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

Raleigh/Durham, NC (RDU) to Phoenix, AZ (PHX) flight delay odds

83.0% of 811 official scheduled RDU-to-PHX flights arrived on time; 8.0% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 1.0% 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 SIGNALLower disruption
83.0%arrived on time
8.0%30+ min late
1.0%cancelled
811scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late4.1%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late1.5%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.2%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival-0.8 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for RDU to PHX?

Among qualifying RDU-to-PHX departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 89.2% of 472 flights. Afternoon was lowest at 74.3% across 140 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning47289.2%4.2%1.5%
Afternoon14074.3%12.1%0.7%
Evening16874.4%13.7%0.0%

Which weekday was most reliable for RDU to PHX?

Among qualifying RDU-to-PHX weekday results, Monday had the highest on-time rate: 90.2% of 122 flights. Saturday was lowest at 79.7% across 128 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday12290.2%7.4%0.8%
Tuesday9582.1%10.5%1.1%
Wednesday10082.0%7.0%0.0%
Thursday12180.2%9.9%0.8%
Friday12185.1%4.1%0.0%
Saturday12879.7%8.6%0.8%
Sunday12481.5%8.9%3.2%

Which airline was most reliable for RDU to PHX?

Among qualifying RDU-to-PHX airline results, American Airlines had the highest on-time rate: 86.9% of 489 flights. Southwest Airlines was lowest at 77.0% across 322 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
American Airlines48986.9%6.3%0.8%
Southwest Airlines32277.0%10.6%1.2%

Which month was most reliable for RDU to PHX?

Among qualifying RDU-to-PHX month results, September 2025 had the highest on-time rate: 100.0% of 51 flights. June 2026 was lowest at 45.7% across 81 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 20256288.7%8.1%0.0%
August 20255390.6%3.8%1.9%
September 202551100.0%0.0%0.0%
October 20256093.3%0.0%0.0%
November 20257082.9%7.1%0.0%
December 20256979.7%8.7%0.0%
January 20264678.3%8.7%10.9%
February 20265979.7%5.1%3.4%
March 20268988.8%4.5%0.0%
April 20268486.9%7.1%0.0%
May 20268789.7%4.6%0.0%
June 20268145.7%32.1%0.0%

What drove RDU to PHX delay minutes?

Late aircraft was the largest recorded RDU-to-PHX delay category, accounting for 50.1% of 7,794 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline36.4%
Late aircraft50.1%
National airspace13.2%
Weather0.3%
Security0.0%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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