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Route · PHX → GJT · 2020–2025 BTS data

Phoenix to Grand Junction

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), PHX to GJT (Phoenix to Grand Junction) ranks #2303 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

86.8%
On-time
+7.8 pts
vs US avg
77 min
Delay when late
5,429
Flights
#2303 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.3%

Best Month

Apr 2024 95%

Worst Month

Nov 2024 74%

Distance

438 mi

Carriers

9

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 81 10 0 0 OO
Nov 2025 87 21 2 0 OO,MQ
Oct 2025 74 15 0 0 OO,MQ
Sep 2025 68 9 1 0 MQ,OO
Aug 2025 74 8 0 0 OO,MQ
Jul 2025 92 16 0 0 OO
Jun 2025 90 13 0 0 OO
May 2025 92 11 0 0 OO
Apr 2025 86 12 0 0 OO
Mar 2025 64 10 0 0 OO
Feb 2025 59 6 0 0 OO
Jan 2025 74 8 0 0 OO,MQ
Dec 2024 88 10 0 0 MQ,OO
Nov 2024 80 21 0 0 OO
Oct 2024 118 13 0 0 OO
Sep 2024 104 5 0 0 OO
Aug 2024 82 13 1 0 MQ,OO
Jul 2024 92 20 1 0 MQ,OO
Jun 2024 89 8 0 0 MQ,OO
May 2024 92 11 0 2 MQ,OO
Apr 2024 86 4 1 0 MQ,OO
Mar 2024 101 7 0 2 MQ,OO
Feb 2024 96 9 0 0 MQ,OO
Jan 2024 81 17 0 0 OO

PHX–GJT seasonal on-time pattern

Best: April (93.2%) · weakest: November (79.6%)

75%80%85%90%95% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 83.8%

Strongest calendar month

April

93.2% on-time · ~80 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

October

~87 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

November

79.6% on-time · ~76 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.3%

6 of 2,050 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

4 of 2,050 flights

Origin-hub reliability standing

Among PHX's stronger departures

PHX → GJT posts a 86.8% 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 #683 of 4927 (highest on-time = #1).

What the Data Says About PHX to GJT

Phoenix to Grand Junction (PHX to GJT) is one of the more dependable pairings in the BTS On-Time Performance dataset: a 86.8% on-time rate across 5,429 flights, with delays that do happen averaging 76.7 minutes. The corridor runs roughly 438 miles and is served by 9 carriers. Over the most recent 24 months, 6 of 2,050 flights were cancelled (0.3%) and 4 diverted (0.2%).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Apr 2024 posted the strongest performance at 95% on-time, while Nov 2024 came in at just 74% - a 22-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, PHX–GJT peaks in April at 93.2% on-time while October carries the heaviest traffic (~87 flights per month) ; the softest month is November at 79.6%, a 13.6-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does PHX to GJT rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, PHX to GJT ranks #2303 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 GJT?
Flights from Phoenix to Grand Junction have a 86.8% on-time rate based on 5,429 flights. The average delay is 76.7 minutes. The best recent month was Apr 2024 with 95% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for PHX to GJT?
Over the last 24 months, 0.3% of flights on this route were cancelled (6 of 2,050 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from PHX to GJT?
The flight distance from Phoenix (PHX) to Grand Junction (GJT) is approximately 438 miles. This route is served by 9 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from PHX to GJT?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Apr 2024 (95% on-time). The worst was Nov 2024 (74% 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–GJT data

PHX–GJT runs 7.8 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 GJT airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. PHX airport
  • If your dates flex, April (93.2% on-time) beats November (79.6%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 86.8% 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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