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Route · AZA → FSD · 2020–2025 BTS data

Phoenix to Sioux Falls

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), AZA to FSD (Phoenix to Sioux Falls) ranks #4604 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

84%
On-time
+5 pts
vs US avg
60 min
Delay when late
870
Flights
#4604 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

2.3%

Best Month

Mar 2025 87%

Worst Month

Mar 2025 87%

Distance

1,072 mi

Carriers

1

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 35 6 0 0 G4
Oct 2025 30 4 0 0 G4
Apr 2025 40 4 0 0 G4
Mar 2025 54 7 0 0 G4
Feb 2025 43 6 0 0 G4
Jan 2025 38 3 0 0 G4
Dec 2024 32 4 0 1 G4
Mar 2024 41 6 0 0 G4
Feb 2024 34 3 0 0 G4
Jan 2024 30 3 0 0 G4
Apr 2023 31 5 0 0 G4
Mar 2023 40 7 2 0 G4
Feb 2023 38 5 1 1 G4
Jan 2023 34 5 1 0 G4
Dec 2022 31 6 6 0 G4
Mar 2022 39 11 0 0 G4
Feb 2022 44 12 0 0 G4
Jan 2022 38 6 2 0 G4
Dec 2021 38 10 4 0 G4
Mar 2021 43 9 0 0 G4
Feb 2021 30 3 0 0 G4
Mar 2020 46 7 4 1 G4
Feb 2020 41 7 0 0 G4

AZA–FSD seasonal on-time pattern

Best: January (87.9%) · weakest: December (80.9%)

80%82%84%86%88%90% JanFebMarAprOctDec 80.9%

Strongest calendar month

January

87.9% on-time · ~35 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~44 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

December

80.9% on-time · ~34 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

2.3%

20 of 870 flights

Diversion Rate

0.3%

3 of 870 flights

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among AZA departures

From AZA, this corridor sits with 1 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 3 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (1 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 1 below 75%). Destination: Sioux Falls · fleet on-time rank #1561 of 4927.

What the Data Says About AZA to FSD

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Phoenix to Sioux Falls (AZA to FSD) running a 84% on-time rate over 870 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 59.7 minutes. The 1,072-mile corridor is served by 1 carrier, and over the last 24 months 2.3% of 870 flights were cancelled, 0.3% diverted.

Monthly performance data for this route did not show a clear best/worst split in the sample window; review the monthly table above for period-by-period detail.

On the multi-year calendar, AZA–FSD peaks in January at 87.9% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~44 flights per month) ; the softest month is December at 80.9%, a 7.0-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does AZA to FSD rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, AZA to FSD ranks #4604 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 AZA to FSD?
Flights from Phoenix to Sioux Falls have a 84% on-time rate based on 870 flights. The average delay is 59.7 minutes. The best recent month was Mar 2025 with 87% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for AZA to FSD?
Over the last 24 months, 2.3% of flights on this route were cancelled (20 of 870 flights) and 0.3% were diverted.
How far is the flight from AZA to FSD?
The flight distance from Phoenix (AZA) to Sioux Falls (FSD) is approximately 1,072 miles. This route is served by 1 carrier.

Airports on this route

Data source

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

Using AZA–FSD data

AZA–FSD runs 5 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare AZA and FSD airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. AZA airport
  • If your dates flex, January (87.9% on-time) beats December (80.9%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 84% 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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