How delayed is Phoenix, AZ (PHX)?

Phoenix, AZ has an on-time rate of 81.5%. The average delay is 12.0 min.

What causes delays at PHX?

The main delay causes at PHX are carrier issues (38.8%), weather (2.2%), NAS/air traffic control (14.3%), and late arriving aircraft (44.5%).

What is the best time to fly from PHX?

The best time to fly from PHX is at 4:00 with a 100.0% on-time rate. Sep is the best month with 85.2% on-time flights.

Phoenix, AZ

Phoenix, AZ, AZ — PHX

On-Time Rate

81.5%

2019-2025

Avg Delay

12.0 min

when delayed

Cancel Rate

1.5%

flights cancelled

Total Flights

1,159,232

2019-2025

Best Month

Sep

85.2% on-time

Worst Month

Jul

76.3% on-time

Best Departure Time

4:00

100.0% on-time

12-Month On-Time Trend

Delay Causes

Best Time to Fly (By Hour)

Seasonal Pattern

Airlines at PHX

Airline	Flights	On-Time
Southwest Airlines	406,183	78.6%
American Airlines	338,883	81.9%
SkyWest Airlines	134,845	86.1%
Delta Air Lines	64,517	88.6%
United Airlines	56,624	84.2%
Mesa Airlines	47,968	78.3%
Frontier Airlines	39,032	79.2%
Alaska Airlines	27,753	84.4%
Envoy Air	23,851	85.6%
Spirit Airlines	7,305	74.6%

Most Delayed Routes

Destination	On-Time
PHX → SCKStockton, CA	58.7%
PHX → EGEEagle, CO	68.9%
PHX → ASEAspen, CO	69.9%
PHX → FLLFort Lauderdale, FL	72.3%
PHX → EWRNewark, NJ	75.0%

Most Punctual Routes

Destination	On-Time
PHX → BILBillings, MT	89.5%
PHX → BISBismarck/Mandan, ND	89.0%
PHX → PSCPasco/Kennewick/Richland, WA	88.1%
PHX → ROWRoswell, NM	88.0%
PHX → RDMBend/Redmond, OR	87.7%

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Data source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) On-Time Performance dataset. Statistics are based on reported flight data from 2019-2025. See our data methodology for details.