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Route · PHX → ATL · 2020–2025 BTS data

Phoenix to Atlanta

The PHX–ATL corridor (Phoenix, AZ → Atlanta, GA) runs ahead of the national average, served by 17 carriers across roughly 1,587 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

84.4%
On-time
+5.4 pts
vs US avg
74 min
Delay when late
19,859
Flights

Cancelled

0.7%

Best Month

Feb 2024 92%

Worst Month

Jul 2024 69%

Distance

1,587 mi

Carriers

17

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 332 60 3 0 DL,WN,F9,AA
Nov 2025 322 67 5 1 DL,F9,AA,WN
Oct 2025 322 46 1 1 AA,DL,WN,F9
Sep 2025 292 43 0 0 WN,DL,F9,AA
Aug 2025 301 39 1 1 AA,WN,F9,DL
Jul 2025 317 51 1 1 AA,DL,WN,F9
Jun 2025 314 76 4 3 AA,DL,WN,F9
May 2025 331 51 0 2 AA,DL,WN,F9
Apr 2025 349 65 2 4 DL,F9,WN,AA
Mar 2025 365 44 4 0 AA,DL,WN,F9
Feb 2025 254 30 0 0 AA,DL,WN,F9
Jan 2025 269 46 8 1 AA,DL,WN,F9
Dec 2024 311 42 0 2 AA,DL,F9,WN
Nov 2024 300 32 0 0 WN,DL,F9,AA
Oct 2024 315 35 0 0 WN,DL,F9,AA
Sep 2024 286 36 1 1 WN,AA,DL,F9
Aug 2024 299 50 1 0 AA,DL,F9,WN
Jul 2024 311 97 16 1 AA,DL,F9,WN
Jun 2024 308 67 0 0 AA,DL,F9,WN
May 2024 337 71 1 1 AA,DL,F9,WN
Apr 2024 349 43 0 0 AA,DL,F9,WN
Mar 2024 335 62 0 0 AA,DL,F9,WN
Feb 2024 259 22 1 0 AA,DL,WN
Jan 2024 275 46 0 0 AA,DL,F9,WN

Cancellation Rate

0.7%

49 of 7,453 flights

Diversion Rate

0.3%

19 of 7,453 flights

What the Data Says About PHX to ATL

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Phoenix to Atlanta (PHX to ATL) running a 84.4% on-time rate over 19,859 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 74.4 minutes. The 1,587-mile corridor is served by 17 carriers, and over the last 24 months 0.7% of 7,453 flights were cancelled, 0.3% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Feb 2024 posted the strongest performance at 92% on-time, while Jul 2024 came in at just 69% - a 23-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from PHX to ATL?
Flights from Phoenix to Atlanta have a 84.4% on-time rate based on 19,859 flights. The average delay is 74.4 minutes. The best recent month was Feb 2024 with 92% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for PHX to ATL?
Over the last 24 months, 0.7% of flights on this route were cancelled (49 of 7,453 flights) and 0.3% were diverted.
How far is the flight from PHX to ATL?
The flight distance from Phoenix (PHX) to Atlanta (ATL) is approximately 1,587 miles. This route is served by 17 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from PHX to ATL?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Feb 2024 (92% on-time). The worst was Jul 2024 (69% 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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