BTS DATA COMPLETE THROUGH JUNE 2026HISTORICAL ODDS · NOT LIVE FLIGHT STATUS
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DCA→PHX

Washington, DC (DCA) to Phoenix, AZ (PHX) flight delay odds

80.5% of 1,088 official scheduled DCA-to-PHX flights arrived on time; 12.0% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 1.5% were cancelled during July 2025–June 2026.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics · Reporting window: July 2025–June 2026 · Updated September 16, 2026

HISTORICAL ROUTE SIGNALGenerally reliable
80.5%arrived on time
12.0%30+ min late
1.5%cancelled
1,088scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late7.3%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late4.3%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.6%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+7.5 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for DCA to PHX?

Among qualifying DCA-to-PHX departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 89.6% of 365 flights. Afternoon was lowest at 69.6% across 69 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning36589.6%5.2%0.5%
Late morning36581.6%12.3%0.8%
Afternoon6969.6%20.3%1.4%
Evening28970.2%18.3%3.5%

Which weekday was most reliable for DCA to PHX?

Among qualifying DCA-to-PHX weekday results, Tuesday had the highest on-time rate: 86.8% of 159 flights. Wednesday was lowest at 77.3% across 154 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday15582.6%12.9%1.9%
Tuesday15986.8%6.9%1.3%
Wednesday15477.3%14.9%1.3%
Thursday15478.6%11.7%1.3%
Friday15579.4%15.5%1.3%
Saturday15578.7%12.9%0.6%
Sunday15680.1%9.6%2.6%

Which airline was most reliable for DCA to PHX?

Only American Airlines met the DCA-to-PHX airline threshold: 80.5% of 1,088 scheduled flights arrived on time during July 2025–June 2026.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
American Airlines1,08880.5%12.0%1.5%

Which month was most reliable for DCA to PHX?

Among qualifying DCA-to-PHX month results, March 2026 had the highest on-time rate: 87.1% of 93 flights. July 2025 was lowest at 72.0% across 93 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 20259372.0%18.3%3.2%
August 20259382.8%8.6%1.1%
September 20259078.9%12.2%1.1%
October 20259386.0%7.5%2.2%
November 20258673.3%18.6%1.2%
December 20259084.4%7.8%0.0%
January 20269373.1%12.9%6.5%
February 20268477.4%14.3%0.0%
March 20269387.1%9.7%1.1%
April 20269083.3%12.2%0.0%
May 20269383.9%8.6%1.1%
June 20269083.3%14.4%0.0%

What drove DCA to PHX delay minutes?

Late aircraft was the largest recorded DCA-to-PHX delay category, accounting for 49.7% of 20,489 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline28.0%
Late aircraft49.7%
National airspace15.7%
Weather6.4%
Security0.2%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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