Best Time to Fly DFW to PHX: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Dallas/Fort Worth International → Phoenix Sky Harbor International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
5,230 flights were scheduled from Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Phoenix (PHX) in the last 12 months, and 72.4% of those that flew arrived on time, 5.2 points below the US average of 77.6%.
Among 2 airlines, Frontier Airlines led with 76.6% on time and American Airlines was last with 71.8%.
Over 24 months, Wednesday was the most reliable day (75% on time) and August the worst month (64%).
The cancellation rate was 2.5% (US average 1.8%).
DFW 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier Airlines | 76.6% | 84 min | 2.2% | 602 |
| American Airlines | 71.8% | 70 min | 2.6% | 4,614 |
| Envoy Air | Limited data | 10 | ||
| SkyWest Airlines | Limited data | 1 | ||
| Spirit Airlines | Limited data | 3 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly DFW to PHX
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 10,451 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | Limited data | 20 | |
| 6am–7am | 87.0% | 1.6% | 188 |
| 7am–8am | 86.5% | 1.9% | 748 |
| 8am–9am | 76.6% | 1.7% | 771 |
| 9am–10am | 74.3% | 1.2% | 339 |
| 10am–11am | 82.3% | 1.7% | 806 |
| 11am–12pm | 77.3% | 0.0% | 225 |
| 12pm–1pm | 78.3% | 1.5% | 804 |
| 1pm–2pm | 78.1% | 1.2% | 343 |
| 2pm–3pm | 78.4% | 1.8% | 731 |
| 3pm–4pm | 68.3% | 1.2% | 674 |
| 4pm–5pm | 69.8% | 1.2% | 724 |
| 5pm–6pm | 66.4% | 2.8% | 648 |
| 6pm–7pm | 65.8% | 3.2% | 752 |
| 7pm–8pm | 59.6% | 2.5% | 683 |
| 8pm–9pm | 61.0% | 4.5% | 489 |
| 9pm–10pm | 67.3% | 2.4% | 753 |
| 10pm–11pm | 64.8% | 3.0% | 747 |
| 11pm–12am | Limited data | 6 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on DFW 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) | 70.8% | -3.7 pts | 0.0% | 202 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 72.5% | -1.9 pts | 1.2% | 428 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 63.6% | -10.8 pts | 1.5% | 1,779 |
| All other days | 74.5% | — | 2.3% | 8,042 |
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).