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Route · ATL → PHX · 2020–2025 BTS data

Atlanta to Phoenix

The ATL–PHX corridor (Atlanta, GA → Phoenix, AZ) runs ahead of the national average, served by 17 carriers across roughly 1,587 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

79.7%
On-time
+0.7 pts
vs US avg
69 min
Delay when late
19,866
Flights

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

Cancellation Rate

0.7%

49 of 7,455 flights

Diversion Rate

0.3%

22 of 7,455 flights

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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Data source

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

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 Editorial

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