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Route · CID → PHX · 2020–2025 BTS data

Cedar Rapids/Iowa City to Phoenix

The CID–PHX corridor (Cedar Rapids/Iowa City, IA → Phoenix, AZ) runs ahead of the national average, served by 12 carriers across roughly 1,252 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

82.2%
On-time
+3.2 pts
vs US avg
97 min
Delay when late
2,452
Flights

Cancelled

1.4%

Best Month

Sep 2025 96%

Worst Month

Nov 2025 72%

Distance

1,252 mi

Carriers

12

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 82 17 6 1 MQ,OO
Nov 2025 74 21 2 0 OO,MQ,AA
Oct 2025 61 8 0 0 AA,OO,MQ
Sep 2025 56 2 1 0 MQ,OO
Aug 2025 61 5 0 0 OO,MQ
Jul 2025 62 10 0 0 OO,MQ
Jun 2025 59 10 0 0 OO,MQ
May 2025 61 6 0 0 OO,MQ
Apr 2025 60 8 0 0 OO
Mar 2025 62 14 2 0 OO
Feb 2025 56 10 0 0 OO
Jan 2025 61 11 0 0 OO
Dec 2024 61 11 7 0 MQ,OO
Nov 2024 58 14 0 1 OO
Oct 2024 61 9 0 0 MQ,OO
Sep 2024 59 3 0 0 OO,MQ
Aug 2024 62 16 0 1 MQ,OO
Jul 2024 62 7 0 0 MQ,OO
Jun 2024 60 10 0 0 MQ,OO
May 2024 62 13 0 0 MQ,OO
Apr 2024 56 13 0 0 AA,MQ,OO
Mar 2024 31 7 0 0 AA
Jan 2024 31 12 2 0 AA
Oct 2023 31 5 0 0 AA,OO

Cancellation Rate

1.4%

20 of 1,389 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

3 of 1,389 flights

What the Data Says About CID to PHX

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Cedar Rapids/Iowa City to Phoenix (CID to PHX) running a 82.2% on-time rate over 2,452 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 97.1 minutes. The 1,252-mile corridor is served by 12 carriers, and over the last 24 months 1.4% of 1,389 flights were cancelled, 0.2% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Sep 2025 posted the strongest performance at 96% on-time, while Nov 2025 came in at just 72% - a 25-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from CID to PHX?
Flights from Cedar Rapids/Iowa City to Phoenix have a 82.2% on-time rate based on 2,452 flights. The average delay is 97.1 minutes. The best recent month was Sep 2025 with 96% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for CID to PHX?
Over the last 24 months, 1.4% of flights on this route were cancelled (20 of 1,389 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from CID to PHX?
The flight distance from Cedar Rapids/Iowa City (CID) to Phoenix (PHX) is approximately 1,252 miles. This route is served by 12 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from CID to PHX?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Sep 2025 (96% on-time). The worst was Nov 2025 (72% 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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