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Route · ICT → PHX · 2020–2025 BTS data

Wichita to Phoenix

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), ICT to PHX (Wichita to Phoenix) ranks #4124 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

87.6%
On-time
+8.6 pts
vs US avg
86 min
Delay when late
1,538
Flights
#4124 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.8%

Best Month

Oct 2024 97%

Worst Month

Nov 2024 79%

Distance

870 mi

Carriers

11

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 77 7 0 0 WN,MQ,OO
Nov 2025 75 14 2 0 MQ,WN
Oct 2025 61 8 0 0 WN,MQ
Sep 2025 30 2 0 0 MQ,OO
Jul 2025 31 1 0 0 OO
Jun 2025 34 8 1 0 OO,WN
May 2025 62 12 0 0 OO,WN
Apr 2025 60 4 0 0 OO,WN
Mar 2025 62 11 0 1 OO,WN
Feb 2025 56 7 1 0 OO,WN
Jan 2025 62 9 4 0 OO,WN
Dec 2024 60 12 0 0 OO,WN
Nov 2024 57 12 0 0 OO,WN
Oct 2024 60 2 0 0 OO,WN,AA
Sep 2024 30 1 0 0 OO
Aug 2024 32 4 0 0 WN,OO
Jul 2024 35 4 0 0 OO,WN
Jun 2024 34 1 0 0 OO,WN
May 2024 31 6 0 0 OO
Apr 2024 32 1 1 0 OO,WN
Mar 2024 40 3 0 0 OO,WN
Feb 2024 33 2 0 0 OO,WN
Jan 2024 36 12 0 0 WN,OO
Dec 2023 42 6 0 0 OO,WN

ICT–PHX seasonal on-time pattern

Best: April (95.2%) · weakest: November (79.4%)

75%80%85%90%95%100% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 85.7%

Strongest calendar month

April

95.2% on-time · ~42 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

October

~61 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

November

79.4% on-time · ~55 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.8%

9 of 1,132 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

1 of 1,132 flights

Origin-hub reliability standing

Among ICT's stronger departures

ICT → PHX posts a 87.6% on-time rate, landing in the ≥85% band with 4 of 9 BTS-tracked routes leaving Wichita. The same hub also shows 5 mid-band and 0 challenged departures · fleet-wide on-time rank #497 of 4927 (highest on-time = #1).

What the Data Says About ICT to PHX

Wichita to Phoenix (ICT to PHX) is one of the more dependable pairings in the BTS On-Time Performance dataset: a 87.6% on-time rate across 1,538 flights, with delays that do happen averaging 86.3 minutes. The corridor runs roughly 870 miles and is served by 11 carriers. Over the most recent 24 months, 9 of 1,132 flights were cancelled (0.8%) and 1 diverted (0.1%).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 97% on-time, while Nov 2024 came in at just 79% - a 18-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, ICT–PHX peaks in April at 95.2% on-time while October carries the heaviest traffic (~61 flights per month) ; the softest month is November at 79.4%, a 15.8-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does ICT to PHX rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, ICT to PHX ranks #4124 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 ICT to PHX?
Flights from Wichita to Phoenix have a 87.6% on-time rate based on 1,538 flights. The average delay is 86.3 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 97% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for ICT to PHX?
Over the last 24 months, 0.8% of flights on this route were cancelled (9 of 1,132 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from ICT to PHX?
The flight distance from Wichita (ICT) to Phoenix (PHX) is approximately 870 miles. This route is served by 11 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from ICT to PHX?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (97% on-time). The worst was Nov 2024 (79% 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 ICT–PHX data

ICT–PHX runs 8.6 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare ICT and PHX airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. ICT airport
  • If your dates flex, April (95.2% on-time) beats November (79.4%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 87.6% 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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