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Route · PHX → RDU · 2020–2025 BTS data

Phoenix to Raleigh/Durham

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), PHX to RDU (Phoenix to Raleigh/Durham) ranks #3529 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

77.2%
On-time
-1.8 pts
vs US avg
66 min
Delay when late
2,518
Flights
#3529 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.2%

Best Month

Dec 2024 85%

Worst Month

Oct 2024 49%

Distance

1,891 mi

Carriers

4

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 69 15 0 0 WN,AA
Nov 2025 70 12 0 0 AA,WN
Oct 2025 60 19 0 0 AA,WN
Sep 2025 51 13 0 0 WN,AA
Aug 2025 53 11 0 0 AA,WN
Jul 2025 62 14 0 1 AA,WN
Jun 2025 60 23 0 0 AA,WN
May 2025 62 15 0 1 AA,WN
Apr 2025 60 21 0 0 WN,AA
Mar 2025 60 13 0 0 AA,WN
Feb 2025 47 9 1 0 AA,WN
Jan 2025 46 5 1 0 AA,WN
Dec 2024 66 10 0 0 AA,WN
Nov 2024 62 11 0 0 WN,AA
Oct 2024 51 26 0 0 WN,AA
Sep 2024 39 8 0 1 WN,AA
Aug 2024 40 11 0 1 AA,WN
Jul 2024 39 12 1 0 AA,WN
Jun 2024 38 15 0 0 AA,WN
May 2024 32 6 0 1 AA
Apr 2024 33 6 0 0 AA,DL,WN
Mar 2024 37 11 0 0 AA,WN
Jan 2024 33 12 0 0 AA,WN
Dec 2023 39 10 0 1 WN,AA

PHX–RDU seasonal on-time pattern

Best: February (84.0%) · weakest: June (64.5%)

60%65%70%75%80%85% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 78.7%

Strongest calendar month

February

84.0% on-time · ~41 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

December

~55 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

June

64.5% on-time · ~49 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.2%

3 of 1,209 flights

Diversion Rate

0.5%

6 of 1,209 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

RDU - Raleigh/Durham

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Raleigh/Durham, NC.

RDU on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare PHX vs RDU

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: Raleigh/Durham · fleet on-time rank #4053 of 4927.

What the Data Says About PHX to RDU

The Phoenix to Raleigh/Durham corridor (PHX to RDU) posts a 77.2% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 2,518 tracked flights. Late flights run 66.4 minutes behind on average. 4 carriers cover the 1,891-mile route; over the last 24 months, 3 of 1,209 flights were cancelled (0.2%) and 0.5% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Dec 2024 posted the strongest performance at 85% on-time, while Oct 2024 came in at just 49% - a 36-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, PHX–RDU peaks in February at 84.0% on-time while December carries the heaviest traffic (~55 flights per month) ; the softest month is June at 64.5%, a 19.5-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does PHX to RDU rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, PHX to RDU ranks #3529 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 RDU? ▼
Flights from Phoenix to Raleigh/Durham have a 77.2% on-time rate based on 2,518 flights. The average delay is 66.4 minutes. The best recent month was Dec 2024 with 85% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for PHX to RDU? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 0.2% of flights on this route were cancelled (3 of 1,209 flights) and 0.5% were diverted.
How far is the flight from PHX to RDU? ▼
The flight distance from Phoenix (PHX) to Raleigh/Durham (RDU) is approximately 1,891 miles. This route is served by 4 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from PHX to RDU? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Dec 2024 (85% on-time). The worst was Oct 2024 (49% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

PHX Airport

Phoenix
RDU Airport

Raleigh/Durham
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–RDU data

PHX–RDU is mid-pack at 77.2% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare PHX and RDU airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. PHX airport
  • If your dates flex, February (84.0% on-time) beats June (64.5%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 77.2% 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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