Best Time to Fly PHL to PHX: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Philadelphia International → Phoenix Sky Harbor International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
2,320 flights were scheduled from Philadelphia (PHL) to Phoenix (PHX) in the last 12 months, and 80.2% of those that flew arrived on time, 2.5 points above the US average of 77.6%.
American Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Tuesday was the most reliable day (84% on time) and July the worst month (69%).
The cancellation rate was 1.6% (US average 1.8%).
PHL 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 80.2% | 69 min | 1.6% | 2,320 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly PHL to PHX
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 4,711 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am–7am | Limited data | 1 | |
| 7am–8am | 88.3% | 1.2% | 725 |
| 8am–9am | 91.0% | 1.3% | 158 |
| 9am–10am | 84.9% | 0.8% | 517 |
| 10am–11am | 84.6% | 0.7% | 699 |
| 11am–12pm | Limited data | 30 | |
| 12pm–1pm | Limited data | 1 | |
| 1pm–2pm | 77.5% | 0.5% | 616 |
| 2pm–3pm | 67.9% | 0.0% | 113 |
| 3pm–4pm | 77.5% | 0.8% | 256 |
| 4pm–5pm | 74.0% | 2.4% | 205 |
| 5pm–6pm | 75.4% | 1.5% | 587 |
| 6pm–7pm | 76.3% | 2.6% | 500 |
| 7pm–8pm | 62.0% | 5.6% | 107 |
| 8pm–9pm | Limited data | 1 | |
| 9pm–10pm | 67.9% | 2.6% | 195 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on PHL 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) | 89.7% | +6.8 pts | 0.0% | 88 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 73.1% | -9.7 pts | 0.5% | 202 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 68.3% | -14.5 pts | 2.8% | 833 |
| All other days | 82.8% | — | 1.1% | 3,588 |
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).