73% of flights from West Palm Beach to Providence arrived on time over the past 12 months. That is worse than the typical U.S. route. 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 PBI → PVD: when a flight was late, it was under 45 minutes late 42% of the time. About 1 in 10 flights landed an hour or more late, and 1 in 44 three hours or more; 3.0% were cancelled outright.
- On time or early73%
- 15–30 min late5.3%
- 30–60 min late8.3%
- 1–2 hours late4.5%
- 2–3 hours late2.8%
- 3+ hours late2.3%
- Diverted0.3%
- Cancelled3.0%
Share of all 396 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JetBlue | 393 | 74% | 3.0% | −5 min | 9.7% | +80 min | JetBlue |
| Southwest Airlines | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | Southwest 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 PBI). Delays build through the day as late planes knock on, so early flights usually do best.
By month
Each calendar month pooled over 2023–2026. Best: May (87%). Worst: December (64%).
By day of week
| Day | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 58 | — | — |
| Tuesday | 51 | — | — |
| Wednesday | 52 | — | — |
| Thursday | 57 | — | — |
| Friday | 58 | — | — |
| Saturday | 57 | — | — |
| Sunday | 63 | — | — |
Why flights were late
Share of delay minutes on flights 15+ minutes late, as reported to BTS by the airlines.
Cancellations: weather 6 · airline 5 · air traffic/airport 1
Month by month
Not enough months with data to draw a trend.
Worst days in the past year
| Date | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 30, 2025 | 3 | 0% | 2 |
| Nov 26, 2025 | 3 | 100% | 0 |
| Nov 29, 2025 | 3 | 100% | 0 |
Nearby airport alternatives
Other ways to make the same trip, using airports within 60 miles of West Palm Beach or Providence. None has been clearly more reliable than PBI → PVD.
| Route | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| PBI → PVD (this route) | 396 | 73% | 3.0% |
| FLL → PVD Fort Lauderdale to Rhode Island T. F. Green | 529 | 67% | 2.3% |
| FLL → BOS Fort Lauderdale to Boston Logan | 3,293 | 64% | 3.7% |
| PBI → BOS President Donald J. Trump to Boston Logan | 2,038 | 63% | 3.7% |
Questions
How often are flights from PBI to PVD on time?
73% of 396 scheduled flights from West Palm Beach/Palm Beach, FL to Providence, RI arrived within 15 minutes of schedule between September 2025 and August 2026. 3.0% were cancelled.
What month has the most delays from PBI to PVD?
December (64% on time). The best month is May (87%), over 2023–2026.
Related
- PVD → PBI (return)
- President Donald J. Trump (PBI) delays by hour
- Flights into Rhode Island T. F. Green (PVD)
- JetBlue on-time record
- Southwest 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.