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

Philadelphia, PA (PHL) to Columbus, OH (CMH) flight delay odds

76.5% of 1,382 official scheduled PHL-to-CMH flights arrived on time; 14.4% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 3.3% 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 SIGNALVariable
76.5%arrived on time
14.4%30+ min late
3.3%cancelled
1,382scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late8.8%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late3.4%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.2%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+5.7 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for PHL to CMH?

Among qualifying PHL-to-CMH departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 87.7% of 211 flights. Evening was lowest at 70.1% across 351 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning21187.7%7.1%1.9%
Late morning17483.3%10.3%1.1%
Afternoon50373.8%15.7%3.4%
Evening35170.1%18.8%4.3%
Night14376.9%14.7%4.9%

Which weekday was most reliable for PHL to CMH?

Among qualifying PHL-to-CMH weekday results, Tuesday had the highest on-time rate: 82.7% of 191 flights. Thursday was lowest at 68.6% across 207 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday20972.7%16.7%4.8%
Tuesday19182.7%10.5%1.6%
Wednesday20479.4%12.7%3.4%
Thursday20768.6%20.8%3.4%
Friday20682.0%11.2%1.0%
Saturday16178.9%11.8%2.5%
Sunday20472.1%16.2%5.9%

Which airline was most reliable for PHL to CMH?

Among qualifying PHL-to-CMH airline results, Republic Airways had the highest on-time rate: 81.9% of 546 flights. American Airlines was lowest at 69.5% across 489 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Republic Airways54681.9%10.6%2.9%
American Airlines48969.5%20.2%3.1%
PSA Airlines34777.8%12.1%4.0%

Which month was most reliable for PHL to CMH?

Among qualifying PHL-to-CMH month results, April 2026 had the highest on-time rate: 92.2% of 103 flights. July 2025 was lowest at 54.3% across 127 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 202512754.3%31.5%8.7%
August 202516974.6%16.0%3.0%
September 202512583.2%13.6%0.8%
October 202516676.5%13.3%1.2%
November 20259180.2%15.4%1.1%
December 20259169.2%13.2%7.7%
January 20268577.6%14.1%4.7%
February 20266178.7%9.8%6.6%
March 20265872.4%13.8%5.2%
April 202610392.2%6.8%0.0%
May 202613885.5%10.9%0.7%
June 202616875.0%11.3%3.6%

What drove PHL to CMH delay minutes?

Late aircraft was the largest recorded PHL-to-CMH delay category, accounting for 48.2% of 21,741 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline28.8%
Late aircraft48.2%
National airspace14.1%
Weather8.6%
Security0.3%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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