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Route · SDF → PHX · 2020–2025 BTS data

Louisville to Phoenix

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), SDF to PHX (Louisville to Phoenix) ranks #4699 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

81%
On-time
+2 pts
vs US avg
61 min
Delay when late
759
Flights
#4699 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

2.9%

Best Month

N/A

Worst Month

N/A

Distance

1,506 mi

Carriers

2

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 31 9 0 0 WN
Oct 2025 31 4 0 0 WN
Sep 2025 30 8 0 1 WN
Aug 2025 30 5 0 1 WN
Jul 2025 31 7 0 0 WN
Jun 2025 30 6 0 0 WN
May 2025 35 7 0 0 AA,WN
Apr 2025 31 7 0 0 WN
Mar 2025 35 8 0 0 WN
Jan 2025 31 1 1 1 WN
Dec 2024 31 7 0 1 WN
Oct 2024 35 5 0 0 WN
Sep 2024 30 4 0 0 WN
Aug 2024 31 2 0 0 WN
Jul 2024 31 5 0 0 WN
Jun 2024 30 6 0 0 WN
May 2024 36 15 0 0 AA,WN
Apr 2024 31 13 0 0 WN
Mar 2024 35 11 0 0 WN
Jan 2024 31 7 0 0 WN
Dec 2023 31 4 0 0 WN
Oct 2023 31 2 0 0 WN
Mar 2022 31 0 1 0 WN
Apr 2020 30 1 20 0 WN

SDF–PHX seasonal on-time pattern

Best: October (88.7%) · weakest: May (69.0%)

65%70%75%80%85%90% JanMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctDec 78.5%

Strongest calendar month

October

88.7% on-time · ~32 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

May

~36 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

May

69.0% on-time · ~36 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

2.9%

22 of 759 flights

Diversion Rate

0.5%

4 of 759 flights

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among SDF departures

From SDF, this corridor sits with 13 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 23 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (9 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 1 below 75%). Destination: Phoenix · fleet on-time rank #2758 of 4927.

What the Data Says About SDF to PHX

759 tracked flights put the SDF to PHX pairing (Louisville to Phoenix) at a 81% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 61.3 minutes on average. Across the 1,506-mile route and its 2 carriers, the trailing 24 months show 2.9% cancelled and 0.5% diverted (759 flights sampled).

Monthly performance data for this route did not show a clear best/worst split in the sample window; review the monthly table above for period-by-period detail.

On the multi-year calendar, SDF–PHX peaks in October at 88.7% on-time while May carries the heaviest traffic (~36 flights per month) ; the softest month is May at 69.0%, a 19.7-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does SDF to PHX rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, SDF to PHX ranks #4699 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 SDF to PHX?
Flights from Louisville to Phoenix have a 81% on-time rate based on 759 flights. The average delay is 61.3 minutes.
What is the cancellation rate for SDF to PHX?
Over the last 24 months, 2.9% of flights on this route were cancelled (22 of 759 flights) and 0.5% were diverted.
How far is the flight from SDF to PHX?
The flight distance from Louisville (SDF) to Phoenix (PHX) is approximately 1,506 miles. This route is served by 2 carriers.

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 SDF–PHX data

SDF–PHX is mid-pack at 81% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare SDF and PHX airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. SDF airport
  • If your dates flex, October (88.7% on-time) beats May (69.0%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 81% 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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