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Route · PHX → JFK · 2020–2025 BTS data

Phoenix to New York

The PHX–JFK corridor (Phoenix, AZ → New York, NY) runs ahead of the national average, served by 7 carriers across roughly 2,153 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

79%
On-time
+0 pts
vs US avg
88 min
Delay when late
13,597
Flights

Cancelled

1.3%

Best Month

Jan 2025 92%

Worst Month

Jul 2024 67%

Distance

2,153 mi

Carriers

7

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 270 63 12 0 DL,B6,AA
Nov 2025 247 52 4 0 DL,AA,B6
Oct 2025 235 50 3 1 AA,B6,DL
Sep 2025 197 28 1 2 DL,AA,B6
Aug 2025 203 29 3 1 AA,B6,DL
Jul 2025 202 57 8 2 AA,B6,DL
Jun 2025 204 52 1 0 AA,B6,DL
May 2025 238 51 0 1 AA,B6,DL
Apr 2025 242 54 1 0 DL,AA,B6
Mar 2025 257 55 2 3 AA,B6,DL
Feb 2025 220 43 4 0 AA,B6,DL
Jan 2025 239 19 1 1 AA,B6,DL
Dec 2024 245 48 0 0 AA,B6,DL
Nov 2024 253 40 0 0 B6,DL,AA
Oct 2024 233 47 0 0 DL,B6,AA
Sep 2024 194 23 0 1 AA,B6,DL
Aug 2024 193 50 11 3 AA,B6,DL
Jul 2024 203 68 9 2 AA,B6,DL
Jun 2024 200 62 3 2 AA,B6,DL
May 2024 235 62 3 0 AA,B6,DL
Apr 2024 227 34 0 1 AA,B6,DL
Mar 2024 237 57 2 0 AA,B6,DL
Feb 2024 218 40 2 1 AA,B6,DL
Jan 2024 225 50 1 1 AA,B6,DL

Cancellation Rate

1.3%

71 of 5,417 flights

Diversion Rate

0.4%

22 of 5,417 flights

What the Data Says About PHX to JFK

13,597 tracked flights put the PHX to JFK pairing (Phoenix to New York) at a 79% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 88.3 minutes on average. Across the 2,153-mile route and its 7 carriers, the trailing 24 months show 1.3% cancelled and 0.4% diverted (5,417 flights sampled).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Jan 2025 posted the strongest performance at 92% on-time, while Jul 2024 came in at just 67% - a 26-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from PHX to JFK?
Flights from Phoenix to New York have a 79% on-time rate based on 13,597 flights. The average delay is 88.3 minutes. The best recent month was Jan 2025 with 92% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for PHX to JFK?
Over the last 24 months, 1.3% of flights on this route were cancelled (71 of 5,417 flights) and 0.4% were diverted.
How far is the flight from PHX to JFK?
The flight distance from Phoenix (PHX) to New York (JFK) is approximately 2,153 miles. This route is served by 7 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from PHX to JFK?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Jan 2025 (92% on-time). The worst was Jul 2024 (67% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

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Data source

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

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 Editorial

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