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Route · DAL → PHX · 2020–2025 BTS data

Dallas to Phoenix

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), DAL to PHX (Dallas to Phoenix) ranks #550 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

79.2%
On-time
+0.2 pts
vs US avg
59 min
Delay when late
16,232
Flights
#550 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.6%

Best Month

Feb 2025 91%

Worst Month

May 2024 61%

Distance

879 mi

Carriers

1

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 276 42 3 0 WN
Nov 2025 263 73 14 0 WN
Oct 2025 259 66 3 2 WN
Sep 2025 203 48 3 1 WN
Aug 2025 208 34 1 2 WN
Jul 2025 228 58 4 0 WN
Jun 2025 229 80 7 0 WN
May 2025 275 79 6 0 WN
Apr 2025 266 48 11 0 WN
Mar 2025 271 46 5 1 WN
Feb 2025 234 21 2 1 WN
Jan 2025 264 45 12 0 WN
Dec 2024 272 61 3 0 WN
Nov 2024 271 52 2 0 WN
Oct 2024 278 33 1 0 WN
Sep 2024 222 42 0 0 WN
Aug 2024 232 32 0 0 WN
Jul 2024 262 63 3 0 WN
Jun 2024 257 82 0 0 WN
May 2024 283 109 8 0 WN
Apr 2024 268 59 3 0 WN
Mar 2024 258 64 1 0 WN
Feb 2024 232 42 1 0 WN
Jan 2024 254 48 7 0 WN

DAL–PHX seasonal on-time pattern

Best: February (86.5%) · weakest: June (68.6%)

65%70%75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 78.8%

Strongest calendar month

February

86.5% on-time · ~212 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~239 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

June

68.6% on-time · ~215 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.6%

100 of 6,065 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

7 of 6,065 flights

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among DAL departures

From DAL, this corridor sits with 47 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 57 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (0 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 10 below 75%). Destination: Phoenix · fleet on-time rank #3437 of 4927.

What the Data Says About DAL to PHX

16,232 tracked flights put the DAL to PHX pairing (Dallas to Phoenix) at a 79.2% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 58.9 minutes on average. Across the 879-mile route and its 1 carrier, the trailing 24 months show 1.6% cancelled and 0.1% diverted (6,065 flights sampled).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Feb 2025 posted the strongest performance at 91% on-time, while May 2024 came in at just 61% - a 30-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, DAL–PHX peaks in February at 86.5% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~239 flights per month) ; the softest month is June at 68.6%, a 17.9-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does DAL to PHX rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, DAL to PHX ranks #550 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 DAL to PHX?
Flights from Dallas to Phoenix have a 79.2% on-time rate based on 16,232 flights. The average delay is 58.9 minutes. The best recent month was Feb 2025 with 91% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for DAL to PHX?
Over the last 24 months, 1.6% of flights on this route were cancelled (100 of 6,065 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from DAL to PHX?
The flight distance from Dallas (DAL) to Phoenix (PHX) is approximately 879 miles. This route is served by 1 carrier.
When is the best time to fly from DAL to PHX?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Feb 2025 (91% on-time). The worst was May 2024 (61% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

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 DAL–PHX data

DAL–PHX is mid-pack at 79.2% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare DAL and PHX airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. DAL airport
  • If your dates flex, February (86.5% on-time) beats June (68.6%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 79.2% 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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