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Route · PHX → CMH · 2020–2025 BTS data

Phoenix to Columbus

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), PHX to CMH (Phoenix to Columbus) ranks #2229 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

76.6%
On-time
-2.4 pts
vs US avg
65 min
Delay when late
5,626
Flights
#2229 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.3%

Best Month

Nov 2024 84%

Worst Month

Jul 2024 60%

Distance

1,670 mi

Carriers

2

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 100 28 0 0 WN,AA
Nov 2025 95 28 0 0 AA,WN
Oct 2025 107 29 0 1 AA,WN
Sep 2025 73 17 2 0 WN,AA
Aug 2025 78 20 0 0 AA,WN
Jul 2025 114 32 0 1 AA,WN
Jun 2025 110 31 0 1 AA,WN
May 2025 114 31 1 1 AA,WN
Apr 2025 104 25 0 0 WN,AA
Mar 2025 119 28 0 1 AA,WN
Feb 2025 75 19 0 0 AA,WN
Jan 2025 81 21 0 1 AA,WN
Dec 2024 101 22 0 1 AA,WN
Nov 2024 95 15 0 0 WN,AA
Oct 2024 106 26 0 0 WN,AA
Sep 2024 52 9 0 0 WN,AA
Aug 2024 56 18 1 0 AA,WN
Jul 2024 89 36 1 0 AA,WN
Jun 2024 88 32 0 0 AA,WN
May 2024 96 32 1 0 AA,WN
Apr 2024 90 21 0 1 AA,WN
Mar 2024 97 21 0 1 AA,WN
Feb 2024 83 14 0 0 AA,WN
Jan 2024 86 17 0 0 AA,WN

PHX–CMH seasonal on-time pattern

Best: March (82.6%) · weakest: July (69.8%)

65%70%75%80%85% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 76.5%

Strongest calendar month

March

82.6% on-time · ~93 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

July

~97 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

69.8% on-time · ~97 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.3%

6 of 2,209 flights

Diversion Rate

0.4%

9 of 2,209 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

CMH - Columbus

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Columbus, OH.

CMH on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare PHX vs CMH

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among PHX departures

From PHX, this corridor sits with 71 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 97 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (25 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 1 below 75%). Destination: Columbus · fleet on-time rank #4196 of 4927.

What the Data Says About PHX to CMH

The Phoenix to Columbus corridor (PHX to CMH) posts a 76.6% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 5,626 tracked flights. Late flights run 64.6 minutes behind on average. 2 carriers cover the 1,670-mile route; over the last 24 months, 6 of 2,209 flights were cancelled (0.3%) and 0.4% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Nov 2024 posted the strongest performance at 84% on-time, while Jul 2024 came in at just 60% - a 25-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, PHX–CMH peaks in March at 82.6% on-time while July carries the heaviest traffic (~97 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 69.8%, a 12.8-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does PHX to CMH rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, PHX to CMH ranks #2229 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 CMH? ▼
Flights from Phoenix to Columbus have a 76.6% on-time rate based on 5,626 flights. The average delay is 64.6 minutes. The best recent month was Nov 2024 with 84% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for PHX to CMH? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 0.3% of flights on this route were cancelled (6 of 2,209 flights) and 0.4% were diverted.
How far is the flight from PHX to CMH? ▼
The flight distance from Phoenix (PHX) to Columbus (CMH) is approximately 1,670 miles. This route is served by 2 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from PHX to CMH? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Nov 2024 (84% on-time). The worst was Jul 2024 (60% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

PHX Airport

Phoenix
CMH Airport

Columbus
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–CMH data

PHX–CMH is mid-pack at 76.6% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare PHX and CMH airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. PHX airport
  • If your dates flex, March (82.6% on-time) beats July (69.8%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 76.6% 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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