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

Philadelphia, PA (PHL) to Phoenix, AZ (PHX) flight delay odds

77.7% of 2,314 official scheduled PHL-to-PHX flights arrived on time; 12.6% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 1.8% 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
77.7%arrived on time
12.6%30+ min late
1.8%cancelled
2,314scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late7.0%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late3.0%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.5%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+4.8 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for PHL to PHX?

Among qualifying PHL-to-PHX departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 88.5% of 486 flights. Night was lowest at 57.5% across 73 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning48688.5%4.7%1.6%
Late morning57480.7%9.6%1.0%
Afternoon61873.3%18.0%1.0%
Evening56372.6%15.1%3.6%
Night7357.5%24.7%1.4%

Which weekday was most reliable for PHL to PHX?

Among qualifying PHL-to-PHX weekday results, Wednesday had the highest on-time rate: 80.3% of 310 flights. Thursday was lowest at 73.3% across 337 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday34178.3%13.5%2.9%
Tuesday33279.8%11.4%2.4%
Wednesday31080.3%9.4%1.0%
Thursday33773.3%17.5%1.2%
Friday33578.8%10.4%0.6%
Saturday31779.2%12.9%0.6%
Sunday34274.3%12.9%3.5%

Which airline was most reliable for PHL to PHX?

Only American Airlines met the PHL-to-PHX airline threshold: 77.7% of 2,314 scheduled flights arrived on time during July 2025–June 2026.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
American Airlines2,31477.7%12.6%1.8%

Which month was most reliable for PHL to PHX?

Among qualifying PHL-to-PHX month results, March 2026 had the highest on-time rate: 89.1% of 211 flights. July 2025 was lowest at 61.6% across 211 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 202521161.6%24.2%4.3%
August 202517773.4%15.8%1.1%
September 202516082.5%10.0%1.9%
October 202518082.2%9.4%0.0%
November 202519482.5%9.8%0.5%
December 202520369.5%16.7%0.5%
January 202617673.3%13.6%6.8%
February 202617380.3%6.9%5.2%
March 202621189.1%8.1%0.9%
April 202620882.2%11.5%0.0%
May 202621387.3%7.0%0.5%
June 202620868.8%16.8%0.5%

What drove PHL to PHX delay minutes?

Late aircraft was the largest recorded PHL-to-PHX delay category, accounting for 40.3% of 32,852 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline37.4%
Late aircraft40.3%
National airspace17.4%
Weather4.9%
Security0.0%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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