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Route · FLG → PHX · 2020–2025 BTS data

Flagstaff to Phoenix

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), FLG to PHX (Flagstaff to Phoenix) ranks #1727 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

86.4%
On-time
+7.4 pts
vs US avg
110 min
Delay when late
7,313
Flights
#1727 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.9%

Best Month

May 2024 96%

Worst Month

Jun 2025 72%

Distance

119 mi

Carriers

3

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 121 16 0 0 OO
Nov 2025 130 26 9 1 OO
Oct 2025 111 20 0 0 OO
Sep 2025 109 19 2 0 OO
Aug 2025 75 14 0 0 OO
Jul 2025 92 23 1 0 OO
Jun 2025 93 26 0 0 OO
May 2025 122 15 1 0 OO
Apr 2025 123 26 3 0 OO
Mar 2025 152 38 6 0 OO
Feb 2025 101 14 0 0 OO
Jan 2025 82 8 0 0 OO
Dec 2024 126 16 1 0 OO
Nov 2024 135 33 0 0 OO
Oct 2024 143 28 0 0 OO
Sep 2024 107 10 0 0 OO
Aug 2024 115 12 0 0 OO
Jul 2024 119 13 0 0 OO
Jun 2024 116 19 0 0 OO
May 2024 124 5 0 0 OO
Apr 2024 113 13 0 0 OO
Mar 2024 103 21 1 0 OO
Feb 2024 96 16 1 0 OO
Jan 2024 79 12 0 0 OO

FLG–PHX seasonal on-time pattern

Best: May (91.3%) · weakest: October (82.9%)

82%84%86%88%90%92% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 84.3%

Strongest calendar month

May

91.3% on-time · ~115 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~120 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

October

82.9% on-time · ~117 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.9%

25 of 2,687 flights

Diversion Rate

0.0%

1 of 2,687 flights

Origin-hub reliability standing

Among FLG's stronger departures

FLG → PHX posts a 86.4% on-time rate, landing in the ≥85% band with 1 of 2 BTS-tracked routes leaving Flagstaff. The same hub also shows 1 mid-band and 0 challenged departures · fleet-wide on-time rank #789 of 4927 (highest on-time = #1).

What the Data Says About FLG to PHX

Flagstaff to Phoenix (FLG to PHX) is one of the more dependable pairings in the BTS On-Time Performance dataset: a 86.4% on-time rate across 7,313 flights, with delays that do happen averaging 109.6 minutes. The corridor runs roughly 119 miles and is served by 3 carriers. Over the most recent 24 months, 25 of 2,687 flights were cancelled (0.9%) and 1 diverted (0.0%).

The monthly split is wide on this route: May 2024 posted the strongest performance at 96% on-time, while Jun 2025 came in at just 72% - a 24-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, FLG–PHX peaks in May at 91.3% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~120 flights per month) ; the softest month is October at 82.9%, a 8.4-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does FLG to PHX rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, FLG to PHX ranks #1727 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 FLG to PHX?
Flights from Flagstaff to Phoenix have a 86.4% on-time rate based on 7,313 flights. The average delay is 109.6 minutes. The best recent month was May 2024 with 96% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for FLG to PHX?
Over the last 24 months, 0.9% of flights on this route were cancelled (25 of 2,687 flights) and 0.0% were diverted.
How far is the flight from FLG to PHX?
The flight distance from Flagstaff (FLG) to Phoenix (PHX) is approximately 119 miles. This route is served by 3 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from FLG to PHX?
The best recent month for on-time performance was May 2024 (96% on-time). The worst was Jun 2025 (72% 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 FLG–PHX data

FLG–PHX runs 7.4 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare FLG and PHX airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. FLG airport
  • If your dates flex, May (91.3% on-time) beats October (82.9%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 86.4% 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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