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Route · ELP → PHX · 2020–2025 BTS data

El Paso to Phoenix

The ELP–PHX corridor (El Paso, TX → Phoenix, AZ) runs ahead of the national average, served by 31 carriers across roughly 347 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

85.7%
On-time
+6.7 pts
vs US avg
81 min
Delay when late
14,437
Flights

Cancelled

0.6%

Best Month

Oct 2024 91%

Worst Month

Jul 2025 76%

Distance

347 mi

Carriers

31

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 218 34 0 0 WN,AA,MQ,OO
Nov 2025 217 43 8 1 OO,MQ,AA,WN
Oct 2025 236 35 0 0 AA,OO,WN,MQ
Sep 2025 193 33 4 0 MQ,WN,OO
Aug 2025 200 39 1 1 OO,WN,MQ
Jul 2025 208 49 1 0 OO,WN,MQ
Jun 2025 203 37 0 1 AA,OO,WN,MQ
May 2025 228 42 0 0 AA,OO,WN,MQ
Apr 2025 248 39 1 0 MQ,OO,WN
Mar 2025 253 40 8 0 AA,OO,WN,MQ
Feb 2025 209 29 0 0 AA,OO,WN
Jan 2025 222 24 0 0 AA,OO,WN,MQ
Dec 2024 228 31 1 0 AA,MQ,OO,WN
Nov 2024 223 37 0 0 OO,MQ,WN,AA
Oct 2024 250 23 1 0 MQ,OO,WN,AA
Sep 2024 233 26 0 0 WN,OO,AA,MQ
Aug 2024 233 38 0 1 AA,MQ,WN,OO
Jul 2024 196 34 1 0 AA,MQ,OO,WN
Jun 2024 194 29 0 1 AA,MQ,OO,WN
May 2024 217 36 1 0 AA,MQ,OO,WN
Apr 2024 232 42 1 0 AA,MQ,OO,WN
Mar 2024 225 38 0 1 AA,MQ,OO,WN
Feb 2024 192 28 0 0 AA,MQ,OO,WN
Jan 2024 208 27 3 0 AA,WN,OO

Cancellation Rate

0.6%

31 of 5,266 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

6 of 5,266 flights

What the Data Says About ELP to PHX

El Paso to Phoenix (ELP to PHX) is one of the more dependable pairings in the BTS On-Time Performance dataset: a 85.7% on-time rate across 14,437 flights, with delays that do happen averaging 80.9 minutes. The corridor runs roughly 347 miles and is served by 31 carriers. Over the most recent 24 months, 31 of 5,266 flights were cancelled (0.6%) and 6 diverted (0.1%).

Monthly performance varies moderately here: Oct 2024 was the strongest month at 91% on-time versus Jul 2025 at 76%, a 14-point difference.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from ELP to PHX?
Flights from El Paso to Phoenix have a 85.7% on-time rate based on 14,437 flights. The average delay is 80.9 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 91% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for ELP to PHX?
Over the last 24 months, 0.6% of flights on this route were cancelled (31 of 5,266 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from ELP to PHX?
The flight distance from El Paso (ELP) to Phoenix (PHX) is approximately 347 miles. This route is served by 31 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from ELP to PHX?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (91% on-time). The worst was Jul 2025 (76% 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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