PHL (Philadelphia) to PBI (West Palm Beach) flights arrive on time 72% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is American Airlines at 72%. The average delay is 79 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the incoming plane arriving late.
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated October 2026.PHL → PBI
PHL (Philadelphia) to PBI (West Palm Beach)
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This route is delayed fairly often. About 72% of flights arrive on schedule.
Delays on this route are most often caused by the incoming plane arriving late.
Accurate?
Airlines are roughly equal on this route — American Airlines leads slightly at 72% vs Frontier Airlines at 71%.
Airline Comparison
American Airlines leads at 72% 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 ~15 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).
PHL cancels 2.1% of flights — higher than average. Have a backup plan.
Arriving at PBI
75% on timeWhen flights into PBI are late, the average delay is 77 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.
If connecting at PBI: TSA is ~6 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.
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Data last updated October 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.