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Route · PHX → OKC · 2020–2025 BTS data

Phoenix to Oklahoma City

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), PHX to OKC (Phoenix to Oklahoma City) ranks #1204 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

81.2%
On-time
+2.2 pts
vs US avg
64 min
Delay when late
9,691
Flights
#1204 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.3%

Best Month

Mar 2024 87%

Worst Month

Jun 2025 73%

Distance

833 mi

Carriers

21

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 169 42 0 0 WN,AA,MQ,OO
Nov 2025 154 37 1 0 OO,AA,WN
Oct 2025 163 38 0 0 OO,WN
Sep 2025 124 20 1 0 WN,OO
Aug 2025 135 29 1 0 OO,WN
Jul 2025 175 46 1 0 OO,WN
Jun 2025 172 47 0 1 OO,WN,MQ
May 2025 179 40 1 0 OO,WN,MQ
Apr 2025 173 36 0 0 MQ,OO,WN
Mar 2025 167 37 1 0 OO,WN,MQ
Feb 2025 142 21 2 0 OO,WN,MQ
Jan 2025 142 20 1 0 AA,OO,WN,MQ
Dec 2024 154 34 0 0 AA,MQ,OO,WN
Nov 2024 150 24 0 0 OO,MQ,WN
Oct 2024 163 35 0 0 MQ,OO,WN
Sep 2024 124 17 0 0 WN,OO,MQ
Aug 2024 135 23 0 0 MQ,WN,OO
Jul 2024 158 33 0 0 MQ,OO,WN
Jun 2024 154 33 0 0 MQ,OO,WN
May 2024 156 32 0 2 OO,WN
Apr 2024 147 20 0 0 OO,WN
Mar 2024 154 20 0 0 MQ,OO,WN
Feb 2024 141 23 0 0 MQ,OO,WN
Jan 2024 144 25 2 0 WN,OO

PHX–OKC seasonal on-time pattern

Best: April (86.6%) · weakest: June (74.0%)

70%75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 80.1%

Strongest calendar month

April

86.6% on-time · ~143 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~144 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

June

74.0% on-time · ~124 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.3%

11 of 3,675 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

3 of 3,675 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: Oklahoma City · fleet on-time rank #2664 of 4927.

What the Data Says About PHX to OKC

9,691 tracked flights put the PHX to OKC pairing (Phoenix to Oklahoma City) at a 81.2% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 63.6 minutes on average. Across the 833-mile route and its 21 carriers, the trailing 24 months show 0.3% cancelled and 0.1% diverted (3,675 flights sampled).

Monthly performance varies moderately here: Mar 2024 was the strongest month at 87% on-time versus Jun 2025 at 73%, a 14-point difference.

On the multi-year calendar, PHX–OKC peaks in April at 86.6% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~144 flights per month) ; the softest month is June at 74.0%, a 12.6-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does PHX to OKC rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, PHX to OKC ranks #1204 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 OKC?
Flights from Phoenix to Oklahoma City have a 81.2% on-time rate based on 9,691 flights. The average delay is 63.6 minutes. The best recent month was Mar 2024 with 87% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for PHX to OKC?
Over the last 24 months, 0.3% of flights on this route were cancelled (11 of 3,675 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from PHX to OKC?
The flight distance from Phoenix (PHX) to Oklahoma City (OKC) is approximately 833 miles. This route is served by 21 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from PHX to OKC?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Mar 2024 (87% on-time). The worst was Jun 2025 (73% 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–OKC data

PHX–OKC is mid-pack at 81.2% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare PHX and OKC airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. PHX airport
  • If your dates flex, April (86.6% on-time) beats June (74.0%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 81.2% 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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