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Route · PHX → COS · 2020–2025 BTS data

Phoenix to Colorado Springs

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), PHX to COS (Phoenix to Colorado Springs) ranks #2413 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

77.4%
On-time
-1.6 pts
vs US avg
55 min
Delay when late
5,196
Flights
#2413 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.3%

Best Month

Feb 2025 95%

Worst Month

Jun 2025 60%

Distance

551 mi

Carriers

6

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 91 24 0 1 WN
Nov 2025 86 30 0 0 WN
Oct 2025 86 24 0 0 WN
Sep 2025 77 15 1 1 WN
Aug 2025 78 20 0 3 WN
Jul 2025 84 22 0 1 WN
Jun 2025 82 33 0 0 WN
May 2025 88 26 1 0 WN
Apr 2025 87 9 0 1 WN
Mar 2025 91 12 0 0 WN
Feb 2025 73 4 0 0 WN
Jan 2025 71 8 0 0 WN
Dec 2024 77 22 0 0 WN
Nov 2024 78 8 3 0 WN
Oct 2024 77 8 0 0 WN
Sep 2024 77 16 0 0 WN
Aug 2024 78 14 0 0 WN
Jul 2024 84 33 0 0 WN
Jun 2024 80 28 0 0 WN
May 2024 85 21 0 2 WN
Apr 2024 84 19 0 0 WN
Mar 2024 91 23 1 1 WN
Feb 2024 79 9 0 0 WN
Jan 2024 86 20 0 0 WN

PHX–COS seasonal on-time pattern

Best: February (87.8%) · weakest: July (65.4%)

60%65%70%75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 75.6%

Strongest calendar month

February

87.8% on-time · ~79 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~93 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

65.4% on-time · ~87 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.3%

6 of 1,970 flights

Diversion Rate

0.5%

10 of 1,970 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

COS - Colorado Springs

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Colorado Springs, CO.

COS on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare PHX vs COS

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: Colorado Springs · fleet on-time rank #4008 of 4927.

What the Data Says About PHX to COS

The Phoenix to Colorado Springs corridor (PHX to COS) posts a 77.4% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 5,196 tracked flights. Late flights run 54.7 minutes behind on average. 6 carriers cover the 551-mile route; over the last 24 months, 6 of 1,970 flights were cancelled (0.3%) and 0.5% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Feb 2025 posted the strongest performance at 95% on-time, while Jun 2025 came in at just 60% - a 35-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, PHX–COS peaks in February at 87.8% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~93 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 65.4%, a 22.4-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does PHX to COS rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, PHX to COS ranks #2413 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 COS? ▼
Flights from Phoenix to Colorado Springs have a 77.4% on-time rate based on 5,196 flights. The average delay is 54.7 minutes. The best recent month was Feb 2025 with 95% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for PHX to COS? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 0.3% of flights on this route were cancelled (6 of 1,970 flights) and 0.5% were diverted.
How far is the flight from PHX to COS? ▼
The flight distance from Phoenix (PHX) to Colorado Springs (COS) is approximately 551 miles. This route is served by 6 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from PHX to COS? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Feb 2025 (95% on-time). The worst was Jun 2025 (60% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

PHX Airport

Phoenix
COS Airport

Colorado Springs
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–COS data

PHX–COS is mid-pack at 77.4% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare PHX and COS airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. PHX airport
  • If your dates flex, February (87.8% on-time) beats July (65.4%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 77.4% 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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