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Route · PHX → LAX · 2020–2025 BTS data

Phoenix to Los Angeles

The PHX–LAX corridor (Phoenix, AZ → Los Angeles, CA) runs ahead of the national average, served by 33 carriers across roughly 370 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

85%
On-time
+6 pts
vs US avg
62 min
Delay when late
40,241
Flights

Cancelled

0.4%

Best Month

Feb 2025 90%

Worst Month

Jun 2024 72%

Distance

370 mi

Carriers

33

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 668 122 3 0 DL,WN,F9,AA,UA,OO
Nov 2025 665 125 24 1 OO,UA,DL,F9,AA,WN
Oct 2025 667 125 1 0 AA,DL,OO,UA,WN,F9,MQ
Sep 2025 583 84 5 0 MQ,UA,WN,OO,F9,AA
Aug 2025 617 112 0 1 AA,OO,WN,F9,UA
Jul 2025 608 92 3 0 AA,OO,UA,WN,F9
Jun 2025 604 95 0 0 AA,OO,UA,WN,F9,MQ
May 2025 669 100 0 0 AA,OO,UA,WN,F9,MQ
Apr 2025 678 92 0 0 F9,MQ,OO,UA,WN,AA
Mar 2025 684 109 0 0 AA,OO,UA,WN,F9,MQ
Feb 2025 584 61 3 2 AA,OO,UA,WN,F9,MQ
Jan 2025 615 71 1 1 AA,OO,UA,WN,F9,MQ
Dec 2024 658 93 0 1 AA,F9,MQ,OO,UA,WN
Nov 2024 662 70 0 0 OO,UA,MQ,WN,F9,AA
Oct 2024 697 90 0 1 UA,OO,WN,F9,AA
Sep 2024 641 77 0 0 WN,OO,UA,AA,F9
Aug 2024 650 108 2 0 AA,F9,WN,OO,UA
Jul 2024 626 158 4 0 AA,F9,OO,UA,WN
Jun 2024 599 166 1 0 AA,F9,OO,UA,WN
May 2024 581 145 1 0 AA,F9,OO,UA,WN
Apr 2024 518 90 0 0 AA,F9,OO,UA,WN
Mar 2024 527 112 0 0 AA,OO,UA,WN
Feb 2024 472 86 0 0 AA,OO,UA,WN
Jan 2024 514 75 15 0 AA,WN,OO,UA

Cancellation Rate

0.4%

63 of 14,787 flights

Diversion Rate

0.0%

7 of 14,787 flights

What the Data Says About PHX to LAX

Phoenix to Los Angeles (PHX to LAX) is one of the more dependable pairings in the BTS On-Time Performance dataset: a 85% on-time rate across 40,241 flights, with delays that do happen averaging 62.4 minutes. The corridor runs roughly 370 miles and is served by 33 carriers. Over the most recent 24 months, 63 of 14,787 flights were cancelled (0.4%) and 7 diverted (0.0%).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Feb 2025 posted the strongest performance at 90% on-time, while Jun 2024 came in at just 72% - a 17-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from PHX to LAX?
Flights from Phoenix to Los Angeles have a 85% on-time rate based on 40,241 flights. The average delay is 62.4 minutes. The best recent month was Feb 2025 with 90% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for PHX to LAX?
Over the last 24 months, 0.4% of flights on this route were cancelled (63 of 14,787 flights) and 0.0% were diverted.
How far is the flight from PHX to LAX?
The flight distance from Phoenix (PHX) to Los Angeles (LAX) is approximately 370 miles. This route is served by 33 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from PHX to LAX?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Feb 2025 (90% on-time). The worst was Jun 2024 (72% 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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