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Route · MSP → PHX · 2020–2025 BTS data

Minneapolis to Phoenix

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), MSP to PHX (Minneapolis to Phoenix) ranks #364 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

84%
On-time
+5 pts
vs US avg
69 min
Delay when late
19,269
Flights
#364 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.5%

Best Month

Sep 2024 91%

Worst Month

Dec 2025 65%

Distance

1,276 mi

Carriers

25

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 268 93 2 1 DL,WN,AA
Nov 2025 248 56 1 0 DL,AA,WN
Oct 2025 268 47 0 1 AA,DL,WN
Sep 2025 231 28 1 4 WN,DL,AA
Aug 2025 251 38 0 1 AA,WN,DL
Jul 2025 273 61 0 0 AA,DL,WN
Jun 2025 267 51 1 0 AA,DL,WN
May 2025 269 42 0 0 AA,DL,WN
Apr 2025 304 56 0 0 DL,F9,WN,AA
Mar 2025 345 74 2 0 AA,DL,WN,F9
Feb 2025 263 63 1 0 AA,WN,DL,F9
Jan 2025 280 39 2 0 AA,WN,DL,F9
Dec 2024 302 77 0 0 AA,DL,F9,WN
Nov 2024 263 38 0 0 WN,DL,F9,AA
Oct 2024 275 28 0 0 WN,DL,F9,AA
Sep 2024 274 25 1 0 WN,AA,DL,F9
Aug 2024 283 48 2 0 AA,DL,F9,WN
Jul 2024 288 60 13 1 AA,DL,F9,WN
Jun 2024 260 73 0 0 AA,DL,F9,WN
May 2024 271 63 2 0 AA,DL,F9,WN
Apr 2024 309 46 1 0 AA,DL,F9,WN
Mar 2024 348 53 2 1 AA,DL,F9,NK,WN
Feb 2024 261 45 0 1 AA,DL,F9,WN
Jan 2024 262 29 0 0 AA,DL,F9,WN

MSP–PHX seasonal on-time pattern

Best: September (92.5%) · weakest: December (74.1%)

70%75%80%85%90%95% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 74.1%

Strongest calendar month

September

92.5% on-time · ~234 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~362 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

December

74.1% on-time · ~277 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.5%

31 of 6,663 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

10 of 6,663 flights

Explore origin & destination

On-time and delay data for the airports this route connects.

MSP - Minneapolis

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Minneapolis, MN.

MSP on-time profile

PHX - Phoenix

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Phoenix, AZ.

PHX on-time profile

Compare the two airports

See MSP and PHX side by side on delays, cancellations, and reliability.

Compare MSP vs PHX

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among MSP departures

From MSP, this corridor sits with 57 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 99 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (42 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 0 below 75%). Destination: Phoenix · fleet on-time rank #1579 of 4927.

What the Data Says About MSP to PHX

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Minneapolis to Phoenix (MSP to PHX) running a 84% on-time rate over 19,269 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 69.2 minutes. The 1,276-mile corridor is served by 25 carriers, and over the last 24 months 0.5% of 6,663 flights were cancelled, 0.2% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Sep 2024 posted the strongest performance at 91% on-time, while Dec 2025 came in at just 65% - a 26-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, MSP–PHX peaks in September at 92.5% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~362 flights per month) ; the softest month is December at 74.1%, a 18.4-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does MSP to PHX rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, MSP to PHX ranks #364 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 MSP to PHX? ▼
Flights from Minneapolis to Phoenix have a 84% on-time rate based on 19,269 flights. The average delay is 69.2 minutes. The best recent month was Sep 2024 with 91% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for MSP to PHX? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 0.5% of flights on this route were cancelled (31 of 6,663 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from MSP to PHX? ▼
The flight distance from Minneapolis (MSP) to Phoenix (PHX) is approximately 1,276 miles. This route is served by 25 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from MSP to PHX? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Sep 2024 (91% on-time). The worst was Dec 2025 (65% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

MSP Airport

Minneapolis
PHX Airport

Phoenix
Data source

Data Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), On-Time Performance Data. Statistics reflect cumulative performance across all available reporting periods.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Using MSP–PHX data

MSP–PHX runs 5 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare MSP and PHX airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. MSP airport
  • If your dates flex, September (92.5% on-time) beats December (74.1%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 84% 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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