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Route · SNA → PHX · 2020–2025 BTS data

Santa Ana to Phoenix

The SNA–PHX corridor (Santa Ana, CA → Phoenix, AZ) runs ahead of the national average, served by 11 carriers across roughly 338 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

83.2%
On-time
+4.2 pts
vs US avg
72 min
Delay when late
23,628
Flights

Cancelled

0.7%

Best Month

Nov 2024 90%

Worst Month

Nov 2025 71%

Distance

338 mi

Carriers

11

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 401 72 1 0 WN,F9,AA
Nov 2025 397 114 4 0 F9,AA,WN
Oct 2025 354 74 1 1 AA,WN,F9
Sep 2025 351 43 7 3 WN,F9,AA
Aug 2025 367 63 0 1 AA,WN,F9
Jul 2025 382 78 4 0 AA,WN,F9
Jun 2025 372 63 3 0 AA,WN,F9
May 2025 364 64 0 0 AA,WN,F9
Apr 2025 359 51 1 0 F9,WN,AA
Mar 2025 411 70 3 0 AA,WN,F9
Feb 2025 344 39 2 0 AA,WN,F9
Jan 2025 356 44 3 0 AA,WN,F9
Dec 2024 382 64 6 0 AA,F9,WN
Nov 2024 364 35 1 0 WN,F9,AA
Oct 2024 351 57 1 0 WN,F9,AA
Sep 2024 343 34 0 0 WN,AA,F9
Aug 2024 357 50 5 0 AA,F9,WN
Jul 2024 363 72 12 1 AA,F9,WN
Jun 2024 354 65 3 1 AA,F9,WN
May 2024 369 66 2 0 AA,F9,WN
Apr 2024 356 60 0 0 AA,F9,WN
Mar 2024 379 79 0 0 AA,F9,WN
Feb 2024 355 45 1 0 AA,F9,WN
Jan 2024 377 70 4 0 AA,F9,WN

Cancellation Rate

0.7%

64 of 8,808 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

7 of 8,808 flights

What the Data Says About SNA to PHX

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Santa Ana to Phoenix (SNA to PHX) running a 83.2% on-time rate over 23,628 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 71.6 minutes. The 338-mile corridor is served by 11 carriers, and over the last 24 months 0.7% of 8,808 flights were cancelled, 0.1% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Nov 2024 posted the strongest performance at 90% on-time, while Nov 2025 came in at just 71% - a 19-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from SNA to PHX?
Flights from Santa Ana to Phoenix have a 83.2% on-time rate based on 23,628 flights. The average delay is 71.6 minutes. The best recent month was Nov 2024 with 90% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for SNA to PHX?
Over the last 24 months, 0.7% of flights on this route were cancelled (64 of 8,808 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from SNA to PHX?
The flight distance from Santa Ana (SNA) to Phoenix (PHX) is approximately 338 miles. This route is served by 11 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from SNA to PHX?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Nov 2024 (90% on-time). The worst was Nov 2025 (71% 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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