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Route · PHX → MEM · 2020–2025 BTS data

Phoenix to Memphis

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), PHX to MEM (Phoenix to Memphis) ranks #3310 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

75.8%
On-time
-3.2 pts
vs US avg
71 min
Delay when late
2,975
Flights
#3310 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.5%

Best Month

Oct 2024 84%

Worst Month

Jul 2025 53%

Distance

1,264 mi

Carriers

19

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 49 18 0 0 WN,AA
Nov 2025 50 16 0 0 AA,WN
Oct 2025 50 16 0 0 AA,WN
Sep 2025 36 3 1 0 WN,AA
Aug 2025 48 13 0 1 AA,WN
Jul 2025 59 28 0 0 AA,WN,MQ
Jun 2025 56 22 0 0 AA,WN
May 2025 61 10 0 0 AA,WN,MQ
Apr 2025 60 16 2 0 MQ,WN
Mar 2025 64 14 0 0 AA,WN,MQ
Feb 2025 40 5 1 0 WN,MQ
Jan 2025 32 2 1 0 WN,MQ
Dec 2024 41 8 0 0 AA,MQ,WN
Nov 2024 50 9 0 0 WN,MQ,AA
Oct 2024 51 8 0 0 MQ,WN,AA
Sep 2024 30 5 0 0 AA
Aug 2024 31 10 0 0 AA
Jul 2024 31 11 0 0 AA
Jun 2024 31 10 0 0 AA
May 2024 31 15 0 1 AA
Apr 2024 30 5 0 0 AA
Mar 2024 33 14 0 1 AA,MQ
Jan 2024 31 10 0 0 AA
Dec 2023 31 10 0 0 MQ,AA

PHX–MEM seasonal on-time pattern

Best: February (85.7%) · weakest: July (56.6%)

50%60%70%80%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 69.8%

Strongest calendar month

February

85.7% on-time · ~53 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~59 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

56.6% on-time · ~41 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.5%

5 of 1,026 flights

Diversion Rate

0.3%

3 of 1,026 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: Memphis · fleet on-time rank #4349 of 4927.

What the Data Says About PHX to MEM

The Phoenix to Memphis corridor (PHX to MEM) posts a 75.8% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 2,975 tracked flights. Late flights run 71.1 minutes behind on average. 19 carriers cover the 1,264-mile route; over the last 24 months, 5 of 1,026 flights were cancelled (0.5%) and 0.3% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 84% on-time, while Jul 2025 came in at just 53% - a 32-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, PHX–MEM peaks in February at 85.7% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~59 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 56.6%, a 29.1-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does PHX to MEM rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, PHX to MEM ranks #3310 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 MEM?
Flights from Phoenix to Memphis have a 75.8% on-time rate based on 2,975 flights. The average delay is 71.1 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 84% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for PHX to MEM?
Over the last 24 months, 0.5% of flights on this route were cancelled (5 of 1,026 flights) and 0.3% were diverted.
How far is the flight from PHX to MEM?
The flight distance from Phoenix (PHX) to Memphis (MEM) is approximately 1,264 miles. This route is served by 19 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from PHX to MEM?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (84% on-time). The worst was Jul 2025 (53% 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–MEM data

PHX–MEM is mid-pack at 75.8% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare PHX and MEM airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. PHX airport
  • If your dates flex, February (85.7% on-time) beats July (56.6%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 75.8% 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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