Which airline is most reliable for PHL (Philadelphia) to CHS (Charleston)?

The most reliable airline on the PHL to CHS route is Republic Airways, with an on-time arrival rate of 87%.

How often are flights delayed from PHL to CHS?

About 22% of flights from PHL to CHS experience delays. 78% arrive on time.

What's the average delay on PHL to CHS flights?

When flights from PHL to CHS are delayed, the average delay is approximately 79 minutes.

Is a short connection safe after a PHL to CHS flight?

With 78% of PHL to CHS flights arriving on time and an average delay of 79 minutes when late, a connection under 60 minutes at CHS is risky. We recommend at least 75-90 minutes for domestic connections after this route.

Is PHL (Philadelphia) to CHS (Charleston) usually delayed?

PHL to CHS flights are moderately reliable at 78% on time. About 22% of flights experience delays averaging 79 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by late incoming aircraft.

What airline is most reliable on PHL (Philadelphia) to CHS (Charleston)?

Republic Airways is the most reliable airline flying PHL to CHS, with 87% of flights arriving on time. The least reliable is Spirit Airlines at 73%.

What's the best month to fly PHL (Philadelphia) to CHS (Charleston)?

The best month to fly PHL to CHS is November, when 86% of flights arrive on time. The worst month is July at 66% on time. If your schedule is flexible, flying in November gives you the best odds of an on-time arrival.

PHL → CHS

PHL (Philadelphia) to CHS (Charleston)

PHL (Philadelphia) to CHS (Charleston) flights arrive on time 78% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Republic Airways at 87%. The average delay is 79 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by late incoming aircraft.

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated November 2026.

PHL → CHS on-time performance by month

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This route is on time most of the time. About 78% of flights arrive on schedule.

Delays on this route are most often caused by late incoming aircraft.

Accurate?

Republic Airways edges out Spirit Airlines on this route — 87% vs 73% on time.

Airline Comparison

Republic Airways leads at 87% on time; Spirit Airlines trails at 73%.

Accurate?

Best & worst months to fly PHL → CHS

Best month

November

86% on time

Worst month

July

66% on time

Nov

86%

Mar

84%

Oct

84%

Feb

82%

Apr

82%

Sep

78%

May

78%

Jan

77%

Dec

76%

Jun

74%

Aug

73%

Jul

66%

Good to know

Departing from PHL

77% on time

Expect ~20 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. PHL has long runway queues.

TSA is currently ~5 min. Best time: 4 AM (5 min).

PHL cancels 2.1% of flights — higher than average. Have a backup plan.

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Arriving at CHS

80% on time

When flights into CHS are late, the average delay is 75 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.

If connecting at CHS: TSA is ~5 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.

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Data last updated November 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.