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Route · HOU → PHX · 2020–2025 BTS data

Houston to Phoenix

The HOU–PHX corridor (Houston, TX → Phoenix, AZ) runs ahead of the national average, served by 1 carrier across roughly 1,020 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

80.6%
On-time
+1.6 pts
vs US avg
57 min
Delay when late
11,069
Flights

Cancelled

0.9%

Best Month

Sep 2024 94%

Worst Month

May 2024 66%

Distance

1,020 mi

Carriers

1

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 197 27 1 0 WN
Nov 2025 188 53 4 0 WN
Oct 2025 192 53 0 0 WN
Sep 2025 150 31 1 0 WN
Aug 2025 159 28 1 1 WN
Jul 2025 180 44 0 0 WN
Jun 2025 176 49 4 0 WN
May 2025 196 49 0 1 WN
Apr 2025 193 38 0 0 WN
Mar 2025 196 31 1 0 WN
Feb 2025 156 18 0 0 WN
Jan 2025 166 27 7 0 WN
Dec 2024 193 35 0 0 WN
Nov 2024 188 16 1 0 WN
Oct 2024 191 18 0 0 WN
Sep 2024 154 9 0 0 WN
Aug 2024 164 16 0 0 WN
Jul 2024 199 66 10 0 WN
Jun 2024 193 51 0 1 WN
May 2024 177 60 5 0 WN
Apr 2024 171 44 0 1 WN
Mar 2024 171 35 1 0 WN
Feb 2024 149 24 0 0 WN
Jan 2024 164 48 1 0 WN

Cancellation Rate

0.9%

37 of 4,263 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

4 of 4,263 flights

What the Data Says About HOU to PHX

11,069 tracked flights put the HOU to PHX pairing (Houston to Phoenix) at a 80.6% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 56.6 minutes on average. Across the 1,020-mile route and its 1 carrier, the trailing 24 months show 0.9% cancelled and 0.1% diverted (4,263 flights sampled).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Sep 2024 posted the strongest performance at 94% on-time, while May 2024 came in at just 66% - a 28-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from HOU to PHX?
Flights from Houston to Phoenix have a 80.6% on-time rate based on 11,069 flights. The average delay is 56.6 minutes. The best recent month was Sep 2024 with 94% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for HOU to PHX?
Over the last 24 months, 0.9% of flights on this route were cancelled (37 of 4,263 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from HOU to PHX?
The flight distance from Houston (HOU) to Phoenix (PHX) is approximately 1,020 miles. This route is served by 1 carrier.
When is the best time to fly from HOU to PHX?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Sep 2024 (94% on-time). The worst was May 2024 (66% 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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