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Route · PHX → PAE · 2020–2025 BTS data

Phoenix to Everett

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), PHX to PAE (Phoenix to Everett) ranks #3565 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

83%
On-time
+4 pts
vs US avg
60 min
Delay when late
2,455
Flights
#3565 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.0%

Best Month

Jan 2025 92%

Worst Month

Nov 2025 73%

Distance

1,133 mi

Carriers

6

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 67 11 0 0 F9,AS
Nov 2025 66 18 0 1 F9,AS
Oct 2025 59 7 1 0 AS,F9
Aug 2025 43 6 2 0 F9,AS
Jul 2025 69 10 2 1 AS,F9
Jun 2025 67 7 0 0 AS,F9
May 2025 44 5 0 0 AS
Apr 2025 59 7 0 0 AS
Mar 2025 62 10 1 0 AS
Feb 2025 50 10 0 0 AS
Jan 2025 51 4 0 1 AS
Dec 2024 62 10 1 0 AS
Nov 2024 58 11 0 1 AS
Oct 2024 36 4 0 0 AS
Sep 2024 30 3 0 0 AS
Aug 2024 31 3 0 0 AS
Jul 2024 31 8 0 0 AS
Jun 2024 30 5 0 0 AS
May 2024 39 5 0 0 AS
Apr 2024 53 10 0 0 AS
Mar 2024 62 11 0 0 AS
Feb 2024 42 5 0 0 AS
Jan 2024 31 2 5 0 AS
Dec 2023 31 0 0 0 AS

PHX–PAE seasonal on-time pattern

Best: January (91.9%) · weakest: August (76.9%)

75%80%85%90%95% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 82.9%

Strongest calendar month

January

91.9% on-time · ~40 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~55 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

August

76.9% on-time · ~40 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.0%

12 of 1,173 flights

Diversion Rate

0.3%

4 of 1,173 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

PAE - Everett

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Everett, WA.

PAE on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare PHX vs PAE

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: Everett · fleet on-time rank #1956 of 4927.

What the Data Says About PHX to PAE

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Phoenix to Everett (PHX to PAE) running a 83% on-time rate over 2,455 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 59.7 minutes. The 1,133-mile corridor is served by 6 carriers, and over the last 24 months 1.0% of 1,173 flights were cancelled, 0.3% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Jan 2025 posted the strongest performance at 92% on-time, while Nov 2025 came in at just 73% - a 19-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, PHX–PAE peaks in January at 91.9% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~55 flights per month) ; the softest month is August at 76.9%, a 15.0-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does PHX to PAE rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, PHX to PAE ranks #3565 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 PAE? ▼
Flights from Phoenix to Everett have a 83% on-time rate based on 2,455 flights. The average delay is 59.7 minutes. The best recent month was Jan 2025 with 92% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for PHX to PAE? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 1.0% of flights on this route were cancelled (12 of 1,173 flights) and 0.3% were diverted.
How far is the flight from PHX to PAE? ▼
The flight distance from Phoenix (PHX) to Everett (PAE) is approximately 1,133 miles. This route is served by 6 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from PHX to PAE? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Jan 2025 (92% on-time). The worst was Nov 2025 (73% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

PHX Airport

Phoenix
PAE Airport

Everett
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–PAE data

PHX–PAE 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 PAE airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. PHX airport
  • If your dates flex, January (91.9% on-time) beats August (76.9%) 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

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