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Route · SLC → PHX · 2020–2025 BTS data

Salt Lake City to Phoenix

The SLC–PHX corridor (Salt Lake City, UT → Phoenix, AZ) runs ahead of the national average, served by 38 carriers across roughly 507 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

83.2%
On-time
+4.2 pts
vs US avg
73 min
Delay when late
30,395
Flights

Cancelled

0.5%

Best Month

May 2025 90%

Worst Month

Jul 2024 76%

Distance

507 mi

Carriers

38

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 514 63 3 0 DL,WN,F9,AA,MQ,OO
Nov 2025 478 101 8 0 OO,DL,F9,MQ,AA,WN
Oct 2025 476 98 0 0 AA,OO,WN,DL,F9,MQ
Sep 2025 413 50 1 3 MQ,WN,OO,DL,F9,AA
Aug 2025 429 60 1 2 AA,OO,WN,F9,MQ,DL
Jul 2025 431 88 5 0 AA,DL,OO,WN,F9,MQ
Jun 2025 428 80 3 2 AA,DL,OO,WN,F9,MQ
May 2025 496 49 0 2 AA,DL,OO,WN,F9,MQ
Apr 2025 511 91 3 0 DL,F9,MQ,OO,WN,AA
Mar 2025 595 113 0 0 AA,DL,OO,WN,F9,MQ
Feb 2025 471 81 1 0 AA,DL,OO,WN,F9,MQ
Jan 2025 491 59 2 0 AA,DL,OO,WN,F9,MQ
Dec 2024 541 85 0 0 AA,DL,F9,MQ,OO,WN
Nov 2024 499 54 0 0 OO,WN,DL,MQ,F9,AA
Oct 2024 488 54 0 0 OO,WN,DL,F9,AA
Sep 2024 465 46 1 0 WN,OO,AA,DL,F9
Aug 2024 480 86 2 1 DL,F9,MQ,WN,OO
Jul 2024 443 105 10 2 DL,F9,MQ,OO,WN
Jun 2024 443 79 2 1 AA,DL,F9,OO,WN
May 2024 529 81 3 0 AA,DL,F9,MQ,OO,WN
Apr 2024 510 64 4 0 AA,DL,F9,MQ,OO,WN
Mar 2024 522 107 3 0 AA,DL,F9,OO,WN
Feb 2024 461 85 0 1 AA,DL,F9,OO,WN
Jan 2024 502 108 2 1 AA,DL,F9,MQ,WN,OO

Cancellation Rate

0.5%

54 of 11,616 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

15 of 11,616 flights

What the Data Says About SLC to PHX

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Salt Lake City to Phoenix (SLC to PHX) running a 83.2% on-time rate over 30,395 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 73.4 minutes. The 507-mile corridor is served by 38 carriers, and over the last 24 months 0.5% of 11,616 flights were cancelled, 0.1% diverted.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from SLC to PHX?
Flights from Salt Lake City to Phoenix have a 83.2% on-time rate based on 30,395 flights. The average delay is 73.4 minutes. The best recent month was May 2025 with 90% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for SLC to PHX?
Over the last 24 months, 0.5% of flights on this route were cancelled (54 of 11,616 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from SLC to PHX?
The flight distance from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Phoenix (PHX) is approximately 507 miles. This route is served by 38 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from SLC to PHX?
The best recent month for on-time performance was May 2025 (90% on-time). The worst was Jul 2024 (76% 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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