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Route · PHX → LGB · 2020–2025 BTS data

Phoenix to Long Beach

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), PHX to LGB (Phoenix to Long Beach) ranks #1243 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

82.9%
On-time
+3.9 pts
vs US avg
59 min
Delay when late
9,500
Flights
#1243 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.5%

Best Month

Nov 2024 93%

Worst Month

Jul 2024 69%

Distance

355 mi

Carriers

12

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 139 40 3 0 WN
Nov 2025 135 24 2 0 WN
Oct 2025 127 25 0 0 WN
Sep 2025 120 8 2 0 WN
Aug 2025 123 17 0 0 WN
Jul 2025 127 21 0 0 WN
Jun 2025 125 27 0 0 WN
May 2025 132 31 0 0 WN
Apr 2025 131 24 0 0 WN
Mar 2025 148 17 0 0 WN
Feb 2025 133 14 0 1 WN
Jan 2025 136 19 1 0 WN
Dec 2024 138 23 3 1 WN
Nov 2024 136 9 0 0 WN
Oct 2024 125 20 0 0 WN
Sep 2024 107 11 0 0 WN
Aug 2024 111 17 0 0 WN
Jul 2024 119 37 0 0 WN
Jun 2024 115 32 1 0 WN
May 2024 119 20 1 0 WN
Apr 2024 117 18 0 0 WN
Mar 2024 123 25 0 0 WN
Feb 2024 112 18 1 0 WN
Jan 2024 115 21 0 0 WN

PHX–LGB seasonal on-time pattern

Best: September (88.4%) · weakest: June (73.9%)

70%75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 79.7%

Strongest calendar month

September

88.4% on-time · ~132 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

December

~155 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

June

73.9% on-time · ~141 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.5%

14 of 3,013 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

2 of 3,013 flights

Explore origin & destination

On-time and delay data for the airports this route connects.

PHX - Phoenix

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Phoenix, AZ.

PHX on-time profile

LGB - Long Beach

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Long Beach, CA.

LGB on-time profile

Compare the two airports

See PHX and LGB side by side on delays, cancellations, and reliability.

Compare PHX vs LGB

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: Long Beach · fleet on-time rank #2002 of 4927.

What the Data Says About PHX to LGB

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Phoenix to Long Beach (PHX to LGB) running a 82.9% on-time rate over 9,500 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 58.7 minutes. The 355-mile corridor is served by 12 carriers, and over the last 24 months 0.5% of 3,013 flights were cancelled, 0.1% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Nov 2024 posted the strongest performance at 93% on-time, while Jul 2024 came in at just 69% - a 25-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, PHX–LGB peaks in September at 88.4% on-time while December carries the heaviest traffic (~155 flights per month) ; the softest month is June at 73.9%, a 14.5-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does PHX to LGB rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, PHX to LGB ranks #1243 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 LGB? ▼
Flights from Phoenix to Long Beach have a 82.9% on-time rate based on 9,500 flights. The average delay is 58.7 minutes. The best recent month was Nov 2024 with 93% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for PHX to LGB? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 0.5% of flights on this route were cancelled (14 of 3,013 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from PHX to LGB? ▼
The flight distance from Phoenix (PHX) to Long Beach (LGB) is approximately 355 miles. This route is served by 12 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from PHX to LGB? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Nov 2024 (93% on-time). The worst was Jul 2024 (69% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

PHX Airport

Phoenix
LGB Airport

Long Beach
Data source

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

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Using PHX–LGB data

PHX–LGB runs 3.9 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 LGB airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. PHX airport
  • If your dates flex, September (88.4% on-time) beats June (73.9%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 82.9% 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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