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Route · GJT → PHX · 2020–2025 BTS data

Grand Junction to Phoenix

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), GJT to PHX (Grand Junction to Phoenix) ranks #2299 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

86.8%
On-time
+7.8 pts
vs US avg
99 min
Delay when late
5,435
Flights
#2299 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.4%

Best Month

Jan 2025 97%

Worst Month

Feb 2024 75%

Distance

438 mi

Carriers

9

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 82 9 0 0 MQ,OO
Nov 2025 86 18 3 0 OO,MQ
Oct 2025 75 14 0 1 OO,MQ
Sep 2025 68 9 1 1 MQ,OO
Aug 2025 74 8 0 0 OO,MQ
Jul 2025 92 19 0 0 OO
Jun 2025 90 20 0 1 OO
May 2025 92 11 0 0 OO
Apr 2025 86 11 0 0 OO
Mar 2025 64 8 0 0 OO
Feb 2025 59 6 0 0 OO
Jan 2025 74 2 0 1 OO,MQ
Dec 2024 88 4 0 0 MQ,OO
Nov 2024 81 13 0 0 OO
Oct 2024 118 11 0 0 OO
Sep 2024 104 8 0 0 OO
Aug 2024 82 9 1 0 MQ,OO
Jul 2024 92 19 1 0 MQ,OO
Jun 2024 89 12 0 0 MQ,OO
May 2024 92 13 0 0 MQ,OO
Apr 2024 86 10 1 0 MQ,OO
Mar 2024 101 12 2 0 MQ,OO
Feb 2024 96 24 0 0 MQ,OO
Jan 2024 81 18 0 0 OO

GJT–PHX seasonal on-time pattern

Best: April (92.3%) · weakest: November (83.3%)

82%84%86%88%90%92%94% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 83.6%

Strongest calendar month

April

92.3% on-time · ~81 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

October

~87 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

November

83.3% on-time · ~76 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.4%

9 of 2,052 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

4 of 2,052 flights

Origin-hub reliability standing

Among GJT's stronger departures

GJT → PHX posts a 86.8% on-time rate, landing in the ≥85% band with 2 of 4 BTS-tracked routes leaving Grand Junction. The same hub also shows 2 mid-band and 0 challenged departures · fleet-wide on-time rank #673 of 4927 (highest on-time = #1).

What the Data Says About GJT to PHX

Grand Junction to Phoenix (GJT to PHX) is one of the more dependable pairings in the BTS On-Time Performance dataset: a 86.8% on-time rate across 5,435 flights, with delays that do happen averaging 98.6 minutes. The corridor runs roughly 438 miles and is served by 9 carriers. Over the most recent 24 months, 9 of 2,052 flights were cancelled (0.4%) and 4 diverted (0.2%).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Jan 2025 posted the strongest performance at 97% on-time, while Feb 2024 came in at just 75% - a 22-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, GJT–PHX peaks in April at 92.3% on-time while October carries the heaviest traffic (~87 flights per month) ; the softest month is November at 83.3%, a 9.0-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does GJT to PHX rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, GJT to PHX ranks #2299 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 GJT to PHX?
Flights from Grand Junction to Phoenix have a 86.8% on-time rate based on 5,435 flights. The average delay is 98.6 minutes. The best recent month was Jan 2025 with 97% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for GJT to PHX?
Over the last 24 months, 0.4% of flights on this route were cancelled (9 of 2,052 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from GJT to PHX?
The flight distance from Grand Junction (GJT) to Phoenix (PHX) is approximately 438 miles. This route is served by 9 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from GJT to PHX?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Jan 2025 (97% on-time). The worst was Feb 2024 (75% 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 GJT–PHX data

GJT–PHX runs 7.8 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare GJT and PHX airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. GJT airport
  • If your dates flex, April (92.3% on-time) beats November (83.3%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 86.8% 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

Every figure on PlainFlights is rendered directly from BTS On-Time Performance data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page aggregates this specific route's on-time performance and monthly trend, live from the dataset. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.