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Route · PHX → FAT · 2020–2025 BTS data

Phoenix to Fresno

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), PHX to FAT (Phoenix to Fresno) ranks #1639 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

82.7%
On-time
+3.7 pts
vs US avg
81 min
Delay when late
7,662
Flights
#1639 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.2%

Best Month

Sep 2024 89%

Worst Month

Jul 2025 71%

Distance

493 mi

Carriers

13

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 139 32 0 0 AA,MQ,OO
Nov 2025 132 24 1 0 OO,AA
Oct 2025 129 30 0 0 AA,OO
Sep 2025 94 19 1 0 OO,AA
Aug 2025 100 16 0 0 AA,OO
Jul 2025 93 27 1 0 AA,OO
Jun 2025 94 21 0 0 AA,OO
May 2025 127 19 0 0 AA,OO,MQ
Apr 2025 150 27 0 0 OO,AA
Mar 2025 154 36 0 0 AA,OO
Feb 2025 126 31 0 0 AA,OO
Jan 2025 130 17 0 0 AA,OO
Dec 2024 139 34 0 2 AA,OO
Nov 2024 131 23 0 0 OO,MQ,AA
Oct 2024 118 17 0 0 OO,AA
Sep 2024 107 12 0 0 OO,AA
Aug 2024 108 22 1 0 AA,OO
Jul 2024 93 17 1 0 AA,OO
Jun 2024 94 17 0 0 AA,OO
May 2024 129 35 0 0 AA,OO
Apr 2024 146 23 0 0 AA,OO
Mar 2024 157 31 0 0 AA,MQ,OO
Feb 2024 139 16 0 0 AA,MQ,OO
Jan 2024 132 32 0 0 AA,OO

PHX–FAT seasonal on-time pattern

Best: April (87.7%) · weakest: July (75.7%)

75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 77.1%

Strongest calendar month

April

87.7% on-time · ~115 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~131 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

75.7% on-time · ~95 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.2%

5 of 2,961 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

2 of 2,961 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

FAT - Fresno

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

FAT on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare PHX vs FAT

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: Fresno · fleet on-time rank #2077 of 4927.

What the Data Says About PHX to FAT

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Phoenix to Fresno (PHX to FAT) running a 82.7% on-time rate over 7,662 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 80.8 minutes. The 493-mile corridor is served by 13 carriers, and over the last 24 months 0.2% of 2,961 flights were cancelled, 0.1% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Sep 2024 posted the strongest performance at 89% on-time, while Jul 2025 came in at just 71% - a 18-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, PHX–FAT peaks in April at 87.7% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~131 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 75.7%, a 12.0-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does PHX to FAT rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, PHX to FAT ranks #1639 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 FAT? ▼
Flights from Phoenix to Fresno have a 82.7% on-time rate based on 7,662 flights. The average delay is 80.8 minutes. The best recent month was Sep 2024 with 89% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for PHX to FAT? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 0.2% of flights on this route were cancelled (5 of 2,961 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from PHX to FAT? ▼
The flight distance from Phoenix (PHX) to Fresno (FAT) is approximately 493 miles. This route is served by 13 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from PHX to FAT? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Sep 2024 (89% on-time). The worst was Jul 2025 (71% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

PHX Airport

Phoenix
FAT Airport

Fresno
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–FAT data

PHX–FAT runs 3.7 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 FAT airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. PHX airport
  • If your dates flex, April (87.7% on-time) beats July (75.7%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 82.7% 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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