Best Time to Fly CLD to PHX: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
McClellan-Palomar → Phoenix Sky Harbor International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
868 flights were scheduled from Carlsbad (CLD) to Phoenix (PHX) in the last 12 months, and 87.2% of those that flew arrived on time, 9.5 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Envoy Air was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Sunday was the most reliable day (91% on time) and July the worst month (83%).
The cancellation rate was 1.3% (US average 1.8%).
CLD to PHX on-time performance by airline
Last 12 months. Airlines with fewer than 30 completed flights are marked “limited data”.
| Airline | On time | Avg delay when late | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Air | 87.2% | 74 min | 1.3% | 868 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly CLD to PHX
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 1,204 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am–7am | 92.6% | 0.0% | 526 |
| 11am–12pm | Limited data | 27 | |
| 12pm–1pm | 89.4% | 0.4% | 501 |
| 4pm–5pm | 72.9% | 11.4% | 79 |
| 6pm–7pm | 75.6% | 0.0% | 41 |
| 7pm–8pm | 76.7% | 0.0% | 30 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on CLD to PHX
On-time arrivals during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On time | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving week (Tue before to Mon after) | Limited data | 14 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | Limited data | 28 | ||
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 84.7% | -5.2 pts | 0.0% | 308 |
| All other days | 89.9% | — | 1.3% | 854 |
Monthly on-time trend
On-time arrival % each month, with the 12-month US average for reference.
What causes delays on this route
Share of reported delay minutes, last 12 months (BTS cause categories).