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

New York, NY (JFK) to Phoenix, AZ (PHX) flight delay odds

75.7% of 2,972 official scheduled JFK-to-PHX flights arrived on time; 14.5% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 2.7% 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 SIGNALVariable
75.7%arrived on time
14.5%30+ min late
2.7%cancelled
2,972scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late7.7%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late3.1%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.2%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+4.5 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for JFK to PHX?

Among qualifying JFK-to-PHX departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 82.3% of 945 flights. Night was lowest at 56.8% across 44 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning94582.3%8.5%3.1%
Late morning17472.4%18.4%2.3%
Afternoon67176.8%13.6%3.0%
Evening1,13870.8%19.2%2.2%
Night4456.8%22.7%2.3%

Which weekday was most reliable for JFK to PHX?

Among qualifying JFK-to-PHX weekday results, Saturday had the highest on-time rate: 79.9% of 388 flights. Sunday was lowest at 70.1% across 445 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday44775.6%13.4%4.5%
Tuesday41577.3%12.3%3.6%
Wednesday40174.3%18.0%1.7%
Thursday43575.9%15.6%0.7%
Friday44177.3%14.3%1.8%
Saturday38879.9%12.4%1.3%
Sunday44570.1%15.7%4.7%

Which airline was most reliable for JFK to PHX?

Among qualifying JFK-to-PHX airline results, American Airlines had the highest on-time rate: 80.1% of 1,524 flights. JetBlue Airways was lowest at 70.8% across 531 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
American Airlines1,52480.1%12.1%2.2%
Delta Air Lines91771.3%16.5%3.3%
JetBlue Airways53170.8%18.1%2.8%

Which month was most reliable for JFK to PHX?

Among qualifying JFK-to-PHX month results, April 2026 had the highest on-time rate: 85.6% of 278 flights. December 2025 was lowest at 60.7% across 270 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 202520370.4%20.2%3.0%
August 202520384.2%8.9%1.5%
September 202519778.2%14.2%0.5%
October 202523573.6%17.0%1.7%
November 202524775.3%18.2%1.6%
December 202527060.7%24.4%4.4%
January 202627673.6%10.9%6.9%
February 202624873.8%12.5%7.7%
March 202628979.9%12.5%2.1%
April 202627885.6%10.4%0.0%
May 202626979.6%10.4%1.5%
June 202625773.9%15.6%0.4%

What drove JFK to PHX delay minutes?

Late aircraft was the largest recorded JFK-to-PHX delay category, accounting for 36.9% of 47,947 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline32.5%
Late aircraft36.9%
National airspace25.9%
Weather4.6%
Security0.0%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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