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

Philadelphia, PA (PHL) to Pittsburgh, PA (PIT) flight delay odds

73.7% of 1,227 official scheduled PHL-to-PIT flights arrived on time; 18.4% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 2.9% 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
73.7%arrived on time
18.4%30+ min late
2.9%cancelled
1,227scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late10.0%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late4.6%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.1%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+10.2 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for PHL to PIT?

Among qualifying PHL-to-PIT departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 93.4% of 61 flights. Afternoon was lowest at 68.4% across 329 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning6193.4%4.9%0.0%
Late morning12785.0%12.6%1.6%
Afternoon32968.4%24.3%0.9%
Evening40171.3%19.0%4.5%
Night30973.8%16.5%3.9%

Which weekday was most reliable for PHL to PIT?

Among qualifying PHL-to-PIT weekday results, Wednesday had the highest on-time rate: 80.6% of 170 flights. Thursday was lowest at 69.3% across 192 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday18672.6%17.2%3.2%
Tuesday17478.2%17.2%1.1%
Wednesday17080.6%10.6%5.3%
Thursday19269.3%20.3%4.7%
Friday18870.2%21.8%0.5%
Saturday12971.3%21.7%2.3%
Sunday18873.9%20.2%2.7%

Which airline was most reliable for PHL to PIT?

Among qualifying PHL-to-PIT airline results, Republic Airways had the highest on-time rate: 79.7% of 305 flights. Frontier Airlines was lowest at 69.2% across 104 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
American Airlines62672.8%20.1%2.2%
Republic Airways30579.7%13.1%3.6%
PSA Airlines19269.3%19.8%4.2%
Frontier Airlines10469.2%21.2%1.9%

Which month was most reliable for PHL to PIT?

Among qualifying PHL-to-PIT month results, May 2026 had the highest on-time rate: 88.6% of 123 flights. July 2025 was lowest at 54.7% across 139 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 202513954.7%30.9%10.1%
August 202513959.0%35.3%0.0%
September 202512277.0%15.6%0.0%
October 202517274.4%17.4%0.6%
November 20259186.8%8.8%0.0%
December 20256168.9%23.0%3.3%
January 20263482.4%8.8%5.9%
February 20264575.6%11.1%8.9%
March 20266269.4%19.4%4.8%
April 202612685.7%13.5%0.0%
May 202612388.6%4.9%4.1%
June 202611371.7%17.7%3.5%

What drove PHL to PIT delay minutes?

Late aircraft was the largest recorded PHL-to-PIT delay category, accounting for 58.6% of 24,454 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline22.6%
Late aircraft58.6%
National airspace12.9%
Weather5.9%
Security0.0%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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