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Route · SEA → PHX · 2020–2025 BTS data

Seattle to Phoenix

The SEA–PHX corridor (Seattle, WA → Phoenix, AZ) runs ahead of the national average, served by 43 carriers across roughly 1,107 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

82.3%
On-time
+3.3 pts
vs US avg
62 min
Delay when late
38,549
Flights

Cancelled

0.7%

Best Month

Jan 2025 87%

Worst Month

Aug 2024 69%

Distance

1,107 mi

Carriers

43

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 628 174 2 0 DL,WN,F9,AS,AA,MQ,OO
Nov 2025 596 170 10 2 OO,DL,F9,MQ,AA,AS,WN
Oct 2025 599 122 3 1 AA,AS,DL,OO,WN,F9,MQ
Sep 2025 545 84 4 8 MQ,WN,OO,DL,F9,AS
Aug 2025 585 140 2 7 AA,OO,WN,F9,MQ,AS,DL
Jul 2025 621 162 3 1 AA,AS,OO,WN,DL,F9,MQ
Jun 2025 618 146 1 2 AA,AS,DL,OO,WN,F9,MQ
May 2025 650 124 0 2 AS,DL,OO,WN,F9
Apr 2025 664 99 0 0 DL,F9,OO,WN,AS
Mar 2025 683 128 2 0 AS,DL,OO,WN,F9,MQ
Feb 2025 573 116 7 0 AS,OO,WN,DL,F9,MQ
Jan 2025 597 79 0 1 AS,OO,WN,DL,F9,MQ
Dec 2024 609 125 2 0 AA,AS,DL,F9,OO,WN
Nov 2024 579 94 1 0 OO,MQ,WN,AS,DL,F9
Oct 2024 598 92 1 0 MQ,AS,OO,WN,DL,F9
Sep 2024 569 109 0 2 WN,OO,AS,DL,F9,MQ
Aug 2024 588 181 3 0 AS,DL,F9,MQ,WN,OO
Jul 2024 613 164 9 2 AA,AS,DL,F9,MQ,OO,WN
Jun 2024 593 150 1 0 AA,AS,DL,F9,MQ,OO,WN
May 2024 607 104 0 0 AS,DL,F9,MQ,OO,WN
Apr 2024 633 119 1 0 AS,DL,F9,MQ,OO,WN
Mar 2024 671 131 1 0 AS,DL,F9,MQ,OO,WN
Feb 2024 573 78 0 0 AS,DL,F9,MQ,OO,WN
Jan 2024 543 117 43 0 AA,AS,DL,F9,MQ,WN,OO

Cancellation Rate

0.7%

96 of 14,535 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

28 of 14,535 flights

What the Data Says About SEA to PHX

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Seattle to Phoenix (SEA to PHX) running a 82.3% on-time rate over 38,549 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 62.0 minutes. The 1,107-mile corridor is served by 43 carriers, and over the last 24 months 0.7% of 14,535 flights were cancelled, 0.2% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Jan 2025 posted the strongest performance at 87% on-time, while Aug 2024 came in at just 69% - a 18-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from SEA to PHX?
Flights from Seattle to Phoenix have a 82.3% on-time rate based on 38,549 flights. The average delay is 62.0 minutes. The best recent month was Jan 2025 with 87% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for SEA to PHX?
Over the last 24 months, 0.7% of flights on this route were cancelled (96 of 14,535 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from SEA to PHX?
The flight distance from Seattle (SEA) to Phoenix (PHX) is approximately 1,107 miles. This route is served by 43 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from SEA to PHX?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Jan 2025 (87% on-time). The worst was Aug 2024 (69% 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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