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Route · DFW → PHX · 2020–2025 BTS data

Dallas/Fort Worth to Phoenix

The DFW–PHX corridor (Dallas/Fort Worth, TX → Phoenix, AZ) runs behind the national average, served by 14 carriers across roughly 868 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

74.7%
On-time
-4.3 pts
vs US avg
74 min
Delay when late
26,288
Flights

Cancelled

1.7%

Best Month

Feb 2024 84%

Worst Month

May 2024 51%

Distance

868 mi

Carriers

14

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 425 93 0 0 F9,AA,MQ
Nov 2025 397 125 9 0 F9,AA
Oct 2025 432 118 6 1 AA,OO,F9
Sep 2025 402 94 14 3 F9,AA
Aug 2025 363 143 7 3 AA,F9,NK
Jul 2025 420 161 10 0 AA,NK,F9
Jun 2025 437 164 8 0 AA,F9,NK
May 2025 454 163 6 0 AA,NK,F9
Apr 2025 488 137 12 0 F9,NK,AA
Mar 2025 525 154 8 0 AA,NK,F9
Feb 2025 392 74 3 0 AA,F9,NK
Jan 2025 392 79 21 0 AA,F9,NK
Dec 2024 416 105 5 1 AA,F9,MQ,NK
Nov 2024 420 80 8 1 NK,F9,AA
Oct 2024 431 69 2 0 NK,F9,AA
Sep 2024 418 87 1 1 NK,AA,F9
Aug 2024 428 138 0 0 AA,F9,NK
Jul 2024 436 193 2 2 AA,F9,NK
Jun 2024 416 157 9 0 AA,F9,NK
May 2024 473 231 26 0 AA,F9,MQ,NK
Apr 2024 457 142 8 0 AA,F9,NK
Mar 2024 485 152 7 2 AA,F9,NK
Feb 2024 408 64 0 1 AA,F9,NK
Jan 2024 417 143 2 0 AA,F9,NK

Cancellation Rate

1.7%

174 of 10,332 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

15 of 10,332 flights

What the Data Says About DFW to PHX

On-time performance on the DFW to PHX pairing (Dallas/Fort Worth to Phoenix) trails a chunk of the network: 74.7% of 26,288 tracked flights arrived on schedule, with a 74.3-minute average delay on the ones that ran late. The route spans about 868 miles across 14 carriers. Cancellations over the trailing 24 months hit 1.7% (174 of 10,332 flights), with 0.1% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Feb 2024 posted the strongest performance at 84% on-time, while May 2024 came in at just 51% - a 33-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from DFW to PHX?
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth to Phoenix have a 74.7% on-time rate based on 26,288 flights. The average delay is 74.3 minutes. The best recent month was Feb 2024 with 84% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for DFW to PHX?
Over the last 24 months, 1.7% of flights on this route were cancelled (174 of 10,332 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from DFW to PHX?
The flight distance from Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Phoenix (PHX) is approximately 868 miles. This route is served by 14 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from DFW to PHX?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Feb 2024 (84% on-time). The worst was May 2024 (51% 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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