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Route · PHX → KOA · 2020–2025 BTS data

Phoenix to Kona

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), PHX to KOA (Phoenix to Kona) ranks #3768 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

83.8%
On-time
+4.8 pts
vs US avg
57 min
Delay when late
2,096
Flights
#3768 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.0%

Best Month

N/A

Worst Month

N/A

Distance

2,860 mi

Carriers

3

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 45 12 0 0 AA
Nov 2025 30 4 0 0 AA
Oct 2025 31 7 0 0 AA
Sep 2025 30 3 0 0 AA
Aug 2025 31 1 0 0 AA
Jul 2025 31 8 0 0 AA
Jun 2025 30 5 0 2 AA
May 2025 31 5 0 0 AA
Apr 2025 30 7 0 0 AA
Mar 2025 31 0 0 0 AA
Jan 2025 37 3 0 0 AA
Dec 2024 44 9 0 0 AA
Nov 2024 30 5 0 0 AA
Oct 2024 31 6 0 0 AA
Sep 2024 30 4 0 0 AA
Aug 2024 30 13 0 0 AA
Jul 2024 31 7 0 1 AA
Jun 2024 30 7 0 0 AA
May 2024 31 4 0 0 AA
Apr 2024 30 3 0 1 AA
Mar 2024 31 2 0 0 AA
Jan 2024 38 11 0 0 AA
Dec 2023 43 11 0 0 AA
Nov 2023 30 7 0 0 AA

PHX–KOA seasonal on-time pattern

Best: February (94.9%) · weakest: July (73.5%)

70%75%80%85%90%95%100% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 79.6%

Strongest calendar month

February

94.9% on-time · ~39 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

December

~43 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

73.5% on-time · ~31 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.0%

0 of 786 flights

Diversion Rate

0.5%

4 of 786 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: Kona · fleet on-time rank #1663 of 4927.

What the Data Says About PHX to KOA

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Phoenix to Kona (PHX to KOA) running a 83.8% on-time rate over 2,096 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 57.4 minutes. The 2,860-mile corridor is served by 3 carriers, and over the last 24 months 0.0% of 786 flights were cancelled, 0.5% diverted.

Monthly performance data for this route did not show a clear best/worst split in the sample window; review the monthly table above for period-by-period detail.

On the multi-year calendar, PHX–KOA peaks in February at 94.9% on-time while December carries the heaviest traffic (~43 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 73.5%, a 21.4-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does PHX to KOA rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, PHX to KOA ranks #3768 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 KOA?
Flights from Phoenix to Kona have a 83.8% on-time rate based on 2,096 flights. The average delay is 57.4 minutes.
What is the cancellation rate for PHX to KOA?
Over the last 24 months, 0.0% of flights on this route were cancelled (0 of 786 flights) and 0.5% were diverted.
How far is the flight from PHX to KOA?
The flight distance from Phoenix (PHX) to Kona (KOA) is approximately 2,860 miles. This route is served by 3 carriers.

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–KOA data

PHX–KOA runs 4.8 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 KOA airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. PHX airport
  • If your dates flex, February (94.9% on-time) beats July (73.5%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 83.8% 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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