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Route · PIT → PHX · 2020–2025 BTS data

Pittsburgh to Phoenix

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), PIT to PHX (Pittsburgh to Phoenix) ranks #3208 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

82.9%
On-time
+3.9 pts
vs US avg
93 min
Delay when late
3,258
Flights
#3208 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.1%

Best Month

Oct 2024 90%

Worst Month

Dec 2025 66%

Distance

1,814 mi

Carriers

7

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 71 24 0 1 WN,G4,AA
Nov 2025 70 14 0 0 G4,AA,WN
Oct 2025 71 8 0 0 AA,WN,G4
Sep 2025 60 12 0 1 WN,AA
Aug 2025 62 9 1 1 AA,WN
Jul 2025 67 10 0 1 AA,WN
Jun 2025 65 15 0 0 AA,WN
May 2025 74 11 0 0 AA,WN,G4
Apr 2025 75 18 0 0 G4,WN,AA
Mar 2025 78 15 0 1 AA,WN,G4
Feb 2025 57 15 0 0 AA,WN,G4
Jan 2025 51 13 0 0 AA,WN
Dec 2024 65 14 0 0 AA,WN
Nov 2024 61 16 0 0 WN,AA
Oct 2024 62 6 0 0 WN,AA
Sep 2024 64 13 0 0 WN,AA
Aug 2024 67 18 0 0 AA,WN
Jul 2024 66 18 0 2 AA,WN
Jun 2024 64 15 0 0 AA,WN
May 2024 62 19 0 0 AA,WN
Apr 2024 60 16 0 0 AA,WN
Mar 2024 62 17 0 0 AA,WN
Feb 2024 58 9 0 0 AA,WN
Jan 2024 63 15 1 1 AA,WN

PIT–PHX seasonal on-time pattern

Best: October (87.7%) · weakest: June (77.5%)

75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 79.3%

Strongest calendar month

October

87.7% on-time · ~65 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

November

~71 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

June

77.5% on-time · ~53 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.1%

2 of 1,555 flights

Diversion Rate

0.5%

8 of 1,555 flights

Explore origin & destination

On-time and delay data for the airports this route connects.

PIT - Pittsburgh

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Pittsburgh, PA.

PIT on-time profile

PHX - Phoenix

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Phoenix, AZ.

PHX on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare PIT vs PHX

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among PIT departures

From PIT, this corridor sits with 19 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 33 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (13 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 1 below 75%). Destination: Phoenix · fleet on-time rank #2003 of 4927.

What the Data Says About PIT to PHX

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Pittsburgh to Phoenix (PIT to PHX) running a 82.9% on-time rate over 3,258 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 92.8 minutes. The 1,814-mile corridor is served by 7 carriers, and over the last 24 months 0.1% of 1,555 flights were cancelled, 0.5% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 90% on-time, while Dec 2025 came in at just 66% - a 24-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, PIT–PHX peaks in October at 87.7% on-time while November carries the heaviest traffic (~71 flights per month) ; the softest month is June at 77.5%, a 10.2-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does PIT to PHX rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, PIT to PHX ranks #3208 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 PIT to PHX? ▼
Flights from Pittsburgh to Phoenix have a 82.9% on-time rate based on 3,258 flights. The average delay is 92.8 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 90% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for PIT to PHX? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 0.1% of flights on this route were cancelled (2 of 1,555 flights) and 0.5% were diverted.
How far is the flight from PIT to PHX? ▼
The flight distance from Pittsburgh (PIT) to Phoenix (PHX) is approximately 1,814 miles. This route is served by 7 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from PIT to PHX? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (90% on-time). The worst was Dec 2025 (66% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

PIT Airport

Pittsburgh
PHX Airport

Phoenix
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 PIT–PHX data

PIT–PHX runs 3.9 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare PIT and PHX airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. PIT airport
  • If your dates flex, October (87.7% on-time) beats June (77.5%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 82.9% 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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