Which airline is most reliable for PHL (Philadelphia) to PVD (Providence)?

The most reliable airline on the PHL to PVD route is Republic Airways, with an on-time arrival rate of 88%.

How often are flights delayed from PHL to PVD?

About 18% of flights from PHL to PVD experience delays. 82% arrive on time.

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

When flights from PHL to PVD are delayed, the average delay is approximately 77 minutes.

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

With 82% of PHL to PVD flights arriving on time and an average delay of 77 minutes when late, a connection under 60 minutes at PVD is risky. We recommend at least 75-90 minutes for domestic connections after this route.

Is PHL (Philadelphia) to PVD (Providence) usually delayed?

No, PHL to PVD flights are generally reliable. 82% arrive on time, which is above average. When delays do occur, they average 77 minutes.

What airline is most reliable on PHL (Philadelphia) to PVD (Providence)?

Republic Airways is the most reliable airline flying PHL to PVD, with 88% of flights arriving on time. The least reliable is American Airlines at 76%.

What's the best month to fly PHL (Philadelphia) to PVD (Providence)?

The best month to fly PHL to PVD is January, when 92% of flights arrive on time. The worst month is August at 63% on time. If your schedule is flexible, flying in January gives you the best odds of an on-time arrival.

PHL → PVD

PHL (Philadelphia) to PVD (Providence)

PHL (Philadelphia) to PVD (Providence) flights arrive on time 82% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Republic Airways at 88%. The average delay is 77 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by late incoming aircraft.

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated November 2026.

PHL → PVD on-time performance by month

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This route is on time most of the time. About 82% of flights arrive on schedule.

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

Accurate?

Republic Airways edges out American Airlines on this route — 88% vs 76% on time.

Airline Comparison

Republic Airways leads at 88% on time; American Airlines trails at 76%.

Accurate?

Best & worst months to fly PHL → PVD

Best month

January

92% on time

Worst month

August

63% on time

Jan

92%

Mar

89%

Feb

88%

Apr

88%

Dec

87%

Nov

87%

Sep

84%

Oct

82%

May

80%

Jun

79%

Jul

68%

Aug

63%

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 PVD

79% on time

When flights into PVD are late, the average delay is 72 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.

If connecting at PVD: 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.