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Route · OAK → PHX · 2020–2025 BTS data

Oakland to Phoenix

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), OAK to PHX (Oakland to Phoenix) ranks #872 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

83.1%
On-time
+4.1 pts
vs US avg
57 min
Delay when late
12,403
Flights
#872 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.2%

Best Month

Mar 2025 91%

Worst Month

Dec 2025 70%

Distance

646 mi

Carriers

9

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 165 50 0 0 WN,OO
Nov 2025 158 35 2 0 WN
Oct 2025 170 47 0 0 WN
Sep 2025 134 27 0 2 WN
Aug 2025 143 27 0 0 WN
Jul 2025 179 47 0 0 WN
Jun 2025 178 48 0 1 WN
May 2025 189 35 0 0 WN
Apr 2025 185 31 0 0 WN
Mar 2025 197 17 0 0 WN
Feb 2025 144 16 1 0 WN
Jan 2025 155 20 0 0 WN
Dec 2024 175 36 1 0 WN
Nov 2024 165 19 0 0 WN
Oct 2024 170 26 1 0 WN
Sep 2024 161 24 0 0 WN
Aug 2024 169 28 0 0 WN
Jul 2024 174 33 0 0 WN
Jun 2024 170 42 0 0 WN
May 2024 169 25 0 0 WN
Apr 2024 170 17 0 0 WN
Mar 2024 182 40 1 0 WN
Feb 2024 158 27 0 0 WN
Jan 2024 173 32 2 0 WN

OAK–PHX seasonal on-time pattern

Best: April (88.9%) · weakest: June (76.5%)

75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 77.9%

Strongest calendar month

April

88.9% on-time · ~177 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~199 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

June

76.5% on-time · ~160 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.2%

8 of 4,033 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

3 of 4,033 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

OAK - Oakland

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Oakland, CA.

OAK 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 OAK and PHX side by side on delays, cancellations, and reliability.

Compare OAK vs PHX

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among OAK departures

From OAK, this corridor sits with 21 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 31 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (10 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 0 below 75%). Destination: Phoenix · fleet on-time rank #1920 of 4927.

What the Data Says About OAK to PHX

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Oakland to Phoenix (OAK to PHX) running a 83.1% on-time rate over 12,403 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 56.8 minutes. The 646-mile corridor is served by 9 carriers, and over the last 24 months 0.2% of 4,033 flights were cancelled, 0.1% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Mar 2025 posted the strongest performance at 91% on-time, while Dec 2025 came in at just 70% - a 22-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, OAK–PHX peaks in April at 88.9% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~199 flights per month) ; the softest month is June at 76.5%, a 12.4-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does OAK to PHX rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, OAK to PHX ranks #872 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 OAK to PHX? ▼
Flights from Oakland to Phoenix have a 83.1% on-time rate based on 12,403 flights. The average delay is 56.8 minutes. The best recent month was Mar 2025 with 91% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for OAK to PHX? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 0.2% of flights on this route were cancelled (8 of 4,033 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from OAK to PHX? ▼
The flight distance from Oakland (OAK) to Phoenix (PHX) is approximately 646 miles. This route is served by 9 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from OAK to PHX? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Mar 2025 (91% on-time). The worst was Dec 2025 (70% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

OAK Airport

Oakland
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 OAK–PHX data

OAK–PHX runs 4.1 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare OAK and PHX airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. OAK airport
  • If your dates flex, April (88.9% on-time) beats June (76.5%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 83.1% 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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