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Route · FAT → PHX · 2020–2025 BTS data

Fresno to Phoenix

The FAT–PHX corridor (Fresno, CA → Phoenix, AZ) runs ahead of the national average, served by 13 carriers across roughly 493 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

83.9%
On-time
+4.9 pts
vs US avg
112 min
Delay when late
7,660
Flights

Cancelled

0.2%

Best Month

Sep 2025 88%

Worst Month

May 2025 70%

Distance

493 mi

Carriers

13

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 139 30 0 0 AA,MQ,OO
Nov 2025 132 19 2 0 OO,AA
Oct 2025 129 34 0 0 AA,OO
Sep 2025 94 11 1 1 OO,AA
Aug 2025 100 17 0 0 AA,OO
Jul 2025 93 23 1 0 AA,OO
Jun 2025 94 20 0 0 AA,OO
May 2025 127 38 0 0 AA,OO,MQ
Apr 2025 150 33 0 0 OO,AA
Mar 2025 154 46 0 0 AA,OO
Feb 2025 126 26 0 0 AA,OO
Jan 2025 130 18 0 0 AA,OO
Dec 2024 139 34 0 0 AA,OO
Nov 2024 131 26 0 0 OO,MQ,AA
Oct 2024 118 16 0 0 OO,AA
Sep 2024 107 15 0 0 OO,AA
Aug 2024 108 13 1 0 AA,OO
Jul 2024 93 11 1 0 AA,OO
Jun 2024 94 22 0 0 AA,OO
May 2024 129 38 0 0 AA,OO
Apr 2024 146 36 0 0 AA,OO
Mar 2024 157 26 0 0 AA,MQ,OO
Feb 2024 139 20 0 0 AA,MQ,OO
Jan 2024 132 31 0 0 AA,OO

Cancellation Rate

0.2%

6 of 2,961 flights

Diversion Rate

0.0%

1 of 2,961 flights

What the Data Says About FAT to PHX

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Fresno to Phoenix (FAT to PHX) running a 83.9% on-time rate over 7,660 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 111.8 minutes. The 493-mile corridor is served by 13 carriers, and over the last 24 months 0.2% of 2,961 flights were cancelled, 0.0% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Sep 2025 posted the strongest performance at 88% on-time, while May 2025 came in at just 70% - a 18-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from FAT to PHX?
Flights from Fresno to Phoenix have a 83.9% on-time rate based on 7,660 flights. The average delay is 111.8 minutes. The best recent month was Sep 2025 with 88% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for FAT to PHX?
Over the last 24 months, 0.2% of flights on this route were cancelled (6 of 2,961 flights) and 0.0% were diverted.
How far is the flight from FAT to PHX?
The flight distance from Fresno (FAT) to Phoenix (PHX) is approximately 493 miles. This route is served by 13 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from FAT to PHX?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Sep 2025 (88% on-time). The worst was May 2025 (70% 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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