PBI (West Palm Beach) to PHL (Philadelphia) flights arrive on time 74% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is American Airlines at 75%. The average delay is 112 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the incoming plane arriving late.
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated March 2026.PBI → PHL
PBI (West Palm Beach) to PHL (Philadelphia)
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This route is delayed fairly often. About 74% of flights arrive on schedule.
Delays on this route are most often caused by the incoming plane arriving late.
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American Airlines edges out Frontier Airlines on this route — 75% vs 67% on time.
Airline Comparison
American Airlines leads at 75% on time; Frontier Airlines trails at 67%.
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Good to know
Departing from PBI
76% on timeExpect ~18 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. PBI has long runway queues.
TSA is currently ~6 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).
Arriving at PHL
79% on timeWhen flights into PHL are late, the average delay is 79 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.
If connecting at PHL: TSA is ~15 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.
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Data last updated March 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.