PHL delays today: Philadelphia International has an on-time departure rate of about 77%. The FAA airport status for PHL typically shows an average delay of 84 minutes when departures are delayed. The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late. Roughly 2.4% of flights are cancelled. The typical taxi-out time from gate to takeoff is about 20 minutes. The current TSA wait is very quiet — expect minimal lines at this hour. The fastest time through security is 4 AM (about 5 min). The busiest period is 8 AM (29-35 minutes).
Source: BTS, FAA. Updated July 2026.PHL Philadelphia Delays & Airport Status
Philadelphia International(Philadelphia Airport)
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Full breakdown →77% on timeAvg delay 84 min
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Departures here are on time most of the time. About 77% of flights leave within 15 minutes of schedule.
The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late.
Planes often wait a while before takeoff. The typical wait from gate to takeoff is about 20 minutes.
This airport occasional fog (~4 days/month), tends to be windy (avg 10 mph).
Among major airlines, F9 has the most complaints (23.2/100k) while WN has the fewest (1.5/100k).
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Airlines at PHL
On-time departure rate from DOT data
Republic Airways83%
United Airlines82%
Delta Air Lines82%
PSA Airlines77%
Spirit Airlines77%
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