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Route · PHX → SJC · 2020–2025 BTS data

Phoenix to San Jose

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), PHX to SJC (Phoenix to San Jose) ranks #514 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

83.3%
On-time
+4.3 pts
vs US avg
58 min
Delay when late
16,536
Flights
#514 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.3%

Best Month

Sep 2025 90%

Worst Month

Oct 2025 75%

Distance

621 mi

Carriers

33

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 276 68 0 1 WN,AA,MQ,OO
Nov 2025 271 58 3 1 OO,MQ,AA,WN
Oct 2025 253 63 0 1 AA,OO,WN,MQ
Sep 2025 201 20 3 0 MQ,WN,OO,AA
Aug 2025 209 44 0 0 AA,OO,WN,MQ
Jul 2025 248 51 1 0 AA,WN,MQ
Jun 2025 240 52 1 0 AA,OO,WN,MQ
May 2025 264 58 2 0 AA,OO,WN
Apr 2025 285 53 0 0 OO,WN,AA
Mar 2025 311 62 0 0 AA,OO,WN,F9
Feb 2025 245 31 1 0 AA,OO,WN,F9
Jan 2025 242 28 1 0 AA,OO,WN,F9,MQ
Dec 2024 296 41 0 2 AA,F9,MQ,OO,WN
Nov 2024 302 39 0 0 OO,MQ,WN,F9,AA
Oct 2024 295 47 1 0 MQ,OO,WN,F9,AA
Sep 2024 259 41 1 0 WN,OO,AA,F9,MQ
Aug 2024 283 45 0 0 AA,F9,MQ,WN,OO
Jul 2024 283 48 0 0 MQ,OO,WN
Jun 2024 273 54 0 0 AA,MQ,OO,WN
May 2024 296 61 0 0 AA,MQ,OO,WN
Apr 2024 291 45 1 0 AA,MQ,OO,WN
Mar 2024 293 65 1 0 AA,MQ,OO,WN
Feb 2024 237 38 1 0 AA,MQ,OO,WN
Jan 2024 232 52 0 0 AA,MQ,WN,OO

PHX–SJC seasonal on-time pattern

Best: February (87.6%) · weakest: July (79.0%)

78%80%82%84%86%88%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 83.3%

Strongest calendar month

February

87.6% on-time · ~224 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~271 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

79.0% on-time · ~231 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.3%

17 of 6,385 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

5 of 6,385 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: San Jose · fleet on-time rank #1848 of 4927.

What the Data Says About PHX to SJC

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Phoenix to San Jose (PHX to SJC) running a 83.3% on-time rate over 16,536 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 58.2 minutes. The 621-mile corridor is served by 33 carriers, and over the last 24 months 0.3% of 6,385 flights were cancelled, 0.1% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Sep 2025 posted the strongest performance at 90% on-time, while Oct 2025 came in at just 75% - a 15-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, PHX–SJC peaks in February at 87.6% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~271 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 79.0%, a 8.6-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does PHX to SJC rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, PHX to SJC ranks #514 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 SJC?
Flights from Phoenix to San Jose have a 83.3% on-time rate based on 16,536 flights. The average delay is 58.2 minutes. The best recent month was Sep 2025 with 90% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for PHX to SJC?
Over the last 24 months, 0.3% of flights on this route were cancelled (17 of 6,385 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from PHX to SJC?
The flight distance from Phoenix (PHX) to San Jose (SJC) is approximately 621 miles. This route is served by 33 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from PHX to SJC?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Sep 2025 (90% on-time). The worst was Oct 2025 (75% 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–SJC data

PHX–SJC runs 4.3 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 SJC 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 July (79.0%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 83.3% 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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