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

Phoenix, AZ (PHX) to Des Moines, IA (DSM) flight delay odds

76.2% of 1,067 official scheduled PHX-to-DSM flights arrived on time; 12.6% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 1.4% 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
76.2%arrived on time
12.6%30+ min late
1.4%cancelled
1,067scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late5.5%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late1.5%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.3%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+3.7 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for PHX to DSM?

Among qualifying PHX-to-DSM departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 82.4% of 250 flights. Evening was lowest at 67.6% across 306 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning25082.4%6.8%0.4%
Late morning22176.5%11.3%0.9%
Afternoon28979.6%12.1%1.7%
Evening30667.6%18.6%2.3%

Which weekday was most reliable for PHX to DSM?

Among qualifying PHX-to-DSM weekday results, Wednesday had the highest on-time rate: 84.3% of 127 flights. Sunday was lowest at 69.1% across 175 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday16872.0%14.9%0.6%
Tuesday12678.6%11.1%1.6%
Wednesday12784.3%7.1%0.0%
Thursday16678.9%13.9%0.0%
Friday16378.5%9.8%0.6%
Saturday14274.6%12.0%1.4%
Sunday17569.1%17.1%5.1%

Which airline was most reliable for PHX to DSM?

Among qualifying PHX-to-DSM airline results, Envoy Air had the highest on-time rate: 79.2% of 48 flights. Southwest Airlines was lowest at 71.1% across 166 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
American Airlines49475.7%13.6%1.8%
SkyWest Airlines35279.0%10.5%1.4%
Southwest Airlines16671.1%13.9%0.6%
Envoy Air4879.2%12.5%0.0%
Frontier Airlines771.4%14.3%0.0%

Which month was most reliable for PHX to DSM?

Among qualifying PHX-to-DSM month results, April 2026 had the highest on-time rate: 87.6% of 105 flights. November 2025 was lowest at 69.1% across 94 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 20256173.8%11.5%0.0%
August 20257081.4%10.0%0.0%
September 20256883.8%5.9%1.5%
October 202510677.4%14.2%0.0%
November 20259469.1%12.8%4.3%
December 20259772.2%16.5%2.1%
January 20269275.0%14.1%3.3%
February 20269077.8%13.3%0.0%
March 202612772.4%15.0%3.9%
April 202610587.6%4.8%0.0%
May 20269669.8%15.6%0.0%
June 20266177.0%14.8%0.0%

What drove PHX to DSM delay minutes?

Airline was the largest recorded PHX-to-DSM delay category, accounting for 44.0% of 11,756 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline44.0%
Late aircraft40.4%
National airspace13.2%
Weather2.2%
Security0.2%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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