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Route · MFR → PHX · 2020–2025 BTS data

Medford to Phoenix

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), MFR to PHX (Medford to Phoenix) ranks #2902 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

89.4%
On-time
+10.4 pts
vs US avg
122 min
Delay when late
3,998
Flights
#2902 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.5%

Best Month

Feb 2024 100%

Worst Month

Nov 2025 73%

Distance

854 mi

Carriers

6

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 69 8 0 0 MQ,OO
Nov 2025 77 21 1 0 OO,MQ
Oct 2025 61 5 0 0 OO,MQ
Sep 2025 56 4 0 0 OO
Aug 2025 61 1 0 0 OO
Jul 2025 61 5 0 0 OO
Jun 2025 60 7 0 0 OO
May 2025 61 6 0 0 OO
Apr 2025 60 5 0 0 OO
Mar 2025 61 7 0 0 OO
Feb 2025 55 8 1 0 OO
Jan 2025 61 11 1 0 OO
Dec 2024 61 7 3 0 OO
Nov 2024 56 7 1 0 OO
Oct 2024 59 7 0 0 OO
Sep 2024 59 7 0 0 OO
Aug 2024 62 8 0 0 OO
Jul 2024 62 2 0 0 OO
Jun 2024 60 4 0 0 OO
May 2024 61 5 0 0 OO
Apr 2024 60 7 0 0 OO
Mar 2024 62 9 0 0 OO
Feb 2024 52 0 0 0 OO
Jan 2024 56 2 0 0 OO

MFR–PHX seasonal on-time pattern

Best: April (93.6%) · weakest: January (85.2%)

84%86%88%90%92%94%96% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 86.3%

Strongest calendar month

April

93.6% on-time · ~52 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

November

~65 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

January

85.2% on-time · ~50 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.5%

7 of 1,453 flights

Diversion Rate

0.0%

0 of 1,453 flights

Origin-hub reliability standing

Among MFR's stronger departures

MFR → PHX posts a 89.4% on-time rate, landing in the ≥85% band with 6 of 7 BTS-tracked routes leaving Medford. The same hub also shows 1 mid-band and 0 challenged departures · fleet-wide on-time rank #196 of 4927 (highest on-time = #1).

What the Data Says About MFR to PHX

Medford to Phoenix (MFR to PHX) is one of the more dependable pairings in the BTS On-Time Performance dataset: a 89.4% on-time rate across 3,998 flights, with delays that do happen averaging 121.5 minutes. The corridor runs roughly 854 miles and is served by 6 carriers. Over the most recent 24 months, 7 of 1,453 flights were cancelled (0.5%) and 0 diverted (0.0%).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Feb 2024 posted the strongest performance at 100% on-time, while Nov 2025 came in at just 73% - a 27-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, MFR–PHX peaks in April at 93.6% on-time while November carries the heaviest traffic (~65 flights per month) ; the softest month is January at 85.2%, 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 MFR to PHX rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, MFR to PHX ranks #2902 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 MFR to PHX?
Flights from Medford to Phoenix have a 89.4% on-time rate based on 3,998 flights. The average delay is 121.5 minutes. The best recent month was Feb 2024 with 100% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for MFR to PHX?
Over the last 24 months, 0.5% of flights on this route were cancelled (7 of 1,453 flights) and 0.0% were diverted.
How far is the flight from MFR to PHX?
The flight distance from Medford (MFR) to Phoenix (PHX) is approximately 854 miles. This route is served by 6 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from MFR to PHX?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Feb 2024 (100% on-time). The worst was Nov 2025 (73% 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 MFR–PHX data

MFR–PHX runs 10.4 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare MFR and PHX airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. MFR airport
  • If your dates flex, April (93.6% on-time) beats January (85.2%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 89.4% 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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