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Route · ATL → PHX · 2020–2025 BTS data

Atlanta to Phoenix

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), ATL to PHX (Atlanta to Phoenix) ranks #345 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

79.7%
On-time
+0.7 pts
vs US avg
69 min
Delay when late
19,866
Flights
#345 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.7%

Best Month

Oct 2024 88%

Worst Month

Jun 2025 63%

Distance

1,587 mi

Carriers

17

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 334 79 3 0 DL,WN,F9,AA
Nov 2025 321 73 4 0 DL,F9,AA,WN
Oct 2025 322 70 1 1 AA,DL,WN,F9
Sep 2025 291 61 0 5 WN,DL,F9,AA
Aug 2025 301 71 0 3 AA,WN,F9,DL
Jul 2025 316 103 2 0 AA,DL,WN,F9
Jun 2025 315 117 4 2 AA,DL,WN,F9
May 2025 332 94 1 0 AA,DL,WN,F9
Apr 2025 350 82 3 0 DL,F9,WN,AA
Mar 2025 365 75 3 1 AA,DL,WN,F9
Feb 2025 254 57 0 0 AA,DL,WN,F9
Jan 2025 274 72 9 0 AA,DL,WN,F9
Dec 2024 308 64 0 1 AA,DL,F9,WN
Nov 2024 299 61 0 1 WN,DL,F9,AA
Oct 2024 315 38 0 0 DL,F9,WN,AA
Sep 2024 288 51 0 0 WN,AA,DL,F9
Aug 2024 299 60 1 1 AA,DL,F9,WN
Jul 2024 310 112 15 2 AA,DL,F9,WN
Jun 2024 307 71 1 0 AA,DL,F9,WN
May 2024 336 105 1 2 AA,DL,F9,WN
Apr 2024 349 63 0 1 AA,DL,F9,WN
Mar 2024 336 67 1 1 AA,DL,F9,WN
Feb 2024 259 48 0 0 AA,DL,WN
Jan 2024 274 59 0 1 AA,DL,F9,WN

ATL–PHX seasonal on-time pattern

Best: September (84.8%) · weakest: June (73.7%)

70%75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 79.3%

Strongest calendar month

September

84.8% on-time · ~254 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~323 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

June

73.7% on-time · ~252 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.7%

49 of 7,455 flights

Diversion Rate

0.3%

22 of 7,455 flights

Explore origin & destination

On-time and delay data for the airports this route connects.

ATL - Atlanta

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Atlanta, GA.

ATL on-time profile

PHX - Phoenix

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Phoenix, AZ.

PHX on-time profile

Compare the two airports

See ATL and PHX side by side on delays, cancellations, and reliability.

Compare ATL vs PHX

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among ATL departures

From ATL, this corridor sits with 75 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 144 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (67 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 2 below 75%). Destination: Phoenix · fleet on-time rank #3248 of 4927.

What the Data Says About ATL to PHX

19,866 tracked flights put the ATL to PHX pairing (Atlanta to Phoenix) at a 79.7% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 69.0 minutes on average. Across the 1,587-mile route and its 17 carriers, the trailing 24 months show 0.7% cancelled and 0.3% diverted (7,455 flights sampled).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 88% on-time, while Jun 2025 came in at just 63% - a 25-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, ATL–PHX peaks in September at 84.8% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~323 flights per month) ; the softest month is June at 73.7%, a 11.1-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does ATL to PHX rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, ATL to PHX ranks #345 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1). That ordinal matches our busiest-routes listing (total_flights DESC). See /methodology#corpus-placement for the exact sort basis.
How often are flights delayed from ATL to PHX? ▼
Flights from Atlanta to Phoenix have a 79.7% on-time rate based on 19,866 flights. The average delay is 69.0 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 88% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for ATL to PHX? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 0.7% of flights on this route were cancelled (49 of 7,455 flights) and 0.3% were diverted.
How far is the flight from ATL to PHX? ▼
The flight distance from Atlanta (ATL) to Phoenix (PHX) is approximately 1,587 miles. This route is served by 17 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from ATL to PHX? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (88% on-time). The worst was Jun 2025 (63% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

ATL Airport

Atlanta
PHX Airport

Phoenix
Data source

Data Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), On-Time Performance Data. Statistics reflect cumulative performance across all available reporting periods.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Using ATL–PHX data

ATL–PHX is mid-pack at 79.7% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare ATL and PHX airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. ATL airport
  • If your dates flex, September (84.8% on-time) beats June (73.7%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 79.7% on-time rate; compare before you commit to this pairing. Similar routes

On-time rate reflects the BTS historical average across all reporting carriers on this origin–destination pair, not any single flight or booking recommendation.

Data sourced from U.S. Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) On-Time Performance data. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainFlights

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