PHL (Philadelphia) to CMH (Columbus) flights arrive on time 80% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Republic Airways at 82%. The average delay is 88 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the incoming plane arriving late.
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated August 2026.PHL → CMH
PHL (Philadelphia) to CMH (Columbus)
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This route is on time most of the time. About 80% of flights arrive on schedule.
Delays on this route are most often caused by the incoming plane arriving late.
Accurate?
Republic Airways edges out Frontier Airlines on this route — 82% vs 71% on time.
Airline Comparison
Republic Airways leads at 82% on time; Frontier Airlines trails at 71%.
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Good to know
Departing from PHL
77% on timeExpect ~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 (about 5 min).
PHL cancels 2.4% of flights — higher than average. Have a backup plan.
Arriving at CMH
80% on timeWhen flights into CMH are late, the average delay is 71 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.
If connecting at CMH: TSA is ~5 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.
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Data last updated August 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.