Best Time to Fly PHX to PSP: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Phoenix Sky Harbor International → Palm Springs International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,444 flights were scheduled from Phoenix (PHX) to Palm Springs (PSP) in the last 12 months, and 78.1% of those that flew arrived on time, in line with the US average of 77.6%.
Among 3 airlines, Envoy Air led with 86.4% on time and SkyWest Airlines was last with 76.2%.
Over 24 months, Tuesday was the most reliable day (85% on time) and July the worst month (68%).
The cancellation rate was 1.0% (US average 1.8%).
PHX to PSP 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 | 86.4% | 42 min | 0.0% | 44 |
| American Airlines | 79.3% | 73 min | 0.8% | 708 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 76.2% | 79 min | 1.2% | 692 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly PHX to PSP
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 3,160 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am–8am | 87.4% | 0.0% | 207 |
| 8am–9am | 87.0% | 2.3% | 220 |
| 9am–10am | Limited data | 7 | |
| 10am–11am | 83.3% | 0.0% | 455 |
| 11am–12pm | 84.1% | 0.8% | 235 |
| 12pm–1pm | 75.8% | 0.0% | 120 |
| 1pm–2pm | Limited data | 14 | |
| 2pm–3pm | 75.0% | 0.0% | 140 |
| 3pm–4pm | 79.2% | 1.0% | 408 |
| 4pm–5pm | 81.8% | 0.4% | 248 |
| 5pm–6pm | 76.7% | 0.7% | 446 |
| 6pm–7pm | 84.0% | 0.0% | 106 |
| 8pm–9pm | 70.0% | 0.5% | 388 |
| 9pm–10pm | 78.4% | 0.6% | 164 |
| 10pm–11pm | Limited data | 2 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on PHX to PSP
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) | 71.4% | -10.3 pts | 0.0% | 70 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 81.7% | -0.0 pts | 1.4% | 144 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 70.3% | -11.4 pts | 0.4% | 476 |
| All other days | 81.7% | — | 0.6% | 2,470 |
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).