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Route · CLD → PHX · 2020–2025 BTS data

Carlsbad to Phoenix

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), CLD to PHX (Carlsbad to Phoenix) ranks #4770 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

91.1%
On-time
+12.1 pts
vs US avg
65 min
Delay when late
640
Flights
#4770 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.3%

Best Month

Dec 2025 97%

Worst Month

Nov 2025 85%

Distance

306 mi

Carriers

1

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 61 2 0 0 MQ
Nov 2025 60 9 1 0 MQ
Oct 2025 62 8 0 1 MQ
Sep 2025 60 8 1 0 MQ
Aug 2025 61 7 0 0 MQ
Jul 2025 61 8 0 0 MQ
Jun 2025 60 5 0 0 MQ
May 2025 62 3 0 0 MQ
Apr 2025 60 3 0 0 MQ
Mar 2025 62 4 0 0 MQ
Feb 2025 31 0 0 0 MQ

CLD–PHX seasonal on-time pattern

Best: February (100.0%) · weakest: November (85.0%)

80%85%90%95%100%105% FebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 96.7%

Strongest calendar month

February

100.0% on-time · ~31 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~62 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

November

85.0% on-time · ~60 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.3%

2 of 640 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

1 of 640 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

CLD - Carlsbad

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Carlsbad, CA.

CLD 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 CLD and PHX side by side on delays, cancellations, and reliability.

Compare CLD vs PHX

What the Data Says About CLD to PHX

Carlsbad to Phoenix (CLD to PHX) is one of the more dependable pairings in the BTS On-Time Performance dataset: a 91.1% on-time rate across 640 flights, with delays that do happen averaging 65.4 minutes. The corridor runs roughly 306 miles and is served by 1 carrier. Over the most recent 24 months, 2 of 640 flights were cancelled (0.3%) and 1 diverted (0.2%).

Monthly performance varies moderately here: Dec 2025 was the strongest month at 97% on-time versus Nov 2025 at 85%, a 12-point difference.

On the multi-year calendar, CLD–PHX peaks in February at 100.0% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~62 flights per month) ; the softest month is November at 85.0%, a 15.0-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does CLD to PHX rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, CLD to PHX ranks #4770 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 CLD to PHX? ▼
Flights from Carlsbad to Phoenix have a 91.1% on-time rate based on 640 flights. The average delay is 65.4 minutes. The best recent month was Dec 2025 with 97% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for CLD to PHX? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 0.3% of flights on this route were cancelled (2 of 640 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from CLD to PHX? ▼
The flight distance from Carlsbad (CLD) to Phoenix (PHX) is approximately 306 miles. This route is served by 1 carrier.
When is the best time to fly from CLD to PHX? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Dec 2025 (97% on-time). The worst was Nov 2025 (85% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

CLD Airport

Carlsbad
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 CLD–PHX data

CLD–PHX runs 12.1 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare CLD and PHX airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. CLD airport
  • If your dates flex, February (100.0% on-time) beats November (85.0%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 91.1% 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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