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Route · LAX → PHX · 2020–2025 BTS data

Los Angeles to Phoenix

The LAX–PHX corridor (Los Angeles, CA → Phoenix, AZ) runs ahead of the national average, served by 34 carriers across roughly 370 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

83.7%
On-time
+4.7 pts
vs US avg
68 min
Delay when late
40,246
Flights

Cancelled

0.6%

Best Month

Jan 2025 90%

Worst Month

May 2024 68%

Distance

370 mi

Carriers

34

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 668 118 3 0 DL,WN,F9,AA,MQ,UA,OO
Nov 2025 664 155 28 0 OO,UA,DL,F9,AA,WN
Oct 2025 667 128 1 0 AA,OO,UA,WN,DL,F9,MQ
Sep 2025 586 97 8 1 MQ,UA,WN,OO,F9,AA
Aug 2025 616 98 2 4 AA,OO,WN,F9,UA
Jul 2025 609 116 6 0 AA,OO,UA,WN,F9
Jun 2025 604 105 0 0 AA,OO,UA,WN,F9,MQ
May 2025 667 100 0 0 AA,OO,UA,WN,F9,MQ
Apr 2025 678 100 0 0 F9,MQ,OO,UA,WN,AA
Mar 2025 684 117 1 0 AA,OO,UA,WN,F9,MQ
Feb 2025 584 68 2 0 AA,OO,UA,WN,F9,MQ
Jan 2025 618 61 3 0 AA,OO,UA,WN,F9,MQ
Dec 2024 655 85 1 0 AA,F9,MQ,OO,UA,WN
Nov 2024 661 91 0 0 OO,UA,MQ,WN,F9,AA
Oct 2024 697 106 0 0 UA,OO,WN,F9,AA
Sep 2024 642 72 0 0 WN,OO,UA,AA,F9
Aug 2024 652 116 2 0 AA,F9,WN,OO,UA
Jul 2024 625 173 6 1 AA,F9,OO,UA,WN
Jun 2024 597 171 4 0 AA,F9,OO,UA,WN
May 2024 576 182 5 0 AA,F9,OO,UA,WN
Apr 2024 518 127 1 1 AA,F9,OO,UA,WN
Mar 2024 536 157 0 3 AA,OO,UA,WN
Feb 2024 483 101 1 0 AA,OO,UA,WN
Jan 2024 517 109 14 0 AA,WN,OO,UA

Cancellation Rate

0.6%

88 of 14,804 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

10 of 14,804 flights

What the Data Says About LAX to PHX

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Los Angeles to Phoenix (LAX to PHX) running a 83.7% on-time rate over 40,246 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 67.8 minutes. The 370-mile corridor is served by 34 carriers, and over the last 24 months 0.6% of 14,804 flights were cancelled, 0.1% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Jan 2025 posted the strongest performance at 90% on-time, while May 2024 came in at just 68% - a 22-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from LAX to PHX?
Flights from Los Angeles to Phoenix have a 83.7% on-time rate based on 40,246 flights. The average delay is 67.8 minutes. The best recent month was Jan 2025 with 90% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for LAX to PHX?
Over the last 24 months, 0.6% of flights on this route were cancelled (88 of 14,804 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from LAX to PHX?
The flight distance from Los Angeles (LAX) to Phoenix (PHX) is approximately 370 miles. This route is served by 34 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from LAX to PHX?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Jan 2025 (90% on-time). The worst was May 2024 (68% 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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