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Route · PHX → FLG · 2020–2025 BTS data

Phoenix to Flagstaff

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), PHX to FLG (Phoenix to Flagstaff) ranks #1726 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
97 min
Delay when late
7,316
Flights
#1726 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.0%

Best Month

Jan 2025 95%

Worst Month

Jun 2025 63%

Distance

119 mi

Carriers

3

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 121 21 0 0 OO
Nov 2025 129 28 10 0 OO
Oct 2025 111 20 0 0 OO
Sep 2025 109 22 2 0 OO
Aug 2025 75 19 0 0 OO
Jul 2025 92 27 1 0 OO
Jun 2025 93 34 0 0 OO
May 2025 123 20 1 1 OO
Apr 2025 123 19 3 0 OO
Mar 2025 152 37 6 1 OO
Feb 2025 101 14 0 0 OO
Jan 2025 82 4 0 0 OO
Dec 2024 126 11 1 0 OO
Nov 2024 135 25 0 0 OO
Oct 2024 143 28 0 0 OO
Sep 2024 107 7 0 1 OO
Aug 2024 115 16 0 1 OO
Jul 2024 119 6 0 1 OO
Jun 2024 116 11 0 0 OO
May 2024 124 15 0 0 OO
Apr 2024 113 10 0 0 OO
Mar 2024 103 9 1 2 OO
Feb 2024 96 11 1 0 OO
Jan 2024 79 10 0 0 OO

PHX–FLG seasonal on-time pattern

Best: January (90.8%) · weakest: June (81.3%)

80%85%90%95% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 86.7%

Strongest calendar month

January

90.8% on-time · ~89 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~121 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

June

81.3% on-time · ~101 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.0%

26 of 2,687 flights

Diversion Rate

0.3%

7 of 2,687 flights

Origin-hub reliability standing

Among PHX's stronger departures

PHX → FLG 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 #657 of 4927 (highest on-time = #1).

What the Data Says About PHX to FLG

Phoenix to Flagstaff (PHX to FLG) is one of the more dependable pairings in the BTS On-Time Performance dataset: a 86.9% on-time rate across 7,316 flights, with delays that do happen averaging 96.5 minutes. The corridor runs roughly 119 miles and is served by 3 carriers. Over the most recent 24 months, 26 of 2,687 flights were cancelled (1.0%) and 7 diverted (0.3%).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Jan 2025 posted the strongest performance at 95% on-time, while Jun 2025 came in at just 63% - a 32-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, PHX–FLG peaks in January at 90.8% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~121 flights per month) ; the softest month is June at 81.3%, a 9.5-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does PHX to FLG rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, PHX to FLG ranks #1726 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 FLG?
Flights from Phoenix to Flagstaff have a 86.9% on-time rate based on 7,316 flights. The average delay is 96.5 minutes. The best recent month was Jan 2025 with 95% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for PHX to FLG?
Over the last 24 months, 1.0% of flights on this route were cancelled (26 of 2,687 flights) and 0.3% were diverted.
How far is the flight from PHX to FLG?
The flight distance from Phoenix (PHX) to Flagstaff (FLG) is approximately 119 miles. This route is served by 3 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from PHX to FLG?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Jan 2025 (95% on-time). The worst was Jun 2025 (63% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

Data source

Data Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), On-Time Performance Data. Statistics reflect cumulative performance across all available reporting periods.

Using PHX–FLG data

PHX–FLG 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 FLG airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. PHX airport
  • If your dates flex, January (90.8% on-time) beats June (81.3%) 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

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