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Route · PHX → SNA · 2020–2025 BTS data

Phoenix to Santa Ana

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), PHX to SNA (Phoenix to Santa Ana) ranks #242 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

83.1%
On-time
+4.1 pts
vs US avg
59 min
Delay when late
23,622
Flights
#242 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.4%

Best Month

Sep 2024 90%

Worst Month

Nov 2025 76%

Distance

338 mi

Carriers

11

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 401 90 0 4 WN,F9,AA
Nov 2025 397 94 6 0 F9,AA,WN
Oct 2025 354 74 0 0 AA,WN,F9
Sep 2025 351 73 3 1 WN,F9,AA
Aug 2025 367 77 2 0 AA,WN,F9
Jul 2025 382 81 1 0 AA,WN,F9
Jun 2025 372 83 1 0 AA,WN,F9
May 2025 364 68 0 0 AA,WN,F9
Apr 2025 359 51 2 1 F9,WN,AA
Mar 2025 411 66 2 0 AA,WN,F9
Feb 2025 344 54 0 1 AA,WN,F9
Jan 2025 356 43 1 3 AA,WN,F9
Dec 2024 382 69 3 1 AA,F9,WN
Nov 2024 364 37 0 1 WN,F9,AA
Oct 2024 351 53 0 0 WN,F9,AA
Sep 2024 343 33 0 0 WN,AA,F9
Aug 2024 357 51 4 0 AA,F9,WN
Jul 2024 364 86 10 1 AA,F9,WN
Jun 2024 354 78 1 0 AA,F9,WN
May 2024 369 75 2 0 AA,F9,WN
Apr 2024 356 62 0 1 AA,F9,WN
Mar 2024 379 67 1 0 AA,F9,WN
Feb 2024 355 45 0 3 AA,F9,WN
Jan 2024 376 76 0 0 AA,F9,WN

PHX–SNA seasonal on-time pattern

Best: January (87.1%) · weakest: June (78.0%)

75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 79.8%

Strongest calendar month

January

87.1% on-time · ~336 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~365 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

June

78.0% on-time · ~310 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.4%

39 of 8,808 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

17 of 8,808 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

SNA - Santa Ana

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Santa Ana, CA.

SNA on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare PHX vs SNA

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: Santa Ana · fleet on-time rank #1925 of 4927.

What the Data Says About PHX to SNA

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Phoenix to Santa Ana (PHX to SNA) running a 83.1% on-time rate over 23,622 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 59.0 minutes. The 338-mile corridor is served by 11 carriers, and over the last 24 months 0.4% of 8,808 flights were cancelled, 0.2% diverted.

Monthly performance varies moderately here: Sep 2024 was the strongest month at 90% on-time versus Nov 2025 at 76%, a 14-point difference.

On the multi-year calendar, PHX–SNA peaks in January at 87.1% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~365 flights per month) ; the softest month is June at 78.0%, a 9.1-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does PHX to SNA rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, PHX to SNA ranks #242 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 SNA? ▼
Flights from Phoenix to Santa Ana have a 83.1% on-time rate based on 23,622 flights. The average delay is 59.0 minutes. The best recent month was Sep 2024 with 90% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for PHX to SNA? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 0.4% of flights on this route were cancelled (39 of 8,808 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from PHX to SNA? ▼
The flight distance from Phoenix (PHX) to Santa Ana (SNA) is approximately 338 miles. This route is served by 11 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from PHX to SNA? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Sep 2024 (90% on-time). The worst was Nov 2025 (76% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

PHX Airport

Phoenix
SNA Airport

Santa Ana
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–SNA data

PHX–SNA runs 4.1 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 SNA airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. PHX airport
  • If your dates flex, January (87.1% on-time) beats June (78.0%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 83.1% 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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