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Route · PHL → PHX · 2020–2025 BTS data

Philadelphia to Phoenix

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), PHL to PHX (Philadelphia to Phoenix) ranks #832 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

83.6%
On-time
+4.6 pts
vs US avg
76 min
Delay when late
12,722
Flights
#832 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.0%

Best Month

Mar 2024 92%

Worst Month

Jul 2025 66%

Distance

2,075 mi

Carriers

6

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 203 60 1 1 AA
Nov 2025 194 32 1 1 AA
Oct 2025 180 30 0 2 AA
Sep 2025 160 22 3 3 AA
Aug 2025 177 43 2 2 AA
Jul 2025 211 71 9 1 AA
Jun 2025 205 53 1 0 AA
May 2025 213 47 3 0 AA
Apr 2025 207 58 0 0 AA
Mar 2025 187 19 2 0 AA
Feb 2025 165 36 5 0 AA
Jan 2025 192 34 0 1 AA
Dec 2024 200 29 0 0 AA
Nov 2024 204 18 0 0 AA
Oct 2024 215 18 0 0 AA
Sep 2024 200 34 0 0 AA
Aug 2024 192 59 6 2 AA
Jul 2024 217 67 8 2 AA
Jun 2024 210 46 5 1 AA
May 2024 217 49 2 0 AA
Apr 2024 205 30 0 0 AA
Mar 2024 219 18 0 0 AA
Feb 2024 203 28 0 0 AA
Jan 2024 210 42 2 1 AA

PHL–PHX seasonal on-time pattern

Best: November (88.9%) · weakest: July (77.3%)

75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 81.6%

Strongest calendar month

November

88.9% on-time · ~177 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~191 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

77.3% on-time · ~187 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.0%

50 of 4,786 flights

Diversion Rate

0.4%

17 of 4,786 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

PHL - Philadelphia

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Philadelphia, PA.

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

Compare PHL vs PHX

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among PHL departures

From PHL, this corridor sits with 60 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 65 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (4 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 1 below 75%). Destination: Phoenix · fleet on-time rank #1735 of 4927.

What the Data Says About PHL to PHX

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Philadelphia to Phoenix (PHL to PHX) running a 83.6% on-time rate over 12,722 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 75.5 minutes. The 2,075-mile corridor is served by 6 carriers, and over the last 24 months 1.0% of 4,786 flights were cancelled, 0.4% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Mar 2024 posted the strongest performance at 92% on-time, while Jul 2025 came in at just 66% - a 25-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, PHL–PHX peaks in November at 88.9% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~191 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 77.3%, a 11.6-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does PHL to PHX rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, PHL to PHX ranks #832 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 PHL to PHX? ▼
Flights from Philadelphia to Phoenix have a 83.6% on-time rate based on 12,722 flights. The average delay is 75.5 minutes. The best recent month was Mar 2024 with 92% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for PHL to PHX? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 1.0% of flights on this route were cancelled (50 of 4,786 flights) and 0.4% were diverted.
How far is the flight from PHL to PHX? ▼
The flight distance from Philadelphia (PHL) to Phoenix (PHX) is approximately 2,075 miles. This route is served by 6 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from PHL to PHX? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Mar 2024 (92% on-time). The worst was Jul 2025 (66% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

PHL Airport

Philadelphia
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 PHL–PHX data

PHL–PHX runs 4.6 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare PHL and PHX airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. PHL airport
  • If your dates flex, November (88.9% on-time) beats July (77.3%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 83.6% 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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