73% of flights from Philadelphia to Jacksonville arrived on time over the past 12 months. That is worse than the typical U.S. route. The 8 a.m. departures ran on time 90% of the time; the 6 p.m. ones 57%. Most reliable airline: American Airlines (75%). 13% of flights arrived more than an hour late or not at all.
How late?
The on-time rate treats a flight 20 minutes late the same as one 5 hours late. Here's the split for PHL → JAX: when a flight was late, it was under 45 minutes late 45% of the time. About 1 in 9 flights landed an hour or more late, and 1 in 54 three hours or more; 2.6% were cancelled outright.
- On time or early73%
- 15–30 min late6.7%
- 30–60 min late7.2%
- 1–2 hours late6.6%
- 2–3 hours late2.2%
- 3+ hours late1.9%
- Diverted0.2%
- Cancelled2.6%
Share of all 1,563 scheduled flights, past 12 months, by arrival time against schedule.
By airline
| Airline | Flights | On time | Cancelled | Typical arrival | 1h+ late | Avg when late | Operated by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 1,287 | 75% | 2.3% | −10 min | 10.2% | +83 min | American Airlines 60%, PSA Airlines 34%, Republic Airways 6% |
| Frontier Airlines | 276 | 63% | 3.6% | −2 min | 12.7% | +71 min | Frontier Airlines |
Airline = the name on the ticket. Regional flights (e.g. "Delta Connection") count under the ticketing airline, and the operator is listed.
Best time of day to fly
On-time rate by scheduled departure hour (local time at PHL). Delays build through the day as late planes knock on, so early flights usually do best.
By airline and hour
| Departs | American Airlines |
|---|---|
| 8 a.m. | 90% |
| 9 a.m. | 77% |
| 10 a.m. | 90% |
| 1 p.m. | 73% |
| 3 p.m. | 76% |
| 4 p.m. | 63% |
| 7 p.m. | 72% |
Last flight of the day
On PHL → JAX, each airline's last flight of the day was cancelled 2.6% of the time, against 2.3% for its earlier flights, about the same. It arrived 3+ hours late 2.6% of the time (earlier flights: 1.4%). It matters more than the numbers suggest. Miss an earlier flight and there's another one that evening; miss the last one and you're usually waiting until morning.
| Airline | Last departure | Last: cancelled | Last: 3h+ late | Earlier: cancelled | Next morning |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 6:14 p.m. | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.3% | first flight 8:30 a.m. |
Last flight = the airline's last scheduled departure on this route that day, on days it flies the route at least twice; past 12 months. Times are typical scheduled times over the latest three months.
By month
Each calendar month pooled over 2023–2026. Best: November (84%). Worst: July (60%).
By day of week
| Day | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 252 | 68% | 3.2% |
| Tuesday | 196 | 80% | 3.1% |
| Wednesday | 188 | 85% | 1.1% |
| Thursday | 238 | 71% | 0.8% |
| Friday | 245 | 71% | 1.6% |
| Saturday | 202 | 70% | 4.0% |
| Sunday | 242 | 68% | 4.1% |
Why flights were late
Share of delay minutes on flights 15+ minutes late, as reported to BTS by the airlines.
Cancellations: weather 30 · airline 7 · air traffic/airport 3
Month by month
Worst days in the past year
| Date | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2025 | 5 | 0% | 0 |
| Jul 18, 2026 | 5 | 0% | 3 |
| Jan 26, 2026 | 4 | 0% | 2 |
| Feb 23, 2026 | 4 | 0% | 3 |
| Jan 25, 2026 | 4 | 0% | 4 |
Questions
How often are flights from PHL to JAX on time?
73% of 1,563 scheduled flights from Philadelphia, PA to Jacksonville, FL arrived within 15 minutes of schedule between September 2025 and August 2026. 2.6% were cancelled.
What is the best time of day to fly PHL to JAX?
Flights scheduled to leave at 8 a.m. were the most reliable (90% on time). The 6 p.m. departures were the least (57%).
Which airline is most on time from PHL to JAX?
American Airlines: 75% of its 1,287 flights on the route arrived on time. Frontier Airlines: 63%.
What month has the most delays from PHL to JAX?
July (60% on time). The best month is November (84%), over 2023–2026.
Is the last flight of the day from PHL to JAX more likely to be cancelled?
Not much. Each airline's last PHL–JAX flight of the day was cancelled 2.6% of the time over the past year, against 2.3% for its earlier flights. If the last flight is cancelled, the next one is usually the following morning.
Related
- JAX → PHL (return)
- Philadelphia (PHL) delays by hour
- Flights into Jacksonville (JAX)
- American Airlines on-time record
- Frontier Airlines on-time record
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Domestic flights by the airlines that report to the U.S. DOT, plus their regional partners. "On time" means arriving less than 15 minutes after schedule; cancelled and diverted flights count as not on time. Past performance is a guide, not a forecast. Method.