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Route · PHX → PIT · 2020–2025 BTS data

Phoenix to Pittsburgh

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), PHX to PIT (Phoenix to Pittsburgh) ranks #3225 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

79.9%
On-time
+0.9 pts
vs US avg
65 min
Delay when late
3,202
Flights
#3225 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.2%

Best Month

Nov 2024 89%

Worst Month

Oct 2024 65%

Distance

1,814 mi

Carriers

7

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 72 17 0 0 WN,G4,AA
Nov 2025 70 20 0 0 G4,AA,WN
Oct 2025 71 14 0 0 AA,WN,G4
Sep 2025 60 7 1 0 WN,AA
Aug 2025 62 16 1 0 AA,WN
Jul 2025 67 15 0 0 AA,WN
Jun 2025 65 13 0 1 AA,WN
May 2025 74 17 0 0 AA,WN,G4
Apr 2025 75 17 0 0 G4,WN,AA
Mar 2025 78 25 0 0 AA,WN,G4
Feb 2025 58 8 0 1 AA,WN,G4
Jan 2025 50 4 0 0 AA,WN
Dec 2024 65 16 0 0 AA,WN
Nov 2024 61 7 0 0 WN,AA
Oct 2024 62 22 0 0 WN,AA
Sep 2024 64 14 0 0 WN,AA
Aug 2024 67 23 0 0 AA,WN
Jul 2024 66 22 0 0 AA,WN
Jun 2024 63 14 0 0 AA,WN
May 2024 48 17 0 0 AA,WN
Apr 2024 51 8 0 1 AA,WN
Mar 2024 62 19 0 0 AA,WN
Feb 2024 58 7 0 0 AA,WN
Jan 2024 63 11 1 1 AA,WN

PHX–PIT seasonal on-time pattern

Best: January (90.0%) · weakest: July (70.1%)

65%70%75%80%85%90%95% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 75.1%

Strongest calendar month

January

90.0% on-time · ~59 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

November

~71 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

70.1% on-time · ~55 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.2%

3 of 1,532 flights

Diversion Rate

0.3%

4 of 1,532 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: Pittsburgh · fleet on-time rank #3199 of 4927.

What the Data Says About PHX to PIT

3,202 tracked flights put the PHX to PIT pairing (Phoenix to Pittsburgh) at a 79.9% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 64.8 minutes on average. Across the 1,814-mile route and its 7 carriers, the trailing 24 months show 0.2% cancelled and 0.3% diverted (1,532 flights sampled).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Nov 2024 posted the strongest performance at 89% on-time, while Oct 2024 came in at just 65% - a 24-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, PHX–PIT peaks in January at 90.0% on-time while November carries the heaviest traffic (~71 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 70.1%, a 19.9-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does PHX to PIT rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, PHX to PIT ranks #3225 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 PIT?
Flights from Phoenix to Pittsburgh have a 79.9% on-time rate based on 3,202 flights. The average delay is 64.8 minutes. The best recent month was Nov 2024 with 89% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for PHX to PIT?
Over the last 24 months, 0.2% of flights on this route were cancelled (3 of 1,532 flights) and 0.3% were diverted.
How far is the flight from PHX to PIT?
The flight distance from Phoenix (PHX) to Pittsburgh (PIT) is approximately 1,814 miles. This route is served by 7 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from PHX to PIT?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Nov 2024 (89% on-time). The worst was Oct 2024 (65% 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–PIT data

PHX–PIT is mid-pack at 79.9% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare PHX and PIT airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. PHX airport
  • If your dates flex, January (90.0% on-time) beats July (70.1%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 79.9% 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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