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Route · PDX → TUS · 2020–2025 BTS data

Portland to Tucson

The PDX–TUS corridor (Portland, OR → Tucson, AZ) runs ahead of the national average, served by 4 carriers across roughly 1,119 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

85.2%
On-time
+6.2 pts
vs US avg
60 min
Delay when late
978
Flights

Cancelled

0.7%

Best Month

Mar 2020 92%

Worst Month

Dec 2025 73%

Distance

1,119 mi

Carriers

4

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 52 14 0 0 AS,OO
Nov 2025 51 5 0 0 OO,AS
Oct 2025 50 10 0 0 OO
Apr 2025 41 7 0 0 OO
Mar 2025 54 6 0 0 OO
Feb 2025 44 9 2 0 OO
Jan 2025 51 11 0 0 OO
Dec 2024 54 10 0 0 OO
Nov 2024 50 12 0 0 OO
Oct 2024 48 11 0 0 OO
Mar 2023 31 5 0 1 OO
Jan 2023 31 5 0 0 OO
Dec 2022 31 2 2 0 OO
Apr 2022 30 5 1 0 AS
Mar 2022 31 1 0 0 AS
Jan 2022 31 9 2 0 OO,AS
Apr 2021 30 2 0 0 OO
Mar 2021 31 3 0 0 OO
Jan 2021 31 2 0 0 OO
Dec 2020 31 3 0 0 OO
Nov 2020 30 1 0 0 OO
Mar 2020 62 5 0 0 OO
Feb 2020 46 4 0 0 OO
Jan 2020 37 3 0 0 OO

Cancellation Rate

0.7%

7 of 978 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

1 of 978 flights

What the Data Says About PDX to TUS

Portland to Tucson (PDX to TUS) is one of the more dependable pairings in the BTS On-Time Performance dataset: a 85.2% on-time rate across 978 flights, with delays that do happen averaging 60.3 minutes. The corridor runs roughly 1,119 miles and is served by 4 carriers. Over the most recent 24 months, 7 of 978 flights were cancelled (0.7%) and 1 diverted (0.1%).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Mar 2020 posted the strongest performance at 92% on-time, while Dec 2025 came in at just 73% - a 19-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from PDX to TUS?
Flights from Portland to Tucson have a 85.2% on-time rate based on 978 flights. The average delay is 60.3 minutes. The best recent month was Mar 2020 with 92% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for PDX to TUS?
Over the last 24 months, 0.7% of flights on this route were cancelled (7 of 978 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from PDX to TUS?
The flight distance from Portland (PDX) to Tucson (TUS) is approximately 1,119 miles. This route is served by 4 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from PDX to TUS?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Mar 2020 (92% on-time). The worst was Dec 2025 (73% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

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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.

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 Editorial

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