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Route · PAE → PHX · 2020–2025 BTS data

Everett to Phoenix

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), PAE to PHX (Everett to Phoenix) ranks #3568 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

84.7%
On-time
+5.7 pts
vs US avg
58 min
Delay when late
2,451
Flights
#3568 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

2.1%

Best Month

Dec 2024 92%

Worst Month

Nov 2025 64%

Distance

1,133 mi

Carriers

6

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 64 8 0 0 F9,AS
Nov 2025 66 24 0 0 F9,AS
Oct 2025 57 7 1 0 AS,F9
Aug 2025 43 4 2 0 F9,AS
Jul 2025 69 6 2 0 AS,F9
Jun 2025 68 9 0 1 AS,F9
May 2025 45 3 0 0 AS
Apr 2025 60 5 0 0 AS
Mar 2025 62 6 1 1 AS
Feb 2025 50 9 0 0 AS
Jan 2025 51 7 3 1 AS
Dec 2024 62 5 3 0 AS
Nov 2024 58 7 0 0 AS
Oct 2024 35 0 0 0 AS
Sep 2024 30 3 0 0 AS
Aug 2024 31 7 0 0 AS
Jul 2024 31 6 0 0 AS
Jun 2024 30 5 0 0 AS
May 2024 40 7 0 0 AS
Apr 2024 53 8 0 0 AS
Mar 2024 62 14 0 1 AS
Feb 2024 42 8 1 0 AS
Jan 2024 30 3 12 0 AS
Dec 2023 31 2 0 0 AS

PAE–PHX seasonal on-time pattern

Best: May (90.1%) · weakest: August (74.8%)

70%75%80%85%90%95% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 86.9%

Strongest calendar month

May

90.1% on-time · ~42 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~55 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

August

74.8% on-time · ~40 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

2.1%

25 of 1,170 flights

Diversion Rate

0.3%

4 of 1,170 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

PAE - Everett

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Everett, WA.

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

Compare PAE vs PHX

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among PAE departures

From PAE, this corridor sits with 5 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 6 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (1 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 0 below 75%). Destination: Phoenix · fleet on-time rank #1343 of 4927.

What the Data Says About PAE to PHX

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Everett to Phoenix (PAE to PHX) running a 84.7% on-time rate over 2,451 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 58.4 minutes. The 1,133-mile corridor is served by 6 carriers, and over the last 24 months 2.1% of 1,170 flights were cancelled, 0.3% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Dec 2024 posted the strongest performance at 92% on-time, while Nov 2025 came in at just 64% - a 28-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, PAE–PHX peaks in May at 90.1% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~55 flights per month) ; the softest month is August at 74.8%, a 15.3-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does PAE to PHX rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, PAE to PHX ranks #3568 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 PAE to PHX? ▼
Flights from Everett to Phoenix have a 84.7% on-time rate based on 2,451 flights. The average delay is 58.4 minutes. The best recent month was Dec 2024 with 92% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for PAE to PHX? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 2.1% of flights on this route were cancelled (25 of 1,170 flights) and 0.3% were diverted.
How far is the flight from PAE to PHX? ▼
The flight distance from Everett (PAE) to Phoenix (PHX) is approximately 1,133 miles. This route is served by 6 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from PAE to PHX? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Dec 2024 (92% on-time). The worst was Nov 2025 (64% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

PAE Airport

Everett
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 PAE–PHX data

PAE–PHX runs 5.7 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare PAE and PHX airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. PAE airport
  • If your dates flex, May (90.1% on-time) beats August (74.8%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 84.7% 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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