Route · MSN → PHX · 2020–2025 BTS data
Madison to Phoenix
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), MSN to PHX (Madison to Phoenix) ranks #3680 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).
Data updated 2026-06-13
- 83%
- On-time
- +4 pts
- vs US avg
- 122 min
- Delay when late
- 2,225
- Flights
- #3680 of 4927
- Corpus placement
Cancelled
0.4%
Best Month
Mar 2025 84%
Worst Month
Apr 2025 77%
Distance
1,396 mi
Carriers
10
Monthly Performance
Recent 24 months of route data.
| Period | Flights | Delayed | Cancelled | Diverted | Carriers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | 50 | 12 | 0 | 0 | AA |
| Nov 2025 | 45 | 8 | 1 | 0 | AA |
| Oct 2025 | 44 | 6 | 1 | 0 | AA |
| Sep 2025 | 30 | 5 | 0 | 0 | AA |
| Aug 2025 | 31 | 4 | 0 | 0 | AA |
| Jul 2025 | 31 | 2 | 0 | 0 | AA |
| Jun 2025 | 30 | 6 | 0 | 0 | AA |
| May 2025 | 35 | 8 | 1 | 0 | AA |
| Apr 2025 | 60 | 14 | 0 | 1 | AA |
| Mar 2025 | 63 | 10 | 1 | 1 | AA,MQ |
| Feb 2025 | 46 | 11 | 0 | 0 | AA |
| Jan 2025 | 39 | 6 | 0 | 0 | AA |
| Dec 2024 | 52 | 9 | 0 | 0 | AA |
| Nov 2024 | 45 | 4 | 0 | 0 | AA |
| Oct 2024 | 31 | 8 | 0 | 0 | AA |
| Sep 2024 | 30 | 1 | 0 | 0 | AA |
| Aug 2024 | 31 | 6 | 0 | 0 | AA |
| Jul 2024 | 31 | 3 | 0 | 0 | AA |
| Jun 2024 | 30 | 6 | 0 | 0 | AA |
| May 2024 | 31 | 13 | 0 | 0 | AA |
| Apr 2024 | 30 | 5 | 0 | 0 | AA |
| Mar 2024 | 31 | 5 | 0 | 0 | AA |
| Jan 2024 | 31 | 11 | 0 | 0 | AA |
| Dec 2023 | 31 | 5 | 0 | 0 | AA |
MSN–PHX seasonal on-time pattern
Best: February (87.1%) · weakest: May (77.4%)
Strongest calendar month
February
87.1% on-time · ~47 flights/mo
Busiest calendar month
February
~47 flights/mo avg
Weakest calendar month
May
77.4% on-time · ~32 flights/mo
Cancellation Rate
0.4%
4 of 908 flights
Diversion Rate
0.2%
2 of 908 flights
Explore origin & destination
On-time and delay data for the airports this route connects.
MSN - Madison
Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Madison, WI.
MSN on-time profilePHX - Phoenix
Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Phoenix, AZ.
PHX on-time profileCompare the two airports
See MSN and PHX side by side on delays, cancellations, and reliability.
Compare MSN vs PHXOrigin-hub reliability standing
Mid-pack among MSN departures
From MSN, this corridor sits with 7 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 12 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (5 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 0 below 75%). Destination: Phoenix · fleet on-time rank #1948 of 4927.
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What the Data Says About MSN to PHX
Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Madison to Phoenix (MSN to PHX) running a 83% on-time rate over 2,225 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 121.5 minutes. The 1,396-mile corridor is served by 10 carriers, and over the last 24 months 0.4% of 908 flights were cancelled, 0.2% diverted.
Monthly performance varies moderately here: Mar 2025 was the strongest month at 84% on-time versus Apr 2025 at 77%, a 8-point difference.
On the multi-year calendar, MSN–PHX peaks in February at 87.1% on-time ; the softest month is May at 77.4%, a 9.7-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.
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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.
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Using MSN–PHX data
MSN–PHX runs 4 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.
- Compare MSN and PHX airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. MSN airport
- If your dates flex, February (87.1% on-time) beats May (77.4%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
- 4 other routes post a similar 83% 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.
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