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Route · PHX → FSD · 2020–2025 BTS data

Phoenix to Sioux Falls

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), PHX to FSD (Phoenix to Sioux Falls) ranks #3716 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

80.6%
On-time
+1.6 pts
vs US avg
66 min
Delay when late
2,189
Flights
#3716 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.2%

Best Month

Oct 2025 84%

Worst Month

Dec 2025 76%

Distance

1,081 mi

Carriers

8

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 58 14 0 1 MQ
Nov 2025 57 11 2 0 MQ
Oct 2025 57 9 0 0 OO,MQ
Sep 2025 30 2 0 0 OO
Aug 2025 30 3 0 0 OO
Jul 2025 30 5 0 0 OO
Jun 2025 30 3 0 0 OO,MQ
May 2025 31 9 0 0 MQ
Apr 2025 30 2 0 0 MQ,OO
Mar 2025 34 6 0 0 OO,MQ
Jan 2025 31 4 0 0 OO
Oct 2024 31 7 0 0 MQ
Aug 2024 31 11 0 0 MQ,OO
Jul 2024 31 5 0 0 MQ,OO
Jun 2024 30 8 0 0 OO
May 2024 31 1 0 0 MQ,OO
Apr 2024 30 3 0 0 MQ
Mar 2024 36 3 0 0 MQ
Feb 2024 31 5 0 0 MQ,OO
Jan 2024 31 12 0 0 MQ,OO
Dec 2023 31 8 0 0 OO,MQ,AA
Oct 2023 31 7 0 0 MQ
Aug 2023 31 5 0 0 OO
Jul 2023 30 8 0 0 OO

PHX–FSD seasonal on-time pattern

Best: April (91.7%) · weakest: June (71.7%)

70%75%80%85%90%95% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 79%

Strongest calendar month

April

91.7% on-time · ~30 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

November

~48 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

June

71.7% on-time · ~36 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.2%

2 of 823 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

1 of 823 flights

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: Sioux Falls · fleet on-time rank #2896 of 4927.

What the Data Says About PHX to FSD

2,189 tracked flights put the PHX to FSD pairing (Phoenix to Sioux Falls) at a 80.6% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 66.0 minutes on average. Across the 1,081-mile route and its 8 carriers, the trailing 24 months show 0.2% cancelled and 0.1% diverted (823 flights sampled).

Monthly performance varies moderately here: Oct 2025 was the strongest month at 84% on-time versus Dec 2025 at 76%, a 8-point difference.

On the multi-year calendar, PHX–FSD peaks in April at 91.7% on-time while November carries the heaviest traffic (~48 flights per month) ; the softest month is June at 71.7%, a 20.0-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does PHX to FSD rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, PHX to FSD ranks #3716 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 FSD?
Flights from Phoenix to Sioux Falls have a 80.6% on-time rate based on 2,189 flights. The average delay is 66.0 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2025 with 84% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for PHX to FSD?
Over the last 24 months, 0.2% of flights on this route were cancelled (2 of 823 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from PHX to FSD?
The flight distance from Phoenix (PHX) to Sioux Falls (FSD) is approximately 1,081 miles. This route is served by 8 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from PHX to FSD?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2025 (84% on-time). The worst was Dec 2025 (76% 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–FSD data

PHX–FSD is mid-pack at 80.6% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare PHX and FSD airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. PHX airport
  • If your dates flex, April (91.7% on-time) beats June (71.7%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 80.6% 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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