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Route · PHX → ORD · 2020–2025 BTS data

Phoenix to Chicago

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), PHX to ORD (Phoenix to Chicago) ranks #112 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

83%
On-time
+4 pts
vs US avg
74 min
Delay when late
31,100
Flights
#112 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.2%

Best Month

Nov 2024 92%

Worst Month

Jul 2024 68%

Distance

1,440 mi

Carriers

32

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 490 98 2 2 WN,F9,AA,UA
Nov 2025 444 114 20 3 UA,F9,AA,WN
Oct 2025 440 93 2 1 AA,UA,WN,F9
Sep 2025 436 89 5 1 UA,WN,F9,AA
Aug 2025 416 88 8 4 AA,WN,F9,UA
Jul 2025 439 116 11 5 AA,UA,WN,F9
Jun 2025 454 115 6 2 AA,UA,WN,F9
May 2025 513 82 0 2 AA,UA,WN,F9
Apr 2025 533 83 3 0 F9,UA,WN,AA
Mar 2025 524 95 3 2 AA,UA,WN,F9
Feb 2025 423 47 1 2 AA,UA,WN,F9
Jan 2025 447 52 0 0 AA,UA,WN,F9
Dec 2024 466 66 1 0 AA,F9,UA,WN
Nov 2024 434 35 1 0 UA,WN,F9,AA
Oct 2024 480 56 0 0 UA,WN,F9,AA
Sep 2024 468 56 1 1 WN,UA,AA,F9
Aug 2024 443 127 4 4 AA,F9,WN,UA
Jul 2024 460 145 21 4 AA,F9,UA,WN
Jun 2024 462 122 2 2 AA,F9,UA,WN
May 2024 581 168 6 9 AA,F9,UA,WN
Apr 2024 576 111 2 0 AA,F9,NK,UA,WN
Mar 2024 597 143 2 1 AA,F9,NK,UA,WN
Feb 2024 478 51 3 0 AA,F9,UA,WN
Jan 2024 501 87 31 2 AA,F9,NK,WN,UA

PHX–ORD seasonal on-time pattern

Best: February (87.2%) · weakest: July (75.4%)

70%75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 83.3%

Strongest calendar month

February

87.2% on-time · ~415 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~518 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

75.4% on-time · ~408 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.2%

135 of 11,505 flights

Diversion Rate

0.4%

47 of 11,505 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

ORD - Chicago

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Chicago, IL.

ORD on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare PHX vs ORD

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: Chicago · fleet on-time rank #1955 of 4927.

What the Data Says About PHX to ORD

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Phoenix to Chicago (PHX to ORD) running a 83% on-time rate over 31,100 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 74.4 minutes. The 1,440-mile corridor is served by 32 carriers, and over the last 24 months 1.2% of 11,505 flights were cancelled, 0.4% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Nov 2024 posted the strongest performance at 92% on-time, while Jul 2024 came in at just 68% - a 24-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, PHX–ORD peaks in February at 87.2% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~518 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 75.4%, a 11.8-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does PHX to ORD rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, PHX to ORD ranks #112 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 ORD? ▼
Flights from Phoenix to Chicago have a 83% on-time rate based on 31,100 flights. The average delay is 74.4 minutes. The best recent month was Nov 2024 with 92% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for PHX to ORD? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 1.2% of flights on this route were cancelled (135 of 11,505 flights) and 0.4% were diverted.
How far is the flight from PHX to ORD? ▼
The flight distance from Phoenix (PHX) to Chicago (ORD) is approximately 1,440 miles. This route is served by 32 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from PHX to ORD? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Nov 2024 (92% on-time). The worst was Jul 2024 (68% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

PHX Airport

Phoenix
ORD Airport

Chicago
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–ORD data

PHX–ORD runs 4 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 ORD airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. PHX airport
  • If your dates flex, February (87.2% on-time) beats July (75.4%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 83% 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

Every figure on PlainFlights is rendered directly from BTS On-Time Performance data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page aggregates this specific route's on-time performance and monthly trend, live from the dataset. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.