73% of flights from Providence to West Palm Beach arrived on time over the past 12 months. That is worse than the typical U.S. route. The 3 p.m. departures ran on time 73% of the time; the 8 a.m. ones 70%. 11% 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 PVD → PBI: when a flight was late, it was under 45 minutes late 55% of the time. About 1 in 13 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 late7.6%
- 30–60 min late8.4%
- 1–2 hours late3.3%
- 2–3 hours late2.0%
- 3+ hours late2.3%
- Diverted0.0%
- Cancelled3.0%
Share of all 394 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 | 391 | 73% | 3.1% | −4 min | 7.4% | +75 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 PVD). Delays build through the day as late planes knock on, so early flights usually do best.
By airline and hour
| Departs | JetBlue |
|---|---|
| 8 a.m. | 70% |
| 3 p.m. | 73% |
By month
Each calendar month pooled over 2023–2026. Best: November (84%). Worst: January (57%).
By day of week
| Day | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 58 | — | — |
| Tuesday | 52 | — | — |
| Wednesday | 52 | — | — |
| Thursday | 56 | — | — |
| Friday | 58 | — | — |
| Saturday | 56 | — | — |
| Sunday | 62 | — | — |
Why flights were late
Share of delay minutes on flights 15+ minutes late, as reported to BTS by the airlines.
Cancellations: weather 6 · airline 4 · air traffic/airport 2
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 | 33% | 2 |
| Nov 29, 2025 | 3 | 100% | 0 |
| Nov 26, 2025 | 3 | 100% | 0 |
Nearby airport alternatives
Other ways to make the same trip, using airports within 60 miles of Providence or West Palm Beach. None has been clearly more reliable than PVD → PBI.
| Route | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| PVD → PBI (this route) | 394 | 73% | 3.0% |
| PVD → FLL Rhode Island T. F. Green to Fort Lauderdale | 529 | 68% | 1.9% |
| BOS → FLL Boston Logan to Fort Lauderdale | 3,306 | 64% | 3.8% |
| BOS → PBI Boston Logan to President Donald J. Trump | 2,039 | 63% | 3.5% |
Questions
How often are flights from PVD to PBI on time?
73% of 394 scheduled flights from Providence, RI to West Palm Beach/Palm Beach, FL arrived within 15 minutes of schedule between September 2025 and August 2026. 3.0% were cancelled.
What is the best time of day to fly PVD to PBI?
Flights scheduled to leave at 3 p.m. were the most reliable (73% on time). The 8 a.m. departures were the least (70%).
What month has the most delays from PVD to PBI?
January (57% on time). The best month is November (84%), over 2023–2026.
Related
- PBI → PVD (return)
- Rhode Island T. F. Green (PVD) delays by hour
- Flights into President Donald J. Trump (PBI)
- 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.