternoon4264.3%23.8%0.0%
Evening16966.3%21.9%2.4%
Night4070.0%15.0%7.5%

Which weekday was most reliable for PHL to BHM?

Among qualifying PHL-to-BHM weekday results, Saturday had the highest on-time rate: 81.9% of 72 flights. Wednesday was lowest at 70.4% across 81 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday8171.6%18.5%4.9%
Tuesday7481.1%12.2%1.4%
Wednesday8170.4%22.2%1.2%
Thursday8072.5%18.8%1.2%
Friday8274.4%15.9%2.4%
Saturday7281.9%12.5%1.4%
Sunday7671.1%17.1%2.6%

Which airline was most reliable for PHL to BHM?

Among qualifying PHL-to-BHM airline results, Republic Airways had the highest on-time rate: 83.9% of 31 flights. PSA Airlines was lowest at 74.1% across 514 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
PSA Airlines51474.1%16.9%2.3%
Republic Airways3183.9%16.1%0.0%
American Airlines10.0%0.0%0.0%

Which month was most reliable for PHL to BHM?

Among qualifying PHL-to-BHM month results, September 2025 had the highest on-time rate: 86.5% of 52 flights. July 2025 was lowest at 63.3% across 49 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 20254963.3%16.3%8.2%
August 20255969.5%22.0%1.7%
September 20255286.5%7.7%0.0%
October 20256185.2%13.1%0.0%
November 20253083.3%16.7%0.0%
December 20253063.3%33.3%0.0%
January 20263080.0%10.0%6.7%
February 20262878.6%14.3%7.1%
March 20263180.6%16.1%0.0%
April 20265477.8%14.8%0.0%
May 20266269.4%17.7%0.0%
June 20266063.3%21.7%5.0%

What drove PHL to BHM delay minutes?

Late aircraft was the largest recorded PHL-to-BHM delay category, accounting for 42.9% of 12,211 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline36.0%
Late aircraft42.9%
National airspace13.3%
Weather7.8%
Security0.0%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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