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Route · PHX → CLD · 2020–2025 BTS data

Phoenix to Carlsbad

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), PHX to CLD (Phoenix to Carlsbad) ranks #4769 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

86.9%
On-time
+7.9 pts
vs US avg
57 min
Delay when late
641
Flights
#4769 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.3%

Best Month

Aug 2025 92%

Worst Month

Nov 2025 82%

Distance

306 mi

Carriers

1

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 61 11 0 0 MQ
Nov 2025 60 11 1 1 MQ
Oct 2025 62 10 0 0 MQ
Sep 2025 60 6 1 0 MQ
Aug 2025 61 5 0 0 MQ
Jul 2025 61 10 0 0 MQ
Jun 2025 60 10 0 0 MQ
May 2025 62 6 0 0 MQ
Apr 2025 60 5 0 0 MQ
Mar 2025 62 8 0 1 MQ
Feb 2025 32 2 0 0 MQ

PHX–CLD seasonal on-time pattern

Best: February (93.8%) · weakest: November (81.7%)

80%85%90%95% FebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 82%

Strongest calendar month

February

93.8% on-time · ~32 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~62 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

November

81.7% on-time · ~60 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.3%

2 of 641 flights

Diversion Rate

0.3%

2 of 641 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

PHX - Phoenix

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Phoenix, AZ.

PHX on-time profile

CLD - Carlsbad

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

CLD on-time profile

Compare the two airports

See PHX and CLD side by side on delays, cancellations, and reliability.

Compare PHX vs CLD

Origin-hub reliability standing

Among PHX's stronger departures

PHX → CLD posts a 86.9% on-time rate, landing in the ≥85% band with 25 of 97 BTS-tracked routes leaving Phoenix. The same hub also shows 71 mid-band and 1 challenged departures · fleet-wide on-time rank #656 of 4927 (highest on-time = #1).

What the Data Says About PHX to CLD

Phoenix to Carlsbad (PHX to CLD) is one of the more dependable pairings in the BTS On-Time Performance dataset: a 86.9% on-time rate across 641 flights, with delays that do happen averaging 56.5 minutes. The corridor runs roughly 306 miles and is served by 1 carrier. Over the most recent 24 months, 2 of 641 flights were cancelled (0.3%) and 2 diverted (0.3%).

Monthly performance varies moderately here: Aug 2025 was the strongest month at 92% on-time versus Nov 2025 at 82%, a 10-point difference.

On the multi-year calendar, PHX–CLD peaks in February at 93.8% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~62 flights per month) ; the softest month is November at 81.7%, a 12.1-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does PHX to CLD rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, PHX to CLD ranks #4769 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 PHX to CLD? ▼
Flights from Phoenix to Carlsbad have a 86.9% on-time rate based on 641 flights. The average delay is 56.5 minutes. The best recent month was Aug 2025 with 92% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for PHX to CLD? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 0.3% of flights on this route were cancelled (2 of 641 flights) and 0.3% were diverted.
How far is the flight from PHX to CLD? ▼
The flight distance from Phoenix (PHX) to Carlsbad (CLD) is approximately 306 miles. This route is served by 1 carrier.
When is the best time to fly from PHX to CLD? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Aug 2025 (92% on-time). The worst was Nov 2025 (82% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

PHX Airport

Phoenix
CLD Airport

Carlsbad
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 PHX–CLD data

PHX–CLD runs 7.9 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare PHX and CLD airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. PHX airport
  • If your dates flex, February (93.8% on-time) beats November (81.7%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 86.9% 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

Every figure on PlainFlights is rendered directly from BTS On-Time Performance data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page aggregates this specific route's on-time performance and monthly trend, live from the dataset. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.