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Route · PHX → SAN · 2020–2025 BTS data

Phoenix to San Diego

The PHX–SAN corridor (Phoenix, AZ → San Diego, CA) runs ahead of the national average, served by 12 carriers across roughly 304 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

80.2%
On-time
+1.2 pts
vs US avg
62 min
Delay when late
28,975
Flights

Cancelled

0.9%

Best Month

Jan 2025 87%

Worst Month

Dec 2025 68%

Distance

304 mi

Carriers

12

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 463 147 3 1 WN,F9,AA,OO
Nov 2025 503 153 27 1 OO,F9,AA,WN
Oct 2025 547 138 5 5 AA,AS,WN,F9
Sep 2025 499 105 9 1 WN,F9,AA,AS
Aug 2025 474 99 2 0 AA,WN,F9,AS
Jul 2025 473 121 5 0 AA,WN,F9
Jun 2025 455 122 5 0 AA,WN,F9
May 2025 468 106 2 0 AA,WN,F9
Apr 2025 451 98 3 0 F9,WN,AA
Mar 2025 468 83 6 1 AA,WN,F9
Feb 2025 418 70 2 0 AA,WN,F9
Jan 2025 441 58 2 0 AA,WN,F9
Dec 2024 455 110 10 6 AA,F9,WN
Nov 2024 484 96 0 3 WN,F9,AA
Oct 2024 511 141 7 1 WN,F9,AA
Sep 2024 457 95 0 0 WN,AA,F9
Aug 2024 476 110 3 0 AA,F9,WN
Jul 2024 504 141 7 0 AA,F9,WN
Jun 2024 487 147 1 1 AA,F9,WN
May 2024 486 122 2 0 AA,F9,WN
Apr 2024 459 94 2 0 AA,F9,WN
Mar 2024 465 109 2 0 AA,F9,WN
Feb 2024 438 76 0 0 AA,F9,WN
Jan 2024 473 88 0 2 AA,F9,WN

Cancellation Rate

0.9%

105 of 11,355 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

22 of 11,355 flights

What the Data Says About PHX to SAN

28,975 tracked flights put the PHX to SAN pairing (Phoenix to San Diego) at a 80.2% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 61.5 minutes on average. Across the 304-mile route and its 12 carriers, the trailing 24 months show 0.9% cancelled and 0.2% diverted (11,355 flights sampled).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Jan 2025 posted the strongest performance at 87% on-time, while Dec 2025 came in at just 68% - a 19-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from PHX to SAN?
Flights from Phoenix to San Diego have a 80.2% on-time rate based on 28,975 flights. The average delay is 61.5 minutes. The best recent month was Jan 2025 with 87% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for PHX to SAN?
Over the last 24 months, 0.9% of flights on this route were cancelled (105 of 11,355 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from PHX to SAN?
The flight distance from Phoenix (PHX) to San Diego (SAN) is approximately 304 miles. This route is served by 12 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from PHX to SAN?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Jan 2025 (87% on-time). The worst was Dec 2025 (68% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

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Data source

Data Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), On-Time Performance Data. Statistics reflect cumulative performance across all available reporting periods.

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 Editorial

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