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Route · PHX → PDX · 2020–2025 BTS data

Phoenix to Portland

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), PHX to PDX (Phoenix to Portland) ranks #392 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

82%
On-time
+3 pts
vs US avg
64 min
Delay when late
18,754
Flights
#392 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.6%

Best Month

Feb 2024 89%

Worst Month

Jun 2025 71%

Distance

1,009 mi

Carriers

36

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 343 99 0 1 WN,F9,AS,AA,MQ
Nov 2025 310 67 5 1 F9,AA,AS,WN
Oct 2025 293 70 1 0 AA,AS,WN,F9,MQ
Sep 2025 256 51 3 0 WN,F9,AA,AS
Aug 2025 272 52 0 0 WN,AA,F9,AS
Jul 2025 312 69 0 0 AA,AS,OO,WN,F9
Jun 2025 317 92 0 0 AA,AS,WN,F9
May 2025 339 52 0 0 AA,AS,OO,WN,F9,MQ
Apr 2025 383 66 0 0 F9,WN,AA,AS
Mar 2025 409 54 0 0 AA,AS,WN,F9
Feb 2025 320 38 3 0 AA,AS,WN,F9
Jan 2025 330 40 1 0 AA,AS,WN,F9,MQ
Dec 2024 359 76 0 0 AA,AS,F9,MQ,WN
Nov 2024 329 46 1 1 WN,AS,F9,AA
Oct 2024 325 50 0 1 AS,WN,F9,AA
Sep 2024 316 36 2 0 WN,AA,AS,F9
Aug 2024 312 66 0 1 AA,AS,F9,WN,OO
Jul 2024 283 79 1 0 AA,AS,F9,OO,WN
Jun 2024 276 61 0 0 AA,AS,F9,OO,WN
May 2024 323 63 1 0 AA,AS,F9,OO,WN
Apr 2024 382 65 1 1 AA,AS,F9,MQ,OO,WN
Mar 2024 408 67 3 0 AA,AS,F9,MQ,OO,WN
Feb 2024 300 34 0 0 AA,AS,F9,MQ,OO,WN
Jan 2024 267 71 25 2 AA,AS,F9,WN,OO

PHX–PDX seasonal on-time pattern

Best: February (87.6%) · weakest: June (73.4%)

70%75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 79.1%

Strongest calendar month

February

87.6% on-time · ~252 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~332 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

June

73.4% on-time · ~219 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.6%

47 of 7,764 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

8 of 7,764 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: Portland · fleet on-time rank #2366 of 4927.

What the Data Says About PHX to PDX

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Phoenix to Portland (PHX to PDX) running a 82% on-time rate over 18,754 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 63.5 minutes. The 1,009-mile corridor is served by 36 carriers, and over the last 24 months 0.6% of 7,764 flights were cancelled, 0.1% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Feb 2024 posted the strongest performance at 89% on-time, while Jun 2025 came in at just 71% - a 18-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, PHX–PDX peaks in February at 87.6% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~332 flights per month) ; the softest month is June at 73.4%, a 14.2-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does PHX to PDX rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, PHX to PDX ranks #392 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 PDX?
Flights from Phoenix to Portland have a 82% on-time rate based on 18,754 flights. The average delay is 63.5 minutes. The best recent month was Feb 2024 with 89% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for PHX to PDX?
Over the last 24 months, 0.6% of flights on this route were cancelled (47 of 7,764 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from PHX to PDX?
The flight distance from Phoenix (PHX) to Portland (PDX) is approximately 1,009 miles. This route is served by 36 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from PHX to PDX?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Feb 2024 (89% on-time). The worst was Jun 2025 (71% 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–PDX data

PHX–PDX runs 3 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 PDX airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. PHX airport
  • If your dates flex, February (87.6% on-time) beats June (73.4%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 82% 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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